Download or read book Exploration of the Relationship Between School wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports PBIS and Suspensions Among Middle School Students written by Timothy A. Martin and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examined the relationship between school-wide PBIS and suspensions among middle school students using a quasi-experimental, ex post facto, longitudinal case study of in-school suspension (ISS) and out-of-school suspension (OSS) for school years 2010-2011 through 2014-2105 at an urban middle school in Southern New England. The data collected in this study showed a significant reduction in the number of office referrals, ISS, and OSS occurred during the five school years when PBIS was implemented when compared to the five years prior to the implementation of PBIS at the school. The data also showed that the degree to which gender played a role in suspension did not differ in the five years prior to PBIS implementation when compared to the five years during which PBIS was implemented at the school. Additionally, the data revealed a statistically significant difference in the number of students in grade 7 who were being suspended during the five years in which PBIS was implemented when compared to students in grade 5. The grade 7 suspension rate is also notably higher than that of grade 8, but this difference failed to reach the level of statistical significance by a small margin.

Download or read book Handbook of Positive Behavior Support written by Wayne Sailor and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-12-02 with total page 778 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revolution in working with difficult students began during the 1980s, with a dramatic shift away from dependence on simply punishing bad behavior to reinforcing desired, positive behaviors of children in the classroom. With its foundation in applied behavior analysis (ABA), positive behavior support (PBS) is a social ecology approach that continues to play an increasingly integral role in public education as well as mental health and social services nationwide. The Handbook of Positive Behavior Support gathers into one concise volume the many elements of this burgeoning field and organizes them into a powerful, dynamic knowledge base – theory, research, and applications. Within its chapters, leading experts, including the primary developers and researchers of PBS: (1) Review the origins, history, and ethical foundations of positive behavior support. (2) Report on applications of PBS in early childhood and family contexts, from Head Start to foster care to mental health settings to autism treatment programs. (3) Examine school-based PBS used to benefit all students regardless of ability or conduct. (4) Relate schoolwide PBS to wraparound mental health services and the RTI (response to intervention) movement. (5) Provide data and discussion on a variety of topics salient to PBS, including parenting issues, personnel training, high school use, poorly functioning schools, and more. This volume is an essential resource for school-based practitioners as well as clinicians and researchers in clinical child, school, and educational psychology.

Download or read book An Exploration of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Impact on Discipline Achievement and Perceptions of School Climate in an Urban School District written by Robin A. Pettiegrew and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the call for reducing school suspensions and academic achievement improvement moves across the country, schools are responsible for implementing discipline restructure and academic growth programs. In various research studies, positive student and school behavior outcomes have been associated with Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) since its implementation in schools in the late 1990s. However, additional research in understanding the impact of PBIS practices on reported school suspension, school climate perceptions, and student academic achievement (i.e., standardized test scores) would be useful. This study could potentially contribute to the literature and fill a gap not yet explored on the relationship between PBIS implementation and discipline practices impacting African American students, school climate perceptions, and student achievement. School officials can utilize this study's findings to determine their dedication and commitment to PBIS as a behavior intervention within school systems. Utilizing data collected from a large urban school district in Ohio, this study will examine the association between PBIS implementation, the suspension rate of all students, individual student achievement, and school climate perceptions while emphasizing PBIS' impact on African American students. The research data in this study will focus on grade levels elementary through high school. The data will be analyzed using linear regressions. Limitations of this study will be discussed.

Download or read book Exploring high school teachers perceptions of the implementation of the school wide positive behavior interventions and its impact on students with disabilities written by Melody A. Arndts and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Schoolwide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (SWPBIS) is a tiered program that provides three levels of behavior and social-emotional support for students. Tier one is for all students, tier two is for some students in need of targeted or some additional intervention, while tier three is for few students who need the most intensive support (Center on PBIS, 2023b; Lewis et al., 2017; Simonsen et al., 2008; Sugai & Horner, 2002). Schools have increasingly implemented Schoolwide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (SWPBIS), but research suggests that few high schools have implemented SWPBIS when compared with elementary and middle schools (Feuerborn et al., 2015; Flannery et al., 2013). High schools have varying contextual factors that differ from elementary and middle schools, presenting distinctive challenges with the implementation process and fidelity of SWPBIS. This qualitative phenomenological study explores secondary teachers’ perceptions of the school-wide and class-wide implementation process of SWPBIS at the high school level and its impact on students with disabilities and other health impairments. Additionally, this study examines secondary teachers’ perceptions of effective discipline strategies and their perception regarding out-of-school suspensions. Findings suggest that inequitable practices of the SWPBIS may likely stem from personal beliefs and philosophy of SWPBIS, teacher autonomy in the classroom, lack of time and inconsistent implementation, and buy-in.

