Behavior Unit

Program Development Guide

I.  Mission Statement

II. Eligibility criteria (minimum max number of students)

III. Communication

  Letters to Parents

  Letters to Student

IV. Location

V. Behavior Unit Staff

1.  Trainings

Training
Online Texas Behavior Support Initiative Training Completed / Date Completed
Crisis Prevention Institute
Basic Positive Behavior Support Strategies
Classroom Management Training
Social Skills Training
Why Try Certified

2.  Responsibilities

·  Communication with teacher of record

·  Monitor and documentation progress of behavior

·  Support educational implementation

·  Monitor educational progress

·  Coordinating transition back to general population

3.  Teacher of Record

·  Communicate with the behavior unit the lesson plan

·  Coordinating transition back to general population

4.  Mentors

·  Mentor Training

·  Follow-up support for student/maintain point system in the general population

·  Meet regularly during the week

VI. Structure of the Unit

·  Educational resources from teacher of record

·  Software for Reading and Math

·  Social Skills development/Boys Town

·  Why Try

VII. Basic Categories for Behavior Goals

·  Peer Interactions- Any interactions between students (i.e. socialization respect)

·  Staff Interaction- Discussions, reactions/responses, following directives showing respect)

·  Transition- whenever there is a change in subject, movement to change location, or even topics

·  On Task- Student is attending to his work

·  Problem Solving

·  Accepting Criticism/Accepting No

VIII. Level System

·  How many levels? 1-8

·  How many points earned per day? Intervals?

·  Expectations for level change? (behavior and academics)

·  Privileges for each level

·  Limitations for each level

·  Transition back to general population (hour-days-week)

·  Attendance?

IX. Forms/Procedures to Supports the Level System

  Behavior Report Card

  Student Reinforcement Survey

  Self Monitoring Letter

  Level Upgrade Hearing/Student initiated

  Behavior Journal

X.  Schoolwide Behavior Program

The Behavior unit is only a small piece of the puzzle (3rd tier to be specific). The big picture is a well functioning schoolwide positive behavior system. Both are interconnected and ones success is contingent on the other.

Behavior Unit Program Development Guide © 1

Lisette Spraggins Region 14 ESC

February 14, 2008