#pbischat begins in ten minutes – tonight’s topic is “PBIS: The Cure for Winter Blues.”— pbischat (@pbischat) January 16, 2019
Good evening and welcome to #pbischat.
— pbischat (@pbischat) January 16, 2019
The purpose of this chat is to facilitate dialogue between educators about best practices related to PBIS in the school setting. #pbischat
— pbischat (@pbischat) January 16, 2019
We will use the standard chat format with Q1, A1, etc. during our chat. #pbischat
— pbischat (@pbischat) January 16, 2019
Let’s get started with introductions. #pbischat
— pbischat (@pbischat) January 16, 2019
Introduce yourself, your role, and how many years your school has implemented PBIS. #pbischat
— pbischat (@pbischat) January 16, 2019
Good Evening Everyone! Matt, Proud Title I Admin @SouthportMiddle @Southport6th in Indianapolis, 7th year implementing PBIS! Excited for you all to be here! #pbischat
— Matt Bush (@mbush36) January 16, 2019
Question 1 is coming up shortly. #pbischat
— pbischat (@pbischat) January 16, 2019
Hello - SLP...5-6 years doing PBIS #pbischat
— Marcus Richardson (@mrcsrchrdsn) January 16, 2019
#pbischat Early Childhood Special Education teacher
— Jill Scheurer (@jill_s85) January 16, 2019
Q1: Students are often looking for our attention. How do you intentionally build time for positive interaction? #pbischat
— pbischat (@pbischat) January 16, 2019
Evening Marcus! Hope you are doing well! Thank you for spending your Tuesday night with us! #pbischat
— Matt Bush (@mbush36) January 16, 2019
Evening Jill! Great to have you with us tonight on #pbischat
— Matt Bush (@mbush36) January 16, 2019
A1: Whenever possible, insert yourself as a partner or member of a group during community building activities or centers. This allows for a chance to interact with students in a more casual manner and learn a little more about what’s going on in their lives. #pbischat
— Boys Town Training (@BT_Ed) January 16, 2019
A1: Build time at the bus lot, cafeteria, hallway, small conversations within class! Kids will be engaged when they know you are with them! Get to know them and acknowledge them by name #pbischat
— Matt Bush (@mbush36) January 16, 2019
A1: 2x10 strategy is a great way to build relationships & provide quality attention to Ss. #pbischat
— Adrian McKay (@AdrianMcKay14) January 16, 2019
A1.2 Be PROACTIVE! greet students, brag about them, give them high-fives and fist bumps and tell them how excited you are that they are here today! #pbischat
— Matt Bush (@mbush36) January 16, 2019
A1.3 Every moment with a student is an opportunity for something positive to happen! #pbischat
— Matt Bush (@mbush36) January 16, 2019
A1: Interact in as many ways as possible with students outside of the classroom (or in my case, outside of my small group sessions) and in their natural contexts...at school events, at lunch or recess #pbischat
— Marcus Richardson (@mrcsrchrdsn) January 16, 2019
Can you explain more about your small group sessions? #pbischat
— Matt Bush (@mbush36) January 16, 2019
Q2: Why do you think there is a spike in student behavior this time of year? #pbischat
— pbischat (@pbischat) January 16, 2019
A2: Expectations at home could be different, more or less rigid, meaning there’s a period of adjustment as the student settles back in to the routine of the classroom. Students could also be pushing or testing your consistency. #pbischat
— Boys Town Training (@BT_Ed) January 16, 2019
A2: Long stretch between breaks, weather, the holidays are over, Bills (rent, heat, food) unexpected costs, living expenses, stress, pressure from school #pbischat
— Matt Bush (@mbush36) January 16, 2019
A2: The change in routine (or lack of routine!) makes life messy for all of us! Especially for children who don't have the same level of control over things going well as adults. #pbischat
— Marcus Richardson (@mrcsrchrdsn) January 16, 2019
A1: we seek out these type of things through social media... not perfect but an effort to meet students where they are at... we also do weekly, quarterly and year long prizes/celebrations. #pbischat pic.twitter.com/3U5GsXbzQB
— GCHS Dean’s Office (@GCHSdeansoffice) January 16, 2019
A2: Ts have hit the "midyear slump" & Ss have been thrown off school routines by the holidays. Time to focus on a holiday reset for all! #pbischat