Download or read book The Morning Meeting Book written by Roxann Kriete and published by Center for Responsive Schools, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-04-14 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Promote a climate of trust, academic growth, and positive behavior by launching each school day with a whole class gathering. This comprehensive, user-friendly book shows you how to hold Responsive ClassroomMorning Meetings, a powerful teaching tool used by hundreds of thousands of teachers in K-8 schools. In the new edition of this essential text, you'll find: Step-by-step, practical guidelines for planning and holding Responsive Classroom Morning Meetings in K-8 classroomsDescriptions of Morning Meeting in action in real classrooms100 ideas for greetings, sharing, activities, and messages: some tried-and-true and some newUpdated information on sharingGuidance on adapting meeting components for different ages and abilities, including upper grades and English Language Learners.Explanations of how Morning Meeting supports mastery of Common Core State Standards, 21st century skills, and core competencies enumerated by the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL).

Download or read book Closing the School Discipline Gap written by Daniel J. Losen and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educators remove over 3.45 million students from school annually for disciplinary reasons, despite strong evidence that school suspension policies are harmful to students. The research presented in this volume demonstrates that disciplinary policies and practices that schools control directly exacerbate today's profound inequities in educational opportunity and outcomes. Part I explores how suspensions flow along the lines of race, gender, and disability status. Part II examines potential remedies that show great promise, including a district-wide approach in Cleveland, Ohio, aimed at social and emotional learning strategies. Closing the School Discipline Gap is a call for action that focuses on an area in which public schools can and should make powerful improvements, in a relatively short period of time. Contributors include Robert Balfanz, Jamilia Blake, Dewey Cornell, Jeremy D. Finn, Thalia González, Anne Gregory, Daniel J. Losen, David M. Osher, Russell J. Skiba, Ivory A. Toldson “Closing the School Discipline Gap can make an enormous difference in reducing disciplinary exclusions across the country. This book not only exposes unsound practices and their disparate impact on the historically disadvantaged, but provides educators, policymakers, and community advocates with an array of remedies that are proven effective or hold great promise. Educators, communities, and students alike can benefit from the promising interventions and well-grounded recommendations.” —Linda Darling-Hammond, Charles E. Ducommun Professor of Education, Stanford University “For over four decades school discipline policies and practices in too many places have pushed children out of school, especially children of color. Closing the School Discipline Gap shows that adults have the power—and responsibility—to change school climates to better meet the needs of children. This volume is a call to action for policymakers, educators, parents, and students.” —Marian Wright Edelman, president, Children’s Defense Fund

Download or read book An Educator s Guide to Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports written by Jason E. Harlacher and published by Marzano Resources. This book was released on 2017-10-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By implementing schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS), K-12 educators can create an encouraging, productive school culture. This title introduces readers to the comprehensive SWPBIS framework and explores the key elements of its three tiers of support. Learn about the authors' personal experiences in applying positive behavior support strategies and explore practical examples of what the elements and tiers of this model look like in practice. Learn how to implement PBIS strategies in schools: Understand the structure of the SWPBIS framework and its four key elements. Read testimonials from principals and teachers whose schools have created positive school climates using a positive behavior support plan. Learn why decision making in an SWPBIS framework relies on data and how school teams can ensure they use their data accurately to target suitable solutions. Gain specific steps and a general timeline you can use to start implementing SWPBIS. Examine example scenarios and two thorough case examples of how elementary and secondary schools have adopted and maintained SWPBIS structures. Contents: Chapter 1: An Introduction to Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Chapter 2: Tier One Chapter 3: Tier Two Chapter 4: Tier Three Chapter 5: SWPBIS Into Action Chapter 6: Case Examples of Schools Using SWPBIS Epilogue Appendix A Appendix B References and Resources

