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PBIS/Spark

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support /SPARK

    • A process for creating safer and more effective schools
    • Focuses on improving the entire school system
    • Applies to everyone within the school setting, including all students, staff, and family members.
  • A pyramid diagram illustrating a continuum of services, with 'Universal PBS' at the base, 'Small Groups/Brief Mentoring' in the middle, and 'Wraparound' at the top.

    Components:

    • 80 %
      • Classroom Consultation
      • Classroom Level PBS
      • Universal PBS
    • 15 %
      • Small Groups Mentoring
      • Check in/out
    • 5 %
      • [FBA] Functional Behavioral Assessment
      • [BIP] Behavior Intervention Plans
    • Opportunities to ask questions and discuss concerns related to PBIS
    • Opportunities to provide feedback and input on Tier 1 PBS practices (e.g., Tier 1 expectations, reward system, discipline procedures)
    • Positively stated expectations posted around the school
    • Expectations and rules that are taught and encouraged
    • Information and updates on Tier 1 behavior data
    • Data-based problem-solving by the school team to inform PBS implementation
    • Administration (Principal, AP, Dean, SAM) participation in PBS implementation and encouragement for family and community member participation

The logo for Indian Trails Middle School features the word 'SPARK' in green letters with an orange starburst.

  • Show respect.
    Praise each other.
    Act safely and responsibly.
    Rise to the task.
    Kindness always.

    Students who display these qualities will earn SPARK bucks that they can use in teacher's classrooms for certain prizes and enter into drawings on Wednesdays at lunch.

    We are looking for community support so if you would like to get involved, contact Jamie Barnes, jamie_barnes@scps.k12.fl.us.

    • Show Respect
    • Praise each other
    • Act safely and responsibly
    • Rise to the task
    • Kindness always
    • All the students are educated in the S.P.A.R.K. Initiatives and the Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Systems.
    • Positive Behavior Rewards
      • Spark Bucks
      • Positive Referrals