Building A Tier Two System In An Elementary School: Lessons Learned
Tina Windett & Julie ArmentColumbia Public Schools, Missouri
Tim Lewis & Linda BradleyUniversity of Missouri
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Center for SW-PBSCollege of EducationUniversity of Missouri
Session Overview
• Overview of Tier Two Systems• Derby Ridge Elementary Tier 2 System • Lessons Learned• District Support for Tier Two Systems
Overview of Tier Two Systems
Academic Systems Behavioral Systems
1-5% 1-5%
5-10% 5-10%
80-90% 80-90%
Intensive, Individual Interventions• Individual Students• Assessment-based• High Intensity
Intensive, Individual Interventions• Individual Students• Assessment-based• Intense, durable procedures
Targeted Group Interventions• Some students (at-risk)• High efficiency• Rapid response
Targeted Group Interventions• Some students (at-risk)• High efficiency• Rapid response
Universal Interventions• All students• Preventive, proactive
Universal Interventions• All settings, all students• Preventive, proactive
Designing School-Wide Systems for Student Success
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PRACTICES
DATASupportingStaff Behavior
SupportingDecisionMaking
SupportingStudent Behavior
PositiveBehaviorSupport OUTCOMES
Social Competence &Academic Achievement
It Sounds SO Easy!
• Few Exemplars to Follow in Columbia, Missouri or Nationally
BUILDING BLOCKS OF A TIER 2 SYSTEM
1. Provide Adequate Instruction–School-wide System–Non-classroom System–Classroom System
BUILDING BLOCKS OF A TIER 2 SYSTEM
2. Student Identification Process– Teacher Nomination– Data Decision Rules– Universal Screening Instruments
BUILDING BLOCKS OF A TIER 2 SYSTEM3. Function Based Matching Process
– Data Collection and Review– Identify Problem Behavior, Hypothesis and
Replacement– Select Interventions Based on Function
• Targeted Environmental Interventions (Classroom)• Academic Support• Check In/Check Out• Mentoring• Social Skills Club
BUILDING BLOCKS OF A TIER 2 SYSTEM
4. Evaluate Outcomes and Make Decisions–Ongoing Progress Monitoring–Fidelity of Implementation–Social Validity
Derby Ridge Elementary Tier Two System
Derby Elementary School
• PS-Grade 5 Elementary School in Columbia, MO• 705 students• 62% of students on free/reduced lunch• 30% minority, mostly African American• Full range of special education services• Involvement with PBS for 8 years• 2nd Year building Tier 2 System• Evidence of Tier 1 Implementation with Fidelity
Derby Ridge Elementary Tier 2 Systems
Derby Ridge Core Student Teacher Assistance Team (STAT)
1. Guide the Development of the Tier 2 System2. Develop Targeted Small Group Interventions
and Connect with Schoolwide Expectations3. Support Grade Level Team Process4. Communicate with Faculty and Staff About
Tier 2 Process and Interventions5. Provide Professional Development
Tier Two Development Team
• Includes a teacher representative from each grade level and the Core STAT Team (Student / Teacher Assistance Team)
• Participate in training to support the development and implementation of the Tier Two process
• Guide grade level teams through function based decision making process.
• Serve as a resource to assist teachers with students’ concerns.
Grade Level Teams• Meet Weekly to Discuss Students Who Meet Data
Decision Criteria• Use Function Based Decision Making
– Review Data (Minors, ODRs, Attendance, Academics)– Define Problem Behavior– Match Classroom / Environmental Interventions to
What the Student is Trying to “Get” or “Avoid” through Misbehavior.
– Progress Monitor• Collaborate and Generalize for Similar Students’
Behavior and Function
Teacher Expectations• Implement Tier 1 with Fidelity
– PBS Checklist and Self Assessment– Classroom Universal Checklist
• Review Student Data Regularly to Identify Students Who Need Tier 2 Support
• Communicate With Family and Staff• Implement Interventions with Fidelity
Building Blocks for Derby Ridge
1. Provide Adequate Instruction2. Student Identification Process3. Function Based Matching Process4. Evaluate Outcomes and Make Decisions
Provide Adequate Instruction
• Review Tier 1 Implementation of Schoolwide and Classroom Universals with PBS Checklist:– DRE Expectations Matrix is our Social Curriculum – All Staff Teach All Students Weekly “Super Skills” – All Staff Give All Students Specific Performance
Feedback Using “Braggin’ Dragon” Cards – All Staff Give Effective Responses and Follow Continuum
of Responses to Behavior Errors• Review Using PBS Checklist, Classroom Universal
Inventory and Administrative Walk-Through
Student Identification: Screen for Risk
• Data Decision Rules:– 2 major ODRs from Beginning of Year– Minor Incidents Persist---5 after Sept 30– Attendance / Tardies a Concern—8 per trimester– Academic Concerns – Concern for Students with Internalizing Behavior
• Teacher Nomination• Universal Screening
Function Based Matching ProcessBegins at the Grade Level Team Meeting
• Teacher Collects Student Information– Majors (Office) & Minor (Classroom)– Academics & Attendance– Function– Strengths
• Grade Level Team Determines:– Summary of Problem – Replacement Behavior– Student Goal
• Grade Level Team Select Classroom Intervention– Antecedent, Behavior OutComes format– Progress Monitoring Method– Action Plan– Follow Up Date
Small Group Interventions
• In Process of Developing:–Social Skills Groups (Redefining
Counselor Groups)–Check In/Check Out–Academic Support
Evaluate Outcomes
• Progress Monitoring for Individual Students in Tier 2:– Determine Student Goal and Progress
Monitor – Review Data in Two Weeks and Share with
Grade Level Team
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Lessons Learned at Derby Ridge• Teachers need to consistently implement classroom universals• Grade level teams may need training on team process (PLC)• Protect meeting time, use an agenda and keep minutes• Build in time for professional development• New teachers may have no background knowledge regarding
this process• Grade level teams need instruction about how to collect,
analyze and make data decisions• It is hard to stick to Tier 2 data rules and not “jump” to Tier 3• Teachers see “Support” as Outside Classroom• Communication, communication, communication!
Integrating Best Practice
Efforts
District Support for Tier 2
• Expertise• Funding • Staff Development
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