PBIS and Character Education at Elm Dale

School:“The Elm Dale

Way”

PBIS and Character Education at Elm Dale

School:“The Elm Dale

Way”PTO Parent Presentation

October 5, 2015

PBIS Presentation

• What is PBIS?

• What does PBIS look like at Elm Dale?

• How can parents support PBIS?

What is PBIS?Positive Behavior Interventions and

Supports

What is PBIS?Positive Behavior Interventions and

Supports

An Overview

PBIS BIG IDEASPBIS is not a curriculum - it is a

framework to identify needs, develop strategies, and evaluate practice

toward success

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports is a process for teaching children appropriate behavior and

providing the supports necessary to sustain that behavior.

Consider this:“Why can’t we finish the last sentence as automatically as we do the others?”

“If a child doesn’t know how to read, weteach.”“If a child doesn’t know how to swim, we teach.”“If a child doesn’t know how to multiply, weteach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to drive, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to behave, we . . . .

. . . .teach? . . . . punish?

Tom Herner (NASDE President), Counterpoint 1998

What is different about PBIS?

PBIS is used school wideOrganized system of consequencesClear school wide expectations with

incentives and consequencesActual teaching of Positive Behavior

ExpectationsBehavioral recognition system for

kids doing the right thing

What does PBIS look like at Elm Dale?

What does PBIS look like at Elm Dale?

“The Elm Dale Way”

• I am SAFE Being safe means making

choices that keep you and others free from harm.

• I am RESPECTFUL Being

respectful means being polite and cooperative.

• I am RESPONSIBLE Being

responsible means being dependable and trustworthy.

Expectations

• Behavioral expectations are taught to students at beginning of each year

• Posted throughout school• Taught and reinforced in class and

around the building• Uniform language

ELM DALE SCHOOL – PBIS BEHAVIORAL MATRIX (8/24/12)

VOICE BASICS “Voice Levels”

BODY BASICS “GIVE ME 5”

LINE BASICS “Stay in line, you’ll be fine”

0=No Voice 1= Whisper Voice 2= Learning Voice 3= Speaker Voice 4= Outside Voice 5= Emergency Voice

1. Mouth Quiet 2. Ears Listening 3. Eyes on Speaker 4. Hands to Self 5. Body Still

1. Face forward in a single line 2. Voices are at 0 3. Hands are by your side 4. Use quiet walking feet 5. Stay in your personal space

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Control your body Walk at all times Voice level 0 when

walking with your class

Stay on the right Use the handrail on

the stairs Face forward Walk the steps one at

a time

Control your body Keep body and eyes

to self 1 person – 1 stall or

urinal Walk when

entering/exiting bathroom

Use walking feet at all times

Control your body Keep hands and feet to yourself and feet on the floor

Clean your hands Eat your own food

Use equipment properly Follow agreed upon rules for

games Keep hands and feet to

yourself Play tag on the field or

blacktop only (never on the equipment)

Tell an adult if equipment goes off the playground

Walk until you get to the clock

Wait for friends past the clock

Stay on the playground at all times

Keep woodchips, snow, and sticks on the ground

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Use the door with the green light

Stay in a straight, single file line

Keep appropriate space between you and your neighbor

Take the shortest route to your destination without stops

Take care of business in a short amount of time

Remember to flush Keep bathroom

clean Turn water on 1 pump of soap 2 to 3 paper towels

to dry hands Put towels in

garbage

Pick a seat and stay there

Keep 9 students at a table

Take 1 pump of sauce

Raise your hand if you need help

Clean up your area Check for your

belongings

Wait until the bell rings to line up

Report the 4 B’s (broken, bruised, bleeding, bullying)

Follow adult directions the first time

Put equipment away Wear the outside clothing

you brought unless otherwise told by an adult

Ask an adult for permission to come back into building during recess

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Greet others with a wave and a smile

Use quiet feet Enjoy the hallway

displays with your eyes only

Hold the door for others

Honor others’ privacy/property

Use a quiet voice Count “3” drink Keep school

supplies out of the bathroom

Stay in your spot in line

Use table manners Use voice level 2 5 minutes of 0

voice level Speak with

kindness

Practice good sportsmanship Include everyone who wants

to play & take turns Solve problems peacefully

and fairly Walk in the building with a 0

voice level Speak with kindness to peers

and adults Accept consequences

without arguing or complaining

VOICE BASICS “Voice Levels”

BODY BASICS “GIVE ME 5”

LINE BASICS “Stay in line, you’ll be fine”

0=No Voice 1= Whisper Voice 2= Learning Voice 3= Speaker Voice 4= Outside Voice 5= Emergency Voice

1. Mouth Quiet 2. Ears Listening 3. Eyes on Speaker 4. Hands to Self 5. Body Still

1. Face forward in a single line 2. Voices are at 0 3. Hands are by your side 4. Use quiet walking feet 5. Stay in your personal space

Bus Library/Computer Lab

Arrival/Dismissal Special Events/Field Trips

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Walk to and from your bus on the sidewalk

Enter the bus safely Seat on the seat Back on the back Face the front Talk quietly (voice

level 2) Remain seated

Push in chair Keep headphone

wires out of your mouth and hands

Control your body Keep your hands and

feet to yourself Use internet only with

permission Use appropriate

websites

Walk Keep to the right on

the sidewalk away from busses and cars

Go straight to your classroom

If late check in at the office

Assemblies Control your body Keep hands and feet to yourself Field Trips Stay with your chaperone Listen to and obey all adults

(chaperones, field trip guides, teachers, etc.)

