SST16 PBIS Newsletter

I am here to support 24 Southeastern Ohio School Districts. PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) is an implementation framework for maximizing the selection and use of evidence-based prevention and intervention practices along a multi-tiered continuum that support the academic, social and emotional competence of all students.

PBIS Fact Sheet

TRAINING Opportunities

PBIS Tier III Training: March 30 8:30-3:00 and March 31 9:00-3:00 (use this LINK to register)

SWIS (Behavior Data Collection System) training and support: by request

PBIS Award Recognition Application is due May 1, 2023 by midnight (details)

SST16 supported 11 districts, 20 buildings, and over 50 participants at the February Tier 2 training at the AMESC. The teams were provided with an enormous amount of resources and extended team time to begin the planning process. Missy Baker presented on three interventions: Check In-Check Out, Social Academic Instructional Groups (SAIG), and Check & Connect. It was a great day overall.

The district PBIS team is working hard to align building handbooks with PBIS initiatives and to create a NEW PBIS STAFF handbook. PBIS Consultant, Missy Baker, and Alison Woods, Director of Student Services, created a template for the PBIS STAFF handbook. Each PBIS building team will use the template to incorporate specific PBIS interventions and support. A PBIS staff handbook is a valuable resource for current and new staff, as well as substitutes. Other benefits include: proof of implementation (Ohio Law), district alignment, all material is in one place, useful for PBIS award recognition, and easy to update material.

Provided by OCALI: a new OHIO resource

Learn the fundamentals of PBIS through a series of short videos that show actual examples of PBIS implementation. These modules are designed for use by PBIS Leadership Teams to provide guidance, strengthen a focus area, and supplement learning for all school personnel, including classroom teachers, related arts teachers, classified staff, bus drivers, coaches, families and community members. For more advanced training for leadership teams, contact the regional State Support Team or Educational Service Center.

Create a FREE account for professional development opportunities within your district.

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Does your building/district need a template for a staff handbook?

I was able to work with Alison Woods from Marietta Local School District to create a template that each building could use to develop their individual staff handbooks. The idea is that the template will have a similar format with required content but each individual building can insert details that are specific to their PBIS initiatives. I hope this resource will be helpful!

Keeping attendance a priority and preparing for the “spring dip”

2/27/2023

As spring draws near, schools and districts can continue emphasizing the importance of daily attendance to try to avoid the “spring dip” – the time from spring break to the end of the year when many schools observe drops in daily attendance. Reinforcing positive messaging during this time can keep students in school and engaged in learning. Consider spreading school attendance messages communitywide by partnering with businesses, organizations and local government to encourage collective action. For example, Columbus City Schools is partnering with the Columbus Crew as part of the Stay in the Game! Network with a clap-in event in March to promote school attendance. Additional attendance messaging resources are on the Stay in the Game! Network website.

Beyond positive messaging, schools can plan activities and events that encourage students to attend class regularly. Event ideas include spirit weeks, shows and showcases, or field day. Spring Attendance Slump resources from Attendance Works provide ideas and considerations for implementing activities in the weeks before and after spring break, including a downloadable Sprinting through Spring planning calendar.

The Department’s Attendance Support webpage has resources to support regular attendance, including templates for positively communicating with families about attendance.

Contact the Office of Whole Child Supports at attendance@education.ohio.gov for questions.

New: Stronger Connections Grant

Stronger Connections Grant application available March 1

The Stronger Connections Grant (SCG) was authorized under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), Public Law 117-159, passed on June 25, 2022. The Ohio Department of Education (the Department) received an SCG award of $35,078,494 on Sept. 15, 2022. The SCG is a supplement to the Title IV, Part A, Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) program.

LEAs must complete the Stronger Connections Grant application and submit it in the CCIP in Authorized Representative Approved status by April 1, 2023, to receive a Stronger Connections Grant award.

BETTER DATA IN 5 VIDEO LINK

Is data being used to make DECISCIONS in your district or building? Data should be used during all DLT, BLT, TBT, and PBIS meetings. Data should be shared with all stakeholders including staff, students, families, school board members and more. PBIS Apps offer FREE data collection surveys. Here are some FREE tools that can be found on the website: Tiered Fidelity Inventory for Tiers 1-3, School Climate Surveys for staff, students, and families, Benchmark of Quality, SAS or Self-Assessment Survey, and Early Childhood Benchmark of quality. You can find out more information about each tool at the website. These survey tools are very helpful if your building or district is applying for a PBIS Recognition Award, to use the data to drive decisions and focus, and also when scoring The TFI for all three PBIS Tiers.

School districts can determine a point person(s) to become a local coordinator. That person can go to the website and at the bottom of the page there is a section called "local coordinator information form". By completing this form and emailing it to PBIS support, you will be given free access to the above data collection tools.

