2016 PBIS Forum Shareout Bully Prevention in PBIS

2016 PBIS Forum Share-out Bully Prevention in PBIS: Increasing Student Ownership and Recognizing Standup Behavior Marissa Kostoff, LMSW, Westwood Community School District Source: 2016 National PBIS Leadership Forum - R. Nese, U. of Oregon; J. Augustyn & M. De La Paz, CCSD 93

Findings �Disconnect between what students view as bullying, and how adults/teachers view it – large statistical difference (58% v. 25%) �Focusing on the word “bullying” can actually create more bullying since it may teach negative behavior �The bystander role is often ignored �Focus on the function of behavior instead Source: 2016 National PBIS Leadership Forum - R. Nese, U. of Oregon; J. Augustyn & M. De La Paz, CCSD 93

Expect Respect – Tier 1 Intervention �Focus on disrespectful behavior to avoid teaching bullying or denigrating those who engage in bullying behaviors �Teaches students to respectfully interrupt socially aggressive behavior Source: 2016 National PBIS Leadership Forum - R. Nese, U. of Oregon; J. Augustyn & M. De La Paz, CCSD 93

CCSD 93 & Stratford Middle School �Bullying Task Force – teachers, parents, resource officers, administrators (51 members) – since 2011 �Expect Respect began in 2013 -14 school year at Stratford �Students selected to represent school (variety of students) – need letter of reference from teacher Source: 2016 National PBIS Leadership Forum - R. Nese, U. of Oregon; J. Augustyn & M. De La Paz, CCSD 93

Main Components �Readiness checklist – identify need and support �Staff orientation �Student advisory committee � 3 -4 formal lessons �Repeat and repair �Fidelity checklists, student survey – randomly given to 10% of students each trimester to assess understanding of program Source: 2016 National PBIS Leadership Forum - R. Nese, U. of Oregon; J. Augustyn & M. De La Paz, CCSD 93

�Program has to be student led so it means something to the students �Increases fidelity and sustainability �All staff trained �Staff needs to reteach behaviors, also have students model behaviors �Monthly data shared with students Source: 2016 National PBIS Leadership Forum - R. Nese, U. of Oregon; J. Augustyn & M. De La Paz, CCSD 93

�It’s not about the actual words/actions, but whether someone feels disrespected �Students are taught how to approach an adult/ask for help (adults taught how to respond as well! �Use of common language/phrases for consistency (“I feel disrespected”) Source: 2016 National PBIS Leadership Forum - R. Nese, U. of Oregon; J. Augustyn & M. De La Paz, CCSD 93

Expect Respect Brochure �http: //www. edline. net/files/_yc. B 4 j_/1 a 61 e 6 eb 677 d 842 33745 a 49013852 ec 4/Expect_Respect_Brochure. pdf Source: 2016 National PBIS Leadership Forum - R. Nese, U. of Oregon; J. Augustyn & M. De La Paz, CCSD 93

Stop/Walk/Talk (SWAT) Source: 2016 National PBIS Leadership Forum - R. Nese, U. of Oregon; J. Augustyn & M. De La Paz, CCSD 93

Stop/Breathe/Leave Source: 2016 National PBIS Leadership Forum - R. Nese, U. of Oregon; J. Augustyn & M. De La Paz, CCSD 93

Source: 2016 National PBIS Leadership Forum - R. Nese, U. of Oregon; J. Augustyn & M. De La Paz, CCSD 93

Expect Respect Club �Teach program to students and staff �Community events �School announcements �Complete projects each year �Meetings – 1 per month during lunch, 3 x/yr to film videos Source: 2016 National PBIS Leadership Forum - R. Nese, U. of Oregon; J. Augustyn & M. De La Paz, CCSD 93

Projects �Post-it bombing �Putting post-its on lockers – “hold open a door for someone today” to promote positive/respectful behavior Source: 2016 National PBIS Leadership Forum - R. Nese, U. of Oregon; J. Augustyn & M. De La Paz, CCSD 93

Promotional Videos �http: //www. edline. net/pages/CCSD 93/Departments/S tudent_Services/Instructional_and_Student_Serv/Rea ding_Room/5569271029106654706/Expect_Respect_C ommunity_Coali Source: 2016 National PBIS Leadership Forum - R. Nese, U. of Oregon; J. Augustyn & M. De La Paz, CCSD 93

Overall takeaway �Interactive, demonstrated how to implement the program – not just a lecture with stats �Brought students who are part of the club �Focused on middle school program, but can be adapted in elementary and high schools

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