Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network Benchmarks of Advanced Tiers (BAT) September 19, 2013

Adapted from University of South Florida 2 An Essential Shift in Thinking The central question is not: “What about the students is causing the performance discrepancy?” But “What about the interaction of the curriculum, instruction, learners and learning environment should be altered so that the students will learn?” This shift alters everything else. Ken Howell

Tier 2 Essentials Tier 1/Universal is implemented with high fidelity –Staff implement Universal consistently –Data system is in place 3

4 Tier 2 Defined Tier 2 interventions are intended to impact the behavior of students with similar behavior problems or causes for their behavior. Adapted from: University of South Florida

Universal Targeted Intensive Math Science Lunch/Recess Literacy Art, Music Computer Physical Education Social Studies Supports for ALL students are Multi- Tiered 5

Universal Targeted Intensive Bus/Field trips Computer Lunch/Snack Circle Time Rest Time Work Time/Free Play Playground Transition between activities Supports for ALL students are Multi- Tiered 6

Big Ideas about Tier 2 (and Tier 3) All students should receive positive feedback At risk students benefit from: – clearly defined expectations – frequent feedback – consistency – positive reinforcement Problem behavior and academic success are often linked Tier 2 (and Tier 3) behavior support continues the development of effective adult-student relationships Students receiving Tier 2 (and Tier 3) supports continue to have access to universal supports 7

Administrative Leadership: Critical Active and visible on PBIS teams –Helps determine what needs to be changed Apply high-level problem-solving skills, troubleshooting systems level issues Effective practices –Staff need to model being respectful in their communication with students and families around behavior –Staff should not get to choose NOT to give students evidenced based interventions 8

SYSTEMS PRACTICES DATA Supporting Staff Behavior Supporting Decision Making Supporting Student Behavior STUDENT OUTCOMES Social Competence & Academic Achievement 9

Benchmark of Advanced Tiers (BAT) Self-Assessment o Foundational elements in place for implementing secondary and tertiary behavior support practices? o Tier 2 support system in place? o Tier 3 support system in place? 10

Benchmark of Advanced Tiers (BAT) Used to build Action Plan Reflects consensus (or majority) Scoring: o 2 = Fully in Place o 1 = Partially in Place o 0 = Not yet Started 11

Benchmark of Advanced Tiers (BAT) A.Tier 1: Implementation of SWPBIS Tier 2-3 Foundations B.Commitment C.Student Identification D.Monitoring and Evaluation Tier 2 Targeted Interventions E.Tier 2: Support Systems F.Main Tier 2 Strategy Implementation G.Main Tier 2: Strategy Monitoring and Evaluation Tier 3 Intensive Support H.Tier 3: Systems I.Assessment and Plan Development J.Monitoring and Evaluation 12

Benchmark of Advanced Tiers Activity Use your Guided Notes Read through each section Starting at Section C, discuss with tablemates –Coaching/Training ideas to assist teams, teachers and staff –PaTTAN and EITA Facilitators will be available to help –Use Tier 2 Curriculum to assist 13