SW-PBS Reconfirmation – Schools with Tier 1, 2, & 3 Teams
Missouri School-wide Positive Behavior
Support
2015-2016
Reconfirmation Packet
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SW-PBS Reconfirmation – Schools with Tier 1, 2, & 3 Teams
MO Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support
Dear SW-PBS School Team Leader and Administrator,
Thank you for your work with Missouri Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support. The following
information and renewal confirmations will help you and your school’s team to remain focused on
SW-PBS implementation in your school and district. This packet contains all information needed for
schools with Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 Teams.
As you know, SW-PBS is a process of school and district-wide implementation of a data-based
decision making system for creating and maintaining safe and effective learning environments. SWPBS is based on Multi-tiered Systems of Support research-based strategies. These strategies
increase the likelihood of appropriate behavior and decrease the likelihood of inappropriate through
implementing, teaching, and consistently using the SW-PBS process. It is structured for all students
and staff.
Continuing with SW-PBS….
Implementation of SW-PBS is a multi-year commitment to the practices, principles, and guidelines of
SW-PBS for creating and maintaining safe and effective learning environments through prevention
and intervention. Annually, your school and SW-PBS teams should revisit commitments made when
first initiating SW-PBS to ensure fidelity to and continued success with implementation.
Who Needs to Be Involved….
Commitment and support begins at the district level and district leaders need to be informed,
updated, and dedicated to the implementation of SW-PBS. Building administrators are expected to be
actively involved in implementation and a majority of school staff needs to support implementation of
SW-PBS. The SW-PBS team, Tier 2 team, and Tier 3 team need to be actively meeting, planning,
and reviewing data to guide the implementation process for your school.
What’s Next….
The materials contained in this packet are used by you and your regional consultant to prepare your
school for reconfirmation of your commitment and continued training, implementation, and support.
Commitment, readiness, and planning are integral parts of the process to support the successful
implementation of SW-PBS.
For More Information….
Contact your Regional Professional Development Center and ask for the SW-PBS Regional
Consultant. Thank you for your interest and ongoing effort as you continue to pursue safe and
effective learning environments for your staff and students.
Missouri Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support Team
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SW-PBS Reconfirmation – Schools with Tier 1, 2, & 3 Teams
Missouri Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support Trainings and
Meeting for Participating Schools
Required:
SW-PBS “Emerging_1—Kick Off” (For schools implementing with students for the first time.)
When: Spring & between Summer Institute and start of school
Location: Local RPDC
Who: Designated team facilitator(s)/chairperson(s) and total teams
Emerging Trainings – during school year
When: Scheduled by local Regional Consultant - check with consultant for exact schedule
Location: At local RPDC
Who: Coaches, team members, administrator
Regional Network and Facilitator(s)/Administrator(s) Meetings – during school year
When: Scheduled by local Regional Consultant - check with consultant for exact schedule
Location: At local RPDC
Who: Facilitator(s)/chairperson(s), team members, administrator
Tier 2 and/or Tier 3 Team trainings (as applicable) – during school year
When: Scheduled by local Regional Consultant in collaboration with Tier 2/3 Consultant
- check with consultants for exact schedule
Location: Determined by consultants
Who: Tier 2 and/or Tier 3 Team members (administrator, facilitator/chairperson,
behavioral expertise, academic expertise)
Additional meetings may be scheduled by your Regional Consultant
Optional:
MO SW-PBS Summer Institute
When: June 10-12, 2015
Location: Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach, MO
Who: SW-PBS Team Members and Administrators
The following additional trainings and meetings may be available from your Regional
Consultant:
Overview Presentations
Team Renewal Training
Conducting Effective Meetings
Data Analysis and Decision-making
Financial Responsibility of Schools:
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Summer Institute expenses for registration, travel, lodging, evening meals and other related costs
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Other required trainings and meetings at local RPDC – schools cover substitute pay, travel expenses,
and meeting recovery costs charged by local RPDC
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On-site meetings and training – school is responsible for consultant costs and travel expenses
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SW-PBS Reconfirmation – Schools with Tier 1, 2, & 3 Teams
MO School-wide Positive Behavior Support:
Annual Reconfirmation of Readiness Checklist for
Individual Schools
Successful implementation requires strong administrative support, commitment, and involvement. In
recognition of the time, effort, and motivation required to effect positive systems change.
Yes
Items to Review, Complete and Up-date
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1. A school improvement plan (CSIP) exists that includes school-wide discipline (i.e.,
behavior, school safety, school climate) as one of the top school goals.
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2. A Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) Team is formed with broad
representation, and roles assigned to members (building administrator, general and
special education teachers, grade level representation, etc.).
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3. Principal(s) who is responsible for making discipline decisions is an active participant on
SW-PBS Team and agrees to attend all days of School-wide Training.
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4. Principal re-commits to School-wide PBS and is aware that SW-PBS is a multi-year
process that may require ongoing training and/or revisions of school’s SW-PBS Plan.
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5. SW-PBS Team commits to meet at least once a month during to analyze and problemsolve school-wide data.
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6. At least 80% of your faculty, staff, and administration remain interested in implementing
School-wide PBS.
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7. School has allocated funds or secured funding from their district to support school-wide
initiatives.
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8. If applicable, an individual at the district level is identified as the lead district contact or
SW-PBS District Coordinator and a District-level team includes SW-PBS responsibilities.
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9. SW-PBS internal coaches (1 to 2 for each building team) are identified and receive
additional training and actively participate in the school-wide initiatives.
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10. The school has a coherent office discipline referral process and efficient discipline data
system.
