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Behavior Coaches

Behavior Coaches play a critical role in Pyramid Model implementation. Behavior Coaches lead and engage in collaborative team-based intervention planning for children experiencing persistent challenging behaviors. Behavior Coaches may also want to explore the resources and supports available on the PTR-YC Tab of this share site.

What does a Behavior Coach do?

Click on the document to the left to further explore specific roles Behavior Coaches have in Pyramid Model implementation. Page 2 offers a one-page summary of Behavior Coaching roles. Subsequent pages are designed to provide Behavior Coaches and Implementation Teams with additional guidance and questions to reflect on when structuring Behavior Supports in your program.

Monthly Behavior Bytes

New in the 2023-2024 School Year for Behavior Coaches

Monthly SMORE Newsletter
Takes less than 5 minutes to read
Provides a tip on the following: Behavior Coach Role, Collaborating with Staff around Challenging Behavior, PTR-YC, Tips for Using Data, and Equity/Cultural Considerations.

1. September Behavior Bytes 2023

September 2023 Behavior Bytes

Click here for the September 2023 newsletter.

2. October Behavior Bytes 2023

October 2023 Behavior Bytes

Click here for the October 2023 newsletter.

3. November Behavior Bytes 2023

November 2023 Behavior Bytes

Click here for the November2023 newsletter.

4. December Behavior Bytes 2023

December 2023 Behavior Bytes

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5. January Behavior Bytes 2024

January 2024 Behavior Bytes

Click here for the January 2024 newsletter.

6. February Behavior Bytes 2024

February 2024 Behavior Bytes

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7. March Behavior Bytes

March 2024 Behavior Bytes

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8. April Behavior Bytes

April 2024 Behavior Bytes

Click here for the April 2024 newsletter.

Behavior Coach Network Pop Up PD Recordings

Did you miss live Behavior Coach Network Pop Up PD Sessions? If so, you can access recordings and materials by clicking on the box to the left. Current recordings include:

1) February 2023: Mental Health Considerations to Challenging Behavior (Presenter: Pam Walz, MS LMFT, RPT, IMH-E) Materials from session available, but webinar was not recorded.

2) April 2022 Session: Young Children's Behavior: Mental Health Considerations (Presenter: Michele Fallon, LICSW, IMH-E)

3) January 2022 Session: Trauma Responsive Strategies and the Pyramid Model (Presenter: Victoria Sundell, Mental Health Coordinator, Duluth Public Schools

4) October 2021 Session: ABA, PTR-YC, & the 7 Deadly Sins (Presenter: Dr. Phil Strain, author of PTR-YC)

Coaching a Team Supporting Children Experiencing Challenging Behavior?

NCPMI Hosts Webinar on "Addressing Challenging Behaviors as a United Front", from a Coaches Perspective

Click on the image to the left to access this webinar recording. The webinar objectives include the following:

Identify when it is time to provide focused individualized supports for a child
Understand classroom wide practices and how to individualize
Hear examples of how coaching plays a role in implementing individualized supports

Handouts, flowcharts, and other forms are also available by clicking on the image to the left.

Coaching around PTR-YC

Support for Coaches around PTR-YC Steps & Behavior Intervention Plans

The handouts to your right can be helpful in preparing to support your coachee teams through the PTR-YC process and implementation of the Behavior Intervention Plan.

How to Access Support from a Behavior Coach

Check out systems sites have put in place for staff to request the support of a Behavior Coach.

What might this process look like in your program?

How is this communicated to all staff so all staff are aware of the process? Where is it documented?

How is this process reviewed to determine effectiveness and how frequently?

Westonka BC Support Access Steps.pdf

Thank you Westonka for sharing this example!

Westonka BC Access Request Form.pdf

Accessing a Behavior Coach-Duluth.pdf

Thank you Duluth for sharing this example!

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