School-Wide Positive Behavior Support:

Overview

George SugaiOSEP Center on PBIS

Center for Behavioral Education & Research

University of ConnecticutJune 30 2009

www.pbis.org www.cber.org www.swis.org

In collaboration with Bob Putnam, May Institute

PURPOSEProvide brief overview of features, practices & systems of positive school culture for EVERYONE in school• Rationale

• Features• Examples• Data

Rationale

Our Challenges…….SWPBS is framework for….

4. INEFFECTIVE SPED• 25% on IEPS• EBD sent to Alt school• Tasha spends day w/ nurse

5. COMPETING INITIATIVES

• SW discipline• Class manage• Social skills program

5. COMPETING INITIATIVES•SW discipline•Class management•Social skills programs•Character education•Bully proofing•Life skills•Anger management•HIV/AID education•Conflict management•Drug-free •Parent engagement•School spirit•Violence prevention•Dropout prevention•Relaxation room•Afterschool peer support•School based mental health clinic……

3. NEGATIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE

• Bullying & harassment• 447 teacher abs yr• Staff/parents unsafe

2. POOR ACHIEVEMENT

• 25% 3rd at grade• >50% 9th 2+ “F”

1.REACTIVE MANAGEMENT

•5100 ref/yr•Marcus 14 days det.

Classroom

SWPBSPractices

Non-classroom Family

Student

School-w

ide

• Smallest #• Evidence-based

• Biggest, durable effect

1. Leadership team

2. Behavior purpose statement

3. Set of positive expectations & behaviors

4. Procedures for teaching SW & classroom-wide expected behavior

5. Continuum of procedures for encouraging expected behavior

6. Continuum of procedures for discouraging rule violations

7. Procedures for on-going data-based monitoring & evaluation

School-wide

• Positive expectations & routines taught & encouraged

• Active supervision by all staff– Scan, move, interact

• Precorrections & reminders

• Positive reinforcement

Non-classroom

• All school-wide• Maximum structure & predictability in routines & environment• Positively stated expectations posted, taught, reviewed,

prompted, & supervised.• Maximum engagement through high rates of opportunities to

respond, delivery of evidence-based instructional curriculum & practices

• Continuum of strategies to acknowledge displays of appropriate behavior, including contingent & specific praise, group contingencies, behavior contracts, token economies

• Continuum of strategies for responding to inappropriate behavior, including specific, contingent, brief corrections for academic & social behavior errors, differential reinforcement of other behavior, planned ignoring, response cost, & timeout.

Classroom

• Behavioral competence at school & district levels

• Function-based behavior support planning

• Team- & data-based decision making

• Comprehensive person-centered planning & wraparound processes

• Targeted social skills & self-management instruction

• Individualized instructional & curricular accommodations

Individual Student

• Continuum of positive behavior support for all families

• Frequent, regular positive contacts, communications, & acknowledgements

• Formal & active participation & involvement as equal partner

• Access to system of integrated school & community resources

Family

Worry“Train & Hope”

