INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT & NEW REP TRAINING October 6, 2015

Agenda  Introduction to PBS and its benefits  Key Features  Examples  Your mission, should you choose to accept it

 Two truths and a fib

KWL…  What do you know about SWPBS?  What do you want to know more about SWPBS?  What did you learn about SWPBS this morning?

What’s happening here?

Why PBS?

Reacting to problem behaviour…  “Joseph, I’m taking your book away because you obviously aren’t ready to learn. That’ll teach you a lesson.”  “Jasdeep, you are going to learn some social responsibility by staying in timeout until the class is willing to have you back.”  “You want my attention?! I’ll show you attention…let’s take a walk down to the office & have a little chat with the Principal.”  “Karyn, you skipped 2 school days, so we’re going to suspend you for 2 more.”

Common Myths  Assuming students know what is expected of them  Believing that applying punitive consequences is the best way to teach students what they should be doing  Believing that reactionary discipline will lead to a positive school culture

The research shows… “A punitive school discipline environment is a major factor contributing to antisocial behavior problems.” Mayer, 1995 “Exposure to exclusionary discipline has been shown not to improve school outcomes, but in fact to be associated with higher rates of school dropout.” Skiba, Peterson, and Williams, 1997 “Early exposure to school suspension may increase subsequent antisocial behavior.” Hemphill et al., 2006

What would a positive, encouraging school climate look like?  Students know what is expected of them and choose to do so because they:  Know what to do  Have the skills to do it  See the natural benefits for acting responsibly  Adults and students have more time to:  Focus on relationships  Focus on classroom instruction  There is an instructional approach to discipline  Instances of problem behaviour are opportunities to learn and practice prosocial behaviour

Why PBS?  We want to actively create a more positive, engaging, and encouraging school climate.  Positive school climate is linked to:  Attendance  Higher academic achievement  Higher school morale  Higher teacher self-efficacy

What is PBS?  Evidence-based framework  Explicit teaching of socially responsible behaviour  Data guides decision making  Proactive, preventative  Collaborative  Linked to academic and behavioural outcomes

Systems of Support

SYSTEMS PRACTICES DATA Supporting Staff Behavior Supporting Student Behavior OUTCOMES Supporting Social Competence & Academic Achievement Supporting Decision Making 4 PBS Elements

Code of Conduct Academic Achievement Focus on Bullying and Harassment Restitution Self-Discipline 21 st Century Learning Self- Regulation Personal and Social Responsibility

Does PBS Work?  Opportunities for teaching and learning are maximized (Horner et al., 2009; Scott & Barrett, 2004)  Improvements in math achievement (Lassen et al., 2006)  Improvements in reading achievement (Horner et al., 2009)  Improved student social relations, student-teacher relationships, and feelings of safety (Conroy et al., 2008; Horner, et al., 2009)  Decreased teacher stress and increased teacher self-efficacy (Bennett & McIntosh, 2011)

SD 60 District Achievement Contract

 Goal # 1 – Social Responsibility  “Social responsibility is foundational to academic achievement”  Focus Area # 1 – School-wide PBS  PBS is the main framework to achieve Social Responsibility  “Expand successful PBS efforts from pockets of exceptional practice to a more robust district where all schools adopt common practices”  Major Initiatives  Training  Coaching support  District-wide data collection

Key Features of PBS 1. Code of Conduct/Behavioural Expectations  Choose 3 to 5 expectations  May be based on your school’s code of conduct  Positively stated  Easy to remember  Mutually exclusive  Staff involvement and input  Expanded on in a matrix: “What does this look like in different settings?”

Robert Ogilvie Elementary

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Upper Pine Elementary/Jr. Secondary

Key Features of PBS 2. Targeted/Explicit Instruction  Have a plan for teaching students the behavioural expectations in the matrix  Age-appropriate instruction  Demonstrate/role play examples and non-examples  Have the students practice expectations in the setting (classroom, hallway, playground, etc.)  Post expectations in all areas of the school

Students teaching students!

Key Features of PBS 3. Use positive feedback when students demonstrate positive/desired behaviours  Easy and quick form of acknowledgement  Used by all staff  Ratio of rewards to corrections is high  System of feedback for all students and staff Assemblies Posted in the school

Examples of Positive Feedback

Key Features of PBS 4. Establish a PBS team  Representative of the school community  Administrator as an active member  Schedule regular team meetings  Agree on expectations for voting, problem-solving, confidentiality, record-keeping, etc.

Key Features of PBS 5. Use data to track students behaviour and evaluate effectiveness of PBS  Data to measure effectiveness: Social Responsibility Quick Scales Satisfaction Survey School-wide data (i.e., PM Benchmarks, QCA, VIN) Incident Referrals Record of positive reinforcements given  Data to measure implementation: Benchmarks of Quality

Key Features of PBS 6. Collaborate with District PBS Coaches

Recap: Key Features 1. Code of conduct/behavioural expectations 2. Targeted/Explicit Instruction 3. Positive feedback/reinforcem ent 4. PBS Team 4. Data Collection 4. Collaboration with PBS District Coaches SD 60 PBS Video

Your mission, should you choose to accept it  Build a team  We can achieve more when we work together!  Leadership role?  Supporting the school rep  Take an active role in shaping school culture  Identify areas that could make a big impact in your school  Engaging staff in school-wide initiatives to improve school culture

Our website   Updates  Contact information  Examples from within the district and beyond  Links to other PBS websites

Additional Resources  BC Positive Behaviour Support website  bcpbs.wordpress.com  Center on Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports   PBIS Maryland 

So what? Now what?  What is happening at your school?  What are your next steps?  How can we support you?