Implementing SWPBS at the High School Level: Lessons Learned

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Grainger County SchoolsPositive Behavior Support14

15SWPBS andTN Diploma ProjectThe highest-rated professional skill, scoring a 9.8, was straightforward: Take responsibility, act ethically, and be honest.

In terms of relative importance, it was closely followed by take initiative and be able to work independently and organize and prioritize tasks, schedule time, and anticipate obstacles.

Finally, another top-rated soft skill, meet professional expectations regarding speech, appearance, punctuality and manners, brushed against longstanding stereotypes of younger workers: a flagging work ethic and lack of motivation.

(Tennessee Diploma Project, October 2007)16To gather objective data, the Tennessee Diploma Project/Governor Bredesen asked business leaders to complete surveys rating the importance of key job skills for high school graduates. Specifically, the surveys sought to measure the importance, on a scale of 1 to 10, of certain English, mathematics, and professional or so-called soft skills. Surveys were administered, in paper form and online, between June 19 and August 30, 2007.Seventy-four business leaders responded to a 30-question core survey distributed in conjunction with executive roundtable meetings across Tennessee. Additionally, another 272 respondents completed the core survey as well as questions in an expanded version administeredon the Web with support from the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry and participating chapters of the Tennessee Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Combined, a total of 346 executives, senior-level managers and human resources professionals representing more than 300 businesses and organizations across the state shared their views.Bredesen also conducted round-table discussions with business leaders to discuss topics related to the purpose of TDP (preparing students for post-secondary education, work, and citizenship.RelationshipsThe Next Three Rs at Washburn School

Be RespectfulBe ResponsibleBe Ready

These are our school wide expectations for all students.17Pirate Treasures and Compliment Chains18Washburn Schools Incentive System

19SWPBS andTN Diploma ProjectAs of January 2007, Tennessee became 1 of 30 states participating in the American Diploma Project (ADP) Network dedicated to:aligning high school curriculum, raising academic standards, improving assessments, and strengthening accountability policies with the demands of college and work to prepare young people for post-secondary education, work, and citizenship.

... job skills yielding the highest priority in surveys also tended to be the skills frequently cited in roundtables as missing among high school graduates.

Business leaders universally agreed on the importance of key professional or soft skills.(Tennessee Diploma Project, October 2007)20To gather objective data, the Tennessee Diploma Project/Governor Bredesen asked business leaders to complete surveys rating the importance of key job skills for high school graduates. Specifically, the surveys sought to measure the importance, on a scale of 1 to 10, of certain English, mathematics, and professional or so-called soft skills. Surveys were administered, in paper form and online, between June 19 and August 30, 2007.Seventy-four business leaders responded to a 30-question core survey distributed in conjunction with executive roundtable meetings across Tennessee. Additionally, another 272 respondents completed the core survey as well as questions in an expanded version administeredon the Web with support from the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry and participating chapters of the Tennessee Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Combined, a total of 346 executives, senior-level managers and human resources professionals representing more than 300 businesses and organizations across the state shared their views.Bredesen also conducted round-table discussions with business leaders to discuss topics related to the purpose of TDP (preparing students for post-secondary education, work, and citizenship.YearMonthDays CountReferral CountAvg Referrals2009Aug13151.152009Sep21763.622009Oct20371.852009Nov18653.612009Dec14473.362010Jan19120.632010Feb19211.112010Mar23401.742010Apr16100.632010May1700.002010Jun000.002010Jul000.00Totals180323Generated: 04/19/2010, 5:59:27 PMAll Referrals & Minors2009-10

21YearMonthDays CountReferral CountAvg Referrals2008Aug14151.072008Sep21411.952008Oct23672.912008Nov15372.472008Dec15151.002009Jan19402.112009Feb19281.472009Mar22663.002009Apr17392.292009May15221.472009Jun000.002009Jul000.00Totals18037022