PBIS and LIM Alignment Julie Girsch Allie Hildman

PBIS and LIM Alignment Julie Girsch Allie Hildman Lori Netty Jake Young Kent

What is PBIS? • Framework to teach, model, reinforce positive behavior • Intervention to reduce disrupting & aggressive behavior • Creates a stronger culture & climate • Positive interactions

PBIS INTERVENTIONS Three Tiered: • Primary Prevention • Secondary Prevention • Tertiary Prevention

PBIS GLOBAL • Originated in 1980’s o 9, 000+ schools in over 40 states • Rules, routines, and physical arrangements • Teach and recognize behavior directly • Focus on adult behavior

PBIS WCSD IMPLEMENTATION DATA 2011 -11, 915 Referrals 2013 -8, 138 Referrals Total # of referrals decreased by 3, 777 in 3 years

PBIS 2011 -2014 BUNGER DATA YEAR Profanity/ Language BUS FIGHTING Disrespect/Defiance COMBINED TOTALS 2010 -2011 51 13 84 113 261 2011 -2012 30 30 67 107 234 2012 -2013 19 10 47 41 117 2013 -2014* Through 1 -23 -14 9 14 19 11 53

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WHAT IS LIM? • Teach, model, and reinforce leadership • Integrated into all aspects of school • Creates a culture & climate based on leadership • Goal setting & follow through • Positive influence

7 HABITS ● Sabur Muhammad Bunger 6 th Grader Video

LIM GLOBAL • Teaches self-sufficiency • Stephen Covey-7 Habits • Culture, Core Academics, 21 st Century Skills

LIM WCSD IMPLEMENTATION • Currently in year four of implementation • Cunningham Implementation-Lighthouse School (Yr. 4) • Kittrell Implementation (Year 1) • Becker Implementation (Year 2)

North Cedar Elementary LIM ● 4 ½ year of implementation ● Highlights ○ Leadership notebook ○ K-6 students participates in student-led conferences twice a year ○ All classrooms have a mission statement ○ SMART goals are set for the building and monitored ○ Students “OWN” their behaviors

LIM COMMUNITY IMPACT • Life skills for the 21 st century o Student self-confidence o Teacher development o Business and community engagement

Community Impact - Cedar Valley • Seeking to hire applicants who have: o o o Soft skills Communication skills Work ethic Leadership skills Manners

PBIS and LIM Together • • Focus on building relationships Establish positive culture and climate Focus on student strengths Gives students responsibility and ownership

References • • Covey, S (2012). www. theleaderinme. org. Retrieved April 10, 2014 Covey, S (2012). The Leader in Me. New York, NY: Free Press Fisher, M. (2014, January 21). PBIS and LIM. SIAC Meeting. Waterloo, Iowa Fisher, M (2014, April 4). Email Interview o WCSD Learning Support Specialist Hartman, J (2014, April 7). Email Interview o North Cedar Principal Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (2009). Retrieved April 8 th, 2014 from www. pbis. org Reade, M (2014, April 15). Email Interview o Greater Cedar Valley Alliance and Chamber Leader Valley Program Director