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PBIS Team �Tier 1 Training Day 3
WELCOME BACK COHORT 21
Network: BrightWorks Community Room
Password: Zulu1976!
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Cheryl Cook
Lead Trainer •External Coach•Retired Teacher•PBIS Coordinator•PD Manager
Team Stats
Cohort 1
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Please Complete Your Nametag
Cheryl
Kennedy Elem
Data Analyst
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The Training Team Today
- helping you gain clarity, build competence and feel confident -
Ask Us
Cheryl Cook
Sarah Marxhausen
Debi Doran
Ellen Grossman
Karisa Gibson
Morgan Goering
No Judgement
Lauren Sparr
Sydney Navoichick
Sarah Sirna
Aaron Barnes
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The Role of the Training Team
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Your External Coach
Cheryl
Ellen
Karissa
Morgan
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Expectations Help Us Define How We Want to Be Together
Cohort Training Expectations
We Are All In This Together!
Cohort Training Expectations | ||
| What Will Be Helpful For The Training Team | |
Be Respectful | Silence your phone, listen to the speaker | |
Be Responsible | Take care of your needs, clean up after yourself | |
Be Engaged | Ask questions, contribute ideas, listen to understand | |
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Take A Moment to Reflect
Cohort Training Expectations
We Are All In This Together!
Cohort Training Expectations | ||
| What I Can Do to Demonstrate These Expectations? | |
Be Respectful | | |
Be Responsible | | |
Be Engaged | | |
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Materials For Today
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Our Agenda for Today
Lunch at 12:00-12:45-Order Ahead!
This Morning
This Afternoon
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Coaching Corner Today
Not Required-An Additional Support for You
Content Specific Support
Content Session during work times:
Today: Acknowledgment Ideas
Individualized Support
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Other Logistics for Today
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Developing Implementation Support for Staff
Team Has Worked On
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Tier 1 Team Training Day 3
Fidelity Data
TFI 1.14
Reminders for Taking the TFI
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Debi Doran
Metro Coaching & Evaluation Coordinator
Team Stats:
Cohort #11
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Tiered Fidelity Inventory
Taking the TFI Reminders
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Remember to Read All Three Columns
View the TFI Manual (can manually record scores on page 25)
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Process For Taking the TFI-All Voices
(Also a good idea to record your scores on a paper copy as well)
*When a team is unsure or can’t decide on a score, refer to the Administration Slides for help.
0=not implemented 1=partially implemented 2=fully implemented
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Enter Your Team’s Score for Each Item Here
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AND Here…Track on Your Team Document
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Submit Your TFI
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If you did a TFI Walkthrough use the Data you collected to answer TFI 1.3, 1.4 & 1.9
You will use your TFI Walk Through data on questions 1.3, 1.4 and 1.9.
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Begin Action Planning Using the TFI Reports…Go Back to Your Dashboard
Click Reports
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Start with the SCALE Report to See Overall Tier 1 Implementation Progress
The scale score gives an accurate percentage for Tier I
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Then Look at the Subscale Report to see Your Implementation Progress in Each Evaluated Area
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Use the ITEMS Report to Find Your Action Items
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Add Your Identified Actions to Your Tier 1 Action Plan
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Tier 1 Team Training Day 3
Feedback & Acknowledgement
(TFI 1.9)
Updated October 2025
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Sarah Marxhausen
*Middle School Principal, PBIS Metro Trainer
Team Stats
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Tier 1: Implementation Fidelity
TFI Sub-Scale: Team
TFI 1.1: Team Composition
TFI 1.2: Team Operating Procedures
TFI Sub-Scale: Implementation
TFI 1.3: Behavioral Expectations
TFI 1.4: Teaching Expectations
TFI 1.5: Problem Behavior Definitions
TFI 1.6: Discipline Policies
TFI 1.7: Professional Development
TFI 1.8: Classroom Procedures
TFI 1.9: Feedback and Acknowledgement
TFI 1.10: Faculty Involvement
TFI 1.11: Student/Family/Community Involvement
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TFI 1.9 Purpose & Outcome
Purpose:
Teams will develop a formal system for providing specific behavior feedback that is linked to school-wide expectations and used within classrooms and across school campus settings.
Outcome:
A formal system (a written set of procedures) for acknowledging student behavior exists and is used by staff.
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Focus on the Facts of PBIS
Myth
PBIS is not equitable
Facts
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How can we make feedback more culturally responsive?
SWPBIS Big Idea
Attending to and acknowledging desired student behaviors increases the likelihood of these behaviors recurring and promotes a positive school culture.
Team Activity
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Feedback & Acknowledgement Tasks
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So Much Research to Back this Practice Up!
Research indicates �that you can improve behavior by 80% just by pointing out what someone is doing correctly.
