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We can communicate We can communicate positive behavior positive behavior expectations by…expectations by…

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We can reinforce positive We can reinforce positive behaviors by offering behaviors by offering

students…students…

Praise and positive reinforcementRecognition through

School logo items Coupons for community businesses Opportunities to participate in social

activities School supplies & materials

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What is PBIS?What is PBIS?• PBIS is a 3 – 5 year process.PBIS is a 3 – 5 year process.• Over 2,000 schools across the country have Over 2,000 schools across the country have

implemented PBIS.implemented PBIS.• 50% or more schools reduce their office referrals 50% or more schools reduce their office referrals

by 50% the first year. by 50% the first year. • This is a data driven program.This is a data driven program.• PBIS is a process for creating safer and PBIS is a process for creating safer and

more effective  schools. more effective  schools. • PBIS focuses on improving a school’s PBIS focuses on improving a school’s

ability to teach and support positive ability to teach and support positive behavior for all students. behavior for all students. 

What is PBIS? What is PBIS? (cont.)(cont.)

• It is a It is a SCHOOL-WIDE SCHOOL-WIDE design for discipline.  design for discipline.  • It is team-based systematic planning.It is team-based systematic planning.• It is for (and by) It is for (and by) ALLALL students, students, ALL ALL staff, staff,

and in and in ALLALL settings. settings.• It is a program that can be upgraded as we It is a program that can be upgraded as we

go along.go along.• Each month we will analyze the discipline data.Each month we will analyze the discipline data.• We will survey the staff, students, and parents for We will survey the staff, students, and parents for

upgrades.upgrades.

What is different What is different about PBIS?about PBIS?

Organized system of Positive Behavior Organized system of Positive Behavior management in all settings management in all settings

Organized system of disciplinary actionsOrganized system of disciplinary actionsClear school wide expectations with Clear school wide expectations with

incentives and consequencesincentives and consequencesActual teaching of Positive Behavior Actual teaching of Positive Behavior

ExpectationsExpectationsBehavioral recognition system for kids Behavioral recognition system for kids

doing the right thingdoing the right thing

The 3 MajorThe 3 MajorComponentsComponents

of PBISof PBISTeachingTeaching appropriate behavior in all appropriate behavior in all

settings.settings.InterventionsInterventions when behavior when behavior

expectations are not met.expectations are not met.RecognitionRecognition when behaviors are met. when behaviors are met.

Booksin Bulldogs are:Booksin Bulldogs are:

PeacefulPeacefulAwareAwareWiseWiseSafeSafe

OUR PBIS CORE VALUESOUR PBIS CORE VALUES

Remember!Remember!Booksin Bulldogs are: Booksin Bulldogs are: Peaceful - Aware - Wise - SafePeaceful - Aware - Wise - Safe

Booksin PBIS Expectations MatrixBooksin PBIS Expectations MatrixClassroom Cafeteria Bathrooms Hallways Buses Library/

Computer LabSchool

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Peaceful

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Safe

Guidelines for AwardingGuidelines for AwardingBooksin PAWSBooksin PAWS

Why?Why?The Bulldog PAW is a positive behavior recognition to The Bulldog PAW is a positive behavior recognition to

encourage our students to consistently demonstrate encourage our students to consistently demonstrate Booksin’s core values: Booksin’s core values:

P.A.W.S.P.A.W.S.Booksin PAWs should Booksin PAWs should ONLYONLY be given to students who be given to students who

are consistently demonstrating Booksin’s core values.are consistently demonstrating Booksin’s core values.

Who?Who?All staff (teaching, office, building service, cafeteria All staff (teaching, office, building service, cafeteria

and substitute teacher) should be awarding PAWS.and substitute teacher) should be awarding PAWS.

Where?Where?Booksin PAWS should be linked to the

appropriate behavior based on the locations in the Expectations Matrix.

When?When?Booksin PAWS should be given immediately to

students when a behavior in the Expectations Matrix is consistently observed.

Guidelines for AwardingGuidelines for AwardingBooksin PAWS Booksin PAWS cont.cont.

Guidelines for AwardingGuidelines for AwardingBooksin PAWS Booksin PAWS cont.cont.

How?How? When you award Booksin PAWS to a student, the When you award Booksin PAWS to a student, the

student should know exactly why he/she is getting student should know exactly why he/she is getting recognition. The reason should be valid and recognition. The reason should be valid and connected to the core values:connected to the core values:

Peaceful-Aware-Wise-SafePeaceful-Aware-Wise-Safe Circle one of the three core values on the buck to Circle one of the three core values on the buck to

denote which behavior is being recognized. denote which behavior is being recognized. Print the student’s first and last name and sign your Print the student’s first and last name and sign your

name legibly in ink. name legibly in ink.

