Calm in the Cafeteria: It is Possible!

Building Cafeteria Solutions June 30, 2011Mary Beth Anderson, Coates ESMandy Freeman, PBIS Curriculum Resource TeacherVirginia Hulke, Island Creek ESSue King, Chesterbrook ES

Calm in the Cafeteria: It is Possible!Cafeterias Are a Challenge:Number of studentsTypically a low ratio of supervisionUnstructured timeTransitionsNoise levelTime2Cafeteria: Factors to ConsiderPreventionRoutinesOrganization/structureSupervision ScheduleTeachingRealistic expectation/rulesStudents, staff, and parentsLessons/activitiesFrequencyWho is responsible

Acknowledgement Class or individualType FrequencyVariety

ExtinctionWhat behavior(s) compete?How can we work to reduce them?

3Cafeteria: Factors to ConsiderData CollectionIdentificationWhat will be measuredSystem for data collectionWhoWhen Where

4Reductive ConsequencesHierarchy (no more than 3 steps)Includes re-teachingTrainingStudents, staff, and parentsActivity: Solution DevelopmentThink about the current interventions in place for your cafeteria.

School ExamplesChesterbrook Elementary SchoolCoates Elementary SchoolIsland Creek Elementary SchoolRock Star Manners!

Where we startedWHAT WORKED IN THE BEGINNING:*New school in 2009, cafeteria focus was on five manner expectations*Center pieces/stars for each class (3 tables)*Developed school wide game board*School/class based goalsPROBLEMS:*Not specific for each table*Functional but high maintenance program*After one year, teachers didnt track/motivate*Too many monitors involved (teacher, host, cashier)Where we startedPrevention5 stars-earning from each personTrackingCafeteria StaffTeachingSmartboard LessonsVisitsAssembliesNews ShowAcknowledgement100 starsClass PartySchool wide Reward

2010-2011 Cafeteria ProgramStaff who worked in the cafeteria (IAs) approached PBIS about making some small changes that would lessen the workload for staff. In addition, it would be more specific for student feedback.

PBIS Team brainstormed. And rollout assembly and implementation followed.

New Cafeteria Program Rollout 1. Rollout student made video at assembly (teaching)2. Play interactive Jeopardy as a school at assembly (teaching)3. Teachers review PPT lesson day before starts Teachers have access to Jeopardy game (teaching)4. Rollout and follow through by staff 5. Staff members use news show DAILY to announce who made three stars, and reached goals. (acknowledgement)6. Class/School creates appropriate celebrations when they have reached milestones. (acknowledgement)

What made it workClassroom reviewRock Star student videoRock Star JeopardyDaily News Show Celebration Tracking in the cafeteriaRock Star Manners Video (Teaching)http://animoto.com/play/5Am4wUf5i9W0z1HTfsZG8Q?utm_content=challenger

Rock Star Manners Jeopardy (Teaching)

Classroom Review (Prevention)1. Expectations taught

2. Visible Reminders3. Friendly FacesNews Show Celebration- AcknowledgementOur dramatic announcer: Mrs. Williams

Tracking in the Cafeteria (Acknowledgement)Class photo for every room

Bar graphs track stars earned

Wall of Fame

Consequences HierarchyVerbal WarningThink SheetSilent LunchReferral

Intervention AreasWhat changes can be made in the current system?PreventionUnsafe physical arrangements are eliminated or adjusted.Routine permits orderly flow:EntryFood pickupMovement to tableCleanupExitSpace occupied by students is maximizedWait time is minimizedCongestion is absent or minimized

TeachingLessons are taught in contextMultiple examples and non-examples are providedTeachers model, practice, and review with studentsSchool-wide lessons are taught throughout the year aligned with the Action Plan

http://vimeo.com/20955727

AcknowledgementSystem in placeSimple and efficientStaff and students trained

Reductive ConsequencesHierarchy (no more than 3 steps)Training (Staff, Students, Parents)

Data CollectionHow will progress be monitored?

Fidelity of ImplementationAction PlanAnnual plan developed and implementedStaff is trained and retrained as needed

Assessment Methods Walk-throughs ChecklistsSelf assessmentsActivity: Solution DevelopmentRevisit the current interventions in place for your cafeteria and select areas for revision.

Sit in groups of 3 or 4 and talk about possible solutions based on the 6 intervention areas.26Next steps:Conduct this activity with your PBIS team as you plan for the 2011-2012 school year.Final thought:PBIS will sustain if it remains:A PRIORITY for faculty, staff, and administratorsEFFECTIVE for all studentsEFFICIENT for school personnelADAPTIVE to change -Kent McIntosh