Presented by Barbara McGuffee & Evelyn WilkersonCatahoula Parish

ObjectivesWhy have PBS?Review History of

Catahoula PBSDistrict Leadership

Team and PlanPBS Facilitator’s

RoleWhat worked and

what did not work in Catahoula

I once heard a lady say that when she died she wanted to

be in a staff development because she wanted an easy

transition.

TurnipTurn a negative into a positive

Each of you will have a turnip.

Throughout the presentation, we will give you chances to share a turnip.

If you share with the group, your turnip will be entered into the turnip patch for the door prize drawing at the end.

Differentiated Positive Attention Activity

Do you have this problem???No more room in the corner!

Why Have PBS?

Who will catch the students from your parish that fall through the cracks?

JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM ACT (1225)

79 of the 143 legislators co-authored this bill that was unanimously passed

“The legislature hereby finds and declares that:1)the good behavior and discipline of students

are essential prerequisites to academic learning, the development of student character, and the general, as well as educational, socialization of children and youth.

2)Bad behavior and lack of discipline in many schools of the state are impairing the quality of teaching, learning, character development, and, in some schools, are creating real and potential threats to school and public safety.

JJRA (1225) CONTINUEDSubpart C-1 The Education/Juvenile

Justice Partnership Act legislated that: BESE would formulate, develop and

recommend a Model Master Plan for improving behavior and discipline within schools that includes the utilization of positive behavioral supports and other effective disciplinary tools

each city, parish, and other local public school board should be responsible for the develop of school master plans for supporting student behavior and discipline based upon the model master plan developed and approved by BESE

What is it?It's the thing most likely to drive a new

teacher from the classroom. It's been known to sabotage well-planned lessons and turn teachable moments into a complete waste of time. It's also fingered as a root cause of low test scores, academic underachievement, poor school morale, and violence.

Surveys in recent years have consistently reported that large numbers of young teachers who abandon the field cite classroom management as one of the top reasons for leaving.

The Christian Science Monitor, 10/8/02 http://www.csmonitor.com/2002/1008/p14s01-lecl.html

History of PBS in Catahoula Parish

Catahoula Parish Data2007-2008Enrollment 1702

studentsDistrict Performance

Score– 94.5Ranked 18th in the

State72% District-wide

Free and Reduced Lunch

History of Catahoula PBS2000-2001 Jonesville Junior High and

Block High School PBS Pilot Schools2001-2002 JJH & BHS Implemented PBS2002-2003 JJH & BHS became

demonstration sites2003-2004 Trained 4 other schools

through LaSIG Jonesville Elementary, Sicily Island High School, Sicily Island Elementary, and Martin Junior High

2004-2005 Four new school implementing and two demonstrations sites

History of Catahoula PBS (cont)2005-2006 Superintendent signed

Assurance, SMMP, Implemented Systemically all nine schools

2006-2007 All nine schools implementing2007-2008 All schools implementint, Four

more demonstration sites identified for Catahoula Parish

2008-2009 All schools implementing, Four schools trained in Secondary PBS

Catahoula ParishOut of School Suspension

General Education and Special Education Students

2008-2009 3122007-2008 3172006-2007 3642005-2006 4942004-2005 385

Catahoula ParishOut of School Suspension Special Education Students

2008-2009 362007-2008 282006-2007 362005-2006 472004-2005 27

Catahoula ParishExpulsions

General Education & Special Education Students

2008-2009 02007-2008 02006-2007 12005-2006 12004-2005 22003-2004 2

Catahoula ParishOffice Discipline Referrals

2005-2006 20482006-2007 17582007-2008 11462008-2009 1037

District Leadership Team

Review and Discussion

District PBS Plan Review

and Discussion

District Planning Pieces Packet

Information on District Level PBS

District Readiness ChecklistDistrict Planning WorksheetPBS Implementation and Planning Self Assessment

Role of Parish-wide PBS FacilitatorAttend all PBS meetings (create calendar)Create regular meeting agendasPrint and compare data for regular meetingsSchedule Benchmark of Qualities for each teamPerform SET on each team or schedule SETReview data from needs assessment and follow up

on dataReport to district team, principal meetings,

supervisors, and school boardReport positive information to mediaMonitor each teams Book of Products

Book of ProductsDescription of SWPBS Mission Statement, PBS Team Members Referral Process (flow chart) Referral Forms (Major & Minor) Definition of Problem Behaviors

Expectations & Rules 

Book of Products (cont)Lesson Plans Suggestions for Effective Consequences Description of Reward System Data Printouts Monthly Agenda and Sign-in Sheets PBS Memos and Surveys

Biggest Key to a Successful SWPBSComplete a SWPBS PlanImplement the SWPBS PlanKeep an up to date Book of Products

Document, Document, DocumentBrag on your successes and the successes of others