Tier 2 Behavior Supports for Students Who Struggle

JoAnne M. Malloy, Ph.D.

February 10, 2014

• Introductions- who we are • The science of evidence-based behavior

support• Case Examples: Rundlett Middle School &

Somersworth High School• Marcel: Design a behavior support plan• Discussion

Agenda

• Understand the major principles and features of Tier 2 supports with a PBIS Framework

• Identify the role and functions of a Tier 2 Behavior Support Team

Learning Objectives

Our Norms

Ensure a way for everyone to participateBring an open mindListen to understand Silence your cell phones and use them

during breaks

Acknowledgements• George Sugai & Rob Horner, OSEP Center on

PBIS• Lucille Eber, Illinois PBIS Network• Margie Borawska, School Psychologist,

Rundlett Middle School• Kathryn Francoeur, UNH Institute on

Disability

Your Objectives

Marcel

• What are his behavior problems

Marcel?

Positive Behavior Support (PBS)(Carr, 2007)

• The behavior community is moving closer to the social-cognitive, socio-cultural community

• Values -driven– Focused on improving the Quality of Life (QOL) for individuals

with significant behavior problems:Six dimensions of (QOL):1. material well-being, 2. health and safety, 3. social wellbeing,4. emotional well-being, 5. leisure and recreation, and6. autonomy

Universal:School-Wide AssessmentSchool-Wide Prevention

Systems

Tier 2

Tier 3/Tertiary

RENEW andWraparound

Simple Individual Interventions(Brief FBA/BIP, Schedule/ Curriculum Changes, etc)

Small Group Interventions (CICO, Social and Academic support groups, etc)

ODRs, Attendance, Tardies, Grades,

Credits, Progress Reports, etc.

Weekly Progress Report (Behavior and Academic Goals)

Competing Behavior Pathway, Functional Assessment Interview,

Student Progress Tracker; Individual Futures Plan

The APEX High School Model: Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports & RENEW

Malloy, Agorastou & Drake, 2009 Adapted from Illinois PBIS Network, Revised Sept., 2008 & T. Scott, 2004

PBIS Features- Tier 2► Systems:

– Specialized Behavior Support Team– Early Identification, Decision Rules.– Communication with teacher, parents and students.

► Practices:– Check In/Check Out– Social Contracting– Other Targeted Group Interventions– Simple Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Support Plans

► Data:– Weekly (Bi-weekly) ODRs, Attendance, Progress Reports.– Functional Behavioral Assessment, Competing Behavior Pathway

A Functional Approach to Behavior Support

(Horner, Sugai, & Albin, 2003)

Behavior Support is:– The design of effective environments.

In effective environments…..• Problem behaviors are irrelevant

– Aversive events are removed– Access to positive events are more common

• Problem behaviors are inefficient– Appropriate behavioral alternatives available– Appropriate behavioral alternatives are taught

• Problem behaviors are ineffective– Problem behaviors are not rewarded

Applied Behavioral Analysis

• The notion that behavior is influenced by a 3-part sequence: 1. there is a stimulus2. there is then a response3. There is a reinforcing consequence

• Many of the methods we now use for teaching is based upon ABA, and there is much research to support this framework

Functions (Purposes) of BehaviorBehavior meets a need the individual has:• Attention- the individual is using the behavior to gain

attention from peers or adults.• Escape- the individual is engaging in the behavior to

avoid a task, such as doing chores or homework.• Tangible – the individual is engaging in the behavior in

order to gain something (for example, trying to get you to buy him or her something).

• Sensory- the individual is engaging in the behavior to respond to some stimulus or sensory need (some children, for example, have the need to block out noise or avoid contact with people)

The ABCs of Behavior• Antecedents – what happens right before

a behavior occurs• Behavior: What does the behavior look

like? • Consequences – what happens right after

a behavior occurs• Reinforcers – consequences which

increase a behavior

CollectCollect and Useand Use

DataData

Develop Hypothesis

Discuss andSelect

SolutionsDevelop andImplementAction Plan

Evaluate andRevise

Action Plan

Problem Solving Meeting Foundations

Team Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) Model

Identify Problems

http://www.vimeo.com/54954199

Missouri PBISGrade Level Problem Solving Team

Somersworth High School: Non-Response Criteria

for Secondary Systems (Tier 2)

• Tier 2 (or secondary systems) supports may be activated through different channels

Office Discipline Referral system

Criteria: a minimum of 3 ODR’s in a

month

Academic DataCriteria: Student has 2 or more F’s

in a quarter

Other IndicatorsCriteria: 5-10 nurse visits

in 2 weeks;Increase parent/teacher concerns in low grades

and homework completion

Secondary Systems (Tier 2) Activation

Attendance Data Criteria: 5

absences in a quarter

Somersworth High School & Career Technical CenterProcedures for Target Student Intervention

Behavioral Is academic or behavioral?

Academic

Universal Behavior Response (re-cue, re-direct, re-teach)

* Apply Universal Classroom Strategies (refer to back of flowchart for examples)

Universal Behavior Response (re-cue, re-direct, re-teach)

* Apply Universal Classroom Strategies (refer to back of flowchart for examples)

•Student achieves 50% or less of assignments or assessment category within a 2 week period

•Student has 6 tardies to class within a quarter

•Student has 3 unexcused absences

Administration Truancy Officer Guidance Nurse Teacher

Student has 3 or more office referrals (3 OSS.,ISS, non attendance & non tardy issues)

Student has 5 or more absences per quarter

Student has 2 or more failures in a quarter

Student has 5-10 visits to the nurse in 2 weeks: (Escalating visits, noticeable pattern, others at nurses discretion

Complete Targeted Team referral form and file with TT Coach(es) as soon as possible.

