PHYSICAL AGGRESSION

PBIS at LES

DefinitionStatistics at LincolnPlans of actionSteps for ImplementingOverall Goal

Definition

“A forceful action or procedure (as an unprovoked attack).”

Usually used to show control, not to hurt

4 Plans To Help Prevent/Reduce Physical Aggression

Make the Student Aware of Concerns(Plan A)

1. Define what is considered aggressive (mild vs. severe) and a cooperative act to go with each

2. Consistency is key (mild consequence for a mild aggressive behavior)consequence should parallel the behavior

3. Reinforcing cooperative behavior will reduce aggression

4. Increase praise of cooperative behavior

Teach Students Skills To Prevent Aggression

(Plan B)

1. Consistent with inappropriate behaviors2. Provide students with lessons on being

cooperative (create a small group or ask for assistance from an administrator or school counselor)

3. Role play or review real situations; give “homework” for students to practice skills learned

4. Reinforce appropriate behaviors3-1 Positive to Negative reinforcement

Collaborating with Outside Resources When Aggression is Intentional (Plan C)

1. Follow ideas in Plan A and Plan B2. Consistency with inappropriate behavior3. Modify the student’s day to reduce the

chance of severe acts ( i.e. aggression in the cafeteria could be reduced through use of assigned seating)

4. Evaluation plan

Reducing Aggression with Groups of Aggressive Students (Plan D)

1. Consistency2. Procedures for publicly monitoring of

aggression3. Set performance goals for the next day4. Reinforcement

Steps For Developing a Plan

1. Enough Information2. Focus Intervention3. Determine Parent Involvement4. Prep for Initial Meeting (neutral time,

private, plan idea, descriptions of appropriate and inappropriate behavior)

5. Regular Feedback6. Evaluate the Situation and Plan