Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Parent
Partnership for Student Success
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Federation of Families of South Carolina- Diane Flashnick,
Executive Director Renee Holder, Project Coordinator SC Department
of Education- Dr. Michael Paget, Horry County School District Molly
Laut, Carolyn Chestnut, Waccamaw Mental Health; Child, Adolescent
and Family Center Lori Chappelle, CAF Director Samantha Paggeot,
School Based Mental Health Coordinator Coastal Carolina University-
Dr. Russell Vaden, PBIS State Trainer- Linda Phillips Black Water
Middle School- Dr. Cindy Thibodeau, Daisy Elementary- James Lapier,
Special Thanks to: Families Together in New York State Illinois
PBIS Network, Kimberli Breen, Technical Assistance Director Parent
Involvement In PBIS Partnership
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What do YOU think? Do YOU see benefits of parent involvement in
PBIS? What do YOU see as the costs of not partnering with parents
in PBIS?
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Theres an elephant in the room!
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Parent Involvement Isnt Easy! In fact its downright
hard!!!!
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Some of the known challenges Schools serve large geographical
area Teacher time constraints Large at-risk population
Overworked-over extended parents Parents with personal negative
school history Unexpected student influx thru-out school year
Families with serious economical hardships Unstable families
Students transitioning from alternative school
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Have we left anything out? 1) 2) 3)
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Parent Involvement : It requires significant and sustained
effort. It must be a deliberate and conscientious choice from the
start.
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If we always do what weve always done, well always get what
weve always got!
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Applying PBIS to Parents Recognize that parents needing support
at the red and yellow zone levels will need more support and
interventions in order to be engaged. Make sure they understand how
they can be involved- keep in mind one small improvement is a
positive step. Reinforce parent involvement Social
reinforcement-positive phone calls- handwritten notes. Public
recognition- at school, local newspaper Tangible- gift certificate,
tokens of appreciation.
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Parent Interactions subtle differences can make the difference
4:1 + - Conversational Complaint Compliment Correction Forms of
appreciation Preference Thank you Sarcasm Acknowledgement The Look
Greeting Yes/But Smile/Nod Constructive Criticism
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Parent Involvement: Its all about building relationships!
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What makes you want to develop a relationship with another
person? Common interests Shared Beliefs Familiarity Acts of
kindness Culture Simply choosing to
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Parent Survey Said: Parents want to be involved in their childs
educational and behavioral success, based on results of surveys and
focus groups they said they want: Knowledge- they want to know how
to be effectively involved. Opportunity-they want the opportunity
to participate in a meaningful way. Collaboration-they want
opportunities to be a meaningful partner. Reinforcement-they feel
welcome, they also want to feel valued.
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Developing Meaningful Involvement Include parents on PBIS team
Include parents on leadership teams Get their insights Create a
parent involvement action plan for the 2010-2011 school year with
activities involving parents. 5 positive phone calls to parents
weekly
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Parents suggested: Positive contacts regarding their child.
They want to understand programs like PBIS and how they can have
meaningful involvement. Specific tasks-parents are often afraid to
ask how they can be involved. Let parents know that you truly value
their involvement. Consider involvement that has purpose; bean
counting and beyond. Remember positive reinforcement works on
adults too! Many have transportation and child care issues, hold
meetings at other locations in the community. Get two birds with a
stone, utilize existing poplar events more. Provide tutoring as
child care.
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Research based positive effects on parents when they are
involved: Communication and relations with child and teachers
improves. Attitude toward school and school personnel improves.
Childs school attendance increases. Higher test scores, improved
graduation rates. Decision making skills become stronger.
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Research based positive effects on teachers when parents are
involved: Greater morale Teaching effectiveness increases Job
satisfaction improves Communication within school and between
school and home improves. Community support increases.
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Research based positive effects on students when parents are
involved: Increased motivation Improved self-esteem Lower rates of
suspension Fewer incidents of violent behavior Decrease in use of
drugs and alcohol Greater enrollment in post secondary
education.
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"People may not remember exactly what you did, or what you
said, but they will always remember how you made them feel. Author
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