positive behavior support work: expect respect at the high school level

WATERFORD HIGH SCHOOLRandy Shrider, Suellen Coleman, Deana Dye, Kelly Miller, Tom Simms

History

Over the summer of 2003 eight staff members traveled to various locations to become trained in Positive Behavior Support Implementation

Since 2003 we have noticed a decrease in student detentions as well as overall respect for others in our building

What is PBS?

PBS is a broad range of systemic & individualized strategies for achieving important social & learning outcomes while preventing problem behavior

with all students.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT

PBS is:

NOT specific practice or curriculum . . .

It is general approach to preventing

problem behavior NOT limited to any particular group of students. . .

It is for all students NOT new . . . .

It is based on long history of behavioral practices

& effective instructional design& strategies

Implementation Steps

1. Establish PBS implementation team.

2. Characterize our school.

3. Obtain 80% staff consensus.

4. Agree on logical & realistic plans.

5. Conduct data-based monitoring.

6. Establish climate committee & implement.

School-wide & Classroom-wide Systems

1. Common purpose & approach to discipline2. Clear set of positive expectations & behaviors3. Procedures for teaching expected behavior4. Continuum of procedures for encouraging

expected behavior5. Continuum of procedures for discouraging

inappropriate behavior6. Procedures for on-going monitoring &

evaluation

This program will: Create preventive continuum of behavior

support Teach & encourage behavioral expectations Utilize adult modeling Establish behavioral expertise Utilize data based decisions Give priority to academic success Invest in evidence-based practices Arrange to work smarter – not harder

WHS PBS

WHS Steering Committee We have 10 members on our team – 9

Teachers and the Principal We meet during our lunch throughout

the year to plan activities and to discuss current problem behaviors

All staff members support the work of the PBS Steering Committee and assist with activities

WHS PBS

“Expect Respect” At WHS this is reciprocal between

teachers and students. This logo is displayed

around the building on

banners and on T-shirts

that are provided to

all students

WHS PBS Activities

Students work together with staff on the following:Character educationTeam buildingBully Education

Building a Culture – Expect RespectAll students are provided with a T-shirt

during their Freshman year (currently funded by Student Council)

WHS PBS Perks

Green Cards: “Caught Ya doing something good”

Road Runners: Tickets for early dismissal to lunch

Drawings: Wal-Mart gift cards, bikes

WHS PBS Families

The student body is divided into 8 Families with at least 2 Family LeadersFamilies are randomly selected and remain

in the family for all four years There are around 20 students per familyAll staff are assigned to a family and

participate in activities

Family Meetings

Structure:Ice Breakers – getting to know you activitiesTeam Building ActivitiesCharacter Education and DiscussionCreating a Product

2011-2012: Bullying

Students had discussions on Bullying and the roles associated with itThe BullyThe VictimThe Bystander

The students we charged

with the responsibility to

go from being a bystander

to an UPSTANDER

2011-2012 Bullying

In family meetings groups had discussions on being an Upstander

Families created 2 posters and a skit to educate others about being an Upstander in a variety of situations.

Past Projects

Quilts – Each student created a “block” that represented them

Banners Posters

Testimonies from Teachers Teachers shared “Hugs” with the

students – attributes about the students that make WHS specialRespectful Students

2010 Global Awareness Project

School-wide project to increase awareness of global situationsSpeakersBand

Students researched a variety of global charity organizations and presented to the student body.

2010 Global Awareness Project

Students voted on the organization to raise money for

Freshmen organized fund raising opportunities through a school carnival in which funds were sent to the selected organization

PBS Results

Reduced the number of detentions per year

The school climate has been impacted Situations in which students have been

Upstanders to Bullying Student statements to visitors End of Year Celebration

WHS Information

Waterford High School

PO Box 67

Waterford, Ohio 45786

740.984.2373 Randy Shrider wc_rshrider@seovec.org Suellen Coleman wc_scoleman@seovec.org Deana Dye wc_ddye@seovec.org Tom Simms thomass@seovec.org Kelly Miller wc_kmiller@seovec.org