We do "Ram Stars" in our classrooms for following our 3 rules: be ready, be responsible, be ready. Classrooms give out weekly/monthly prizes. There are monthly school wide incentives.
We have lessons to teach the rules at the beginning of the year in each school setting: classroom, hallway, bathrooms, bus, cafeteria, etc.
I would be happy to address more specific questions.
Thanks for this! My school has similar structures, but the fidelity to using the system isn’t really there (e.g. we have “panther points” we give out for moments when kids live out our values, but teachers give them out really differentially and there’s not a lot of faith in the systems. Anything your school does to help folks continue using the system effectively?
We have been a Leader in Me school for several years.. and it is such an outstanding program! Building student leadership in a Title 1 district has really helped students develop so many wonderful skills. There is a cost with the program - but it includes ongoing, continued support, resources, and professional training.
https://www.leaderinme.com/
Each of our buildings also have a full time Social Worker and a full time Behavior Interventionist (they are all retired police force folks). Our local ISD provides support for students with IEPs and 504 plans (SW, OT, PT - and 31N).
People and programs are key to sustainability
It seems like your school has a system in place, but you're facing challenges with staff buy-in. For any PBIS system to succeed, consistency and clear expectations are crucial. I recommend starting by ensuring that all staff members are trained in PBIS principles and are committed to its implementation. Admin should observe this and hold the team accountable. PBIS systems are effective and sustainable when:
1. **Clear Expectations**: Establish clear, positively stated behavior expectations for all areas of the school, explicitly teaching and reinforcing them.
2. **Teaching and Modeling**: Regularly teach and model expected behaviors in various settings to ensure all students understand what is expected of them.
3. **Positive Reinforcement**: Implement a system of positive reinforcement for demonstrating desired behaviors, such as verbal praise, tokens, or points.
4. **Consistent Consequences**: Ensure consistent and fair consequences for inappropriate behavior, clearly communicated to students.
5. **Data Collection and Analysis**: Collect and analyze data on behavior incidents to identify trends and areas for improvement.
6. **Staff Buy-In**: Ensure all staff members are trained in PBIS principles and are committed to its implementation.
7. **Parent Involvement**: Involve parents in the PBIS process, including communication about expectations and recognition of positive behavior at home.
8. **Continuous Improvement**: Regularly review and revise the PBIS system based on data and feedback to ensure its effectiveness and sustainability over time.
