1、The Positive Behavior Support Initiative in North Carolina,Cultivating the Flower Garden,Behavior Support & Special Programs, Exceptional Children Division North Carolina Department of Public Instruction,Sowing the Seeds,The beginnings of PBS in NC,NC State Improvement Program,Funded through IDEA Fi
2、ve year program Began in August 2000 7 Reading Centers 1 Mathematics Center 1 Behavioral Support Center,NC State Improvement Program,One Elementary School selected as the Positive Behavioral Support Center Given $85,000/ year for a part of two positions to implement the program.,Additional Regional
3、Positive Behavioral Support Programs,Four additional schools selected in the winter, 2001 Five more schools selected in winter, 2002 Six schools selected in spring, 2003 These schools were given $10,000 / year.,Connected to OSEP Technical Assistance Center,Contracted with Lucille Eber to provide PBS
4、 training in February, 2002. Invited to the implementers PBIS Leadership Forum in September, 2002. Began to receive information from the National Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS),Sprouts,PBS Pilot Sites,PBS Leadership Team,North Carolina Participan
5、ts in the PBS Leadership Forum met to create a PBS Leadership Team in November, 2002. Expanded group to include parent and LEA representation. Developed first implementation plan.,Statewide Training Initiative,Investigated PBS training curricula in 2002-03. Selected modules developed by Dr. Tim Lewi
6、s from Missouri 2003-2004 Dr. Lewis trained 12 coaches/trainers with 12 new school teams Added coaches/trainers from existing sites,NC PBS Training Initiative,2003-04 school year trained 40 trainers 31 were from LEAs, including 1 Charter School These trainers agreed to train 110 new schools from the
7、ir LEAs and other LEAs in 2004-05.,Formal Action Plan,2003 - 2004 PBS Leadership Team completed Self Assessment Tool from the PBIS Implementers Blue Print Developed three year North Carolina PBS Action Plan.,NC PBS Training Initiative 2004-05,120 new schools received training 65 school teams complet
8、ed all 3 modules 4 Youth Development Centers trained 50 LEAs had schools and trainers,Seedlings,Nurturing Systems Change,Development of Resources,2005 Exceptional Children Assistance Center Developed North Carolina PBS Brochure Filmed “School-wide Positive Behavior Support in North Carolina”,NC Posi
9、tive Behavior Support Initiative 2005-06,65 Traditional LEAs 4 Charter Schools 5 Youth Development Centers Eastern School of the Deaf More than 76 PBS trainers in the state,NC Positive Behavior Support Initiative 2005-06,293 schools in some stage of implementation 12% of the schools in the state 6 R
10、egional Coordinators to support implementing schools/districts,PBS Regional Coordinators,Five positions for traditional LEAs One Charter School position Hosted by LEAs that already have PBS school to be a demonstration site. 2/3 time coordinating PBS training and efforts in region of the state or fo
11、r Charter Schools,Blooms & Blossoms,Supporting Implementing Schools,North Carolina Positive Behavior Support Initiative 2006-07,548 Participating Schools 532 Traditional Schools 9 Charter Schools 5 Youth Development Centers Two Schools for the Deaf 81 School Systems!,Traditional School Breakdown,302
12、 Elementary Schools 148 Middle Schools 53 High Schools 29 Alternative Schools,Implementation in 2007-08,260 new schools participating in training Additional LEAs New trainers Development of in-school coaches Exceptional Children Assistance Center creating middle school implementation DVD,Legislative
13、 Support,Positive Behavior Support Coordinator position was created by the Legislature. It is a new state position. Heather Reynolds began January 14, 2008.,North Carolina Positive Behavior Support Initiative,Currently, about 85%of the counties/local education agencies in the state have at least one
14、 school participating in the North Carolina Positive Behavior Support Initiative.,North Carolina Positive Behavior Support Initiative,Steady growth has been evident.,North Carolina Positive Behavior Support Initiative,Improving and sustaining the effort has been supported with continued state fundin
15、g and local education agencies are kicking in to support the effective programs in their schools.,Annuals & Perennials,Capacity-building & Sustainability,Implementation Plan for PBS,Three Components Training Awareness, Training of School Teams and Coach/Trainers, and Advanced Training Visibility and
