conducted on SWPBIS is taken place at elementary schools or middle schools, leaving the need to examine outcomes at the high school level (Freeman et al., 2015). For this reason, the purpose of the study was to analyze the relationship between Tier 1 of SWPBIS implemented with fidelity to determine academic, attendance and behavioral outcome measures across a large sample of high schools (Freeman et al., 2015). In order to determine the effectiveness of SWPBIS, a database was constructed across seven
aware and constantly seek possible answers and solutions to this ongoing problem. 2. Main Points The first main point I gathered from the studies Hope, E., Skoog, A., & Jagers, R. (2015). It 'll Never Be the White Kids, It 'll Always Be Us: Black High School Students ' Evolving Critical Analysis of Racial Discrimination and Inequity in Schools and Snapp, S., Hoenig, J., Fields, A., & Russell, S. (2015). Messy, Butch, and Queer: LGBTQ Youth and the School-to-Prison Pipeline is that students are aware
Key Factors for School Wide Behavior Supports Implementation and Sustainability Benoit A. Wyble Texas A&M University - San Antonio In the field of education there are many factors that contribute to the success and failures of students and teachers who work to educate. Of these factors, perhaps one of the most important is in the area of classroom behavior and behavior management. Behavior management is such an important aspect in this field that teachers often highlight the frustration
Implementation Outcomes. The degree of implementation is crucial to success. Putting new policies and procedures into effect does not carry change. Process and performance implementation is necessary as well. Implementation drivers come into play to identify existing supports for needed revisions or removal, identify new areas of needed support, and identify strong areas of support. The implementation driver assessments ask specific questions to derive the readiness of the organization for implementation
academic achievement (Flower, McKenna, Bunuan, Muething, & Vega, 2014; Vannest, Davis, Davis, Mason, & Burke, 2010).Ross, Romer, and Horner (2012) also found that teachers in schools implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports with high fidelity
Leadership Team Establishment Before one can begin to uncover adequate and accurate research on the fidelity and sustainability of PBIS through training and coaching, one must understand the keys to establishing the system within the organization of high schools. In order to establish a structure for the implementation of PBIS within high schools, staff and student participation must be prioritized (Putnam, et al., 2009). Success of PBIS depends on the establishment of a leadership team which coordinates
COLLEGE SAVING - AN ONGOING MISSION Fidelity reveals their 2013 Annual College Savings Indicator Survey Saving for your children's education requires a long-term plan and commitment. Similar to saving for retirement - the earlier you start your plan the better it will be in the long haul. Fidelity recently released their annual College Savings Indicator Survey revealing that an all-time high of sixty-nine percent of families have started saving for college. However, only 34% of Americans are on track
support plan has on student behavior and academic achievement when compared to those students who are considered high risk and not have a behavior support plan in place. The goal is to help the students monitor their own behavior, increase their academic achievement and eliminate the possibility of an involuntary transfer to an alternative education setting such as continuation high school. The 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) made functional behavioral
Ideas In addition to various measures that can be adopted by middle schools to choose from, middle schools should devise new strategies that align with their goals. Using multiple measures of both positive and negative outcomes, we expected and found high levels of low literacy skills in middle school students. Ehren (2013) suggests professionals craft the puzzle pieces together to create the kind of picture that suits their school. However, suggestions include adding effective tools to an RTI framework
Superintendent position at West Fargo Public Schools. Dr. Fremstad is currently the head principal at West Fargo High School and I have the privilege to serve in the role of her direct supervisor. Burning compassion for students and educators would be one of the many attributes that Dr. Fremstad possesses that contributes to her outstanding leadership. During her five years as head principal at West Fargo High School, she has carried the torch of compassion and spread this culture throughout the building she