Developing and Implementing Tier One
Universal Supports
Presenters
• Michael Bausano, LMSW, MA.
– Chair – Behavioral Steering Committee
• Stephanie Lathrop, LLMSW
– Chair – PBIS Committee
• Greg Lynn, BS.
– Chair – PBIS Committee Tier One
Today’s Agenda
• Welcome and
Introduction
• Our PBIS Journey
• TIER One
Interventions
• Work in Progress
• PBIS Committee
Survey
• Ideas For New Teams
• Wrap-Up
Wesley School
• Center-based special education program
• Operated by the Muskegon Area ISD
• Provide educational opportunities for 200
students, ages 3 – 26, with severe developmental
disabilities
• Serve 12 local school districts of Muskegon
County.
Behavior Steering
Committee
PBIS
Peer Review Committee
Professional Development
Safety Committee
SWIS Data
TCI/Devereux Training
TIER Classroom
Wesley School Behavioral Guidelines
Functional Skills
Committee
Assistive/Alternative Com.
Assistive Technology
PODDS/PECS
Feeding
Toileting
Oral Motor Skills
SPOT
Academics
Committee
Curriculum Committee
Sex Education
Literacy Pilot
Unique Learning System
Special Events
School
Improvement
Team
Administration
New Staff Orientation, Referral Team,
Technology, Facilities, Professional Development
Our PBIS Journey
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Currently 4th year of Implementation
Pre 2009
– Expert “Behavioral Consultation” Model
– Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
– Wesley School Behavioral Guidelines
2009 - 2010
– Develop and Implement Tier One
– Devereux Safe and Supportive Approaches
– Refine Pre-Existent Tier Three Structures
2010 – 2011
– Refine Tier One – Emphasis: Universal Supports
2011 – 2012
– Develop Tier Two
2012 – 2013
Implement Tier Two and Expand Tier Three
Noteworthy Resources and
Initiatives
Wesley PBIS Structure
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Tier 1:
– Classroom
Expectations
– Professional
Development
– SWIS
– STAR Coupons
– Staff Incentives
– Universal Supports
Current Tier One Interventions
Classroom Expectations
• Content designed
for specific
classrooms
• Student population
and staff driven
• Visually displayed
• Reviewed daily
Current Tier One Interventions
Professional Development
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Mindfulness and Self – Awareness
New Staff Orientation
Preventing Compassion Fatigue
Physical Restraint Practice
Wesley Behavioral Support Guidelines
Current Tier One Interventions
Universal Supports
• What are they?
– System-wide supports/strategies to promote positive
behaviors and prevent problem behaviors.
– Can be individualized and/or applied to a large group.
• Why are they needed?
– Highly effective practices in teaching and supporting
students.
• Where are they implemented?
– In the classroom, throughout building and campus.
Current Tier One Interventions
Universal Supports
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Functional Communication
Environmental Supports
Behavioral Supports
Staff Supports
Educational Supports
Social Skills
Universal Supports
Functional Communication
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Individualized
Portable
Across all environments
Examples:
– Verbal
– Picture Communication
– Sign language
– Voice output device
Universal Supports
Environmental Supports
• Classroom and
individual schedules
• Classroom
expectations posted
• Classroom clutterfree.
• Classroom set-up
communicates function
and expectations
Universal Supports
Behavioral Supports
• Classroom Expectations
– Model, Teach and Practice
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Preventative Strategies
– Break cards
– STAR coupon
– Preferred activity following a
non-preferred activity
– Token Board
Universal Supports
Staff Support
• Adult-to-Student
Interactions
– Age and gender
appropriate
• Conversations
– Respect student
and privacy
– Student-focused
– Promote learning
• Modeling
• Promote
Independence
• Personal Appearance
– Attitude, dress and
presentation
Universal Supports
Educational Supports
• Individualized Content
– Modifying academics to
student’s needs.
• Multiple Modes of Learning
– Visual, verbal, handson, kinesthetic, audio
and musical.
• Student Engagement
– Focus on individual
interests/motivation.
Universal Supports
Social Skills
• Peer-to-Peer
Opportunities
• Appropriate Social
Behavior
• Non-verbal Cues
– Facial expression
– Body-language
– Recognizing feelings of
self and others.
Current TIER One
Interventions and Incentives
Current TIER One
Interventions and Incentives
• Expectation Week
• Wesley STAR Song
• Weekly STAR
Drawings
• Bulletin Boards
• Wesley Star Man
• Staff Incentives
– Weekly
– Monthly
Current TIER One
Interventions and Incentives
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SWIS Behavioral Data
PBIS and Curriculum
Lesson Plans
Monthly Assembly
Wesley STAR Bracelet
Fundraiser
• Staff Parking Lot
• Early Leave
• Lunch W/Administration
PBIS - A Work in Progress…
• Emphasize Our
Wesley “Star Man” as
a positive role model
• Webcam for Weekly
STAR drawings
• Meet the needs of our
SXI population more
effectively
• Refine incentives for
both staff and
students
PBIS Committee Survey
• Initial
Considerations
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PBIS Vision
Committee Size
Roles
Time Management
Staff buy-in
• Creating Staff
Support
– Administrative
Leadership
– Core Group/Tier
Chairs
– Share Data
– Celebrate
Successes
– Make it fun
Ideas For New Teams
• View PBIS as a work-in-progress.
• Recognize administrative support and
presence is essential.
• Adapt PBIS to fit your existing school
culture and structure.
• Braid PBIS with other key initiatives.
• Stay the course and expect
obstacles…adapt, improvise and overcome.
• Celebrate often and have fun!
Thank You!
• Questions
• Ideas
• Feedback
