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PBIS Play-By-Play: Reviewing The Big 6

T-TESS & PBIS in the Classroom • Visual representation of the connection between: • PBIS in the Classroom • T-TESS Domain 3 (Learning Environment) • PBIS in the Classroom is also connected to other dimensions in Domain 1 (Planning) and Domain 2 (Instruction)

PBIS Play-By-Play Reinforcement • Reinforcement only occurs if the behavior is likely to increase in the future. • When providing reinforcers, we should make the connection between the reinforcement and the appropriate behavior. Then, we can shift toward natural reinforcement. • In many cases, the natural reinforcers aren’t enough to maintain the behaviors we want!

PBIS Play-By-Play Reinforcement • Teachers should use a continuum of strategies to reinforce appropriate behavior, including: • • Specific and contingent praise Group contingencies Behavior contracts Token economies • Praise is the most widely used reinforcer in the classroom. • The most effective praise is specific and contingent. • At a minimum, all teachers should be using specific and contingent praise in the classroom.

Think-Pair-Share • Think – about the following sentiment some teachers may believe about their classrooms. • Pair -- with your shoulder partner, discuss at least “ 2” reinforcement strategies you would recommend to him/her. • Share – with your team and document (completed by recorder) the strategies on the “Reinforcement” section of your chart paper.

PBIS Play-by-Play: Reinforcement “Besides specific praise and using the school-wide reinforcement system, what other reinforcers can I use to acknowledge student behavior? ”

PBIS Play-by-Play: Reinforcers • Reinforcement continuum is an array of types of reinforcers ranging from extrinsic to intrinsic. • As desired behaviors increase, more internal reinforcers should be utilized. • A reinforcer is only reinforcing if it increases the likelihood of the desired behavior! Be sure we are using the most desired reinforcers!

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Think, Write-Pair, Write-Share NOTE: optional activity • Think – about how you may use one or more of these strategy in your classroom. • Write-Pair – write about how the strategy can positively impact your classroom. Discuss with your shoulder partner. • Write-Share – As a team/group, discuss the benefits of the strategy and determine your level of commitment.

Other Strategies… NOTE: optional slide • PBIS Team can enter additional plays from the playbook decided upon in the PBIS team training.

Time Out…I May Need More Support! Consider. . . • Collaborating with a PBIS team member. • Visiting the Office of Student Behavioral Support Services intranet page. • Seeking out appropriate sessions in Eduphoria. • Conversing with campus administration and support staff.