— Adrian McKay (@AdrianMcKay14) January 16, 2019
Welcome! Thank you for being here tonight! Jump on in! #pbischat
— Matt Bush (@mbush36) January 16, 2019
Yes! If schools / teachers do not make the long winter days exciting...students will find a way with their own behaviors! Have to reinforce those expectations and modeling #pbischat
— Matt Bush (@mbush36) January 16, 2019
Q3: What is your "go to" trick that brings back the positive classroom vibe when things are going the wrong direction? #pbischat
— pbischat (@pbischat) January 16, 2019
A3: A brain break jar! Any time things go haywire, get everyone’s attention, pull a stick from the jar, and take a physical and mental break from the task at hand. Afterward, reset your focus for the activity you need to finish up. #pbischat
— Boys Town Training (@BT_Ed) January 16, 2019
Hi- this is Kelley- VA Tiered Systems Coach and Program Specialost for behavior (jumping in and out tonight - sorry!!) #pbischat
— Kelley Neubert (@kelley_neubert) January 16, 2019
A1 I do morning routine and greeting and have conversation with each child as they enter room #pbischat
— Jill Scheurer (@jill_s85) January 16, 2019
A3: Music, movement, random celebrations, planned celebrations, brain breaks, change the physical environment of your class #pbischat
— Matt Bush (@mbush36) January 16, 2019
A3: My "go to" trick is a whole bag of tricks! Movement breaks, change of scenery (working somewhere unexpected), and taking a picture of work to send to parents are some of my favorites. #pbischat
— Marcus Richardson (@mrcsrchrdsn) January 16, 2019
Love the idea of taking a picture of work to send to parents! How easy is that! #pbischat
— Matt Bush (@mbush36) January 16, 2019
A3: love the idea of movement breaks; I used to infuse humor and any type of activity that built social connections bc students and teachers that have mutual respect have an easier time keeping unwanted behaviors at bay 😊 #pbischat
— Kelley Neubert (@kelley_neubert) January 16, 2019
Q4: What have your students done so far this semester that has impressed you? #pbischat
— pbischat (@pbischat) January 16, 2019
A4: The level of social skill internalization many students demonstrate after returning from break is impressive! It shows that with consistency and intentional practice, expectations and behavior can be retained despite a break from the classroom. #pbischat
— Boys Town Training (@BT_Ed) January 16, 2019
My daughter’s K teacher did this last year and tweeted almost daily. It was the highlight of my day, and allowed me to feel like I knew what my child was engaged in. Her teacher this year doesn’t use twitter - and I really miss seeing those daily snapshots!! #pbischat
— Kelley Neubert (@kelley_neubert) January 16, 2019
A4: We've had some new Ss come to RE & classrooms and peer buddies have made them feel welcome & have assisted to make their transition as seemless as is possible given the challenges of being "the new kid." #pbischat
— Adrian McKay (@AdrianMcKay14) January 16, 2019
Q5: If you were a student in a classroom this time of year, what would you want your teacher to do to keep things positive? #pbischat
— pbischat (@pbischat) January 16, 2019
A5: A chunk of time to reconnect with classmates before getting back to business. Some students haven’t seen friends in a couple of weeks so getting some time to catch up will help their willingness to buckle down and get back to business more quickly. #pbischat
— Boys Town Training (@BT_Ed) January 16, 2019
#pbischat Smile and be real!
— Jessica Hannigan (@Jess_hannigan) January 16, 2019
A5: Be enthusiastic! Smile, have a positive outlook, be real, but above all be honest! Students want to be engaged, have their new learning relevant! Most importantly reinforce that the students matter and that they belong! #pbischat
— Matt Bush (@mbush36) January 16, 2019
A4: My son (11th grade) points out what Ts do during the day that DOESN’T align with their PBIS expectations and behaviors. I’m not in a school, so that’s about the closest thing I’ve got- but I’m impressed he knows what is expected & can identify nonexamples 👍🏼😇 #pbischat
— Kelley Neubert (@kelley_neubert) January 16, 2019
#pbischat honest conversation! Refer back to our classroom agreement!