Laura Riffel, OSEP
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Recommendations for Providing Positive Feedback
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Recognition is Aligned and Specific
Train All Staff on this Evidence-Based Practice-Behavior Specific Praise
Steps for Providing Behavior Specific Praise:
Step 1: Use the student’s name
Step 2: Name the behavior observed
Step 3: Tie back to school-wide expectations
Example: Jay, nice job sitting in your seat when the bell rang. Way to be Ready.
Non-examples:
Giving ticket without saying anything
Giving ticket for non-school wide expectations
Only giving for “above and beyond” behavior
Saying just, “Nice job,” “Good,” or “Fantastic.”
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Choose an example and practice
Quick Think and Write
Partner Talk and Share your examples
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Positive Feedback Occurs more Frequently than Correction
Effort & Mastery
(reinforcement)
5:1
Correction
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How does 5:1 happen?
All Staff are expected to:
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Pair Behavior Specific Praise a Concrete Symbol
School to Families
Individual High Frequency
Bus Drivers
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Involve ALL Staff Giving Feedback
Golden Awards Help All Staff Participate in Positive Intermediate Recognition
Playground Supervisors
Building Maintenance Staff
Food Service Staff
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Focus on the Facts of PBIS (continued)
Myth
The positive in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) means that we give out rewards.
Facts
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Keep Staff Motivated and Appreciated!
Staff Acknowledgement Examples:
PBIS Tier 1 Team to Staff
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Concrete symbols can strengthen your feedback, but remember ...
What really �matters is the positive interaction, the connection. Positive Connections on the outside build neural connections on the inside.
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Guidelines for School wide Recognition
Recognition is about providing positive feedback for EVERY student!
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Planning Tool - Acknowledgement Matrix
TYPE | WHAT | WHEN | WHERE | WHO |
Immediate/High Frequency In the moment, predictable, delivered at a high rate for a short period (e.g., Gotchas, Paws, High Fives) | STUDENTS: ADULTS: | High frequency for a short time when first teaching desired behavior or re-teaching identified problem behavior from data | | ALL STUDENTS, ALL ADULTS |
Redemption of high frequency (e.g., school store, drawings) | STUDENTS: ADULTS: | At least monthly | | ALL STUDENTS, ALL ADULTS |
Intermittent/Unpredictable (e.g., surprise homework completion treat, random use of gotchas in hallway) | STUDENTS: ADULTS: | Maintaining a taught behavior (fading) | | ALL STUDENTS, ALL ADULTS |
Long-term School-wide Celebrations (school-wide not individually based) FOR: Ex: ODR reduction, school-wide target met for certain setting/behavior area ACTIVITY: (e.g., ice cream social, dance, game day) | BOTH TOGETHER: | At least quarterly | | ALL STUDENTS, ALL ADULTS |
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Team Implementation Planning
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Team Implementation Planning
Tools to Help you Plan:
Professional Development
How and when will you bring this information back to staff?
Update your action plan as needed for Feedback & Acknowledgement
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Enjoy Your Lunch!
Please be back ready to go by 12:45
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Minnesota PBIS Cohort 21 Winter Training�Year 1 Days 3 and 4
Core Features Implemented as Intended
TFI Alignment:
TFI 1.5 Problem Definitions �TFI 1.6 Discipline Policies
TFI 1.9 Feedback & Acknowledgement
TFI 1.3 Behavioral Expectations Non-Classroom Areas Active Supervision
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Aaron Barnes
Minnesota PBIS Management Team
Team Stats
Cohort #3
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Ten Minnesota Commitments to Equity
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Small Changes, Big Impact�PBIS Minnesota Cohort Training
Allen, G. E., Common, E. A., Germer, K. A., Lane, K. L., Buckman, M. M., Oakes, W. P., & Menzies, H. M. (2020). A Systematic Review of the Evidence Base for Active Supervision in Pre-K–12 Settings. Behavioral Disorders, 45(3), 167-182. https://doi.org/10.1177/0198742919837646
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Implementation: Small Changes, Big Impact
1. PBIS Core features in Practice
10/30/2025
Minnesota Department of Education | education.mn.gov
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MN Statute: PBIS Definition in Practice:�An Evidence-Based Framework to Prevent Problem Behavior and Support Positive, Prosocial Behaviors
School Leadership Team that supports all staff, students, and families with:
Source: www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=122A.627
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Active Supervision: Systematic Review of Evidence (Allen, G. E. et al.,2020)
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Importance of Ensuring Core Features
“Be adamant about the core features;
be flexible about the rest.”
Rob Horner
October 2020 ABAI Culturo-Behavior
Science for a Better World Conference
10/30/2025
pbis.org
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Active Supervision: Systematic Review of Evidence (Allen, G. E. et al.,2020) (2)
YES! Active supervision meets CEC criteria as an evidence-based practice.
