Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS)

Disruptive Student ("Chatty Cathy" and BFF) Talking openly and loudly, laughing, whispering and disrupting students

Disruptive Student ("Queen Bee") - Bullying and disrespectful to students outside her clique

Tier 2

Tier 3

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Continue eye contact to remind students to focus on correction behavior

Data Tracking: Weekly Scatter Plot and Self Monitoring Assignment Sheet

Tier 1

Use eye contact to alert students

Verbally ask students to stop

Use break in lecture to talk to students in hallway

Separate chatty students

Talk to students to ascertain root of behavior (emotional, social?)

Data Tracking: Intervention Tracking Form

Self Monitoring to promote self awareness and reflection. Have students use a chart or checklist to keep track of behaviors

If chattering stops, praise students using positive language to acknowledge correction of disruptive behavior

If chattering continues, move to Tier 2

If chattering stops, praise students using positive language to acknowledge correction of disruptive behavior

If chattering continues, move to Tier 3

Continue to use positive reinforcement and acknowledge progress and positive behavior

Move to a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) to provide an individualized plan to address the behavior problem, inviting additional support from counselors and/or support staff

Data Tracking: Behavior Specialist Student Referral Form

Avoid power struggles, use positive language and attentive listening

Assign reflection sheets as homework to gain additional information and encourage students to reflect on the impact of this behavior on classmates

Talk to students in hallway to ascertain root of the bullying and gain context

If bullying stops, praise students using positive language to acknowledge correction of disruptive behavior

If bullying continues, move to Tier 2

Speak with school counselor for guidance in dealing with bullying and to alert to a potential larger problem

Counselor Referral - Stage 1: Invite the counselor to speak to the class/grade about cliques, bullying and intimidation to encourage a dialogue about the damaging effect of this behavior. Stage 2: individual students meet privately with counselor

Data Tracking: Self Monitoring Assignment Sheet and Behavior Specialist Student Referral Form

Data Tracking: Reflection Sheets and Behavior Tracking Chart

Self Monitoring to promote self awareness and reflection. Have students use a chart or checklist to keep track of behaviors

Continue dialogue using attentive listening and positive reinforcement, acknowledging effort and progress in correcting behavior

If bullying stops, praise students using positive language to acknowledge correction of disruptive behavior

If bullying continues, move to Tier 3

Move to a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) to provide an individualized plan to address the behavior problem, inviting additional support from counselors and/or support staff

Data Tracking: Behavior Specialist Student Referral Form