Targeted Team Investigates ( TT progress monitor is assigned)

Targeted Team (coach) communicates back to the referral source & Case Manager to report status of referral process

Level 1: Social Skills CICO, Academic Skills

Level 2:Simple FBA, ALT study, other interventions

Level 3: Comprehensive FBA /BSP

MSP

Monitor progress for 2 weeks. If problem behavior continues,,,

Simple FBA is written & shared with student’s teachers, administration, referral source & the. Monitor progress for 2 weeks, if problem behavior continues ….

Intervention Level III: If problem behavior continues, refer to Renew Oversight Team

Contact other teachers to brainstorm interventions

Student/teacher dialogue to motivate student

Contact parent(s) by phone, email, and letter

After 2 weeks, if problem continues, conference with parent & student

If problem continues

Tier 2 Teams

Roles:•Behavior Support Expert (APA)•General Educator•Administrator•Data Expert•Intervention Expert or Coordinator•Special Educator

Check-In Check-Out

Check In/ Check Out

Why does CICO work?• Improved structure

– Prompts are provided throughout the day for correct behavior.– System for linking student with at least one positive adult.– Student chooses to participate.

• Student is “set up for success”– First contact each morning is positive.– “Blow-out” days are pre-empted.– First contact each class period (or activity period) is positive, and

sets up successful behavioral momentum.

• Increase in contingent feedback– Feedback occurs more often.– Feedback is tied to student behavior.– Inappropriate behavior is less likely to be ignored or rewarded.

Why does CICO Work?• Program can be applied in all school locations

– Classroom, playground, cafeteria (anywhere there is a supervisor)

• Elevated reward for appropriate behavior– Adult and peer attention delivered each target period– Adult attention (and tangible) delivered at end of day

• Linking behavior support and academic support– For academic-based, escape-maintained problem behavior incorporate

academic support

• Linking school and home support– Provide format for positive student/parent contact

• Program is organized to morph into a self-management system

– Increased options for making choices– Increased ability to self-monitor performance/progress

Logistics for Setting up a CICO program

• Faculty and staff commitment• Is problem behavior a major concern?• Are staff willing to commit 5 min per day?• Is CICO a reasonable option for us?

– More than 5 students need extra support– CICO is designed to work with 10-12% of kids in a school– CICO typically “works” with 67% of students.– CICO does NOT replace need for individualized supports.

• Team available • Team leader• CICO coordinator (morning, afternoon)• Team (meets at least once every two weeks)

Logistics for Setting up a CICO program

• School-wide PBS in place• School-wide expectations defined and taught• Reward system operating• Clear and consistent consequences for problem behavior

• Process for identifying a student who may be appropriate for CICO

• Student is not responding to SWPBS expectations– Request for Assistance

• Student finds adult attention rewarding• Student is NOT in crisis.

2 = Zero or 1 reminder (for staying on task or for respectful or safe behavior)1 = 2 or more reminders0 = Major Referral

Today’s Target: ____

Period 1

2 3 4 5 6 7 Totals

Safe ResponsibleRespectful

TotalsHomework Complete (HS Option):

Date:________ Student:____________________

Points Today ____ /42 Target Achieved? Yes ___ No ____

___Self Monitor___Teacher Monitor

How SHS started implementing CICO• Identified CICO Coordinator

– Respected as a positive adult by students and faculty– Effective communication skills – Consistent and dependable– Effective in understanding and using data to make decisions

• Identified students through specific criteria:– Freshman Experience Teachers– Attendance data– Homework completion– Office discipline data– Parent requests

• Developed a roll out for the faculty• Introduced to students and parents

What the Data Tells Us…

What we found out through the data…

In the first two weeks…• None of the students were

reaching their goal of 80% (wanted to establish a baseline)

• 4 out of 6 students were below 60%

• One student did not check in consistently

• Out of the 19 days, 5 out of 6 students were consistently turning in score cards

After 6 weeks…

• 3 out of 6 students were reaching their goal of 80%– 2 students were above 70%– 1 student was below 60%

• Another intervention was implemented for one of the students.

• 5 of the 6 students were turning in score cards and a student recognition was put in place

• Fidelity issues around implementation were indentified and addressed

CICO data for 2010/11 Year ODR’s (n=5)

32

That’s a 43% Reduction in 3 months

Semester 1 Semester 2

33

Average Credits Earned for Youth in CICO (n=5)

On track to graduate

Not on track to graduate

Student’s Perspective• Colby

– Sophomore, athletic, disruptive in some classes, has an IEP, known by peers as in the “cool” crowd, multiple failures

– His initial comment was: “…not sure if all of my 4 teachers even know name”

– What he liked: “Teachers had to talk to me”• Johnny

– Repeater Freshman, has an IEP, multiple failures, “outlier”– Unsure at first and doubted anything would change– What he liked: The consistency that someone cared and checked in with

him daily • Alex

– Freshman, no IEP, needed help with high school transition– Open and willing and liked all of it!

ODR Data on Students Receiving Targeted Interventions (n=18)

2010 2011 That is a 45%Reduction

Data per student Average across students

36

2010/2011: Credits Earned (n=13)

Data per student Average across students

Lessons Learned• Do not take on too many students –NOT intended for

students with higher level support needs• Do not make it mandatory for students• Set criteria and identify students that will most likely respond

– Use data and listen to teacher input • Give ongoing teacher support, training, and coaching• CICO coordinator needs to be familiar with students and seen

as positive• Have CICO location in close proximity of the students.• Celebrate successes!

Discussion

• What can the role of the social worker be in Tier 2 support?

Are you a behaviorist?

Thank You

JoAnne M. Malloy, Ph.D., MSWClinical Assistant Professor

Institute on DisabilityUniversity of New Hampshire

Joanne.malloy@unh.edu

http://www.pbis.org/

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