PBIS Overview
What is the fundamental purpose of PBIS?
To make schools more effective learning environments by being predictable, consistent, positive, and safe.
Looking at the behavior matrix, what is the expectation for self control in the bus lane?
Walk straight to your assigned bus at your assigned time.
Name one reason students may need behavioral instruction?
*any of the following*
-Skill Deficits
-Expected skills are not prevalent in the child’s culture
-Students have not been taught specific classroom procedures and routines
-Skills are not taught in context
Students have not developed skills to fluency
-Students do not know when to use skills
What is the purpose of the SWIS platform?
*any of the following*
Is this a major or minor behavior?: Student is skipping class.
Minor Behavior
What are the three core elements of the PBIS framework?
Systems, Data, and Practices
What are the 3Ps as stated in the behavior matrix?
Move with: purpose, permission and a pass.
How would you describe the concept of teaching expectations?
Expected academic and social behaviors are taught directly to all students in classrooms and across other campus settings/locations.
Why is accurate data entry important at the school level?
*any of the following answers*
Before proceeding with the steps of the behavioral flow chart, what is the first question you should answer?
Is this considered a minor or major behavior?
How does PBIS improve the school climate for students and staff?
It promotes relationships, personal growth, system maintenance/change, a sense of safety, and an improved learning environment.
What are the four main locations of the school that normally require supervision from staff, and specific expectations?
Hallway
Cafeteria
Bus Lane
Restroom
Consistency
When should you make an entry in SWIS?
*any of the following*
How can a "minor behavior" become a "major behavior"?
Repeat offenses, and failure to change behavior following all listed steps for minor behaviors in the provided flow chart.
In PBIS, what does the term "practices" refer to?
A. Strategies for improving teacher performance
B. What we do to support students
C. Guidelines for creating a school mission statement
D. Monitoring teacher attendance
B
Using only positive language, what is a good way to say "Stop talking when you are walking in the hall?"
"LEt's use our inside voices"
"Please keep all talking to a minimum"
"Listening ears mean closed mouths."
Why is accurate data entry into SWIS important at the student level?
What is the procedural difference between minor and major behaviors?
Minor behaviors requires many steps and warnings before the behavior is categorized as a major behavior. At that point, referrals must be submitted in SWIS and proper escalation protocol must go forth.
List two student outcomes that improve when PBIS is implemented with fidelity.
Academic achievement, prosocial behavior, attendance, emotional regulation, reduced bullying behaviors, decreased rates of drug/alcohol use, or social and academic outcomes for SWDs.)
What is the definition of the acronym S.O.A.R
Self Control, On Task, Achievement and Respect
How would you redirect a student who continues to struggle with staying on task and in their seat during instruction?
(Answer will be assessed by game facilitator)
When should you NOT make an entry in SWIS?
*any of the following*
You have communicated with Lindsey's mom about her continuing to miss and skip class with her friends. After communicating with the parent, the behavior has continued. How should you proceed?
- Teacher Detention
- Parent Conference or other strategic tier 1 support methods.