REACT toProblemBehavior

REACT toProblemBehavior

Select &ADD

Practice

Select &ADD

Practice

Hire EXPERTto TrainPractice

Hire EXPERTto TrainPractice

WAIT forNew

Problem

WAIT forNew

Problem

Expect, But HOPE for

Implementation

Expect, But HOPE for

Implementation

PBS Implementation Blueprint www.pbis.org

Funding Visibility PoliticalSupport

Training Coaching Evaluation

Local School Teams/Demonstrations

PBS Systems Implementation Logic

Leadership TeamActive & Integrated Coordination

Features

SYST

EMS

PRACTICES

DATASupportingStaff Behavior

SupportingStudent Behavior

OUTCOMES

Supporting Social Competence &Academic Achievement

SupportingDecisionMaking

IntegratedElements

Primary Prevention:School-/Classroom-Wide Systems for

All Students,Staff, & Settings

Secondary Prevention:Specialized Group

Systems for Students with At-Risk Behavior

Tertiary Prevention:Specialized

IndividualizedSystems for Students

with High-Risk Behavior

~80% of Students

~15%

~5%

CONTINUUM OFSCHOOL-WIDE

INSTRUCTIONAL & POSITIVE BEHAVIOR

SUPPORT

ALL

SOME

FEW

RtI

Response to Intervention

Agreements

Team

Data-based Action Plan

ImplementationEvaluation

GENERAL IMPLEMENTATION

PROCESS

• Readiness agreements, prioritization, & investments

• 3-4 year implementation commitment

• Local capacity for training, coordination, coaching, & evaluation

• Systems for implementation integrity

• Data-based decision making

• Integrated behavioral initiatives

Team-led Process Behavioral

Capacity

Priority &Status

Data-basedDecisionMaking

Communications

Administrator

Team

Representation

Start withTeam that “Works.”

Initiative, Project,

Committee

Purpose Outcome Target Group

Staff Involved

SIP/SID/etc

Attendance Committee

Character Education

Safety Committee

School Spirit Committee

Discipline Committee

DARE Committee

EBS Work Group

Working Smarter

Are outcomes

measurable?

Initiative, Committee

Purpose Outcome Target Group

Staff Involved

SIP/SID

Attendance Committee

Increase attendance

Increase % of students attending daily

All students Eric, Ellen, Marlee

Goal #2

Character Education

Improve character

Improve character All students Marlee, J.S., Ellen

Goal #3

Safety Committee

Improve safety Predictable response to threat/crisis

Dangerous students

Has not met Goal #3

School Spirit Committee

Enhance school spirit

Improve morale All students Has not met

Discipline Committee

Improve behavior

Decrease office referrals

Bullies, antisocial students, repeat offenders

Ellen, Eric, Marlee, Otis

Goal #3

DARE Committee

Prevent drug use High/at-risk drug users

Don

EBS Work Group Implement 3-tier model

Decrease office referrals, increase attendance, enhance academic engagement, improve grades

All students Eric, Ellen, Marlee, Otis, Emma

Goal #2

Goal #3

Sample Teaming Matrix

Are outcomes

measurable?

Agreements

Team

Data-based Action Plan

ImplementationEvaluation

GENERAL IMPLEMENTATION

PROCESS

Agreements

Team

Data-based Action Plan

ImplementationEvaluation

GENERAL IMPLEMENTATION

PROCESS

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rrals

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Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

School Months

Office Referrals per Day per MonthLast Year and This Year

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Bath RBus A Bus Caf ClassComm Gym Hall Libr Play G Spec Other

School Locations

Referrals by Location

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Lang Achol ArsonBombCombsDefianDisruptDressAgg/fgtTheftHarassProp D Skip Tardy Tobac Vand Weap

Types of Problem Behavior

Referrals per Prob Behavior

Referrals by Problem Behavior

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Bath RBus A Bus Caf ClassComm Gym Hall Libr Play G Spec Other

School Locations

Referrals by LocationReferrals per Location

Referrals per Student

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Students

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7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:0010:3011:00 11:3012:0012:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30

Time of Day

Referrals by Time of DayReferrals by Time of Day

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Examples

School Rules

NO Food

NO Weapons

NO Backpacks

NO Drugs/Smoking

NO Bullying

Redesign Learning & Teaching Environment

Few positive SW expectations defined, taught, & encouraged

Saying & doing it “Positively!”

Keep off the grass!

Carmen Arace Intermediate, Bloomfield

Teaching Matrix

SETTING

All Settings

Hallways Playgrounds CafeteriaLibrary/

Computer Lab

Assembly Bus

Respect Ourselves

Be on task.Give your best effort.

Be prepared.

Walk. Have a plan.

Eat all your food.Select healthy foods.

Study, read,

compute.

Sit in one spot.

Watch for your stop.

Respect Others

Be kind.Hands/feet

to self.Help/share

with others.

Use normal voice

volume.Walk to

right.

Play safe.Include others.Share

equipment.

Practice good table manners

Whisper.Return books.

Listen/watch.Use

appropriate applause.

Use a quiet voice.

Stay in your seat.

Respect Property

Recycle.Clean up after self.

Pick up litter.

Maintain physical space.

Use equipment properly.

Put litter in garbage can.

Replace trays &

utensils.Clean up

eating area.

Push in chairs.Treat books

carefully.

