Heather Reynolds, PBIS ConsultantNovember 10, 2010

SCHOOLS IMPLEMENTING PBIS IN NC

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DEFINING PBIS

WHAT IS POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION & SUPPORT?

Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS) refers to the application of positive behavioral interventions and systems to achieve socially important behavior change.

(OSEP, 1999)

- Focused on the student’s problem behavior

- Goal was to stop undesirable behavior, through the use of punishment

- Replaces undesired behavior with a new behavior or skill

- PBIS alters environments, teaches appropriate skills, and rewards appropriate behavior

Traditional Discipline

Positive Behavior Intervention & Support

PBIS PROCESS

Administrative LeadershipTeam-Based Implementation Define Behavioral ExpectationsTeach Behavioral ExpectationsAcknowledge & Reward Student &

Adult PerformanceMonitor and Correct Behavioral ErrorsUse Data for Decision MakingBuild Parent Collaboration

SUCCESS FACTORSAdministrative supportStrong teamStakeholder InvolvementLong term planComprehensive implementation

EXPECTED OUTCOMESMore instructional timeImproved attendance from staff

and studentsIncreased student proficiencyIncreased parent participation

and partnershipsImproved community involvement

and supportLower staff attrition rates

IMPLEMENTING PBIS

WATAUGA HIGH SCHOOL BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA

Administrative Support

Strong Team

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MARKETING STUDENTS’ EXPECTATIONS POSTERS

SERVICE ABOVE SELF…

SECONDARY PREVENTION & INTERVENTION

INDIVIDUAL PBIS IMPLEMENTATION:ASSESSMENT, SUPPORT, AND COUNSELING (ASC) CENTER

• High School, ASU, New River, and other stakeholders

• Services Available– Crisis Intervention– Teacher

Consultation– Education– Assessment– Brief Therapy– Referral– Parent

Support/Assistance

CELEBRATING STUDENTS & STAFF

Office Referrals

IMPROVING ATTENDANCE; REDUCING EC IDENTIFICATION

INCREASING PERFORMANCE

EVALUATING PBIS

ODRS/100/DAY BY GRADE LEVEL

SUSPENSIONS/100 STUDENTS/DAY BY YEAR

NC PBIS SCHOOLS: ODR & AYP

SUSPENSION RATE AND EOC/EOG READING

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Non PBIS implementing HS PBIS HS

Schools showing improvement in Graduation Rate from 07-08 to 08-09

SUPPORTING PBIS

PARENT & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Ask about behavior instruction at your community school

Talk to teachers, administrators, school board members, legislators

VolunteerSponsor a celebrationLink a school to potential

sponsors/community partnersParticipate in community collaborative

FOR MORE INFORMATION…

Heather Reynolds, PBIS Consultant, DPI919.807.4059 hreynolds@dpi.state.nc.uswww.ncpublicschools.org/positivebehavior/

www.pbis.org

http://www.nccollaborative.org/