BCCD "Do's & Don'ts"
Do we flush bathroom wipes down the toilet? Even if they specifically say "flushable"?
No, always throw wipes out in the garbage and only flush toilet paper.
Is this a Safety Call? If not, what can you call instead if needed?
A student gets upset by the presentation of work and slaps their paraprofessional on the arm
No. But you can call for Assistance if needed!
Name 3 rooms that are utilized at BCCD that are not "traditional" classrooms
1.) Sensory Gym
2.) Sensory Room
3.) CBI Room
3.) Art / Music Therapy Room(s)
4.) The Gym / Cafeteria
5.) The Conference Room
6.) Tom's Office
7.) Staff Lounge
Behavior is a form of this essential funtion
Communication
Antecedent -> Behavior -> Consequence
If your class is in physical education is it better to be on the sidelines and hope your student follows instruction or is it better to be up and active alongside your student?
Up and Active whenever the students are in PE class!
Is this a Safety Call? If not, what can you call instead if needed?
One student takes another student's snack; that student then retaliates by hitting the other. When you try to intervene, they begin aggressing towards you and other staff members, and when de-escalation does not work, they begin engaging in severe property destruction and attempt to grab sharp objects.
Yes, this is a Safety Call. Call Behavior Team immediately.
Decode these Acronyms: "CBI" & "WBL"
Community Based Instruction
Work Based Learning
What kind of Behaviors:
- Do we want to teach
- Will help access worthwhile experience and opportunities
- Are safe and socially valuable
Desirable Behaviors
When we find ourselves reinforcing challenging behavior to try to get it to stop quickly, but in turn actually reinforce this behavior from continuing in the future we are in a ____
Example: When Timmy yells and throws stuff off his desk, a staff member gives them attention and offers a snack. That usually works!
If a student is actively having a behavior should we be conversing about the student or having side conversations in front of them?
No, we should be involved in de-escalation and working with other staff or the behavior team to get the student back to where they should be.
Is this a Safety Call? If not, what can you call instead if needed?
A student becomes visibly upset after being denied access to a reinforcement, flips their desk, flops on the ground, and begins to cry.
No. But you can call for an Observation or Assistance if needed!
Name 2 members that serve on our Board of Trustees
1.) Trecia Donnelly (President)
2.) Colleen Tambuscio (Treasurer)
3.) Richard Lilgeberg (Trustee)
4.) Roseann Boyland (Trustee)
5.) Kevin Feely (Trustee)
6.) Anthony Orsini (Trustee)
7.) Susan Aufiero-Peters (Trustee)
NAME THAT FUNCTION (of Behavior): A student pretends to fall over whenever work is presented
Escape Maintained
List the 3 strategies involved in Safety Care's De-Escalation Staircase
1.) The Help Strategy
2.) The Prompt Strategy
3.) The Wait Strategy
True or False: If we are running late, not feeling well, or cannot make it in to work the day of, it is okay to just text your classroom teacher/group chat and let them relay the message
False. You must communicate with the school by either emailing the attendance email or by calling the school directly.
What kind of call would you make if a student begins to have a seizure in the gym during lunchtime?
Medical Emergency / Safety Call
In what year was our school founded? By whom was this school initially started and funded by?
1968. Parents of students with disabilities.
Name 3 of the 4 "Functions of Behavior"
1.) Attention
2.) Escape
3.) Sensory
4.) Access to Tangibles
If being bitten on the arm by a student, what should you do?
A.) Yank your arm out and back away
B.) Feed the bite by gently pushing your arm towards their open mouth
C.) Flick the student repeatedly on the nose until they let go
D.) Scream for help and bite the student back to show them actions have consequences
B.) Feed the bite by gently pushing your arm towards their open mouth until they release; safety shuffle away; call for assistance if needed.
Should you fill out an incident report if a student smacked you on the head lightly, then calmly went back to their desk, and you don't feel any initial pain, and you also have a lunch break coming up?
YES. Always fill out an incident report when a student makes any form of aggression towards you, minor or major.
Is this a Safety Call? If not, what can you call instead if needed?
A student's iPad dies, and they begin throwing a tantrum that involves Self-Injurious behaviors (Biting Hand), Disrobing (Taking Socks & Shoes off), Property Destruction (Breaking a Pencil), and Aggression (Scratching Arms)
No. Call for Assistance if needed, or an Observation so the behavior team can assess the current situation.
The 3 levels of Prompting are
1.) Verbal
2.) Visual
3.) Physical
NAME THAT FUNCTION (of Behavior): When a student refuses group work initially but then calls out the answers or makes loud, disruptive noises or constantly asks for help
Attention
What Safety Care procedure is this?
1.) Approach from the side
2.) Place one hand above the elbow nearest you, and the other around the arm just below the shoulder
3.) Stay to the side and behind the student
4.) Walk with the person, gently turning their torso as needed while staying on the same side of the student
5.) Exit by transitioning to Elbow Check and moving away
Supportive Guide