1 of 16

Classroom group Coaching

PBIS in the classroom

a supportive approach

https://bit.ly/groupcoachingparticipant

2 of 16

Introductions

Kiana Longnecker

School Climate and Culture Consultant MAISD

School Psychologist

Vickie Swanson

MTSS Consultant OAISD

School Counselor, Secondary Educator, School Administrator

3 of 16

Energizer - That’s me

Teachers?

Administrators?

Mental Health Professionals?

University Professionals?

Came from somewhere cold?

Prefer 5pm over 5am?

4 of 16

AcknowledgementS

  • Midwest PBIS
  • Oakridge Public Schools
  • Muskegon Area Intermediate School District
  • Ottawa Area Intermediate School District
  • Safe and Civil Schools

​

5 of 16

Agenda

  • What is classroom group coaching
  • Why did we select this model
  • How did we implement classroom group coaching model
  • What were the results and celebrations
  • What is next

6 of 16

What is Classroom group coaching

Classroom Group Coaching is a powerful, proactive, restorative format of professional coaching. Meetings are facilitated by a coach and are a way for teachers to learn, reflect and share about teaching practices, plan to implement practices, problem solve barrier removal and provide feedback to peers on their use of practices.

​

​

7 of 16

WHy

​

  • Elevating voice and choice of the experts in the classroom
  • Improve both climate and culture
  • Structured time for thought partnership, idea exchange, community building, and barrier removal
  • Research based methods - coaching and restorative practices
  • One and done training often does not equate fidelity of full classroom implementation
  • We are committed to delivering our educators the support needed for high fidelity of classroom PBIS implementation

8 of 16

district demographics

Oakridge Public Schools, in Muskegon, Michigan, proudly educates nearly 2,000 students in grades K-12. 64.9% of students are considered economically disadvantaged.

​

​

9 of 16

How

Commitment: District, building, staff, community

Training: PBIS in the Classroom, Restorative Practices, Coaching for PBIS in the Classroom, Supporting PBIS in the classroom for administration, PBIS for paraeducators and bus drivers

Time: Initial Training, Coaching Planning, Coaching Sessions

Talent: Coaches, Classroom Educators

Plan for Sustainability: Gradual release model of coaching

10 of 16

proactive circle planning guide - Restorative Practices in group coaching

11 of 16

Self-Assessment: Stoic checklist

Who?

  • 107 Classroom educators

When?

  • Pre-implementation
  • Mid-year
  • End of year (yet to come!)

Why?

  • Guide coaching
  • Measure implementation
  • Provide reflection opportunity

1st Semester Results

  • From 22% to 87% in Structure and Organization
  • From 25% to 100% in Teaching Expectations
  • From 72% to 89% Interact Positively
  • From 35% to 58% Correcting fluently

12 of 16

Fidelity

13 of 16

outcomes and celebrations

  • Shared resources
  • Cross-grade/program collaboration
  • Increased commitment to implementation
  • Massive increases in implementation fidelity
  • Systems level change beyond the classroom
  • Stronger communication structures district-wide
  • Created a culture of coaching

​

14 of 16

SWPBIS TFI DATA

15 of 16

optimistic closure

  • Our classroom teachers are amazing humans
  • Classroom teachers deserve the support of administrators, coaches, and mental health staff
  • Being an educator makes a difference
  • Positive relationships in school make a lasting mark on the lives of students, families, and educators

16 of 16

Materials and Contacts

Kiana Longnecker - klongnecker@muskegonisd.org

Vickie Swanson - vswanson@oaisd.org

https://bit.ly/groupcoachingparticipant