We are here to support 24 Southeastern Ohio School Districts. PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) is an implementation framework for maximizing the selection and use of evidence-based prevention and intervention practices along a multi-tiered continuum that support the academic, social and emotional competence of all students.

PBIS Fact Sheet

TRAINING Opportunities

PBIS Tier I Training: December 9th and 15th (see the below flyer with the registration information)

PBIS Tier II and III Training: (anticipated February 2023 at the AMESC)

Opioid Training: (anticipated January 2023)

SWIS (Behavior Data Collection System) training and support: by request

PBIS Award Recognition Information (TBA- the recognition process is being recalibrated)

Congratulations to the below Region 16 PBIS BRONZE award winners for 2021-22.

The opioid crisis is on the rise in the United States, specifically in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Health reported a 25% increase in overdose deaths in 2020. Since the pandemic, anxiety, and depression are on the rise for children in Ohio. Fake prescription drug tablets that look like anxiety medications contain dangerous opioids, such as fentanyl, are being sold in Ohio. These are just a few things that highlight the current crisis.

It is imperative to train Ohio educators on how to recognize and prevent opioid use among students. As part of the School Climate and Transformation Grant, Ohio aims to increase awareness of how trauma and opioid use are interconnected and promote alignment of preventive and mitigation strategies with the PBIS framework implementation. Department staff created an Opioid Mitigation Strategies within the PBIS Framework training to meet this goal and request that PBIS master trainers incorporate this into their menu of training.

Ohio’s master trainers do a wonderful job every day when training and coaching schools and districts in PBIS implementation. The Department thanks you for your daily work and for joining this effort to best support Ohio’s students as they face the impacts of the opioid crisis daily at school, at home, and in the community.

PBIS Connections to State Initiatives

Governor Kasich signed House Bill 318 in August 2018, with an effective date of Nov. 2, 2018, to address multi-tiered behavioral supports to reduce out-of-school suspension and expulsions, especially for prekindergarten through grade 3 students. District implementation of PBIS now is a non-graded reported card measure on Ohio School Report Cards. Ohio law requires each school district to implement a PBIS framework for all of schools in the district. Each district’s local professional development committee is required to monitor the training of staff obligated to complete the PBIS training by Nov. 2, 2021, three years from the effective date of the bill.

Resources

Restraint and Seclusion

Report Card Measure for Implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) and the Use of Restraint and Seclusion Frequently Asked Questions

Topic: Meeting Expectations of the Positive Behavior Intervention Supports and Restraint and Seclusion Rule

Rule: Positive Behavior Interventions and Support and Restraint and Seclusion

On April 9, 2013, the State Board of Education approved Ohio rule 3301-35-15, standards for the implementation of positive behavior intervention supports (PBIS) and the use of restraint and seclusion. The rule was revised and re-approved on June 24, 2021.

The purpose of the rule is to ensure Ohio school districts establish consistent policies and procedures for the use of PBIS and emergency restraint and seclusion. The intent is to create safe environments for students and staff and reduce the need for emergency physical restraint and seclusion through behavior support and training.

Excellent resource: Checklist for Meeting the Expectations of PBIS and Restraint and Seclusion

Major Takeaways from OCALI Conference 2022

This information was generated by ODE after reviewing family complaints submitted after the new rule on June 24, 2021.

1. In 2021 ODE added a FAMILY complaint process to the Ohio Rule.

2. ODE can use items G-K of the rule to determine district compliance with the rule.

3. ODE recommends adding a section in the ODR that has a check box for notifying parents within 24 hours of the incident and one for a follow-up email.

4. Districts must provide ANNUAL professional development by qualified trainers to a set of staff on your campus.

1. They recommend at least (3): 2 people for restraining and 1 for witnessing and monitoring. Beware of the size of your campus/etc. That number could change drastically.

2. Written policies need to be created that include items like what type of training, roles, and responsibilities of the trainees, who performed the PD, and procedural information.

3. Contracted staff must be trained if they are involved in the restraint and seclusion incident.

5. Keep records of professional development on PBIS. The district should have written procedures for implementing PBIS and restraint and seclusion training.

6. Districts MUST annually provide families with procedures for both PBIS and restraint and seclusion practices/training.

1. This should be more than just information on the website.

7. Support plans for substitutes! The plan should be included in a substitute packet regarding how to implement PBIS and who to contact in a crisis situation.

8. There are guidelines that involve the 3rd incident of restraint and seclusion including a 10-day rule, FBA, and a behavioral plan.

1. Keep accurate meeting minutes.

9. Monitoring: a written procedure for monitoring the Ohio Rule.

OTHER resources

Dr. Lewis has been involved with developing school-wide systems of behavioral support for over 15 years. He has worked directly with school teams around the world, secured several federal grants to support his research and demonstration efforts, and is a frequent contributor to the professional literature examining various aspects of Positive Behavior Support. Specifically, he is the Co-Editor of the journal Behavioral Disorders, Associate Editor of the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions and is a member of nine other editorial boards.

Tier I Live Binder- full Tier I Modules and Resources

TFI (Tiered Fidelity Inventory) with Action Plan

Reducing the Effectiveness of Bullying Behavior in School

School Wellness Toolkit

Kinship Connections PPT Shareable

Integrating Social and Emotional Learning into your School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Framework

Equity in PBIS resources

Data Guide for Enhancing Your PBIS Framework to Address Student Mental Health

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

Restraint and Seclusion

Restraint and Seclusion: What Parents Need to KNOW

Discipline Process for Children With Disabilities

Positive Behavior Interventions and Support: Please contact melissa.baker@sst16.org for support and resources.