{"id":8615,"date":"2020-06-18T12:37:16","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T16:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starr-commonwealth-new.local\/?p=8615"},"modified":"2020-06-18T12:37:16","modified_gmt":"2020-06-18T16:37:16","slug":"pbis-in-trauma-informed-resilience-focused-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starr.org\/2020\/pbis-in-trauma-informed-resilience-focused-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"PBIS in Trauma-Informed Resilience-Focused Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many educators may think that Positive Behavior Supports & Interventions is a straightforward system that may not vary school to school. The reality is that PBIS can, in fact, take many forms. It can even be integrated with other areas of focus. Trauma-informed, resilience-focused schools look at the needs of each child. Therefore, PBIS can be integrated into trauma-informed, resilient schools but it should be done with a focus on relationships, self-awareness, and regulation rather than on rewards and punishments.<\/p>\n

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  • Positive reinforcement through encouraging feedback and noticing.<\/li>\n
  • Connect with students.<\/li>\n
  • Build relationships \u2013 not just rapport.<\/li>\n
  • Search for and build upon student strengths and interest.<\/li>\n
  • Assess for each student\u2019s universal needs indicating which needs are being met and those which are not being met.<\/li>\n
  • Don\u2019t just reward a few. Celebrate the entire class for effort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Behavior<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Use behavior as your clue.<\/li>\n
    • Behavior is a response to unmet needs and\/or a survival response.<\/li>\n
    • Be curious about behavior.<\/li>\n
    • Ask \u201cWhat might be driving this behavior?\u201d<\/li>\n
    • Ask \u201cWhat might the child\u2019s private logic be and how is that impacting the behavior?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Intervention<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Intervention is not for tracking negative behaviors.<\/li>\n
      • Use the Starr\u2019s Behavior Support Plan to support the Circle of Courage universal needs of belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Support<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Adapt the environment to support the student.<\/li>\n
        • Provide calming corners.<\/li>\n
        • Use sensory supports, mentors, reset spaces, restorative practices, brain breaks, and play.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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          Click below to learn from Starr Executive Vice President & COO Derek Allen as he explains what to keep in mind when implementing PBIS within a trauma-informed, resilience-focused culture.
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