Berrien RESA’s Blossomland Learning Center SLIP Winter Conference Tina Lawson, Principal January 18, 2013

We use PBIS, don’t we?  Many believe PBIS means being positive or using praise.  Tangible rewards can negatively affect intrinsic motivation.  PBIS was designed for students with disabilities, but our kids are too low to incorporate this program.  Why should I have to teach kids to be good?

We use PBIS, don’t we?  Why can I not just expect good behavior?  They know better and/or know what they are doing.  I recognize good behavior all the time.

Teaching behavioral expectations and rewarding students for following them is a much more positive approach than waiting for misbehavior to occur before responding. The purpose of school- wide PBIS is to establish a climate in which appropriate behavior is the norm.

Safe & Civil Schools – 2008/2009 SY  Six days of training and planning for implementation for the school year. It guides schools through a proactive and positive school-wide discipline plan. It helps a school staff develop and implement effective behavior management and motivation practices as well as behavior support for all children.

YEAR ONE – 2009/2010 SY  Safe & Civil Schools Training – 3 Days Team of 5 > SI Team of 10 Identified STARS Behavior Expectations  Banners & Posters Developed Guidelines for Success  Behavior Expectations STARS Posters  Staff T-Shirts Implemented SWIS  Redesigned Behavior Incident Reports

YEAR ONE – 2009/2010 SY  Student Recognition Nomination Box & Referrals Student of the Month Assemblies  Staff Recognition Nomination Box & Referrals Staff Meeting Recognition Cards  Other Building Decor Bathroom Bulletins Student Announcements

YEAR TWO – 2010/2011 SY  Safe & Civil Schools Training – 1 day  Student Assemblies w/Performance  Level System Behavior & Transportation Incident Reports revised  Hall Supervision (Map)  Student Recognition Stickers

YEAR THREE–2011/2012 SY  Continued to implement the STARS program  Collect & analyze data  MASB Excellence in Education Award Total Number of Behavior Incident Reports 2009/2010 – /2011 – /2012 – 29

YEAR Three-2011/2012 SY Frequency of Time-Out Booth Use 2009/2010 – /2011 – – 29 Total Number of Students in Time-Out 2009/2010 – /2011 – /

YEAR FOUR-2012/2013 SY  Continued implementation of the STARS program.  MDE “Beating the Odds” Recognition

What we learned….  Bi-weekly meetings crucial  Core team members important  Harder for SXI & SCI teachers  Students love assemblies  It must become routine  Everything incorporates STAR theme  Some staff may not incorporate the program as comprehensively as others  Kick-off at start of the school year

What we learned…  Bathroom Bulletins  Student Announcements  Visuals  Share Success Stories  Keep it Fresh!

Results of our PBIS:  Routine language for ALL staff  Reduced use of time-out booth and physical restraints  Reduced number of behavior incident reports  Required procedures to be established  Required procedures for behavior data to be put into place  Enhanced school climate  Improved school safety

What you learned today….

“If a child doesn’t know how to read, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to swim, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to multiply, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to drive, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to behave, we ……..” Tom Herner (NASDE President), 1998

Questions??????????

Resources  pbis.org 

Evaluation PBIS Summit for Center-based Programs

Responder cards When you select your response to the question (next slide): –Does the green light flash at the top of your response card? YES: Perfect. Your response has been captured. NO: Your card is probably set to the wrong channel.

Responder cards What did you do this over Christmas break? A: Stay at home B: Travel within Michigan C: Travel outside of USA D: Catch up on work-what Christmas Break?

If the Green Light Did Not Flash 1.Click on the channel button. 2.Type: 45 3.Click on channel again.

Today’s learning was a valuable use of my time and worth spending the day outside of my school. 4: Strongly Agree 3: Agree 2: Disagree 1: Strongly Disagree

I am leaving with at least one PBIS idea, strategy and/or tool that I can take back to my building. 4: Strongly Agree 3: Agree 2: Disagree 1: Strongly Disagree

Did the breakout sessions allow adequate time to cover the content? 4: Strongly Agree 3: Agree 2: Disagree 1: Strongly Disagree

Would you attend another summit focusing on PBIS at Center-Based facilities? 4: Strongly Agree 3: Agree 2: Disagree 1: Strongly Disagree

If so, should that event be held... 4: Every two years 3: Annually 3: Twice a year 2: Coach meetings two times a year

Thank You!