THINK SHEETS:A Tool for Problem-Solving

and Data Collection2nd Annual Regional Conference

June 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 tone

Emphasize evaluating their solutionsSafe?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