2 nd annual regional conference june 30, 2011. two approaches school-wide positive behavioral...
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THINK SHEETS:
A Tool for Problem-Solving and Data Collection
2nd Annual Regional ConferenceJune 30, 2011
Universal Approaches to DisciplineTwo Approaches
School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SW-PBIS)Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Align and integrate these approaches to create prevention interventions that produce meaningful behavioral changes at the whole-school level
Osher, Bear, Sprague, & Doyle, 2010
PresentersAnne Flanagan
Centre Ridge ES
Jamee KelleyLaurel Ridge ES
Addison SmithRolling Valley ES
Susan RismillerSaratoga ES
Kathy McQuillanFairfax County Public Schools
FBA/BIP
SocialSkillsGroups
Check In,Check Out
CharacterEducation
SR&R
SW-PBIS
Responsive ClassroomUniversal
(ALL)
Targeted Group (Some)
Individual, Intensive
(FEW)
Problem-Solving(Second Step, 2002)
1. Identify the problem.2. Brainstorm possible solutions.3. Evaluate each solution.• Is it safe?• Is it fair?• How might other feel about it?• Will it work?
4. Select, plan, and try the solution.5. Evaluate whether the solution worked.
Teaching: The THINK Sheet Dialogue
Give time to calm Provide quiet place to problem-solve
Complete “Think Sheet”
Review with student using a neutral toneEmphasize evaluating their solutions
Safe?Other’s feelings?Fair?Workable?
Catch them using their solution and acknowledge
Let’s Try It
TAKE A THINK SHEETSTAND UPHAND UPPAIR UPCHOOSE ROLE
STUDENT-TEACHER
ROLE-PLAY PROBLEM-SOLVING DIALOGUE
Stand Up-Hand Up-Pair Up
Why THINK Sheets?Challenges and Successes
How do THINK Sheets Work?
Rolling Valley ES
590 students, grades K-6Began PBIS in fall of 2006Began using think sheets that year because it was already part of the school’s programImplementation
Successes- most staff were on board from the beginning Challenges- a lot of work to start
(creating everything)
Rolling Valley ES
Restorative practices modified the think sheets three years ago
Added questions- how were others affected? what am I going to do to make it right?what is my plan to make sure this doesn’t happen again?
Teachers conferencing with students about their actions
RVES: Current Practices
K-3 think sheet 4-6 think sheet
RVES: Current Practices
New this year (2010-2011)Added teacher conference check boxStarted tracking think sheet data through PBIS data monitoring tool
New next year (2011-2012)Sending copy home for parents to sign and returnMore parent communication- starting at Back to School night
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Centre Ridge ES
Laurel Ridge ES840 students K-6Began PBIS in 2008Think Sheets were not a part of initial programChanges this year
Standardizing thinks sheets for each grade levelDevelop a common language
Parent Initiative for 2011-2012!
LRES Think SheetsThink Sheets based on our “P.A.W.S.” ProgramNot all grades use consistently
Focus for 2011-2012
Each grade level made their own Think Sheet.Based on the age/developmental level of their students.
Grade 5
Think Sheet
Think Sheet
What happened?
Comments:
Signatures:
Teacher____________ Student____________ Parent__________
First Grade Think Sheet
•Room for students to draw a picture
•Teacher, student, and parent signature
Saratoga ES: ED Program
35 students k-6th grade, 4 classroomsCrisis Resource , ½ time social worker, full time school psychologist, therapeutic art and music, inclusive PE Defined step-by-step process for working through behavior issues: “TUNE UP”Think Sheets facilitate the discussion and planning stage of this process.
THINK SHEETS are sometimes used as a preventative measure.
We use these “specialized” sheets At the start of each day
Similar to a Check-In activity At the beginning of a challenging activity
For example, before Field Day or an Assembly
Used before OR after, THINK SHEETS facilitate discussion, planning,
teaching, and learning.
Differentiation is key to success.
1. Draw OR write? Or scribe?2. Explain what happened in sequence
OR focus on identifying problem behaviors.
3. Concentrate on identifying alternative behaviors
OR exploring a particular alternative behavior
Betty’S PERSONALIZED“GOOD DAY” PLAN DATE:___________ This is my plan for making this a GOOD DAY: 1. Be in my own space. ____ 2. MYOB ____
3. No instigating peers. ____ 4. Show teachers cooperation. ____ I am planning on these “good things” today: This might be hard for me:
We explicitly taught these expectations/behaviors, then reviewed them each morning.
THINK Sheets as a Data Collection Tool• Replace minors/reports
• Student/Grade• Date /Time• Referring Staff• Problem Behavior• Location• Person Involved• Probable Motivation
• Analyze monthly• PBIS Leadership Team• Grade Level Team
• Collaborative Learning Team (CLT)
• Use to intervene early
Things we’ve learned. . .
Teaching, Teaching, Teaching. . . Train all staff on problem-solving dialogueTeach students the problem-solving processTrain parents/guardians in the process
STRESS- teaching not punishment
Allow choice of format to gain staff buy-in
Intervene early with nonresponders
REFLECT: MOST IMPORTANT POINT
Click icon to add picture
•Reflect on something learned or conversation held
•Share with your table