Key Points of Staff Effectiveness
Does SET training focus on crisis prevention or crisis intervention?
Crisis prevention.
The guidelines for Positive Interaction fall into which three areas?
Verbal communication, non-verbal communication, programmatic considerations.
In the ABC model, what does “A” stand for?
Antecedent
What is a fast trigger?
An immediate event that causes rapid escalation.
What are the three proactive planning strategies?
Eliminate, minimize, teach alternative skills.
SET training focuses mainly on the behavior of whom?
Staff
What is the purpose of positive interaction guidelines?
To promote safe, positive, and respectful relationships.
In the ABC model, what does “B” stand for?
Behavior
What is a slow trigger?
A background factor that increases the chance of escalation later.
Which strategy reduces exposure to known triggers?
Minimize
SET includes many guidelines but very few what?
Rules
Guidelines are based on what type of staff behaviors?
Effective behaviors that positively influence students.
What does “SE” stand for?
Setting event
Which is a fast trigger: a peer insult or poor sleep?
A peer insult
Which strategy teaches students new responses to triggers?
Teach alternative skills.
Why are staff considered “important” in SET?
Their behavior directly influences student escalation and de-escalation.
What type of communication is just as important as verbal communication?
Non-verbal communication.
In the Raul scenario, what was a major setting event?
Trauma history and morning arguments before school.
Which is a slow trigger: loud noise or arguing before school?
Arguing before school.
What does “eliminate” refer to?
Removing unnecessary triggers, tasks, or stressors.
What major outcome can staff behavior influence?
Whether a crisis escalates or is prevented.
Programmatic considerations help guide what?
Predictability, consistency, and structure.
Why are setting events important to recognize?
They increase the likelihood that a trigger will cause escalation.
Why must staff be aware of both fast and slow triggers?
Both influence how likely a student is to escalate.
Which strategy would help a student triggered by complex work demands?
Minimize triggers and teach alternative skills.