Kristin Merica Liberty University

Discipline is the action parents and teachers take to increase student success. - Terrance Scott FCPS Training August 2005

 Simonsen, Sugai, & Negron,(2008)found that implementing a PBS system improves academic performance, decreases inappropriate behavior, and improves the time management of teachers and administrators.

 A study conducted by McCurdy, Manella, & Eldridge (2003) showed implementing a PBS system decreases the number of referrals, suspensions, and the demonstration of anti- social behaviors.  Research conducted by Lane et al (2008) also suggests that certain things most occur and without them, the systems are less effective.

 Defines student expectations  Teaches student expectations  Rewards positive behaviors  Prevents negative behaviors  Defines consequences for inappropriate behavior

SYSTEMS PRACTICES DATA Supporting Staff Behavior Supporting Student Behavior Supporting Social Competence & Academic Achievement Supporting Decision Making

Primary Prevention: School-/Classroom- Wide Systems for All Students, Staff, & Settings Secondary Prevention: Specialized Group Systems for Students with At-Risk Behavior Tertiary Prevention: Specialized Individualized Systems for Students with High-Risk Behavior ~80% of Students ~15% ~5% CONTINUUM OF SCHOOL-WIDE INSTRUCTIONAL & POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT

Collaboration - work as a team Consensus - Agree and stick by agreements Consistency - across time, adults, students Logical and Realistic Solutions Teach and Facilitate Success Measure and Evaluate Sustain with Data-Based Decision-Making

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Remember, “Student behavior will not change until adult behaviors and expectations change” Terrance Scott FCPS Training August 2005

 Lane, K. L., Kalberg, J. R.,Bruhn, A. L., Mahoney, M. E. & Driscoll, S.A. (2008). Primary prevention programs at the elementary level: Issues of treatment integrity, systematic screening, and reinforcement. Education & Treatment of Children, 31,  McCurdy, B.L., Manella, M.C., & Eldridge, N. (2003). Positive behavior support in urban schools: Can we prevent the escalation of antisocial behavior? Journal of Positive Behavior Intervention, 5,  Scott, T. M., Park, K. L., Swain-Bradway, J., & Landers, Eric. (2007) Positive behavior support in the classroom: Facilitating behaviorally inclusive learning environments. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 3,   E. Meade,Personal Communication. July 19, 2010