John Hanson Middle School’s PBIS Team: Pleased By Incredible Success! A Retrospective Prepared by: Andrea Binetti, Ed.S., Jill Locco, and Jamey Rorison

John Hanson Middle School Charles County Public Schools Vivian Adams Drive Waldorf, MD 20601

John Hanson Demographics Total Students: th grade: th grade: th grade: 325 Sub-Group Statistics: Asian: 18 African-American: 428 Indian: 5 Latino: 23 Caucasian: 472

Where We Stand In 2006/Current Goals PBIS Maryland Exemplar School for 3 rd Year in a Row “Maintenance” Phase Reflecting on past successes/failures Using data to drive team decision making Brainstorming new fundraising ideas Keeping PBIS novel

How did PBIS start at John Hanson MS? Over 2,600 discipline referrals processed during school year Desire for more positive school climate Invitation to Summer Institute

The Beginning… YEAR 1:

PBIS Summer Institute New Team Training ‘02 Attended sessions with Dr. Sugai Met our coach (Elsa Velez) Sent to complete action plan Team was overwhelmed and had no idea what we’d gotten ourselves into!

Key Implementation Points Administration buy-in/enthusiasm Committed PBIS Team Leader (Jill Locco) Part-time coach PBIS presented to staff as non-threatening

JHMS PBIS-Friendly Referral Form

New School-Wide Programs ‘02 Merit Slips Battle of the Homebases Agenda Drawings WOWs Continuation of Pre-Existing Programs Battle of the Classes Student of the Month

Referral Data (by problem behavior)

Keeping Up The Good Work… YEAR 2:

PBIS Summer Institute Returning Team Training ‘03 Attended additional sessions with Dr. Sugai Team was fully aware of what we’d gotten ourselves into! Shifted PBIS focus to one school-wide rule M.O.E. was born!

Our motto focuses on two pillars of character: Responsibility and Respect. “Responsible behavior means respecting M.O.E.” M = Myself O = Others E = Environment

MOE Money  MOE money can be given to all students by all adults in the building.  MOE money from substitute teachers is worth double value.  Student contest was used to determine the appearance of MOE money.  Students can do the following with their MOE money:  Place them in drop-boxes for bi-weekly drawings  Cash them in to teachers (teacher discretion)  Cash them in for grade level prizes (electric scooters, etc.)  School Store Items (pencils, CD players, etc…)  Lunch Snacks (ice cream, pop-tarts, etc..)  Dance Tickets  In-School Movie

New School-Wide Programs ‘03 MOE Money Mentoring Groups Young Achievers Ladies of Success End-of-Year Blowout Staff MOE Money/Merit Drawings Continuation of Pre-Existing Programs Job Shadow Day

Use of SWIS Data ‘03 Data shared at monthly faculty meetings Identifying Target Groups Red Zone Yellow Zone (focused interventions)

Referral Data (by problem behavior)

Taking It To The Next Level… YEAR 3:

PBIS Summer Institute Returning Team Training ‘04 Attended additional sessions with Dr. Sugai Presented to returning teams in breakout session Received first Exemplar School recognition Transitioned into maintenance phase Received a full-time, in-house coach (Andrea Binetti) with redefined role

PBIS Coaches in Charles County: Responsibilities and Roles Participate in PBIS Meetings School Level County Level Interpret & Analyze School Data/SWIS Data Provide Statistical Analysis Identify Red/Yellow Zone Students Provide Technical Assistance and Resource Support to School Team Meet with PBIS Coordinator Monthly Assists in Developing Individual Plans and Conducting FBA’s When Needed Participate in Public Relations/Communications Support Network Across Schools Participate in Quarterly Coaches Meetings at MSDE Help Identify and Support Fundraiser Opportunities

PBIS Trained and Knowledgeable Proficient in SWIS Use and Data Analysis Knowledge of Statistical Analysis Behavioral Consultation Applied Behavioral Analysis Instructional Consultation Training (ICT) Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) Curriculum Based Assessment School and Community Liaison Resource Coordinator for Needs of School PBIS Team PBIS Coaches In Charles County: Educational/Expertise Required:

New School-Wide Programs ‘04 Golden Broom Awards M.A.P. (Making Achievement Possible) Skills Plus Tied PBIS into AYP goals College Knowledge

Program Changes for Dropped Merits in lieu of MOE Money New SWIS-Friendly referral form

JHMS SWIS-Friendly Referral Form, 2004-Present

Referral Data (by problem behavior)

Maintaining Success Through Change… YEAR 4:

PBIS Summer Institute Returning Team Training ‘05 Learned that Principal was transferred ONE WEEK before Institute Attended additional sessions with Dr. Sugai Presented to returning teams in breakout session Received second Exemplar School recognition

Program Changes for Dropped M.A.P/Added Grades Plus New Principal, One New Vice-Principal Four Office Staff Turnovers Twelve Faculty Turnovers 2 to North Point (new school) 2 to promotion within the county 3 to retirement 1 resignation (retire/rehire and then resigned) 4 to re-location (3 out of state, 1 to a school closer to their home, where she's leading PBIS implementation)

Referral Data (by problem behavior)

John Hanson Middle School Charles County PBIS Outcomes August-June

Office Referrals School Year Total Referrals: 973 Disrespect: 313 Fighting: 98 Inappropriate Lang: 51 Harassment: 33 Disruption: School Year Total Referrals: 515 Disrespect: 79 Fighting: 48 Inappropriate Lang: 15 Harassment: 5 Disruption: 9

Total Referrals by Year August-June % Decrease Major Referrals Only

63% Decrease In Referrals for Aggression/Fighting 66% Decrease In Incidents of Disrespect

Out of School Suspensions September- June 49% Decrease

Why Have We Been Successful? Administrative Commitment Enthusiastic Team Leader/Team Members Staff Buy-In Consistent Program Review Openness to Accept New Ideas Desire to Keep PBIS Fresh Feedback from County and State Levels

2006 School Wide Evaluation (SET) 98% WOW!!!!

PBIS Exemplar School 2004, 2005, 2006 John Hanson Middle School Charles County

Contact Us! John Hanson Middle School Vivian Adams Drive Waldorf, MD Phone:(301) Fax: (301) Deborah Hile,