In light of the need for all Ohio districts to engage with PBIS, this OLAC module explains PBIS overall, traces the development of PBIS, and examines empirical research on PBIS. The module points education leaders in Ohio to resources needed to understand PBIS and use it well in their schools and districts.

Press the get started button to access the module and the resources.

Take advantage of this newly released module that provides more tools/resources for training staff.

One School Social Worker and 8 schools K-12… necessity, the mother of invention, that’s what really led to PBIS World. When the new role of PBIS Coach was added to my hat wardrobe, I knew I needed to find a way to stretch myself even thinner than I already was without actually stretching myself. I needed to duplicate myself to increase my work production and efficiency. Thus began weeks of brainstorming that ultimately concluded with the idea of a PBIS website for my district. The website would enable and empower teachers and staff to implement and carry out PBIS more autonomously while freeing me up a little more to focus on broad trainings and tier 3 cases (Designed by The Studio Red)

It is recommended that you purchase ($5.00) the resource.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) has been gaining popularity among schools because of its consistency in teaching students about positive classroom behaviors. Many states now mandate PBIS, and many school districts are also finding success after implementing PBIS practices.

An important part of PBIS is teaching clear behavioral expectations to all students. Once your students have learned and practiced these classroom values, their social and academic growth will improve.

To help make PBIS a success, schools reward students (and teachers) for their efforts and growth. This may include PBIS rewards ideas for individual students, classrooms, or even entire student bodies. Here are 24 PBIS celebration ideas to help get your school and students motivated

Here is another 350 ideas.

Topic: Meeting Expectations of the Positive Behavior Intervention Supports and Restraint and Seclusion Rule

Rule: Positive Behavior Interventions and Support and Restraint and Seclusion

On April 9, 2013, the State Board of Education approved Ohio rule 3301-35-15, standards for the implementation of positive behavior intervention supports (PBIS) and the use of restraint and seclusion. The rule was revised and re-approved on June 24, 2021.

The purpose of the rule is to ensure Ohio school districts establish consistent policies and procedures for the use of PBIS and emergency restraint and seclusion. The intent is to create safe environments for students and staff and reduce the need for emergency physical restraint and seclusion through behavior support and training.

Excellent resource: Checklist for Meeting the Expectations of PBIS and Restraint and Seclusion

Major Takeaways from OCALI Conference 2022: Very good information.

OTHER resources

NEW: Video Resources: 4 series modules (8 minutes each)-a recommendation to use at staff/TBT meetings to train staff. These courses will provide a certificate of attendance.

Is your building or district data showing disproportionality regarding student and staff cultures and backgrounds?

Culturally responsive PBIS systems (CR-PBIS) are designed to match the cultural backgrounds of the individuals they serve.

“PBIS is not fully implemented until it is culturally responsive.”

This information was provided by the ESC of Northwest Ohio Student Wellness Group. It has great resources such as a culturally responsive field guide, a LiveBinder with resources on culturally relevant implementation, and much more.

Important information regarding Ohio graduates

1. To reward academic excellence, if you are in the top five percent of your high school graduating class -- wherever you go to high school in Ohio -- we plan to reward you with a $5,000 a year scholarship, also renewable for each of four years, if you choose to attend a college or university here in Ohio.

2. If a child’s passion instead takes them to college, many families worry if they can afford it. And so, for the first time ever -- we will provide need-based financial aid to students choosing to enroll in community colleges or university regional campuses. Our budget will also expand the State’s need-based scholarship, known as Ohio College Opportunity Grants, in two very important ways .First, we will significantly expand eligibility to include many more working Ohio families. And second, we will increase the scholarship amount to $6,000 per student, renewable for each of four years.

PBIS Connections to State Initiatives

House Bill 318

Governor Kasich signed House Bill 318 in August 2018, with an effective date of Nov. 2, 2018, to address multi-tiered behavioral supports to reduce out-of-school suspension and expulsions, especially for prekindergarten through grade 3 students.

Resources

Restraint and Seclusion

Report Card Measure for Implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) and the Use of Restraint and Seclusion Frequently Asked Questions

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February

NEW Measure, Monitor, and Respond to Students Emotional Needs Survey Company

Tier I Live Binder- full Tier I Modules and Resources

TFI (Tiered Fidelity Inventory) with Action Plan

Reducing the Effectiveness of Bullying Behavior in School

School Wellness Toolkit

Kinship Connections PPT Shareable

Integrating Social and Emotional Learning into your School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Framework

Equity in PBIS resources

Data Guide for Enhancing Your PBIS Framework to Address Student Mental Health

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

Restraint and Seclusion

Restraint and Seclusion: What Parents Need to KNOW

Discipline Process for Children With Disabilities

PBIS Staff Handbook Template

PBIS Handbook: recommended content (it also has recommendations for adding PBIS information to the Student/Parent Handbook).

Positive Behavior Interventions and Support: Please contact melissa.baker@sst16.org for support and resources.