Directions Chapter 3 of our text discusses Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS), IDEA, and 504 and the general education program.

Part 1: Invitation for Learning Visit a local school and see how the Response to Intervention procedure is organized. Conduct interviews with the site administrator and a service provider (e.g., teacher) to find out the types of interventions used, the duration of the interventions, and the process that follows once the interventions have been in place for a reasonable period of time. Find out their plan of action for non-responders. This is very INFORMAL; interviews may even be conducted online or over the phone, just so long as you get a clear indication of how PBIS is utilized and more than enough information to complete Part 2. You may want to ask the questions below during the interview/class visits. A summary of this experience is required in Part 2.

Classroom Students are not necessary to complete this assignment

Part 2: Think and Apply

You will write a 2.5 – 3 page paper on your experiences from part one, chapter readings, and professional /personal engagement.

Guidelines

First, provide an overview defining and summarizing the rationale for using Response to Intervention. In this overview address the following: (1) critical components essential for PBIS; (2) an explanation of different tiers of intervention and; (3) detailed summary of Part One classroom visit or interview; please include name/address of school, name of professionals interviewed and/or questioned. This overview should be a minimum of one-page.

Next, you will answer the following questions in narrative form, supplementing answers with information gleaned from Part One, personal/professional experiences, and chapter reading from the textbook.

Questions:

1. How are PBIS models different from previous behavior models used in the school? 2. Describe the benefits of PBIS.

3. What are the roles of administrator, the special education and general education teacher in schools that utilizes the PBIS and parents?

4. Discuss the interrelation between IDEA (special education), ADA (504 accommodations), and PBIS.

5. How should families be involved in an PBIS model?

Finally, you will write an in-depth reflection describing your professional thoughts about PBIS, the theories, concepts and strategies as presented in Chapter 3. Use clear examples personalizing how you will adapt PBIS to best meet the needs of learners you serve (or will serve).

Use this rubric to guide your work on the Week 2 Assignment. All work at the Master’s Level is APA formatted.

Week 2 Assignment: Field-Based Activity: PBIS

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Exemplary Acceptable Unacceptable

Part 1: Invitati on for Learni ng

The summary illustrates an exceptional learning experience explaining how schools and/or teachers currently use PBIS. Detailed identifying information is provided for professionals interviewed or classrooms observed.

The summary illustrates an adequatelearning experience explaining how schools/and or teachers currently use PBIS. Identifying information is provided for professionals interviewed or classrooms observed.

The scenario illustrates an unclearorinappropria te learningexperience explaining how PBIS is currently utilized in the schools or by teachers. Doesnot show evidence of completing part one.

Part 2: Think and Apply

All components (1-3) are thoroughly integrated into the overview a l o n g w i t h f u l l d e s c r i p t i o n s a s a p p l i c a b l e . Response to Intervention is well-defined along with detailed rational.

Overview includes all 3 components and meets all requirements indicated in the guidelines. Each part of the assignment is addressed. Response to Intervention is defined and a rationale is included.

More than one of the co m p o n e n t s is missing, unclear or inappropriate. The procedures in the overview are incomplete and do not clearly describe PBIS and/or student failed to include a rationale.

Part 2: Think and Apply: Questions and Reflection

Narrative includesspecific information and answers to the five questions posed. Response demonstrates an in-depth reflection on and personalization of thoughts concepts, and/or strategies presented on PBIS. Viewpoints are insightful and well supported with information from text and persons interviewed from Part One.

Narrative includes general information and answers to the five questions posed. Response demonstrates some reflection on and personalization of thoughts concepts, and/or strategies presented on PBIS. Viewpoints and interpretations are supported.

Response demonstrates a lack

of reflection on, or personalization of, the theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented on PBIS. Viewpoints and

interpretations are missing,

inappropriate, and/or unsupported. Questions are

paPBISally answered or addressed

generically.

Part 3: Presenta tio n of Ideas, Referenc es , & Mechani cs

Writing is clear, well organized, with excellent sentence/paragraph construction. There are no more than 2 spelling, grammar, or syntax errors. Paper is APA formatted with references.

Writing is mostly clear, concise, and well organized with good sentence/paragraph construction.

Writing lacks clarity and/or organization. There are several (5 or more) grammar/spellingerrors and/or S t u d e n t fails to follow APA format.