PBIS
How does DLS plan to teach students our school-wide behavior expectations during the first two weeks of school?
Dolphin Orientation
What color represents behaviors that should be handled by the teacher in the classroom?
Green (Type 1)
True or False:
Having a private, restorative conversation with a student who is struggling with behavior can help you figure out why they are acting up and how the problem can be fixed.
True. Giving students a chance to express how they are feeling and why they are acting a certain way is a helpful in getting them back on task.
What are the four school-wide behavior expectations for PBIS?
Respectful, responsible, ready to learn and safe.
What are some possible triggers that might escalate a student?
Unresolved conflict
Repeated failures
Frequent corrections
Interpersonal conflicts
Low rates of positive reinforcement
What are some examples of positive reinforcements used in our PBIS system?
Golden Tickets
DL4 Stickers
Class Act Awards
Popcorn Challenge
Where can you find the definitions for all behaviors on the discipline matrix?
Pages 3 and 4
True or False:
Yelling across the room is more likely to embarrass them and make them not want to listen.
True. It is best to redirect students in a quiet, private way.
What is one "be respectful" behavior expectation for recess?
Use kind words and actions.
Take turns and share.
Try to include everyone.
How might you tell if a student is becoming escalated?
Anxious behavior, avoidance, pacing, withdrawal, challenging adults.
In order to make sure classes are meeting our PBIS expectations, all teachers must...
1. Have clear classroom routines and procedures in place.
2. Provide students with engaging work
3. Hold high expectations for all students
4. Provide a positive classroom environment
How many student redirects should take place before you send a student to the office for Type 1 behaviors?
A student is refusing to work. What are some questions you should ask yourself to help them get back on task?
1. Does the student understand the directions?
2. Are they more focused on something outside of class?
3. Is the assignment easy or repetitive?
4. Are you using proper accommodations and academic supports?
What is a "be responsible" behavior expectation for the hallway?
Follow your teacher.
Face forward.
True or False:
Raising your voice to an escalated student will most likely help them calm down.
False. Use a respectful tone and volume when a student is escalated.
True or False:
Teachers are responsible for reteaching school-wide behavior expectations throughout the year to make sure their class is following DLS expectations.
True
What should you do if a student is not being safe or is escalated?
Call for admin support and fill out referral by the end of the day.
What is an example appropriate consequence for a student who is playing around or participating in horseplay?
Loss of privilege. They must repay the time wasted playing in class during free time, recess, or fun class time.
Help with a classroom task.
Move down on their color chart.
A student reports to you that one of their classmates was yelling in the bathroom. They report the same thing to you the next day, and the next day.
What can you do to help prevent this from happening again?
Answers will vary.
What might a student in crisis look like?
Out of control, throwing items, hitting or kicking, screaming.
What is the purpose of PBIS?
To set clear behavioral expectations and then teach and support students of all abilities to meet those expectations.
Encourage kids when they are “doing the right thing”, instead of focusing on the less desirable behaviors.
True or False:
Yellow and Red behaviors (Types 2-6) should be handled by the teachers?
False. Types 2-6 behaviors should be handled by the office.
What are some possible options for a third teacher redirect?
If/Then
Choices
Consequence
Your class has trouble walking quietly through the hallway. What can you do to help them meet the school-wide expectations?
Answers will vary.
What are some ways to help de-escalate a child in crisis?
Limit Speech
Keep respectful tone and volume
Use clear, concise directives
Ensure student is fully de-escalated before completing reflection
Keep a safe/comfortable distance from the student