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SW-PBS Reconfirmation – Schools with Tier 1, 2, & 3 Teams
Missouri Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support
School Reconfirmation for Schools with Tier 1, Tier 2, & Tier 3
Teams
The State and/or Regional Consultant and/or Tier 2/3 Consultant Commits To:
1. Providing training and training materials
2. Providing ongoing technical assistance and coaching
a. Training and support of district and school leadership teams
b. Presentations to staff
c. Assistance with data decision making, data collection
d. Creating a regional network of schools implementing Tier 1, Tier 2 and/or Tier 3
systems
3. Conducting Institutes for exchange of information
The School District Commits To:
1. Including SW-PBS in the District’s multi-year CSIP Plan as a top goal
2. Providing specific funding commitments within the annual school budget to support
training for implementation of SW-PBS, Tier 2, and/or Tier 3 supports (as applicable)
(Related costs such as travel, substitutes, materials and supplies)
3. Providing release time for Tier 1, Tier 2, and/or Tier 3 Teams (as applicable) for ongoing training and technical assistance activities
4. Providing release time for at least one SW-PBS team member to attend SW-PBS ongoing training and technical assistance activities (for schools implementing Tier 2 and/or
Tier 3 systems)
5. Providing release time for at least one Tier 2 team member to attend Tier 2 on-going
training and technical assistance activities (for schools implementing Tier 3 system)
6. Designating a district representative contact
7. Identifying a district-level leadership team
The School Building Commits To:
1. SW-PBS remaining a top goal for the next 3-5 years and is included in the School
Building’s CSIP Plan
2. Designating a building administrator or designee that actively leads and supports SWPBS implementation and the SW-PBS Team
3. Designating a building administrator or designee that actively leads and supports Tier 2
implementation and the Tier 2 Team (if applicable)
4. Designating a building administrator that actively leads and supports Tier 3
implementation and the Tier 3 Team (if applicable)
5. Continuing to operate a student information system that can be used to determine
information on discipline office referrals by problem behavior, by location, by student, by
time of day, by function, and the number of referrals per day/month
6. Continuing to review, define, and teach schoolwide expectations
7. Continuing full implementation of at least two Tier 2 interventions (if applicable)
8. Continuing to implement the Eight Essential Classroom Practices
9. Providing resources, time, materials, and people to support implementation of new
practices/procedures
10. Participation in school assessments on implementation
11. Participation in the state database provided through DESE
12. Providing support to SW-PBS Team, Tier 2 Team, and/or Tier 3 Team (as applicable) in
meeting their commitments
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SW-PBS Reconfirmation – Schools with Tier 1, 2, & 3 Teams
For Emerging/Emerging Advanced Schools: The SW-PBS Team Commits To:
1. Sending SW-PBS team to participate in on-going training and technical assistance
activities
o 4-5 per year scheduled by Regional Consultant
o Other trainings available by local RPDC
If applicable: Schools Implementing Tier 2 System Commit To:
1. Complete Tier 2 Readiness Checklist with Regional and/or Tier 2/3 Consultant
(schools new to Tier 2 only – checklist is available from your consultants)
2. Sending Tier 2 Team to participate in on-going training and technical assistance activities
o 4 per year scheduled by Regional and Tier 2/3 Consultants
o Other trainings available by local RPDC
3. Sending at least one SW-PBS team member to attend SW-PBS on-going training and
technical assistance activities
4. Designating a crossover member with Tier 1 Team
5. Having at least one team member with behavioral expertise
6. Having at least one team member with academic expertise
If applicable: Schools Implementing Tier 3 System Commit To:
1. Complete Tier 3 Readiness Checklist with Regional and/or Tier 2/3 Consultant
(schools new to Tier 3 only – checklist is available from your consultants)
2. Determine a core group of team members who will attend on-going trainings and
technical assistance activities (i.e. administrator, member with behavioral expertise,
member with academic expertise)
o 4 per year scheduled by Regional and Tier 2/3 Consultants
o Other trainings available by local RPDC
3. Sending at least one SW-PBS team member to attend SW-PBS on-going training and
technical assistance activities
4. Sending at least one Tier 2 team member to attend Tier 2 on-going training and technical
assistance activities
5. Designating a crossover member with Tier 2 team
6. Having at least one team member with behavioral expertise
7. Having at least one team member with academic expertise
All Teams Commit To:
1. Meeting at least monthly using a meeting agenda and recording minutes
2. Using data at every team meeting and for decision making
3. Completing appropriate checklists, surveys, forms, and record keeping procedures in a
timely manner and submitting to regional consultant
4. Disseminating information about activities and accomplishments to all stakeholders
including staff, families, and community
5. Developing capacity for internal training and coaching to sustain implementation
6. Collecting, analyzing, and reviewing schoolwide (all teams) and individual student (Tier
2 Team, Tier 3 Team) data to guide implementation and action planning
7. Designating and supporting the school internal coach in developing coaching capacity
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SW-PBS Reconfirmation – Schools with Tier 1, 2, & 3 Teams
By signing this reconfirmation, the district and school site are agreeing to the above expectations
for successful implementation of Missouri Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support.
District ____________________________ School Building _____________________________
Superintendent of Schools: ________________________________________Date: ___________
Building Principal: ______________________________________________Date: ___________
Submit this Reconfirmation Packet along with the following team roster to your Regional
Consultant by April 15, 2015.
Make copies for school records before submitting.
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SW-PBS Reconfirmation – Schools with Tier 1, 2, & 3 Teams
2015-2016 MO SW-PBS Team Roster
District: __________________ Name of School: ______________________________
NOTE: SWPBS Consultant will email the administrator and coach for an updated Team
Roster and team meeting information for all applicable tiers in August.
Name
SW-PBS Team Members
Position
Team Role
Email
Administrator
REQUIRED
Tier 1 Coach
If applicable:
Tier 2 Coach
If applicable:
Tier 3 Coach
If applicable:
District Coordinator
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