SST 11 PBIS Newsletter

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The SST 11 virtual PBIS network is designed to support PBIS coaches through current updates, implementation guidance, and networking. These networking meetings are not intended as PBIS training, but as an opportunity for collaboration and information-sharing. PBIS internal coaches working at the building or district level to implement PBIS are encouraged to participate.

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Updates

House Bill 318 Requirements

Ohio enacted the Supporting Alternatives for Fair Education (SAFE) Act, House Bill 318 to address needs for safer environments and a reduction in disciplinary referrals. For administration and staff serving Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 3 students, it is important to have the necessary training for PBIS Implementation by November 2021. Visit ODE’s website for more information on HB 318 requirements.

PBIS Showcase
The Annual Ohio PBIS Showcase will be in partnership with OLAC and the Ohio PBIS Network to host a joint event this year during the OLAC Conference on December 15, 2020. This conference will be virtual and registration information will be found here on the OLAC website.

Be+ App

The Technical Assistance Center on PBIS, in partnership with PBISApps, is excited to announce Be+: A free, mobile application to remind and track all of the positive reinforcement and pre-corrections you give throughout the day. It’s is available to Android users right now in the Google Play store and the Apple App store.

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PBIS Guidance for Remote Learning

Teaching Matrix and CICO for Remote Instruction
PBIS.org offers support for remote learning through two guidance documents. Creating a PBIS Behavior Teaching Matrix for Remote Instruction shares tips for maintaining continuity of learning through defining classroom expectations for remote instruction settings. Guidance on Adapting Check-in Check-out (CICO) for Distance Learning is also available to help adapt Check-in Check-out (CICO), an evidence-based Tier 2 school intervention, for students who are distance learning.

Tips for Online Teaching
Edutopia offers 7 High-Impact, Evidence-Based Tips for Online Teaching for teachers to help enhance the learning experience in online classrooms.

PAX Virtual Learning
PAX Kernels for Online Learning and Virtual Classrooms Official Guidelines is a guidance document for PAX trained teachers to effectively apply PAX Kernels in virtual and/or online classrooms. For more information on PAX Tools, click here.

Early Childhood Supports
A Tips For Helping Your Child During the Pandemic guidance sheet can be found along with other resources at The National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) for those supporting Early Childhood. The resources on NCPMI website are updated regularly and help adults assist young children coping with the challenges that might occur during stressful emergency or disaster situations.

Social & Emotional Learning

Promoting Equity Through Social and Emotional Learning
This How To Guide explores how SEL can help promote equity so all students are treated fairly and receive the resources they need to achieve. Additional resources are available to help educators foster equity in education and address the root cause of disproportionate disciplinary actions and referrals while simultaneously providing a flexible framework that addresses the unique needs of a school.

The SEL Roadmap
CASEL released a new brief, The SEL Roadmap, to support school leaders and leadership teams in planning for the transition back to schools, in whatever form that takes. Schools at any stage of SEL implementation can use this roadmap to build upon existing efforts around community-building, school climate improvement, student well-being and mental health, trauma-responsive learning environments, restorative practices, and social and emotional competency development. Visit CASEL for more information and resources.

Second Step Remote Supports
Remote and Hybrid Learning Supports are offered as a part of Second Step Programs to help guide schools in adapting and establishing social and emotional learning remotely. Free resources and adaptation guides can be found on their website including information about SEL, activities, and webinars.