— Jessica Hannigan (@Jess_hannigan) January 16, 2019
A2: there are so many possible reasons... The change/transition for students, from expectations at home in community to those in the school can lead to an expected surge in behaviors prior to behavior change. Push through and be consistent! #pbischat
— GCHS Dean’s Office (@GCHSdeansoffice) January 16, 2019
A5: recognize and reinforce appropriate behavior with consistency, and ask students what they find reinforcing because it may have changed since school started!! #pbischat
— Kelley Neubert (@kelley_neubert) January 16, 2019
#pbischat same goes for students! Treat them with respect! pic.twitter.com/56G8wyAM3h
— Jessica Hannigan (@Jess_hannigan) January 16, 2019
Awesome insight Jessica! Thank you for being here tonight! #pbischat
— Matt Bush (@mbush36) January 16, 2019
A5: Fun activities that focus on Social Emotional Learning that create a climate of well-being for all. #pbischat
— Adrian McKay (@AdrianMcKay14) January 16, 2019
A5: Fun activities that focus on Social Emotional Learning that create a climate of well-being for all. #pbischat
— Adrian McKay (@AdrianMcKay14) January 16, 2019
Q6: Implementing a new instructional strategy can help fight the winter blues. Share one new lesson you have used to energize Ss? #pbischat
— pbischat (@pbischat) January 16, 2019
#pbischat help solve community problems! Service learning
— Jessica Hannigan (@Jess_hannigan) January 16, 2019
A6: not really a “new” strategy, but if teachers aren’t already using menus that provide choice for students when completing assignments, now would be a great time to introduce it!! #pbischat
— Kelley Neubert (@kelley_neubert) January 16, 2019
A6: My specials team worked very hard to put together "mini-assemblies" to re-introduce expectations & finished things off w/ Fortnite dances for all! #pbischat
— Adrian McKay (@AdrianMcKay14) January 16, 2019
A4: We had our winter pep assembly and our students were a class act by sticking to our motto of Keeping it R.E.D. which allowed the assembly to be a huge success. And our students can smash a pie in our dean’s face like no other!!! #pbischat pic.twitter.com/NGBtlfNWXh
— GCHS Dean’s Office (@GCHSdeansoffice) January 16, 2019
Do you have a favorite cure for the winter blues? Pass them along. #pbischat
— pbischat (@pbischat) January 16, 2019
Q7: What does your self-care plan look like this winter? What components have you found helpful at school? Home? #pbischat
— pbischat (@pbischat) January 16, 2019
A7: Self-care over break can include reading for fun or bubble baths. Self-care during the school year means seeking a work/life balance, maintaining hobbies while providing excellent instruction. #pbischat
— Boys Town Training (@BT_Ed) January 16, 2019
#pbischat giving myself permission to rest! And riding my new peloton is helpful!
— Jessica Hannigan (@Jess_hannigan) January 16, 2019
A7: Use time to reflect during the day, write down thoughts in "What Went Well Journal" for myself to be reflective, reading, Crossfit, spending time with my family...most of all put the phone away and enjoy the little moments! #pbischat
— Matt Bush (@mbush36) January 16, 2019
#pbischat reminding myself there are students who are in tough situations all year long and they need us to be positive!
— Jessica Hannigan (@Jess_hannigan) January 16, 2019
A7: I tend to focus on physical fitness as my self-care, but I'm working harder to also focus on mental & emotional fitness w/ music, family, reading, & more. #pbischat
— Adrian McKay (@AdrianMcKay14) January 16, 2019
Final question coming up soon. #pbischat
— pbischat (@pbischat) January 16, 2019
A7: Looking at this time of year as a fresh start; learning from past but willing to look forward and taking risks. #pbischat
— GCHS Dean’s Office (@GCHSdeansoffice) January 16, 2019
Q8: How can students and teachers work together to keep our classrooms healthy during these cold winter months? #pbischat
— pbischat (@pbischat) January 16, 2019
A7: Here's a quick article with some ideas for engaging students K-12 after winter break: https://t.co/HwtESKC75U . #pbischat
— Kelley Neubert (@kelley_neubert) January 16, 2019
A8: Listening to each other, patience, and communicating needs as they are recognized. #pbischat
— Boys Town Training (@BT_Ed) January 16, 2019
A8: Be supportive of one another, hold each other accountable, continue with expectations for everyone! We will learn together! #pbischat
— Matt Bush (@mbush36) January 16, 2019
A8: The Farm to School Network has a great toolkit that's worth exploring about staying healthy in school during the winter months, and how to have "healthy" celebrations https://t.co/3ognzXMc7U #pbischat
— Kelley Neubert (@kelley_neubert) January 16, 2019
A8(2): @ReachOut_AUS has wonderful resources for focusing on emotional and social wellbeing in the classroom :) https://t.co/CCDEBPNKT2 #pbischat
— Kelley Neubert (@kelley_neubert) January 16, 2019
Thank you for joining us tonight! Loved the discussion and the insight from everyone!
— Matt Bush (@mbush36) January 16, 2019
I hope you are able to join us again next Tuesday night! Bring one of your colleagues! #pbischat
Thank you for joining #pbischat tonight and continue the good work.
— pbischat (@pbischat) January 16, 2019
