PBIS

What does PBIS stand for?

• Proficient Behavior Increases Support

• Positive Beneficial Interventions in School

• Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

• Proficient Behavior Interventions and Supplements

Stephanie is in Ms. Harrigan's history class studying for a test on WWI. She is busy making a set of Quizlet flashcards, when her laptop suddenly dies. Frustrated, she lets out an “Oh $#*!” the whole class hears and looks at her.

Is this a major or minor behavior?

• Major - write an office referral

• Let it pass

• Minor - document on the infraction report form

 

Mrs. Schuster’s class enters the room quietly and starts on the bell ringer. Mrs. Schuster does not want to disrupt the quiet work environment, so she passes out a sticker to each student silently. Did Mrs. Schuster implement praise correctly?

• Yes! Great job, Mrs. Schuster!

• No. Keep practicing, Mrs. Schuster!

Kristen is in Ms. Sargeant’s science class. While she is reading aloud about the solar system she says Uranus and some people in the class quietly chuckle. In response, Kristen stands up and yells “f@%* you!”

Is this a major or minor behavior?

• Major - write an office referral

• Minor -write an infraction form

 

A student is out of his seat, walking around the room. The teacher tells him to be responsible by sitting down and completing his assignment on his laptop. The student keeps walking around the room. Other students are looking at him.

What type of incident should this be documented as on an infraction form?

• call counselor

• major incident

• minor incident

The class is working on an independent assignment. Students are working well except for two who are talking. The teacher says, "You are supposed to be working by yourself. There shouldn't be any talking." One student mumble under his breath and curses.

How should the teacher respond using specific error correction?

• Write the student's name on the board

• Privately pull the student aside and explain their behavior and the expectations

• Send the student to the counselor

• Send the student to the office

 

While walking past Barbara in the hallway before class, Sherna decides to push Barbara in the gut. In response, Barbara turns around and smacks Sherna against the back of the head with her laptop bag.

Is this a major or minor behavior?

•  

  Major - write an office referral

• Refer to the counselor

• Minor - document on incident form

 

Kenya says she is not going to do her work because it is boring. The teacher says, "Kenya, you need to do the work now or you will stay come in during your lunch break to complete it." Kenya then pushes her materials to the floor.

How should the teacher correct Kenya's behavior?

• It is your choice not to do your assignment, but you will fail this class if you do not complete your work, Kenya.

• Kenya, you need to be responsible or I will write your name in my binder for not following directions.

• Kenya, I see that you are not completing your work and pushed your materials off your desk. The expectation is to be responsible by completing work during the time provided. Go ahead and get started and I will check back with you soon to see you if have any questions.

• Kenya, you are not following the school's expectations. It is not responsible to not complete your work. It is also not respectful or safe to throw your materials. You need to follow the expectations like everyone else.

In class, Jimmy will NOT stop tapping his pencil on Kristine's desk. Obviously annoyed, Kristine decides to start stepping on Jimmy’s shoes from under the table.

Is this a major or minor behavior?

• None,

  teacher handles with classroom rules and regulations

  (The Hurricane Way)

• Major - write an office referral

  for both

• Major - write an office referral

  for Jimmy

• Minor - document on incident form for both

Erin is a student in Mr. Jackson's class. Whenever Mr. Jackson tells Erin to do something, Erin argues with him. Mr. Jackson found himself having conversations like this: "Erin, get to work." "I am working, Mr. Jackson." "No, you're not. You are wasting time." "I'm getting ready to work." "I don't want you to get ready. I want you to complete the work." "How do you expect me to work if I don't get ready?"

How should Mr. Jackson handle this behavior?

• Continue to have these conversations with Erin and address her behavior if it escalates further

• Write Erin an office referral for being disrespectful and not following directions

• Have a private conversation with Erin about her behavior and the expectations and track the behavior on a tracking form

• Ignore Erin's behavior and provide her with the natural consequence of failing the assignment