Your team will be learning how to implement this EBP strategy as intended during this training!
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Applied Resource from IRIS Center:�ACTIVE SUPERVISON
User-friendly resource which covers how to implement Active Supervision:
Fundamental Skill Sheet: Active Supervision includes:
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Implementation: Small Changes, Big Impact
2. YOUR Implementation Progress
10/30/2025
Minnesota Department of Education | education.mn.gov
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Growth During Cohort Training�Cohorts 11-19 - 2015– 2024
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NRIP Cohort 21
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MRIP Cohort 21
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MRIP Cohort 21
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SRIP Cohort 21
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Implementation: Small Changes, Big Impact
3. News and Upcoming Events
10/30/2025
Minnesota Department of Education | education.mn.gov
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Is PBIS an Evidence-Based Practice (2023)
Key Takeaways:
LINK:https://www.pbis.org/resource/is-school-wide-positive-behavior-support-an-evidence-based-practice
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School Application for Cohort 22 �(2026-2028)
Application Opening Soon! �https://pbisMN.org/Getting-Started)
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Share your #pbisMN work!
10/30/2025
Minnesota Department of Education | education.mn.gov
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Metro Regional Contacts
Metro Regional Implementation Project
MDE PBIS Management - Regional Contacts
You can find other PBIS Minnesota contacts on the Minnesota PBIS website.
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Thank You!
Minnesota Department of Education – PBIS Management Team
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Tier 1 Team Training Day 3
Non-Classroom Settings Basic Strategies
Updated October 2025
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Tier 1: Implementation Fidelity
TFI Sub-Scale: Team
TFI 1.1: Team Composition
TFI 1.2: Team Operating Procedures
TFI Sub-Scale: Implementation
TFI 1.3: Behavioral Expectations
TFI 1.4: Teaching Expectations
TFI 1.5: Problem Behavior Definitions
TFI 1.6: Discipline Policies
TFI 1.7: Professional Development
TFI 1.8: Classroom Procedures
TFI 1.9: Feedback and Acknowledgement
TFI 1.10: Faculty Involvement
TFI 1.11: Student/Family/Community Involvement
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Outcomes
Teams will review basic non-classroom strategies and embed active supervision into their providing feedback (acknowledgement and correction) system.
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Non-Classroom Challenges
Classroom
Non-classroom
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Your Data Helps You Identify Non-Classroom Areas to Focus On
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Using Referral Data
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What non-classroom location in your building do you think needs your focus first?
Discuss with your team
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Active Supervision in Your School
As you listen, think about how implementing these strategies could help reduce behaviors in the non-classrooms location you identified.
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Actively Supervise is an EBP
Today Let’s focus in on Non-Classroom Locations
Scan
Move
Interact
Prompt
Strengthen
Correct
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Scan Frequently
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Move Throughout the Area
Move as your scan indicates
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Positively Interact with Students
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Correct Staff-Managed Behaviors-Using Staff-Managed Strategies on Your Flowchart
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Follow Procedures for Requesting Assistance for �Admin-Managed Behaviors on Your Flowchart
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Review Staff Expectations on your Matrix that Promote Consistent Action from Adults
SWExpectations | Non-Classroom Locations | |||
Hallways | Cafeteria | Library/ Computer Lab | Bus | |
Be Respectful | Keep hands feet and other objects to self | Eat only your food | Study, read, compute | Watch for your stop |
Be Responsible | Use quiet voice | Replace trays & utensils | Push in chairs. Treat books carefully. | Wipe your feet Sit appropriately |
Be Safe | Maintain your own physical space Stay to the right | Clean up your eating area | Whisper. Return books | Use a quiet voice Stay in your seat |
Conditions for Learning | Stand in hall during passing periods Scan, Positively Interact, Correct Errors | Actively Supervise Scan, Move, Interact | Instruct from back to keep eyes on all screens | Prompt students to enter bus calmly and find a seat, Provide Praise, Correct Errors |
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What Happens When Adults Take Consistent Action Through Active Supervision?
A More Predictable School Environment
Consistently Positive Staff Behaviors
Opportunities to Provide Feedback Are Created
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Active Supervision
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Team Implementation Planning
Tools for Planning Active Supervision-Non Classroom Locations
Professional Development
How and when will you bring this information back to staff?
Update your action plan as needed for
Non-Classroom Settings
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What Will Be Working On?
From Now Until 3:00 is Work Time.
For our closing….
Please be ready to share what you worked on during your work time today
Reminder
Administrative Lead Meeting At 1:30
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Ending Our Day Together
Closing Activity
SHARE
We Worked On…
Helping Out
Clean Up Your Area
Bring all your things home with you
See You Tomorrow!
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