Pick up.Treat chairs appropriately

.

Wipe your feet.Sit

appropriately.

Exp

ecta

tions 1. S

OCIAL SKILL2. NATURAL

CONTEXT

3. BEHAVIOR

EXAMPLES

Exp

ecta

tions

Expectations & behavioral skills are taught & recognized in natural context

RAH – at Adams City High School(Respect – Achievement – Honor)

RAH Classroom Hallway/

Commons

Cafeteria Bathrooms

Respect Be on time; attend regularly; follow class rules

Keep location neat, keep to the right, use appropriate lang., monitor noise level, allow others to pass

Put trash in cans, push in your chair, be courteous to all staff and students

Keep area clean, put trash in cans, be mindful of others’ personal space, flush toilet

Achievement

Do your best on all assignments and assessments, take notes, ask questions

Keep track of your belongings, monitor time to get to class

Check space before you leave, keep track of personal belongings

Be a good example to other students, leave the room better than you found it

Honor Do your own work; tell the truth

Be considerate of yours and others’ personal space

Keep your own place in line, maintain personal boundaries

Report any graffiti or vandalism

RAH – Athletics

RAH Practice Competitions

Eligibility Lettering Team Travel

Respect Listen to coaches directions; push yourself and encourage teammates to excel.

Show positive sportsmanship; Solve problems in mature manner; Positive inter-actions with refs, umps, etc.

Show up on time for every practice and competition.

Show up on time for every practice and competition; Compete x%.

Take care of your own possessions and litter; be where you are directed to be.

Achievement

Set example in the classroom and in the playing field as a true achiever.

Set and reach for both individual and team goals; encourage your teammates.

Earn passing grades; Attend school regularly; only excused absences

Demonstrate academic excellence.

Complete your assignments missed for team travel.

Honor Demonstrate good sportsmanship and team spirit.

Suit up in clean uniforms; Win with honor and integrity; Represent your school with good conduct.

Show team pride in and out of the school. Stay out of trouble – set a good example for others.

Suit up for any competitions you are not playing. Show team honor.

Cheer for teammates.

Remember you are acting on behalf of the school at all times and demonstrate team honor/pride.

   

 

PPerseverance

Holding to a course of action despite

obstacles

• Stay positive• Set goals

• Learn from mistakes

RRespectTo show

consideration, appreciation, and

acceptance

• Respect yourself• Respect others• Demonstrate

appropriate language and behavior

IIntegrity

Adherence to an agreed upon code

of behavior

• Be responsible• Do your own work

• Be trustworthy and trust others

DDiscipline

Managing ones self to achieve goals and meet

expectations

• Strive for consistency

• Attend class daily; be on time• Meet deadlines; do your homework

EExcellence

Being of finest or highest

quality

• Do your personal best

• Exceed minimum

expectations• Inspire

excellence in others

NEHS website, Oct. 26, 2004

Typical Contexts/ Routines

Classroom-Wide Rules/ExpectationsRespect Others Respect Property Respect Self

AllUse inside voice.

Raise hand to answer/talk.

Recycle paper.Put writing tools inside

desk.

Do your best.Ask.

Morning MeetingEyes on speaker.

Give brief answers.

Put announcements in desk.

Keep feet on floor.

Put check by my announcements.

HomeworkDo own work.

Turn in before lesson.

Put homework neatly in box.

Touch your work only.

Turn in lesson on time.Do homework

night/day before.

TransitionUse inside voice.

Keep hands to self.Put/get materials first.

Keep hands to self.Have plan.Go directly.

“I Need Assistance”

Raise hand or show “Assistance Card”.

Wait 2 minutes & try again.

Have materials ready.Have plan.

Ask if unclear.

Teacher DirectedEyes on speaker.

Keep hands to self.Use materials as

intended.Have plan.

Ask.

Independent WorkUse inside voice.

Keep hands to self.

Use materials as intended.

Return with done.

Use time as planned.Ask.