Guidelines for AwardingGuidelines for AwardingBooksin PAWS Booksin PAWS cont.cont.

Additional informationAdditional information1. See an office staff member to restock on

PAWS.2. Try to hand out a minimum of 5 PAWS per

day.3. Focus on WHATWHAT you are giving out PAWS

for, rather than on how many.4. Don’t use PAWS as coercion

“If you don’t do this, I’m not giving youa Booksin PAWS.”

Booksin PAWSBooksin PAWS

Where will students spend Where will students spend their Booksin PAWS?their Booksin PAWS?

• In the school officeIn the school office• At lunchtime KaraokeAt lunchtime Karaoke• At after school moviesAt after school movies

• In the communityIn the community

Recognitions for individual Recognitions for individual students may include the students may include the

following:following: Ice Cream PassesIce Cream Passes In and Out CouponsIn and Out Coupons McDonald’s CouponsMcDonald’s Coupons Paw pencilsPaw pencils Ice Cream passesIce Cream passes Pizza partyPizza party Grade Level RewardsGrade Level Rewards

Grade LevelGrade LevelStudent RecognitionStudent Recognition

Peace DaysPeace DaysAny particular day when there are NO office referrals Any particular day when there are NO office referrals

that disrupt the peace of the school.that disrupt the peace of the school.Result = 1 Peace DayResult = 1 Peace Day

Office referrals that will result in a lost Peace Day: Office referrals that will result in a lost Peace Day: TBDTBD

When a particular grade accumulates a certain When a particular grade accumulates a certain target level of peace days, the entire grade will be target level of peace days, the entire grade will be recognized. recognized.

The target levels are: 5, 15, 30, 50, 75, and 100 days.The target levels are: 5, 15, 30, 50, 75, and 100 days.

StaffStaffRecognitionRecognition

Public recognition for giving out Booksin PAWS. Public recognition for giving out Booksin PAWS. Golden fire boot for staff whose class has best Fire Golden fire boot for staff whose class has best Fire

Drill behavior.Drill behavior. Public recognition for student attendance.Public recognition for student attendance. Administrator provides recess duty coverageAdministrator provides recess duty coverage Administrator walks class to lunch.Administrator walks class to lunch.

InterventionsInterventionsfor staff and studentsfor staff and students

SURFACE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIESSURFACE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

• Non-verbalNon-verbal• VerbalVerbal

Positive Responses by TeachersPositive Responses by Teachers

Office Referrals Office Referrals

How and when will Administration be utilized? After previous strategies have been After previous strategies have been

implemented without positive results, implemented without positive results, the Administrative team can be used as the Administrative team can be used as a resource. a resource.

When a student has been identified in When a student has been identified in the SST process as needing behavioral the SST process as needing behavioral interventions and support.interventions and support.

Staff Managed BehaviorsStaff Managed Behaviors Tardiness Non-compliance with staff direction Classroom disruption Bullying (habitual bullying goes to Administration with documentation) Inappropriate language Failure to serve teacher assigned detention Unprepared for class Leaving the classroom without permission Inappropriate computer use Inappropriate behavior Dress code violation Throwing objects Eating/drinking in class Academic dishonesty Inappropriate language Electronic devices/cell phones (visible and/or on)

Office Managed BehaviorsOffice Managed Behaviors Bomb Threat/False Alarm Possession of a Weapon/Explosive Device Threats of bringing/using Weapons Fighting/Physical Aggression Physical Assault/Harassment Intimidation Sexual Harassment/Sexual Offense Loitering Theft/Burglary Verbal Abuse and/or Threat of Violence Inappropriate Bus Behavior Failure to Identify Oneself Truancy Inappropriate hallway behavior Vandalism/ Property Damage False Fire Alarm or Arson Possession/Distribution/Use of OTC Medication, Controlled Substance, Tobacco, or

Alcohol Leaving the Classroom without Permission Forgery/Extortion Chronic Violation of Teacher Managed Behaviors Possession/Use of Imitation Weapons Possession/Use of Imitation Drugs Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Response SystemResponse System

SMBSMB(Staff Managed Behavior Form)(Staff Managed Behavior Form)

Ongoing record of behavior issues in each classOngoing record of behavior issues in each class• “Reserved for New Form”

Office Referral FormOffice Referral Form

Core Team MembersCore Team Members

Nikki DavidsonNikki Davidson Catherine MillerCatherine Miller Stephanie MacDonaldStephanie MacDonald Alpha DialloAlpha Diallo Howard GipsteinHoward Gipstein PrincipalPrincipal Assistant PrincipalAssistant Principal