Keeping the PBS Team Motivated



Keeping the PBS Team MotivatedHow to keep up the energy; how to help the team take on more responsibility; how to motivate them to continue with time and energy throughout the school year and across years; how to support follow through by team.Use other resources to “ease up” time constraintsChange meeting timesAdditional in-service training, PBS (notebooks)Highlight successes & acknowledge accomplishments in faculty meetingsModel PBS, “how to”AttendanceCommunity resources/ free stuffComp timeRemindersPositive verbal reinforcementFood (start to finish)Schedule meetings on calendarCelebrate with “Thank You” notesFocus on the (+’s) of PBSProvide input/feedback to staffRecognize staff who consistently use PBS: Staff wins when student wins“Duty Pass” for implementing PBSShare data with staffGetting Continued Faculty Buy-InHow to get staff to buy-in initially; how to prompt continued participation; how to effectively communicate to faculty continued plans and outcomes.Survey teachersPBS training/ school staff with good behavior managementStep by step process posted all over campusModel mentor/ peer coachesPresent information to faculty on a regular basisOutside trainers come in to review behavior principles/managementPLC set up for support and feedback (access to data)“Tip of the Week” provided in staff newsletterShare success stories with faculty at meetingsPresentation of philosophy with data to support itUSF speakerRewards system for teacher buy-inSchool-wide reinforcementData shareVisible reminders with signs/announcementsWeekly lessonsStudent inputInterfacing More Effectively With TeamCoaches may feel like outsider; may not know the dynamics of the school; may not be able to present for all activities; your school schedule may not match the school team’s meeting schedule.Spend more time on campusDevelop rapport with staffDistrict coordinators cover some of coach’s responsibilitiesAdvanced, year long schedule with regular meeting times, stick to it with administrative supportCollaborate with principal, getting to know dynamics/needsInvite coach to various day-to-day functionsTeachers invite coach’s into specific classroomsSharing time with the teachers and coach to build relationshipCreate grid with available open times for each team memberIf there are no common times to meet, coach’s will check with other sites for schedule changeUse email and memo’s when you can not attend meetingHave the district set up a chat room so absent members can participateUse shortened days to meetDealing With Philosophical Differences on the Faculty/TeamFaculty has a punishment mindset, resistance to use of rewards, etc.Visit schools utilizing PBSRetrain/ more training of teachers/staff/administrationUse mentorsStaff reinforcementEmpirical data of the schoolStaff from one’s own school will visit other schools having difficultyProvide teacher/staff incentivesProviding Effective Staff TrainingHow to provide training with limited time; how to be creative in use of training approaches, how to develop effective lesson plans that fit the class.Write a grantPTOUtilize 1 to 2 half days for 1 to 2 hours (no overtime)Expensive training options (outsource vs. in-house)Incorporate into lesson plansTeam the teachers togetherSeeking/ networking support from other districtsSchedule a timelineTie SIP to administration follow-upRewards/ compensate teachers for time spentAward points for re-certificationAsk district to allot time for trainingIdentifying Effective RewardsHow to use available funds most effectively; how to afford larger ticket items; how to develop low cost rewards.Survey students and teachers for their interests, keep inventory for their rewardsProvide teachers with fanny packs to carry tickets (rewards)Students have cards and teachers have a hole punchBooster trainingReinforce people to go to trainingTrack the number of rewardsGroup contingenciesStaff reinforcement tied to student performanceMentoring/ modeling/ PDPAdministration delegate more responsibilities to give more time for someone to coordinateSolicit parents/ PTA to coordinateBlanket letter to partners/ communityGive gift to community/ food servicesWrite grantsGetting Full Administrative SupportAdministrator does not follow through, does not attend meetings, and there are changes every year.Data share (ours and the project), quick and accessible to administrationWork with principal’s trusted counselorInvite PBS people into conferenceAsk principal if he/she has a better meeting timeTie “fishing” items into reward store so the principal will bond with the studentsTalk with district PBS coordinator for supportFind way to address administration delegation of duties (i.e. district coordinator)School-wide meeting calendarParent involvement (PTA)School board presentationClarifying the Coach’s RoleHow to work with a team leader; how to describe a coach’s role; and how to share responsibility.Additional responsibilities already on plateAdministrative support release time and/or additional duties (i.e. lunch/bus duty)Build a capacity of shared responsibilities within the schoolWorking smarter vs. harderConsolidation of committees using a master schedule and release timeUtilization of support from external sources- USF and district officeReview manual and furnish copies to staff- providing role descriptionsCoach and team leader can meet and discuss their strengths as they relate to job rolesResearchObserve other teams in actionCommunicate to staff what the boundaries are ................
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