Tracking PBIS in your school

In a previous post, I gave some examples of ways to incorporate PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) into your classroom or school by teaching expected behaviors that are respectful, responsible and safe.  Today's post will cover how one school tracks violations of those behaviors.

Colman Elementary, in St. Joseph MO, uses a system of minor and major discipline referrals.  To view examples of these forms, check out these links:
Minor Referral Form
Major Referral Form
A student's 3rd minor write up, becomes a major.  A student receives a major on their first offense, if the behaviors are such that are outlined on the referral form as being major.

These forms make it very clear to teachers and students what behaviors constitute a referral.  They can also be used to track the effectiveness of PBIS interventions that are used either by certain classrooms or school-wide.  Check out these graphs that show how you can use the information to collect data.

Students who display  positive behaviors, that fit with the school's definition of expected behaviors, can earn a PAWS slip.  The schools mascot is a cougar, so they chose the word PAWS to define their expectations of Practice Safety, Accept Responsibility, Work Hard, Show Respect.

Coleman Elementary PBIS brochure  

Thanks to Mike Otto, Coleman Elementary Principal, for sharing his school's PBIS materials with me!

More Examples of Referral Forms:

Positive Discipline Referral
Positive Discipline Referral 2
ODR Elementary
ODR Secondary
ODR Wanamaker Elementary
ODR With Follow up 
Referral Form Definitions