Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) is a proactive approach to put behavioral/social skills strategies in place for all students while also building in support for those at risk for and/or those who receive special education services.

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Survey Data

A variety of surveys are utilized by SW-PBS schools in Missouri to provide critical information from various stakeholder groups and external observers regarding factors such as: the fidelity of implementation of the initiative, the social validity of the process, or the social validity of the outcomes. The information that is gained from the surveys is vital to the day-to-day intervention planning and yearly Action Planning process that is at the code of this team driven school improvement process. A multi-year Assessment Schedule for MO SW-PBS has been developed and schools are directed to take surveys dependent upon their phase and level of implementation, which is designated collaboratively by the school team, the coach and the Regional Consultant based on data-based and artifacts review.

In order to promote efficient and effective use of survey data for planning activities the individual items from each survey were analyzed to identify which of the 7 Essential Components the survey item provides infromation for. From this analysis individual data-based review templates have also been developed.

School Safety Survey

Assesses risk factors and response plans for school safety and violence. Evaluates the extent to which a school provides a safe learning environment; training and support needs related to school safety and violence prevention; and a school’s response to violence and the effectiveness of protective measures.

WHO: A minimum of 5 staff members of predetermined roles

WHEN: September

HOW: www.pbssurveys.org - Use your school access code

TIME: 10 minutes

Team Implementation Checklist (TIC)

Guides the development, implementation, monitoring and revision process for building a positive school-wide culture. It helps to sustain efforts across time as well as through administrative and staff changes.

WHO: Building PBS Team

WHEN: At the onset of PBS building implementation, then quarterly (October, January, March and May)

HOW: www.pbssurveys.org - Paper copy found in coaches MO SW-PBS binder or Download Here!

TIME: 10 minutes

School-wide Evaluation Tool (SET)

Research-validated instrument to assess and evaluate the critical features of school-wide effective behavior support across an academic school year. The SET helps to determine (1) the extent to which schools are already using SW-PBS, (2) if training and technical assistance efforts result in change when using SW-PBS, and (3) if use of SW-PBS procedures is related to valued changes in the safety, social culture and violent behavior in schools.

WHO: MO SW-PBS Regional Consultant conducts brief interviews with building administrator, 10 staff members and 15 students in each building, PBS Coaches from other buildings may also participate in the administration of the SET.

WHEN: Annually in January or February

HOW: Review of records, interviews, and direct observation

TIME: Varies

Self-Assessment Survey (SAS)

Examines the current status and need for improvement of four behavior support systems:
(1) school-wide discipline systems,
(2) non-classroom management systems,
(3) classroom management systems
(4) individual student systems.

WHO: All building faculty and staff

WHEN: May

HOW: www.pbssurveys.org - Use your school access code

TIME: 20 - 30 minutes