SST16 PBIS Newsletter
If a student doesn't know how to behave: WE TEACH IT!
SST16 PBIS Consultant: Missy Baker
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.
TRAINING Opportunities (use this link to see more details)
PBIS Tier 1: September 25 and 26, 2023 AND April 18 and 19, 2024 Registraion LINK
PBIS Tier 2: October 25 and 26, 2023 AND March 21 and 22, 2024 Registration LINK
PBIS Tier 3: November 13 and 14, 2023 AND February 23 and 24, 2024 Registration LINK
PBIS Classroom (NEW training) details to come
PBIS Workshop with Dr. Tim Lewis (Co-founder PBIS) March 8, 2024 (more information to come)
PBIS/OLAC Conference will be January 31, 2024: it is a virtual event and the sessions on that date will be LIVE and recorded.
SWIS (Behavior Data Collection System) training and support: by request
UPDATES
1. NEW: SST16 PBIS Network: SST16 will be hosting a monthly PBIS network beginning in September: SCHEDULE
2. START thinking about the 23-24 school calendars to incorporate PBIS staff training, PBIS leadership meeting dates, and more. I would be more than happy to meet with your building or district to help facilitate this.
3. SAS 4.0: The Self Assessment Survey used to collect PBIS/climate data from staff is being updated for fall 2024.
In partnership, State Support Team 16 and Athens-Meigs ESC are excited to invite you to our upcoming Professional Learning Series focused on tackling the critical issue of chronic absenteeism and establishing a robust Multi-Tiered System of Support for attendance within educational settings. For detailed information, refer to the flyer.
This series is designed to empower participants with actionable insights and proven strategies to establish a robust Multi-Tiered System of Support for attendance and address chronic absenteeism effectively. We believe that your participation will greatly enrich the discussions and contribute to the development of comprehensive solutions.
To RSVP and secure your spot:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedbHIT6Vyf-SJ7FQa7L_F1hIOhzZz6T0o44D9JKebZIXLQIQ/viewform .
As seating is limited, we encourage you to register early.
We look forward to your valuable presence at this important Professional Learning Series as we work together to ensure every student's attendance and success.
Acknowledgment System: R.O.A.R.
Waterford Elementary School
PBIS R.O.A.R Program
The purpose of the Waterford Elementary(WE) R.O.A.R. program is the continual teaching of successful behaviors. This is not limited to simply “telling” a student what they should have done, instead, it is to teach, model, and set clear expectations for students in every aspect of the school day. This, along with a combination of acknowledgment of positive student behavior will reduce unnecessary discipline. It also cultivates a climate of increased productivity, safety, learning, and leaders of tomorrow.
How is the R.O.A.R. program implemented?
At the beginning of the school year the teachers and principals introduce the expectations they have for the students in these areas: hallways, buses, classrooms, restrooms, the lunchroom, playgrounds, assemblies, and the library. Next, every student is given a R.O.A.R. card to carry with them and receive signatures from adults that encounter them displaying, modeling, and setting examples of positive acts. The adults include any member of the staff at WE along with parental figures.
Home connection?
Our parents and guardians are asked to participate in the program by signing the cards up to 3 times each month. Some examples of how parents have used the cards at home include completing homework for a week, helping others with homework, and preparing for school without additional prompting. However a parent wants to justify signing the card is welcomed, we simply ask that they explain it to the child and the child is able to explain it to their peers or teachers.
Every student receives a new R.O.A.R. card at the beginning of the month. Many of the teachers from K - 6 grade have a hanging display where the cards stay for the majority of the time. The Jr. High students carry and keep track of their own card because it is a skill they will have to master for adulthood.
Bronze, Silver, and Gold Status
If a student receives 10 signatures they are considered a Bronze level recipient which grants them access to the end of the month R.O.A.R. Recess/event. If they receive 15 signatures they are a Silver level recipient which grants them access to the end of the month R.O.A.R. Recess/event and an additional prize at the event. If they receive 20 signatures they are a Gold level recipient which grants them access to the end of the month R.O.A.R. Recess/event and 2 additional prizes at the event. If a student fills their card up before the Monday of the last week of the month, they can turn it in for a Principal’s prize, recognition on the morning announcements, and next month’s card.