16、 Political Support Evaluation,Leadership Team,Funding,Visibility,Political Support,Training,Coaching,Evaluation,Active Coordination,Local School Teams/Demonstrations,PBS Systems Implementation Logic,Vision: All schools in North Carolina will implement Positive Behavior Support as an effective and pr
17、oactive process for improving social competence and academic achievement.Mission: To provide leadership, professional development, resources, and on-going support in order for schools to successfully implement Positive Behavior Support,GoalsMaintain an up-to-date PBS Website. Coordinate and inform a
18、ll depts./divisions at DPI regarding PBS updates Increase awareness of North Carolinas mission and vision for PBS Facilitate networking among all PBS stakeholders,State Leadership Team,Visibility & Political Support,Goals:Current registry of trainers/coaches Current registry of participating LEAs, c
19、ontact people/coordinators, & schools Provide Training, Support, and Networking Opportunities for Trainers, Coaches, & Coordinators Fidelity of Training & Implementation Inclusion of IHEs Inclusion of PBS in standards for Education Leadership Candidates, preservice/graduate personnel Support Creatio
20、n of Durable Systems,State Leadership Team,Training & Coaching,Goals:Determine specific data to be collected statewide Create a plan for obtaining a thorough evaluation of the PBS Program in North Carolina,State Leadership Team,Assessment & Evaluation,State PBS Consultant,Position now filled by Heat
21、her Reynolds Solone, as a result of legislative action. The PBS consultant is part of the Behavior Support & Special Programs Section of the EC Division, led by Chief, Diann Irwin.,Regional Coordinators,Regional responsibilities include the following: 2/3 of the time working with PBS implementation
22、in the region and state (14 or 15 work days per work month). Attend PBS coordinator meetings and training. Host state and regional meetings for implementing schools. Coordinate regional PBS training. Provide PBS Awareness Presentations in the region.,Regional Coordinators,Regional responsibilities i
23、nclude the following: Work with PBS LEA trainers to complete School Evaluation Tools. Help plan PBS summer institute and conference presentations. Visit implementing schools in other LEAs, as possible. Provide PBS technical assistance and support in the region. Coordinate data collection for the reg
24、ion. Assist local PBS trainers with using and understanding data. Stay informed about national PBS research. Coordinate with Behavior Support Consultant from the region.,Regional Coordinators,Expected LEA responsibilities for the position include: Coach participating schools in LEA. Help train new s
25、chools in LEA. Direct data management and program evaluation. Chair School System PBS Leadership Team. Work with PBS trainers and chair persons in LEA. Link between schools, leadership team and leadership of school system. See that School Evaluation Tool is completed for each implementing school in
26、LEA. Manage school system action plan.,LEA Coordinator,Coordinate with PBS Regional Coordinator from the region. Attend PBS coordinator meetings and training. Coordinate LEA PBS training. Provide PBS Awareness Presentations in the LEA. Provide PBS technical assistance and support in the LEA. Host LE
27、A meetings for implementing schools. Visit implementing schools. Work with PBS coaches, trainers, and chair persons in LEA. Assist local PBS teams with using and understanding data. Stay informed about national PBS research.,Direct data management and program evaluation. Chair School System PBS Lead
28、ership Team. See that School Evaluation Tool is completed for each implementing school in LEA. Coordinate data collection for the LEA and send to Regional Coordinator. Link between schools, leadership team, and leadership of school system. Manage school system action plan.,LEA Coordinator,External C
29、oach,Coordinate with PBS LEA Coordinator. Attend PBS Coach meetings and training. Attend LEA PBS Leadership Team meetings Coordinate LEA PBS training. Provide PBS technical assistance and support in the LEA. Facilitate LEA meetings for implementing schools. Attend implementing school team meetings.
