Study Notes on District Level Behavioral Supports
Overview of Behavioral Support at District Level
Discussion of available behavioral support in schools and from district behavior team.
Aim of the meeting: Two-way dialogue between attendees and presenter.
Central Question
How do we ensure that every student and every staff member feels supported, safe, and confident when behavioral needs arise?
Importance of this question:
Reflection on equity in approach.
Emphasizes a collaborative approach.
Focused on both students and staff.
Support for Students
Inquiry posed to educators: "What do you guys need to support students?"
Emphasis on centering the discussions around the essential question regarding support.
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
Acknowledges that educators are experts in MTSS, considered their area of proficiency.
MTSS serves as the backbone for responding to and supporting behavioral needs.
Description of MTSS
Definition: Proactive, universal framework for designing behavior support plans.
Tiers of Response:
Starts at the Tier One level, focusing on preventative measures for all students.
Critical for establishing a strong foundation before moving to higher tiers of intervention.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Embedded within MTSS framework: Serves as a critical component for preventative behavior supports.
Focus on proactive behavior supports to enhance positive student behavior.
Questions for Reflection
Queries posed to attendees:
Familiarity with Tier One Practices: How familiar are you with what your Tier One practices and expectations are in your building?
Comfort with Tier Progression: How comfortable are you with knowing when to move students between Tier One, Tier Two, and Tier Three, and backwards?
Encouragement for educators to discuss these questions in groups.
Plan to reconvene and share insights on the discussions from the groups.