Problem to SolveStop, Step Back,

Think, ActStop, Step Back,

Think, ActStop, Step Back,

Think, Act

1. SOCIAL SKILL2. N

ATURAL

CONTEXT

3. BEHAVIOR

EXAMPLES

Family Teaching

Matrix

SETTING

At homeMorning Routine

HomeworkMeal

TimesIn Car Play Bedtime

Respect Ourselves

Respect Others

Respect Property

Exp

ecta

tions 1. S

OCIAL SKILL

2. NATURAL

CONTEXT

3. BEHAVIOR

EXAMPLES

Reviewing Strive for Five

• Be respectful.• Be safe.• Work peacefully.• Strive for excellence.• Follow directions.

McCormick Elem. MD 2003

Acknowledge & Recognize

OMMS Business Partner Ticket

6 7 8 Date: ________________Student Name __________________________________

For Demonstrating: Safety Ethics Respect (Circle the trait you observed)

Comments: ___________________________________________

Authorized Signature: ____________________________________

Business Name: ________________________________________

Colorado 5/06

BUS BUCKS• Springfield P.S., OR• Procedures

– Review bus citations– On-going driver meetings– Teaching expectations– Link bus bucks w/ schools– Acknowledging bus drivers

SUPER SUBSLIPS• Empowering subs in

Cottage Grove, OR

• Procedures– Give 5 per sub in subfolder

– Give 2 out immediately

POSITIVE REFERRALS

• Balancing pos./neg. adult/student contacts in OR

• Procedures– Develop equivalent positive referral

– Process like negative referral

Agreements

Team

Data-based Action Plan

ImplementationEvaluation

GENERAL IMPLEMENTATION

PROCESS

Data & Outcomes

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1000

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3000

94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 00-01 01-02 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06

To

tal O

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s

Academic Years

FRMS Total Office Discipline Referrals

SUSTAINED IMPACTPre

Post

Elementary School

Suspension Rate

Elementary School

531

346

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

2004-05 2005-06

Middle SchoolOffice Referrals

Middle SchoolSuspension Rate

Middle School

ODR Admin. BenefitSpringfield MS, MD

2001-2002 2277

2002-2003 1322

= 955 42% improvement

= 14,325 min. @15 min.

= 238.75 hrs

= 40 days Admin. time

ODR Instruc. BenefitSpringfield MS, MD

2001-2002 2277

2002-2003 1322

= 955 42% improvement

= 42,975 min. @ 45 min.

= 716.25 hrs

= 119 days Instruc. time

~80% of Students

~15%

~5%

ESTABLISHING CONTINUUM of SWPBS

SECONDARY PREVENTION•Check in/out•Targeted social skills instruction•Peer-based supports•Social skills club•

TERTIARY PREVENTION•Function-based support•Wraparound•Person-centered planning• •

PRIMARY PREVENTION•Teach SW expectations•Proactive SW discipline•Positive reinforcement•Effective instruction•Parent engagement•

SECONDARY PREVENTION• • • • •

TERTIARY PREVENTION• • • • •

PRIMARY PREVENTION• • • • • •

Effective Social & AcademicSchool Culture

Common Vision/Values

Common Language

Common Experience

RtI/SWPBS

FRMS Total Office Discipline ReferralsSustained Impact

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 00-01 01-02 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06

Academic Years

Tota

l ODR

s

SETTING

All Settings

Hallways Playgrounds CafeteriaLibrary/Computer Lab

Assembly Bus

Respect Ourselves

Be on task.Give

your best effort.

Be prepared

.

Walk. Have a plan.

Eat all your food.

Select healthy foods.

Study, read,

compute.

Sit in one spot.

Watch for your stop.

Respect Others

Be kind.Hands/feet to self.Help/share with

others.

Use normal voice

volume.Walk to right.

Play safe.Include others.Share

equipment.

Practice good table

manners

Whisper.

Return books.

Listen/watch.Use

appropriate applause.

Use a quiet voice.Stay in

your seat.

Respect Property

Recycle.Clean up after self.

Pick up litter.

Maintain physical space.

Use equipment properly.

Put litter in garbage can.

Replace trays & utensils.Clean up

eating area.

Push in chairs.Treat books

carefully.

Pick up.Treat chairs appropriatel

y.

Wipe your feet.Sit

appropriately.

George.sugai@uconn.edu

Bputnam@mayinstitute.org

www.pbis.org