30、Work with PBS trainers and school teams in LEA. Assist local PBS teams with using and understanding data. Stay informed about national PBS research. Complete School Evaluation Tool for each implementing school in LEA. Coordinate data collection for school teams send to LEA Coordinator. Link between
31、schools and LEA Coordinator. Assist schools with action planning.,Trainer,Work with PBS Regional Coordinator & LEA Coordinator to plan trainings. Complete the train-the-trainer process. Participate in all 3 Modules as a team member. Co-train all 3 Modules with an experienced trainer. Achieve compete
32、nce and train independently. Attend Trainer refreshers and updates. Provide support and technical assistance for school teams. Complete annual self-assessment and competency requirements.,Team Leader (In School Coach),Coordinate with LEA/External Coach & LEA Coordinator. Attend PBS coach meetings an
33、d training. Facilitate team meetings for your school. Assist teams with using and understanding data. Stay informed about national PBS research. Coordinate completion of School Evaluation Tool. Coordinate data collection and send to LEA Coach.,School Administrator,Recorder,Data Manager,Time-keeper,C
34、ommunication Coordinator,School Staff,Parents,Community,Students,Positive Behavior Support Training Opportunities and Support,Regional and LEA Trainings PBS Summer Institute PBS Workshops Training for LEA Coaches and Coordinators DVD for principals new to PBS schools,Adding Vegetables to the Garden,
35、Braiding Initiatives,Integration with Other Efforts,Systems of Care Meeting hosted by Charlotte/Mecklenburg Discussed integration of PBS and SOC SOC Coordinators requested additional information about PBS PBS presentations at SOC regional meetings Has led to PBS/Behavior support participation at loc
36、al SOC meetings,Integration with Other Efforts,Preschool Behavior Education Joint meeting 2/13/08 at DPI Connection between people who work with Preschool Children and School-aged Children around behavior and social skills Grant for Preschool Training Additional meetings planned to increase collabor
37、ation,Integration with Other Efforts,Family Involvement Help PBS teams determine ways to involve and support families at all levels of the continuum Epsteins Model of parent involvement: Parenting, communication, volunteering, learning at home, decision-making, community collaboration Training will
38、ask teams to identify a task/project to address each of the six areas at each of the three levels of continuum Pilot training 08-09,Integration of DPI Efforts,School Improvement Responsiveness to Instruction Positive Behavior Support Instructional Consultation Reading Initiative Etc.,School Improvem
39、ent,Fruits & Bouquets,Implementation Data,Evaluations,Annual evaluation with Bob Algozzine from UNC-Charlotte Duke University has started evaluation of eight schools Positive Behavior Support Consultant will work with others in NCDPI to analyze relevant data.,North Carolina Positive Behavior Support
40、 Initiative,More elementary schools (77%) had SET Total scores of 80% or higher than middle (44%) or high schools (25%). Higher levels were also evident in elementary schools for the SET Expectations Taught subscale.,North Carolina Positive Behavior Support Initiative,Office discipline referral data
41、 from schools implementing PBS in North Carolina compare favorably with national averages.,North Carolina Positive Behavior Support Initiative,There has been a consistent decrease in suspensions across schools implementing PBS over the past three years.,Asheboro City Schools,8 out of the 8 schools (
42、 about 4700 students) have teams trained in PBS. Out of School suspension occurrences for the entire system: 2003-2004 646 OSS occurrences 2004-2005 562 OSS occurrences 2005-2006 329 OSS occurrences 2006-2007 497 OSS occurrences (Increase in 2006-07, but reduction since beginning of implementation),
43、Pine Valley Elementary School New Hanover County Schools,Pine Valley Elementary School New Hanover County Schools,While achievement differences were not statistically significant across schools with different levels of implementation, effect sizes reflecting practical differences were large (.55 for
44、 reading and .98 for mathematics).,Charlotte/Mecklenburg Implementation Data,Elementary PBIS schools increased the number of students passing the EOG reading test as they progressed from grades 3 to 5 by 13.9%, compared to 7.7% for similar non-implementing schools. Elementary bus behavior decreased
45、by 5.73% between first and fourth quarter for 2006-07.,Charlotte/Mecklenburg Implementation Data,West Charlotte High school reduced suspension days by 39% between 05-06 and 06-07. Mountain Islands enrollment grew by 17.6% between 05-06 and 06-07, but the average referrals per day only grew by 3%. Hi
46、dden Valley Elementary reduced office discipline referrals by 68% and suspension events by 77% between 05-06 and 06-07.,Cultivating Your Garden,Essential to Plan for: Seeding Time for germination Dealing with fertilizer Expect some plants youve never seen before Insurance for floods/droughts,Helpful Information,www.ncpublicschools.org/positivebehavior Diann Irwin dirwindpi.state.nc.us Heather Reynolds hreynoldsdpi.state.nc.us,
