If I Could Only Get This Kid to Behave, I Could Teach! October 8 th, 2010

Ashley Faulk, M.A. Sales and Training, IRIS Educational Media 30 years training experience in Memphis City Schools Today’s Host

Jeffrey R. Sprague, Ph.D. Co-director of the Institute on Violence and Destructive Behavior at the University of Oregon Jeff’s research at the IVDB includes: PBIS behavioral assessment school safety violence prevention Today’s Guest

Kai Davis Sales Engineer, IRIS Educational Media Technical moderator for today’s Webinar Today’s Moderator

This live webinar is being recorded The link to the recorded webinar and Q&A session will be ed to all registered participants early next week.

Questions and Answers Ask questions during the presentation Ask questions in the Q & A area on the lower right portion of the screen. Raise your hand during the presentation On the upper left portion of the Participants screen there is a hand icon. Chat during the presentation Use the chat box for technical help.

Welcome! Webinar Timeframe: 40 Minutes with Jeff and Ashley 20 Minutes Questions & Answers

We want to be able to teach

Adult-child interaction How can it help teachers? Decreases behavior problems Increases teaching time

Create a positive culture with PBIS Teamwork Support Practice

13,000 schools in the U.S. implement PBIS

New concepts and behavior take time to learn Coaching Practice 3-5 years

Systematic Supervision Everything Elementary

Make a clear request Give a choice Acknowledge cooperationGive a minute Systematic Supervision Everything Elementary

Be Positive Show respect Respond immediately Keep the class going State the choices State the consequence Give time to decide Acknowledge a good choice

Brain Research Children and youth react at an emotional level first Neutral behavior can be mistaken for negative intent A simple choice gives the rational part of the brain time to catch up

Teach ourselves to look for the positive Teach the rules What we focus on is what we get Long-term perspective

Being positive when it’s tough Practice positive thoughts Develop the skill of being neutral Look for the good Figure out what goal the behavior serves (fake it ‘til you make it)

Negative emotions are limiting Stimulates cortisol Narrows our perspective Focusing on the positive broadens options and promotes healthy relationships.

Systematic Supervision High School

Lost her temperTried to control the student Lost control and respect Systematic Supervision High School

Systematic Supervision High School

Removes student from peersRespectfully states rule Gives a choice and time to decide Acknowledges good decision Systematic Supervision High School

Creating a plan Referral plan for confrontations lasting more than 2 minutes. Focus on positive attention and instruction. The students who are behaving need your attention too. Chronic problems require additional and more systematic strategies.

Sunny Side of the Street

Sunny Side of the Street Authoritarian Words not loving

Sunny Side of the Street

Sunny Side of the Street EncouragingAffectionate Builds self-esteem Builds successful relationship

How can parents use positive behavior at home? Clear and positive statements Offer choices Focus on being positive and loving Clear structure for expectations

Managing Non-Compliance

Managing Non-Compliance Didn’t give student a warning Didn’t give student time Gave no choice

Managing Non-Compliance

Managing Non-Compliance Secured attention of class Made a clear request to the student, remaining neutral and reasonable. Stated choices and gave time Acknowledged the good choice

Building resiliency in children Offer daily positive interactions Provide predictability Be firm but fair Encourage effort Talk about the future

Question and answer session Ask questions in the Q & A area on the lower right portion of the screen.

Contact Us Ashley Faulk ext. 103 Jeff Sprague

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