Download or read book Implementing School wide Positive Behavior Support written by Rachel Mara Cohen and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the influence of academic, behavioral, and sociocultural variables on the implementation of Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS), a system intended to improve discipline in school buildings. The number of schools that are implementing SWPBS has been increasing dramatically over the years as school violence continues to rise and solutions are needed to improve school climate. This study examined the relationship between three categories of variables and the level of implementation of SWPBS in three multiple regression analyses. The categories were school demographic variables (i.e., ethnicity, socio-economic status, teacher: student ratio, percentage of teachers who are out-of-field), severity of need for change (suspensions, office referrals, percentage of students below grade level in reading), and team process variables (coaching, team functioning, administrative support). Of these variables, team functioning was the only one found to be significantly related to implementation. A second component of the study involved collecting data relating to factors that were enablers or barriers to the implementation of SWPBS. Two-hundred and thirty-six school personnel completed a survey, Schoolwide Implementation Factor Survey (SWIF). The survey derived three factors through a factor analysis: school, staff, and students; principal; and assistant principal. These factors were all found to have a high Cronbach's alpha for internal consistency. There were significant differences between schools with a high, middle, and low level of implementation on all of these factors, with respondents from high implementing schools scoring the highest on all factors, and respondents from low implementing schools scoring the lowest. The item on the survey rated as the most helpful in the implementation process was "Expectations and rules that are clearly defined," while the item rated as the most problematic in the implementation process was "Adequate funding for PBS." Overall, the results highlighted the complexity of implementing a system-wide change.(i.e., ethnicity, socio-economic status, teacher: student ratio, percentage of teachers who are out-of-field), severity of need for change (suspensions, office referrals, percentage of students below grade level in reading), and team process variables (coaching, team functioning, administrative support). Of these variables, team functioning was the only one found to be significantly related to implementation. A second component of the study involved collecting data relating to factors that were enablers or barriers to the implementation of SWPBS. Two-hundred and thirty-six school personnel completed a survey, Schoolwide Implementation Factor Survey (SWIF). The survey derived three factors through a factor analysis: school, staff, and students; principal; and assistant principal. These factors were all found to have a high Cronbach's alpha for internal consistency. There were significant differences between schools with a high, middle, and low level of implementation on all of these factors, with respondents from high implementing schools scoring the highest on all factors, and respondents from low implementing schools scoring the lowest. The item on the survey rated as the most helpful in the implementation process was "Expectations and rules that are clearly defined," while the item rated as the most problematic in the implementation process was "Adequate funding for PBS." Overall, the results highlighted the complexity of implementing a system-wide change.

Download or read book Exploration of Strategies That Include Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities in a School Wide Positive Behavior Intervention Support PBIS Program written by Lindsay Azevedo and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract The purpose of this research thesis is to explore strategies that would include students with mild to moderate disabilities in a school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program; specifically with four students with mild to moderate disabilities in an inclusive third grade classroom. Multiple measures were used to evidence the students' baseline behavioral data prior to the intervention: PBIS instruction with the use of accommodations. PBIS instruction was taught daily for a six week period. Post-intervention behavioral data was then gathered and mathematically measured against pre-intervention data. The quantitative data showed that each of the four participants improved their behavior in frequency, duration, and intensity. Overall unwanted behaviors of the four student participants were reduced between 78% and 95%, with each student making positive growth in their targeted behaviors. The significance of this research is that it addresses the previously widely ignored population of students and helps create strategies for how to implement them in a school-wide PBIS program. Keywords: Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)

Download or read book Positive Behavior Support in Secondary Schools written by Ellie L. Young and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2011-12-21 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This much-needed guide shows how to implement positive behavior support (PBS) strategies in secondary settings, using a three-tiered approach. The authors adapt the core ideas of PBS to the developmental context of adolescence and the organizational structures of middle schools and junior and senior high schools. With an emphasis on data-based decision making, the book provides ideas and examples for meeting the behavioral needs of all students, from those with emerging concerns to those with ongoing, chronic problems. It takes practitioners step by step through planning, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining schoolwide, small-group, and individual interventions. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes useful reproducible forms. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.

Download or read book Positive Behavior Supports written by Robert C. Hasson (Jr.) and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public schools are faced with the ever-increasing pressure of maintaining a safe learning environment while continuously improving student performance. Also, there has been a growing concern among administrators and teachers for implementing an effective discipline plan that will keep students in class and engaged in learning as much as possible. In response, school-wide Positive Behavior Support (PBS) models are growing in popularity to address both of these issues. An effective school-wide Positive Behavior Support model, if implemented correctly, involves an entire school population (students, faculty and school administration). This study focused on the effects of PBS implementation on office discipline referrals and TAKS mathematics and Reading scores comparing two similar suburban intermediate schools; one that implemented a school-wide PBS program and a non-PBS school during a three year period. The quantitative results of this study revealed significant differences were found during specific years of the study for in-school suspensions, out-of-school suspensions, and student TAKS mathematics scores; however, no significant differences were found for DAEP placements and student TAKS Reading scores for all three years of the study respectively. Results from the qualitative inquiry revealed that the experimental school improved TAKS performance each year, experienced a decline in office discipline referrals, developed a strong sense of staff and student loyalty about their school, had minimal teacher turnover, conducted staff trainings with fidelity, and established very clear school-wide expectations among students and staff. Results from the control school revealed no difference in the number of office discipline referrals, an increase in serious student disruptive behaviors, a decline on TAKS performance, inconsistencies in staff trainings, and an increase in teacher turnover. Therefore, it is hard to be certain if PBS implementation made a distinct impact on student achievement during the years of this study. It is recommended that future studies are conducted over longer periods of time to assess the effects of PBS implementation versus the absence of PBS implementation at various school levels and settings.