Keep hands and feet to yourself

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Keep hands, feet and head inside the bus

Keep everything in your backpack

Check for your belongings

Return books on time Use shelf markers

appropriately and return to can

Place books on shelf properly

Take care of all books Tell Librarian when a

book needs repair Keep library clean Treat computer

equipment properly

Dress for the weather Keep things in the

hallway neat, organized and off the floor

Enter classroom as quickly as possible with all your things

Assemblies Stay seated until your teacher

dismisses you Field Trips Be responsible for personal

belongings Follow directions for activities Take permission slip home to

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Quickly find a seat Listen to and

cooperate with the bus driver

Keep hands and feet to yourself

Use kind words with others and bus driver

Line up to board buses parallel to curb

Enter computer lab through lab doors

Enter library through library doors

Use appropriate voice level determined by teacher

Stay in straight quiet line when checking out books

Use kind words Follow adult directions Ask for help when

needed

Get ready right away Honor other’s space

and property Voice level 2 or lower

Assemblies Sit on your bottom with your

legs crossed Voice level 0 during

presentation Enter quietly and in a single file

line Clap when appropriate Field Trips Leave no trace/pick up after

yourself Show appreciation/thank the

field trip guides Respect/care for others’

property (ex. art work, animals, etc.)

Use appropriate voice level determined by teacher

Cool Tool ExampleCool Tool Behavior Lesson Plan Title: Be A Sport, Know When To Report

Universal Expectation: I am safe, I am respectful, and I am responsible.

Name of Skill/Setting: Report the 4 B’s (broken, bruised, bleeding, bullying)/Playground

Purpose of the Lesson (What you want them to know):

Teaching Tools/Resources/Examples/Activities (The information being shared):

Adult Modeling/Student Role Plays:

Follow up/Reinforcement Activities:

*Being Respectful means being polite and cooperative. *Being Responsible means being dependable and trustworthy. *Being Safe means making choices that keep you and others free from harm.

1. Students will learn the difference between reporting and tattling.

2. Students will identify specific instances that need to be reported on the playground.

3. Students will name the 4B’s (broken, bruised, bleeding, bullying).

1. Discuss with students the difference between reporting and tattling.

2. Have students give examples of both reporting and tattling.

3. Display and discuss the Playground Expectations Matrix with students, emphasizing the 4 B’s.

4. Visit the playground to role play different situations.

1. Kids are lining up to come in for lunch. One child is not looking and accidentally bumps into the child in front of them and apologizes. The bumped student says, “That’s ok, I know it was an accident.”

2. Kids are lining up to come in for lunch. One child is not looking and accidentally bumps into the child in front of them and apologizes. The bumped student says, “I’m going to tell! And you’re going to get in trouble.” Tattler stomps off to tell.

3. There is a 2 on 2 basketball game taking place on the playground. One player yells, “You stink! I’m telling everyone not to be your friend.” Another student sees this happen and reports it to the playground aide.

2. Review Cool Tool before recess as needed.

3. Ask 5 students how they can show the expectation on the playground.

4. Ask 3 students to name the 4 B’s.

5. Reinforce appropriate behavior with verbal praise or “Bucket Tickets”.

Positive Acknowledgements

• Directly connected to expectations• Earn pink “Bucket Tickets” in the

classroom, hallway, cafeteria, playground, specials, bus

• The “Eagle Shop” in all classrooms• Additional individual classroom

acknowledgements• “Students of the Month”

How can Parents help?

• Review your child’s agenda/assignment notebook daily

• Ask your child about his/her day • Reinforce school expectations and relate them to home environment

• Use PBIS language when appropriate

• Reward your child with positive praise Your support shows that home and – school are working together as a team!•

Benefits of PBIS• improved academic achievement• reduced office referral rates of up

to 50% per year• Improved attendance and school

engagement• Improved school atmosphere• Reduced dropout rates• Reduced delinquency in later

years

Character Education

A thought from Theodore Roosevelt:“To educate a person in mind and

not in moralsis to educate a menace to society.”

Character Education• “The deliberate effort by schools,

families, and communities to help young people understand, care about, and act upon core ethical values.” (Character Education Partnership)

• Emphasizes “life skills” in order to develop civic-minded students of high moral character

• Efforts to support our students in becoming socially responsible young citizens

2015-2016 ChacracterTraits

at Elm Dale

• Widely-shared core values form the basis of good character

• Kindness• Honesty and Integrity• Perseverance and Hard Work

How we will Focus on These Character Traits

• “Kid-friendly: explanations of the traits• All-School Kickoff for each trait• Related Literature• Classroom focus activities• School-wide service project• Family Connection• Celebration Assembly

Morning Meetings

• Held daily in every classroom• An engaging way to start the day• Builds a sense of classroom

community• Sets kids up for social and

academic success on a daily basis

Components of a Morning Meeting

• All students gather together on the carpet

• Greeting• Sharing• Group Activity• Morning Message/News and • Announcements

The “Elm Dale Way”:How do PBIS and Character Ed

connect together?• Behavioral expectations (Safe, Respectful,

Responsible) closely related to core character ed values (Kindness, Integrity, Perseverance)

• Teachers are mentors, role models, and caregivers

• Teach values and positive behaviors through curricula and “teachable moments”

• Involve ethical reflection• Incorporate cooperative learning strategies

and teamwork• Create a positive, caring learning

environment

• Both are planned and proactive• Both have high expectations for

responsible behavior• Both connect students and staff• Both involve a social/emotional learning

emphasis• Both are practiced in and out of the

classroom• Both are implemented on a yearly basis• Both include role modeling by the staff• Both must be a total school

commitment

More Connections:

Thank you very much for coming!

We appreciate your support for our effortsin promoting

“The Elm Dale Way”.

And remember,Elm Dale Rocks!

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?