Assessing the Impact of A Targeted Group Intervention The Middle Part of the Triangle What is BEP?...

Assessing the Impact of A Targeted Group Intervention

• The Middle Part of the Triangle

• What is BEP?

• BEP at Indian Head ES

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PRACTICES

DATASupportingStaff Behavior

SupportingStudent Behavior

OUTCOMES

Supporting Social Competence &Academic Achievement

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4 PBIS Elements

What is the “Middle Part” of the Triangle?

• ~15% of students

• Multiple referrals

• At-risk for developing more severe/chronic patterns of problem behaviors

Out of Proportion

• These students represent less than 25% of school enrollment

• They account for over 50% of behavioral incidents

• They consume significant amounts of time and resources

Skill Deficits

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What it looks like…• At Risk:

– Disruptive– Talks out– Unprepared– Talks back to teacher– Uses inappropriate language– Tardy– Defiant– Refuses to do work– Difficulty taking turns– Refuses to share– Out of seat– Aggressive– Not dangerous or violent– May have low academic

achievement

• Serious/Chronic:– Danger to self and/or

others– Destructive

• General:

– In line with expectations

In general…

• Poor peer relations

• Low academic achievement

• Difficulty adjusting to school environment

• Chaotic home environment

• Low self-esteem

Catch them before they fall:

• Intervention before age 9 is more likely to succeed

• Severity, stability, and risk

• Substance abuse

• School dropout

Approaches to Intervention

• Behavior Education Program (BEP)

• Verbal De-escalation Training

• Social Skills Training

• Conflict Resolution Training

• Anger Management Training

Major Features of most Targeted Interventions

• Intervention is continuously available• Rapid access to intervention (72 hr)• Very low effort by teachers• Consistent with school-wide expectations• Implemented by all staff/faculty in a school• Home/school linkage• Flexible intervention based on assessment

– Functional Assessment

• Adequate resources (admin, team)– weekly meeting, plus 10 hours a week for coordination

• Student chooses to participate• Continuous monitoring for decision-making

Responding to Problem Behavior in Schools:The Behavior Education Program

A comprehensive book by Deanne A. Crone, Robert H. Horner, and Leanne S. Hawken.

Guilford Publishing, Inc. ISBN 1-57320-940-7; Cat. #0940List Price: $25.00

www.guilford.com

Responding to Problem Behavior in

Schools:

The Behavior Education Program

• For teachers, staff• Check-in/Check-out system• Daily positive adult contact• Daily report card - Increased attention

to behavioral goals• Home-School partnership• For all school settings

Crone, Horner & Hawken (in press). Guilford Publications, NY.

BEP: Who Qualifies

• More than a minimum number of referrals

• Across several different settings

• Not dangerous to self/others

• Adult attention is reinforcing

Example Behaviors

– Disruptive– Talks out– Unprepared– Talks back to teacher– Uses inappropriate language– Tardy– Defiant– Refuses to do work– Difficulty taking turns– Refuses to share– Out of seat

– Difficulty following directions– Frequent peer conflict– Low-grade aggression (pushing, tripping, etc…)

Do Not Include:

• Dangerous/violent students• Students who bring a weapon to school• Students who injure/may injure themselves• Students with a high number of referrals• Students with referrals from only one

setting, teacher, or time• Students who find adult attention aversive

Data-Based Decision

• The BEP is indicated when…– High percentage of students with multiple

referrals (>15%)– Problem behaviors are not dangerous or

violent– Problem behaviors are found in multiple

locations throughout school, from multiple staff

Referrals per StudentReferrals per Student

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5

10

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Student Recommended for BEP

BEP is Implemented

ParentFeedback

Regular Teacher Feedback

AfternoonCheck-out

Morning Check-in

CICO CoordinatorSummarizes Data

For Decision Making

Bi-weekly SST Meetingto Assess Student

Progress

Exit Program

ReviseProgram

Check In Check Out (CICO)

Meadowlark/ Buena Vista

HAWK ReportDate ________ Student _______________Teacher___________________

0 = Not Yet1= Good2= Excellent

Be Safe Be Respectful

Be Your Personal Best

Teacher initials Keep hands,

feet, and objects to self

Use kind words

and actions

Follow directions

Working in class

Class 0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

Recess 0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

Class 0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

Lunch 0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

Class 0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

Recess 0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

Class 0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

Total Points = Points Possible = 50

Today ______________% Goal ______________%

Reinforcement of Appropriate Responses Program (ROAR) Staff Training

Daily Progress Report

Goals 1/ 5 2/ 6 3/ 7 HR 4/ 8

Be respectful

0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

Be responsible

0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

Keep Hand & Feet to Self

0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

Follow Directions

0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

Be There – Be Ready

0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

0 1 2

TOTAL POINTS

Why does BEP work?• Improved structure

• Prompts are provided throughout the day for correct behavior.

• System for linking student with at least one positive adult.

• Student chooses to participate.

• Student is “set up for success”• First contact each morning is positive.

• “Blow-out” days are pre-empted.

• First contact each class period (or activity period) is positive, and sets up successful behavioral momentum.

• Increase in contingent feedback• Feedback occurs more often.

• Feedback is tied to student behavior.

• Inappropriate behavior is less likely to be ignored or rewarded.

Why does BEP Work?• Program can be applied in all school locations

• Classroom, playground, cafeteria (anywhere there is a supervisor)

• Elevated reward for appropriate behavior• Adult and peer attention delivered each target period• Adult attention (and tangible) delivered at end of day

• Linking behavior support and academic support• For academic-based, escape-maintained problem behavior

incorporate academic support

• Linking school and home support• Provide format for positive student/parent contact

• Program is organized to morph into a self-management system

• Increased options for making choices• Increased ability to self-monitor performance/progress

Logistics for Setting up a BEP program

• Faculty and staff commitment• Is problem behavior a major concern?• Are staff willing to commit 5 min per day?• Is BEP a reasonable option for us?

– More than 5 students need extra support– BEP is designed to work with 10-12% of kids in a school– BEP typically “works” with 67% of students.– BEP does NOT replace need for individualized supports.

• Team available • Team leader• BEP coordinator (morning, afternoon)• Team (meets at least once every two weeks)

Logistics for Setting up a BEP program

• School-wide PBS in place• School-wide expectations defined and taught• Reward system operating• Clear and consistent consequences for problem

behavior

• Process for identifying a student who may be appropriate for BEP

• Student is not responding to SWPBS expectations– Request for Assistance

• Student finds adult attention rewarding• Student is NOT in crisis.

Logistics for Setting up a BEP program

• Daily BEP progress report card• Same expectations for all• Common schedule• All staff taught rules for accepting, completing and

returning the card.

• Home report process• Can be same as progress card• Can be a unique reporting form

CICO Home Report

Name: _____________________________Date: _____________

______ I met my goal today ______ I had a hard day

One thing I did really well today was:_______________________

Something I will work on tomorrow is: _______________________

Comments:

Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________________________Comments:

Logistics for Setting up a BEP program

• Trading menu• Reward for collecting and turning in daily progress

card• Reward for meeting daily goal• Exchange system for points earned

• Collecting, summarizing and using data• Daily updates• Weekly review by team• Referral to BISCC structure for individualized

interventions.