Download or read book Effects of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Levels on Office Discipline Referrals written by Lori Jones Franks and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quantitative ex post facto study investigated the relationship between the number of Office Discipline Referrals (ODRs) that result in out-of-school suspensions and levels of positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) in elementary, middle, and high schools in three school districts in the Southeastern United States. Many public schools decrease disruptive classroom behaviors that negatively affect the learning environment by implementing evidence-based practices like the PBIS framework that uses six attributes--a multi-tiered approach, reinforcement, data, systems, outcomes, and environment--that addresses the daily systems, data, and practices that affect student outcomes. Also, schools are utilizing internal PBIS coaches to assist in building and sustaining the PBIS framework. The PBIS framework served as a conceptual lens for this study. The U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection website served as a data source on office referrals that resulted in an out-of-school suspension. From the website, the researcher collected archival data recorded on a convenience sample (N=285) from elementary, middle, and high schools during the summer 2019 semester. The researcher used Kruskal-Wallis H testing to compare mean differences between the three groups. The results did not find that levels of PBIS support affect ODRs. The conclusions drawn from this study infer that the outcome value of the PBIS framework--a reduction in office referrals--needs to be revisited. Furthermore, the study showed a need to examine PBIS implementation science and close the research-to-practice gap. The study has implications for researchers, educators, and educational policymakers.

Download or read book The PBIS Team Handbook written by Beth Baker and published by Free Spirit Pub. This book was released on 2014 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A comprehensive handbook for PBIS coaches and team members implementing schoolwide positive behavior interventions and supports. Includes detailed implementation guidelines, anecdotes, tips for encouraging staff buy-in, and suggestions for sustaining a successful program at your school"--

Download or read book School wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support PBIS and the Effects on the Academic Success of Students written by Denise Taylor Sims and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this quantitative, causal-comparative study was to determine the effect of School-Wide Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) on students’ academic success, specifically in reading and math. There is a growing problem with accountability on teachers to ensure their students’ success. However, one of the many barriers of ensuring this success is the behavioral aspects of the student. This study took a look at one particular framework, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), designed to help students overall academic success to determine if there is a relationship between the framework and student achievement data (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) by conducting a Multivariance analysis of variance, or MANOVA. PBIS is a framework designed to meet the needs of students behaviorally, to enhance the overall academic success of students. This study took a look at five schools (both with and without full, school-wide PBIS implementation), 398 third grade students’ academic success of reading and math Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) scale scores in the southern region of the state. Also, there were previous studies conducted to demonstrate the success rate of students in terms of discipline, not specifically targeting students’ academic success. This study found that there is a difference in academic scores of students who participated in PBIS than those that did not. However, recommendations for conducting this study in the future will include the researcher to include more regions of the entire state, conduct study post Covid-19, add additional grade levels, and separate the two content areas.

Download or read book The Relationship of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports PBIS on Co located Urban High Schools Infractions Suspensions School Progress Grade and the School Environment written by Carolyn Tyson and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Relationship of School wide Positive Behavior Supports to Male Students Standardized Test Scores Office Discipline Referrals and Suspensions in an Urban Middle School written by Kevin Maxwell and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book PBIS Playbook written by Victor Moody and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on experience in general and special education, Victor Moody - Dean of Students, presents the PBIS Playbook, revealing the #1 school-wide positive behavior intervention system (PBIS) designed to improve student behavior, academic achievement, and school culture. This practical resource offers a proven, step-by-step system for successfully managing the most challenging students, classrooms, and schools in today's toughest educational settings. PBIS Playbook contains premium information that can be used by educators in any school. However, this book is particularly sought after by those who match any of the following attributes... District leaders, principals, administrators, and teachers in urban areas New teachers / teachers with high stress or burnout rates due to student behaviors Teachers looking to drastically improve academic data and results in their classrooms Teachers seeking top-rated resources for classroom management If any of those features apply to you, then you should buy this book to discover: Alignment of school-wide interventions and consistent disciplinary practices for behaviors such as eloping, unkind words, disrespect, physical aggression, lack of integrity, inappropriateness, and more How to directly influence student behaviors and engagement with rewards Multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) designed to address both academic and behavioral areas of concern Approach or model that incorporates restorative justice and social emotional learning (SEL) How to systemize and remain consistent with family communication about student growth How to maximize classroom management skills and minimize office discipline referrals Best methods of documenting and staying proactive with negative student behaviors, from minor off-task behaviors to major incidents Quick and easy methods of reinforcing student expectations and teacher directions...with no need to repeat yourself Enhance students' capacity to regulate and manage their own behaviors How to increase attendance, student focus, joy, and academic excellence Accountability tracker for students, teachers, administrators, and families Key information of transformational coaching and professional development to accelerate school-wide change And more! By the end of this book, you'll have a concrete plan to re-invigorate the community inside your classroom or entire school. "Books like the PBIS Playbook only come around once in a generation. Make sure you buy it and start reading today so you can be the change...the impact...that influences the next!" Change your classroom or school now. Simply scroll up and make this book yours!!