PBIS Implementation Steps: Year 1 (2018-19)

Implementing PBIS Step 1: Team & Resource

Our division director organized a diverse team of teachers and staff that were committed to implementing PBIS at CDS MS. We ordered The PBIS Team Handbook for each member of the team to learn about PBIS as we began the journey. The PBIS coach created a book schedule to hold the team accountable to read the book. We utilize the app, Voxer, to send vocal messages to one another about our reading and share information with the team. The PBIS coach made it her Professional Growth Goal to help implement PBIS and planned an initial planned schedule for completing tasks.

Implementing PBIS Step 2: Making a Plan

We had our first meeting one month into school, September 14, 2018. The first month of our team existence had been partially walking in the dark. We knew the direction we were headed, but were trying to implement our system with fidelity, so we had to pace ourselves accordingly. The more informed we became, the easier it was to make decisions and plan action steps to move forward.

We started reviewing the behavior data from last year and considered the most common infractions. We also began researching data apps that would provide us with clear information, be easy to record behaviors, and provided the pertinent information we needed. These steps helped put us on the right track and gave us insight on what we needed to accomplish in the present time.

Implementing PBIS Step 3: Initial Introduction to Staff

Our school planned a professional work day in October, however, our guest speaker was unable to attend do to a medical emergency. This gave the PBIS Team an opportunity to pull together an impromptu meeting to introduce the staff to PBIS and discuss behavior issues we commonly see and determine if it should be considered an ODR or a minor infraction dealt with by the teacher.

Implementing PBIS Step 4: Initial Introduction to Parents

As our Fall Parent Teacher Conferences approached us, we decided to prepare a display to inform parents about PBIS at CDS. Our crafty ELL teacher designed a catchy display that gave some basic information on PBIS and the work that the team has done thus far. The information was provided both in English and Korean.

Implementing PBIS Step 5: Review Lunch Time Expectations: Compare and Contrast

At the end of November, we wanted students to compare a "before and after" example of our cafeteria. We showed them the first video exhibiting their behavior at the beginning of the school year. Then, we showed a brief walk through of what lunch time typically looks like currently. We were really proud of their changes! This was a great way for them to see their improvement and to continue reinforcing the lunch time expectations.

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Implementing PBIS Step 6: Initial Introduction to Students

On January 10, 2019, we initially introduced PBIS and our four CDS MS Expectations to our students. We had an assembly scheduled that day, so we decided to to give them a brief introduction to our positive behavior plan as a whole school to kick off January. We went through the slides and had students call out each expectation. We will be looking into having teachers further the explanation of each expectation and how it is to be carried out.

Implementing PBIS Step 7: Teaching R.I.S.E. Expectations

Over the next month (January 14-February 15, 2019), we will be exploring the meaning and application of our four expectations during Long House lessons. Apart from the lesson and activities, students are also creating posters that have the main expectation and location expectation written on them!