1. Matthew Henson Middle School Charles County, Maryland

2. Behavior Education Program Helping yoU Succeed - Keeping It Excellent in School

4. Overview of the BEP Purpose –Help students become more successful by preparing them for each day and by providing positive feedback throughout the school day for following the behavior expectations Target students –“Yellow Zone” students who need additional support/reinforcement to consistently demonstrate Pride, Spirit, and Commitment Procedures –Check-in –HUSKIES Report completed throughout the day –Positive feedback given at the end of each class –Check-out

5. The BEP at Matthew Henson We currently have a check-in/check-out person for each of the three grade levels. We have 17 students on the BEP at present with several ready to graduate from the program. Regular education and special education students are served through the BEP.

7. The BEP at Matthew Henson – A Case Example Background info: 13-year-old, 7 th -grade student Previously identified as Emotionally Disturbed Educated in an inclusion setting

8. The BEP at Matthew Henson – A Case Example Behaviors Prior to BEP 2004-2005 School Year  15 referrals last year (physical aggression, disrespectful, disruptive, non-complaint, etc.)  3 out-of-school suspensions  Suspended to the Superintendent and placed in an alternative setting for 45 days (2004- 2005)  Citizenship grades were Satisfactory -> Unsatisfactory for the year 2005-2006 School Year  4 referrals between September & November 2005  1 out-of-school suspension  Citizenship comments ranged from Satisfactory -> Unsatisfactory Behaviors Since BEP Since 11/2005  0 referrals  Citizenship grades ranged from Outstanding -> Satisfactory  BEP data

10. Ongoing review of the data To establish guidance groups based on skill deficient e.g. organization, anger, etc To “tweek” individuals plan Utilize data in SST meetings Appropriate referrals for an FBA Initial data point for FBA process

12. A sixth grade example

14. For more information contact Ron Stup, Principal or visit our website: http://www.ccboe.com/henson/