Safe Schools, Fair Schools Summit November 12, 2010

Defining PBIS

What is Positive Behavior Intervention & Support? Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS) refers to the application of positive behavioral interventions and systems to achieve socially important behavior change. (OSEP, 1999)

- Focused on the student’s problem behavior - Goal was to stop undesirable behavior, through the use of punishment - Replaces undesired behavior with a new behavior or skill - PBIS alters environments, teaches appropriate skills, and rewards appropriate behavior Traditional Discipline Positive Behavior Intervention & Support

PBIS Process  Administrative Leadership  Team-Based Implementation  Define Behavioral Expectations  Teach Behavioral Expectations  Acknowledge & Reward Student & Adult Performance  Monitor and Correct Behavioral Errors  Use Data for Decision Making  Build Parent Collaboration

School Improvement Targeted Group Interventions Small group instruction Focused academic help sessions Intensive, Individual Interventions Tutoring Academic Remediation Plans Specially Designed Instruction Intensive, Individual Interventions Functional Behavior Assessment & Behavior Intervention Planning Targeted Group Interventions Social Skills instruction Reinforcement of specific skills Group Behavioral Strategies Classroom Coaching Universal Interventions School-wide rules and procedures Systematic reinforcement Social Skills Instruction Culturally responsive practices Data-based decision- making Parent & Community Partnerships Universal Interventions Effective instructional practices Recognition of academic achievement Culturally responsive practices Data-based decision- making Parent & Community Partnerships AcademicBehavior

Expected Outcomes  More instructional time  Reduced rates of referral/suspension  Improved attendance from staff and students  Increased student proficiency  Increased parent participation and partnerships  Improved community involvement and support  Lower staff attrition rates

Implementing PBIS

Watauga High School Boone, North Carolina

Administrative Support Strong Team Priority for School Leadership

Universal PBIS Expectations

Student Involvement

Secondary Prevention & Intervention

Individual PBIS Implementation Assessment, Support, and Counseling (ASC) Center High School, ASU, New River, and other stakeholders Services Available – Crisis Intervention – Teacher Consultation – Education – Assessment – Brief Therapy – Referral – Parent Support/Assistance

Celebrating Students & Staff

Office Referrals

Improving Attendance; Reducing EC Identification

Increasing Performance

Evaluating PBIS

Schools Implementing PBIS in NC

ODRS/100/Day by Grade Level

Suspensions/100 Students by Year

(6 th grade) (7 th grade) Referrals115 Individual Student Data Behavioral Success

(6 th grade) (7 th grade) Referrals60 Referrals Per Year

NC PBIS Schools: ODR and AYP

Suspension Rate and EOC/EOG Reading

Supporting PBIS

Parent & Community Involvement  Ask about behavior instruction at your community school  Talk to teachers, administrators, school board members, legislators  Volunteer  Sponsor a celebration  Link a school to potential sponsors/community partners  Participate in community collaborative

For more information… Heather Reynolds PBIS Consultant, DPI