Results
The students really took to the program and WE saw 90 - 95% of our students at every R.O.A.R. Recess. The staff adopted and participated in the program and were able to use the cards to promote positive behaviors across the academic and social atmospheres! This platform has prompted and promoted a host of ways WE, as a school unit, can tweak, adjust and fully implement an inclusive PBIS program into our school community.
Is your district thinking about ideas for a fall PBIS kickoff?
TIPS
1. Create a PBIS schedule for the entire year.
- Meeting dates, training the staff, a teaching schedule to teach the expected behaviors, and other PBIS training opportunities.
2. The staff has been trained by the PBIS leadership team
3. Lesson plans have been developed and distributed to the staff to teach the expected behavior expectations by location
4. Create large and visible matrices in all "locations" around the building (an individual matrix for restroom, hallway, etc.)
5. The Tier 1 PBIS acknowledgement system is ready to be announced
6. Planning should involve making this memorable. The more time spent at the beginning of the year teaching, modeling, and reteaching the expected behaviors the less time staff will spend on behavioral issues
7. VIDEO(s) that show the expected behavior by area (this can be done in many different ways)- optional
Click HERE
The latest version of the Big 5 Generator is now available for download. This spreadsheet generates data charts for per day/per month, behavior, location, time of day, and triangle data. This data can be used to generate simple problem statements that can be used for school wide data-based decision-making.
National PBIS Leadership Forum
This two-day forum is a technical assistance activity of the Center on PBIS and provides an opportunity for the Center to share information on the latest applications of PBIS. It has been designed to support state, regional, and local educational leaders, together with community and family partners, to increase the effectiveness of school environments through the evidence based PBIS framework.
Use this LINK for more details and to register for the event
Ohio’s Free Online Professional Development: Get Started Today at No Cost!
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.
Ohio Family Engagement Leadership Summit
The Ohio Family Engagement Leadership Summit is a free day of professional learning and networking with those dedicated to advancing effective family-school-community partnerships across Ohio and beyond. Our Summit brings research to action by providing schools, families, and community partners with the tools they need to work together to launch all children to success. If you are a teacher, leader, family liaison, parent/caregiver, or community partner looking for opportunities to find joy and power in partnerships, this summit is for you! The 2023 Summit will be on September 22, 2023. This is a virtual event on Zoom from 9 AM – 3 PM ET. Select the link below to register for the 2023 Summit.
Hey! I'm Here: the Ohio Youth-Led Conversation on Mental Health
I just recently attended the Trauma Informed Care Summit in Columbus and learned of a campaign called "Hey! I'm Here".
The purpose of the campaign as defined by youth is:
"A THOUGHT-PROVOKING campaign that shares real STORIES and CONNECTS OHIO YOUTH to a community that helps PLANT A SEED on their journey of mental health and recovery."
The Hey, I'm Here Ohio campaign is an innovative multi-media campaign that aims to connect with and support youth struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues in digital spaces, on their devices, and through their social media feeds. It recognizes that today's youth seek support, understanding, and a sense of belonging in community on their journey. The campaign also serves as a bridge between Ohio youth and the available resources throughout the state.
I think SOME students could benefit from the BLOG and the stories shared by the youth.
Supporting and Responding to Students' Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Needs
What Does This Guide Include?
*For Teachers
This guide prioritizes practices that are (a) designed
to promote students’ SEB growth, (b) consistent with
positive and proactive values, (c) free to implement
(e.g., not packaged programs), and (d) supported by
empirical evidence across contexts (e.g., elementary,
middle, and high schools; students from diverse
backgrounds and with diverse needs).
Resource and teacher self-assessment and action plan (pgs. 26-27)
Supporting and Responding to Educators' Classroom PBIS Implementation Needs
What Does this Guide Include?
* For PBIS Leadership Teams
This guide combines (a) guidance for developing
systems to support educator use of evidence-based
classroom PBIS practices with (b) guidance on how
to use relevant data to inform district and school
leadership team decision-making about implementation
supports. The foundational logic for this guide is
derived from guidance in both implementation and
improvement science. Footnotes provide research
citations that support each system or data “step.”
Resource and Self-Assessment and Action Plan (Pgs. 47-48)
PBIS TEAM Training Workbook
A workbook that will assist a PBIS Leadership Team in setting up Tier 1 practices. Many of the documents are assosiated with the PBIS Tier 1 Train the Trainer professional learning.
House Bill 318
PBIS Connections to State Initiatives
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
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