Positive Behavior Intervention and Support at Emory Grove Center

By the end of this session we will have: Heard about PBIS Learned how it will be used to help improve behavior management at Emory Grove Met EGC Core Team members Had an opportunity to ask questions and offer comments.

What is PBIS? Over 2,000 schools across the country - over 400 in Maryland – have implemented PBIS. Over 2,000 schools across the country - over 400 in Maryland – have implemented PBIS. 50% or more schools reduce their office referrals by 50% the first year. 50% or more schools reduce their office referrals by 50% the first year. PBIS is a process for creating safer and more effective schools. PBIS is a process for creating safer and more effective schools. PBIS focuses on improving a school’s ability to teach and support positive behavior for all students. PBIS focuses on improving a school’s ability to teach and support positive behavior for all students.

The 3 Major Components of PBIS Teaching appropriate behavior in all settings. Teaching appropriate behavior in all settings. Interventions when behavior expectations are not met. Interventions when behavior expectations are not met. Recognition when behaviors are met. Recognition when behaviors are met.

Positive Behavior Support: All School staff and Parents working together with students to create an environment supportive of positive behavior. Common Vision/Expectations Common Language Common Practices SCHOOL COMMUNITY

PBIS Team is representative of the Staff Parents and Students Behavioral expectations are clearly defined and taught Continuum of procedures For supporting positive and addressing negative behavior Continuous Monitoring And review for effectiveness Data-driven Decision- making EssentialFeatures of PBIS Parent and Faculty support

Core Team Members AAAAndrei Ghelman – Administrator EEEElizabeth Alcoba- Team Leader KKKKelli Shelhorse - Recorder PPPPatti Jenkins LLLLynn Usui JJJJudy Williams JJJJennifer O’Connor – Behavior Specialist AAAAndrea Sims – Data Entry BBBBrent Myers –Coach

The Emory Grove RAYS  RESPECT  ACHIEVE  YOU CAN  SUCCEED! OUR CORE VALUES

Be in the classroom when the bell ringsBe in the classroom when the bell rings Come prepared for class (agenda book, pen, pencil, paper, assignments)Come prepared for class (agenda book, pen, pencil, paper, assignments) Follow staff directions.Follow staff directions. Use appropriate languageUse appropriate language Stay on taskStay on task

Academic SystemsBehavioral Systems 1-5% 5-10% 80-90% Intensive, Individual Interventions Individual Students Assessment-based High Intensity Intensive, Individual Interventions Individual Students Assessment-based Intense, durable procedures Targeted Group Interventions Some students (at-risk) High efficiency Rapid response Targeted Group Interventions Some students (at-risk) High efficiency Rapid response Universal Interventions All students Preventive, proactive Universal Interventions All settings, all students Preventive, proactive Designing School-Wide Systems for Student Success

Small, structured classrooms, differentiated instruction Daily attendance phone calls, Behavior management, Skills for Success; Social Worker Groups; Teacher Advisors, parent involvement Staff managed reports, EMT; social worker, counselor, reflection room and office referrals, parent involvement Individual counseling; collaboration with DJS; Crisis Center referral; MD Choices; behavior contract; crisis support, parent involvement ~80% of Students ~15% ~5% Alternative Programs

Positive Consequences Honor Roll Breakfasts 2.00 Celebrations Meeting EGC Criteria Celebrations No Tardy Parties (Ice Cream!) Game Days Weekly Announcements recognizing students and staff achievements

Positive Consequences Natural Success Smiles, nods, thumbs up Public Acknowledgement –Announcement –Positive call home Token Acknowledgement –Rays Privileges –Break time –Computer and/or media time –Lunch with an adult Tangibles (small to large) Respect Achieve Succeed Staff: ________________ Student:_______________ Emory Grove RAY

Where will students spend their RAYS? At the EGC School Store! OOOOpen every Friday during lunch IIIIn the All Purpose Room IIIItems priced according to value  L L L Lynn Usui manages

Recognitions for individual students may include the following:  Ice Cream  Starbucks Gift Certificates  McDonald’s Coupons  Other Gift Certificates  Movie Passes  Game Passes  Bags/Freebies

Teacher Advisor Program Students meet once a week with T.A. Discuss behavioral and academic progress Parent phone calls Check with teachers Assist with goal setting and staying on track

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