PBIS Networking
PBIS Networking provides professional development for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Tier 1 and Tier 2 coaches (internal and external), coordinators, team members, and administrators. Participants will connect with other practitioners, network around successes and barriers to PBIS implementation, and refine their skills in supporting action plans, teams, and staff. The sessions will be held throughout the school year for schools implementing Tier 1 and Tier 2.
External Coaching
CESA #1 will provide a highly skilled school professional trained in PBIS data, systems and practices to deliver support to leadership teams, both at the district and school levels, who are implementing or expanding their PBIS practice. The primary role of a PBIS External Coach is to provide district and schools with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure accurate, continuous, and effective implementation. Coaches also support the sustainability and expansion of current PBIS practice.
Training
PBIS is a proactive and preventive multi-tiered system of support for behavior content. Through the development and implementation of a PBIS framework, schools are able to create and maintain safe and effective learning environments and ensure that all students have the social/emotional/behavioral skills needed to succeed in school and beyond. CESA #1 provides training in PBIS data systems and practices to assist with school and district readiness in order to implement or expand PBIS.
Universal/Tier 1 — Four Full Days
The Tier I training consists of activity-based preparation for implementation of school-wide PBIS at the universal/Tier 1 level. These work days focus on the system changes required to put a PBIS system in place and the belief systems and mindsets needed to create a positive school culture. Teams will leave the training with an understanding of a multilevel system of support that provides behavioral supports to all students. After training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the basic RtI principles as they apply to behavior (PBIS)
- Articulate and determine the roles and responsibilities of all universal team members
- Understand the foundational principles of a universal/Tier 1 behavioral system and learn strategies to create one in their school
- Understand the importance of creating data systems, including tracking and analysis
- Use self-assessment tools to guide implementation, including the creation of action plans
In addition to the four training dates, six hours of external coaching are included.
Secondary/Tier 2 — Four Full Days
School PBIS teams participate in these four training days that consist of intense, activity-based preparation for implementation of selected/Tier 2 PBIS. These guided workdays enable teams to begin developing and refining the systems, data, and practices necessary for sustainable implementation. School teams will learn why and how to establish their selected/Tier 2 level of support including:
- Understanding the intent and purpose of the essential components of positive support systems that provide behavioral supports to targeted groups of students
- Realigning student support systems including an examination of student service roles and the roles of families in the development and delivery of interventions
- Developing data rules for accessing, progress monitoring, and determining the fidelity of interventions
- Understanding the intent and guiding principles of the generic interventions and how they are layered on the universal/Tier 1 framework
- Creating a continuum of intervention support from generic group-based interventions to high-intensity intervention
- Understanding early use of brief functional behavioral assessment and the development and use of intervention plans created, implemented, and monitored by support teams
In addition to the four training dates, six hours of external coaching are included.
Tier 1 and Tier 2 Team Member “Booster” Trainings
The PBIS “Booster” training is designed for school teams of two or more people including coaches, new or current team members, and/or administrators who are looking to re-establish or strengthen their current system. The Tier 1 Booster Training will review systems development and critical components of Tier 1 practice. The Tier 2 Booster Training spans two days; the first day will address Tier 2 intervention features and application to primary Tier 2 interventions. Day two will address mentoring and the brief functional assessment/functional behavior plan (FBA/BIP) process. Both ‘booster’ trainings will discuss common challenges with implementation, and time will be given to create or revise an action plan to guide improvment.
School-Wide Information System (SWIS) Facilitation
The School-Wide Information System (SWIS) is a web-based information system designed to help school personnel use office referral data. The data is used to create school-wide and individual student interventions and to generate reports. SWIS reports play a critical role in decision making. Check in/Checkout is the SWIS data tool to track interventions at Tier 2. Schools interested in SWIS will be provided with readiness activities, training, and facilitation.
For schools/districts seeking SWIS support, CESA #1 can provide a SWIS Trainer and Facilitator. This individual can conduct SWIS Tier 1 training and support, Tier 2 training and support, as well as provide technical assistance to established teams.
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