1. Developing an FBA & BIP using SWIS Data Developing an FBA & BIP using SWIS Data Presented by: Barbara Gunn, Director Renee Perron, Program Coordinator Southern Penobscot Regional Program

2. OBJECTIVES Introduction to School-Wide Information System Why schools need effective and efficient information systems How does SWIS work? Examine SPRP’s use of SWIS in data collection In IEP development and meetings In FBA/BIP development In the use of Time-Out and Restraint Other

3. Introduction to School-Wide Information System (SWIS) Defined: Web-based information system for gathering, entering, summarizing, reporting and using office discipline referral information. Purpose: Improve the ability of staff to develop safe and effective educational environments.

4. Four Key Elements of SWIS Data Collection System- Coherent system for assigning referrals; behavior definitions, referral form, rules for referral. Staff to enter data, build reports Computer Application – web-based, continuously available, secure. Decision-making – Use of Data; School-Wide & Individual.

5. Features of SWIS Only reports discipline data Highly efficient Local control Formatted for decision-making Information is continuously available Can be combined with district data base Secure and confidential

6. Why was SWIS developed? PBIS – Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports. Rob Horner & George Sugai Focus on Teams Need for effective decision-making

7. Practices for School-Wide PBIS Define expectations Teach expectations Monitor expected behavior Acknowledge expected behavior Correct behavioral error – a continuum of consequences Use information for decision-making

8. Using SWIS Data in the Decision-making Process SWIS reporting options are structured for decision-making in three areas: 1.Design and management of school-wide behavior support systems. 2.Targeted interventions for problem areas and groups of students. 3.Individual student behavior support plans.

9. Big 5 Reports 1. Average referrals per day per month 2. Referrals by problem Behavior 3. Referrals by Location 4. Referrals by Time 5. Referrals by Student

10. Using Data to Build Solutions Prevention: How can we avoid the problem context? Who, When, Where, What Schedule change, curriculum, etc. Teaching: How can we define, teach, and monitor what we want? Teach appropriate behavior Recognition: How can we build in systematic reward for desired behavior? Extinction: How can we prevent problem behavior from being rewarded? Consequences: What are efficient, consistent, consequences for problem behavior? How will we collect and use data to evaluate (a) implementation fidelity and (b) impact on student outcomes?

11. Referrals by Student Confidential! Generated: 07/14/2010, 2:33:36 PM All Referrals & Minors 08/01/2009-07/14/2010 With 3+ Referrals Student Fre q Andrew Ardes 3 Tina Brent3s Linda Chiles3 Amanda Franks 3 Codi Franks3 Bruce Gil3 Jessie Bear4 John Candy4 Serena Johnson 4 Brany Jones4 Amie Saunders 4 Students: 22 Referrals: 135 Modify Report Main Menu www.swis.org SWIS v4.3 rev 283 Copyright ©2010 May, Ard, Todd, Horner, Glasgow, Sugai, & Sprague APA Citation: May, S., Ard, W., Todd, A., Horner, R., Glasgow, A., Sugai, G. & Sprague, J. (2010). School-wide Information System v4.3. University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon.

12. SPRP’s use of SWIS in data collection

13. ACCORDING TO OSEP “In God We Trust, all others bring data!”

14. IEP DEVELOPMENT AREAS OF USE IN THE IEP: Functional Needs Present Levels of Functional Performance Annual Goals

15. IEP MEETINGS Provides parents, staff, sending district, and other participants with behavioral data specific to the student. Provides both visual and anecdotal information Provides graphs presenting monthly data Provides year-to-year comparison

16. FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT DEVELOPMENT SWIS assists in: –identifying & prioritizing behaviors of concern –identifying where, when, with whom the behaviors occur –indentifying the function/purpose of the behavior –identifying how staff response affects the behavior

17. BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PLAN DEVELOPMENT SWIS assists in: –identifying behavior to target (frequent flyers) –identifying possible environmental changes –identifying appropriate staff responses –identifying skill building needs –evaluating the success of the BIP over time –identify when the plan needs to be modified

18. TIME OUT SWIS assists in: –identifying who has required Time Out –indentifying behaviors leading to Time Out –identifying factors related to Time Out (time of day, environment, with whom the behavior occurs, etc.) –identifying staff response on Time Out –monitoring the increase/reduction in use of Time Out

19. RESTRAINT SWIS assists in: –identifying those who have been restrained –indentifying the unsafe behaviors leading to restraint –identifying precipitating factors –identifying staff response related to the use of restraint –identifying staff involved in restraint –monitoring type and length of restraints –monitoring the increase/reduction in use of restraint

20. OTHER JCCO (aka Probation Officers) Judges DHS Med Checks Medical Appointments/Hospitalization Consultants-Inside and Outside of School Family Team Meetings

21. VALIDITY & RELIABILITY VALIDITY: Are we measuring what we want to measure? RELIABILITY: Are staff consistent with our data reporting/collection?

22. EXPERIENCE TELLS US….. Need to be specific about the behaviors you are targeting! Ensure that all staff responsible for collecting the data understand and agree upon the target behaviors! Ensure that all staff responsible for collecting data complete the referral form in the same manner! You may have to be selective when identifying staff who will collect the data! Keep it current-enter data on a regular basis. Delegate this task to the right people!

23. CONTACT INFORMATION Barbara Gunn (barbara.gunn@rsu34.org)barbara.gunn@rsu34.org Renee Perron (renee.perron@rsu34.org)renee.perron@rsu34.org Southern Penobscot Regional Program RSU #34 PO Box 543 Old Town, Maine 04473 827-4441 Barbara ext. 203/Renee ext. 205

24. SWIS CONTACT INFORMATION www.swis.org SWIS Overview: Contains essential information you should know before moving forward with SWIS Facilitator List: Locate facilitators within Maine info@swis.org Email if you need to ask questions not answered by the website.

25. QUESTIONS/THOUGHTS