January 14, 2015 at 3:51 p.m.
Pelican introduces 'pump up' program
Pelican introduces 'pump up' program
By By Martha Knudtson-
Parent support and involvement has brought about a strong connection between school and home with the 4B's that are the cornerstone of our school culture. Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Healthy and Here expectations are defined and taught throughout the school year.
Students are rewarded with praise and Hodag Paws for making good choices. The paws can be cashed in at the school store. Monthly celebrations reward students and staff for their positive efforts. Amazing attendance is acknowledged monthly for those students who are on time and present.
Clear and consistent consequences for problem behavior are spelled out on the rainbow chart and on the office discipline referral sheets sent home to parents at the beginning of the year, in the handbook and on the Pelican homepage. The monthly calendar is sent home each day so parents are given daily feedback on their child's day.
The success of the program is steered by the monthly data that is collected and reviewed by the PBIS leadership committee composed of staff members and two parents. The data collecting tool is called SWIS (School-Wide Information System). All minor and major infractions by the students are tracked. This program breaks down the behavior into the time of day, location, behavior issues and frequency.
Occasionally there are students who don't respond to the Tier I intervention plan. That is when Tier II options begin. Tier II is available to students who need more intense interventions for their at-risk behavior. This typically is about 15 percent of the student population. Tier III interventions are specialized for the individual student who demonstrates high-risk behaviors. Tier III makes up about 5 percent of the students population. To learn more, visit these two websites: www.pbisworld.com and www.wisconsinpbisnetwork.org.
The Pelican Pump Up program is new this year. This intervention is one example of a Tier II support. The child is nominated by their teacher for this program. A phone call is made to the parent by the principal to get their approval. The student is then matched with an adult in the building. This adult checks in with the student each morning and checks out each afternoon with the student. A simple progress card is filled out stating the day's goal and the child carries the card with them as they travel through their day. The goal is measured by the teachers throughout the day with the child earning a 0= needs work, 1=OK or 2=Nice Job. The points are totaled by the adult. This is followed with a discussion and plan for the next day. Parents are given a home report each day so the school and home work together. The plan is in place for as long as the child needs. Most students are dismissed in a couple months. The program is organized to build the skills a child will need to be able to self-monitor their progress.
Other Tier II interventions already in place for students at Pelican are: scheduled breaks in the classroom or calming room, counseling referrals with the guidance counselor or Options Counseling Service held at school, reward systems, social stories and sensory tools. Options Counseling Service is an in-school service provided by a licensed counselor. Parents fill out an application to apply. Applications are available at Pelican School from the secretary or school counselor.
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