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Associate Training---2022-2023 School Year
"Behavior Management: It's All About Connections!

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1. The main objective of positive behavior support is to fix or alter the environment.

2. PBIS can be applied to everyone.

3. Students should be surrounded by structure, clear limits, boundaries, and expectations

4. Students must be surrounded by caring, nurturing, and involved adults

Talk to a neighbor:
--Which of these statements surprised you?
--Which of these statements did you connect with?

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“Oftentimes, it is the environment that has to change if children are truly going to thrive. Prevention has to be valued as much as treatment.

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What do you see, hear, or notice about these interactions?

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A. Build & Maintain Positive Relationships

What Does it Sound Like? What Does it Look Like?
Show Empathy--"I understand how disappointed you feel"
Talk to them; not at them
Eye Contact--not forced
Greeting them (by name) right away in the  morning
Leading that example--modeling behavior (e.g. raising hand)
"Can I help you understand"
"I know this seems hard right now, but we will get there."
"Can I help you understand"
Listening
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B. Establish Clear Expectations for Behavior

What Does it Sound Like? What Does it Look Like?
Teach PBIS Expectations--"A level 1 voice is a whisper voice. No one should be able to hear you unless you are very close."
"When the whistle is blown, it means recess is over and it's time to line up."
Small reminders of classroom expectations (1-2 word directions)
"Remember the rebel way"
1:1 corrective feedback
proximity (closeness)
Non-verbal communication
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C. Use a 1:5 Praise to Correction Ratio

What Does it Sound Like? What Does it Look Like?
Use Specific Praise--"Thank you for coming right over when we blew the whistle."
"I like how Johnny is using his level 1 voice"
Tickets w/ a Why
"Thank you for following directions"
*use eye contact w/ praise
Smile, Thumbs Up, & Nod--nonverbal praise
"Thank you for writing your full name on the paper"
Share positive behaviors with the teacher
I noticed you.......

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The ability to problem-solve is among the factors that contribute to a student's classroom behavior and school success.

Students who have a plan or strategy to follow when facing challenges in or out of school are more likely to succeed in recognizing and resolving problems.

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ALWAYS START WITH (NAME, PRAISE, and/or EMPATHY)
S-Define the SITUATION
*some students may need help in pinpointing the specific issue*
O-Examine OPTIONS available to deal with the problem
D-Determine the DISADVANTAGES of each option
A-Determine the ADVANTAGES of each option
S-Decide on a SOLUTION and practice