MES Secondary Interventions SWIM Team Session 23 12:45 pm

What We've Done!! Traditional Discipline Positive Behavior Support Focused on the student's problem behavior Replaces undesired behavior with a new behavior or skill Goal was to stop undesirable behavior through the use of punishment PBS alters environments; teaches appropriate skills, and rewards appropriate behavior Reactive Process Proactive Process

SCHOOL-WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT Tertiary Prevention: Specialized Individualized Systems for Students with High-Risk Behavior ~5% Secondary Prevention: Specialized Group Systems for Students with At-Risk Behavior ~15% Primary Prevention: School-/Classroom- Wide Systems for All Students, Staff, & Settings How have we addressed behavior in past all did the same reached general population 80% was for those who could function with these expectations Now addressing the 15 % since have no 5% will include reaching ones who need a bit more not for those who wish to avoid adult contact - shy withdrawn ~80% of Students

Behavior Flow Chart Multiple office referrals or not Recommendation by teacher Those who need positive adult

Activity Independently, think of two students from last year who would fall into the yellow category?

At your table, brainstorm the list of behaviors you considered when choosing these students for the yellow category?

How can we categorize these behaviors. (ex How can we categorize these behaviors? (ex. attention seeking, avoidance, control, etc.)

“SWIM Team” PROCEDURES

How Does the SWIM Team work? Identify the student Complete Request for Assistance Form Turn in the form to the designated area Swim Team Coordinators reviews request Action to be taken is discussed at weekly Swim Team meeting Teacher will be notified of results

STUDENT RECOMMENDED for SECONDARY INTERVENTIONS SWIM Team SI Implemented Morning Check-in SWIM Team Coordinator summarizes data for decision making Parent Feedback Regular Teacher Feedback Bi-weekly Meetings to Assess Student Progress Afternoon Check-out Revise Program Exit Program

Keep on Fishin'

BEP/Check and Connect Cycle Weekly BEP Meeting 9 Week Graph Sent Program Update EXIT BEP Plan Morning Check-In Afternoon Check-In Home Check-In Daily Teacher Evaluation

Daily Progress Report

PROCEDURES Pick up a SWIM Team Referral Form from the basket in the lounge. Return the completed form to the SWIM team accordion folder in the Nurse’s office. (Top drawer of the file cabinet marked SWIM Team) Please file alphabetically. SWIM Team will meet and discuss student. SWIM Team will notify you of results. Together we will meet with the parents.

General Review Teaching Expected Behaviors Mandeville Elementary School SWIM Team Program Referral Student Name_____________________________________ Teacher __________________________ Grade: ____________ IEP: Yes No (Circle) BIP: Yes No (Circle) Date: ____________________ 1. Check the area(s) of concern: Problem Behavior Academic What is your primary concern? ­__ Inappropriate Lang. __ Disruption __ Disrespect /Defiance __ Lying/Cheating __ Harassment/Teasing/Bullying __ Property Damage __ Misuse of Equipment __ Forgery/Theft __ Other (specify) __________________ __ Math __ Reading __ Spelling __ Writing __ Social Studies/Science __ Study Skills ­__ Organization __ Transitions General Review Modify Environment or Teaching Teach Expected Behaviors Consequences Tried ­__ Review Cum File __ Talk With Parents __ Talk With Previous Teacher __ Seek Peer Help __ Other (specify) ______________________________________________________ __ Changed Seating Arrangement __ Provided Quiet Space __ Encouraged Work Breaks __ Changed Schedule of Activities __ Modified Assignments __ Arranged Tutoring to Improve Student’s Academic Skills ________________________________________ __ Used Verbal or Nonverbal Cues Prior to Expectation __ Second Steps Program __ Brain Gym __ CHAMPS __ Review FISH Philosophy __ Booster Using Lesson Plans __ Practiced Expected Behaviors in Class __ Contract with Students ________________ __ Recess Rehearsal __ Contact Parents __ Parent Conference __ Office referral __ Counselor Referral __ Increased Rewards for Expected Behavior __ Think time __ Re-teach Expectations __ Student Conference __ Rehearse During Fun Five __Loss of Privileges __Other (specify)

Permission for SWIM TEAM Program (Success With Intervention Mentors) Student_______________________ Grade__________ Dear _______________________________, Congratulations, we would like to include your child in our SWIM TEAM Program for a minimum of nine weeks. A report will be filled out daily by the teachers and checked at the end of the day by a Behavioral Education Program (BEP) Coordinator. Students pick up their report every morning between 9:00 and 9:15 a.m. and then return it between 3:15 and 3:30 p.m. The student will be able to earn incentives and rewards for appropriate behavior. As parents, you are responsible for making sure your child arrives on time each day for check-in and that you review and sign the daily SWIM TEAM Daily Progress Report and return the white copy to the school. Together, we can make this a positive experience for your child. _______ I do give permission for my child to participate. _______ I do not give permission for my child to participate. _______________________________________ __________ (Parent / Guardian Signature) (Date) For further information, contact: BEP Coordinators - Patricia Brinks or Patricia Palmisano Mandeville Elementary School 985-626-3950

Referral form continued 2. Check the strategies you have tried so far: Is behavior dangerous to self or others? Y N Is behavior across different locations? Y N Is behavior across different times? Y N Finds adult attention aversive? Y N Number of Minor Infractions Reports: _____ White – Office Pink – Teacher File

SUCCESSES Parents Teachers Students School-wide

Please complete evaluations Session 23 12:45 pm Beth Laine