Positive Behavioral Support System Analysis

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In order to implement a Positive Behavioral Support System (PBSS) in a school, it is important to have an understanding of the history, norms, needs, past and present patterns and trends of the school. Another important element are the attitudes of the teachers and staff, they must be ready to implement the system and most importantly willing. Teachers’ understanding of research based class management strategies is key, furthermore how they envision their students responding to the discipline system in the classroom and in the school is essential for the system to be effective. It is important for schools to periodically survey staff to get their views and perceptions of the school climate significantly related to how students behave. …show more content…

This is another good rating. The teachers feel that their property is secure however some teachers have the impression that the property of the students is not secure. Three of the teachers feel as though the students believe that school rules are unreasonable and inappropriate. Only one teacher does not feel safe to work in the school after students are dismissed. Overall all teachers with the exception of one agree that the school is a safe and secure place to work during the normal school day. There are no concerns of students vandalizing or destroying school property. This issue is minimized when students and staff members take pride in the school and help to keep buildings and grounds clean and attractive, in which the teachers agreed on. Based on this analysis I believe that the school is ready to implement a school-wide Positive Behavioral System (PBSS). There is definitely a need for a behavior program in the classroom due to the loss of instructional time stemmed from classroom disruptions, as well as the students’ routine visits to the office. Based on the data the teachers believe they have effective classroom management skills. To increase the readiness for a Positive Behavioral Support System I would recommend PBIS professional developments and trainings for staff. This training is important to ensure students at the school are experiencing (5:1) five positive interactions from teachers and staff …show more content…

Many students do not know what appropriate behavior is, therefore modeling and role playing is a great way to motivate students and demonstrate what is expected in the classroom. Using real-life situations to practice and having students’ role-play the prompted social skill is a great way to infuse routines and appropriate behaviors within the classroom and school. I would also recommend using a school-wide universal language to prevent bad behaviors. I would suggest having the students make signs and posters to display around the school, using the social skills universal language, to reinforce and remind them to make good choices. Involving and empowering students gives them responsibility, leadership qualities, pride and also helps their self-esteem. Furthermore, students should be frequently rewarded and/or praised by faculty and staff for following the school rules and exhibiting appropriate behaviors.
A good way to reward students is by using “ClassDojo”. ClassDojo is a fun communication application used in the classroom to recognize behaviors. I would suggest using this app school-wide. Teachers can shape and organize their ClassDojo based on their individual classroom needs, by adding prompts for good behavior and specific problem behaviors. Students earn points for making good choices and lose points for bad behaviors. When students earn and lose points they either hear a

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