Roles & Responsibilities of a PBIS Coach
A PBIS Coach plays a crucial role in guiding schools in implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports effectively. This involves supporting PBIS teams, using data for decision-making, and ensuring sustained implementation of PBIS practices. The coach empowers and inspires the team to adopt PBIS principles, focusing on creating a safe and positive environment.
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Roles & Roles & Responsibilities Responsibilities of a PBIS Coach of a PBIS Coach Facilitated by: Sammi Cowger, M.S., M.Ed. MNSU School Psychology Program
A little about me! A little about me! School Psychology Doctoral Student (been working with MN PBIS for 3 years) My interests/research areas: Positive Psychology/Coaching LOVE learning from people doing the work 2
Overview Overview Review the roles & responsibilities of a PBIS Coach Supporting the Team & School in Sustained PBIS Implementation Coach Well-Being & Maintaining Balance Explore a Strength-based Approach to Coaching 3
Id love to know who is I d love to know who is here with us today! here with us today! Poll: What is your current roll? Poll: What is your current roll? 4
Poll: How are you currently Poll: How are you currently feeling about PBIS at your school? feeling about PBIS at your school? 5
Poll: What makes a good coach? Poll: What makes a good coach? 6
A Quick Review of the A Quick Review of the Roles & Responsibilities Roles & Responsibilities of a PBIS Coach of a PBIS Coach
What is a What is a PBIS Coach? PBIS Coach? Team Facilitator Guide team & school to focus on the implementation of data, systems, and practices Empower/inspire others to adopt and implement PBIS Focus on adult-behavior change Help the school implement PBIS to support a safe, positive, and trauma-aware environment 8
Role & Role & Responsibilities Responsibilities Responsibilities: Support PBIS teams to fully implement and sustain PBIS with fidelity Assist teams in using data for decision-making Provide knowledge and support for PBIS research and practices Common Practices of an Effective Coach: Data-driven decision making Relationship building Trust building Effective communication Collaboration skills 9
Coaching Areas of Expertise Coaching Areas of Expertise Data Obtain/compile data from multiple sources Support the development of data systems Lead team in making data-based decisions Practices Coach staff on essential features of PBIS Work with classroom teachers on implementing practices Link data to practices What are some ways you have applied these areas of expertise in your role as a coach? Systems Facilitate effective team meetings Support development and continued success of PBIS team 10
How is a coach different from How is a coach different from any other team member? any other team member? Coordinating efforts Creating a plan/systematic process for team meetings Leadership/engagement of other members Refocuses/orients team to a common purpose Accountability Day-to-day responsibilities in a school are HARD! It would be easy for PBIS to fall into the background. 11
What is having a What is having a coach important? coach important? According to Center on PBIS, coaching serves three key functions: To ensure intervention fidelity To ensure implementation fidelity To develop organizational systems to promote professional judgement & sustainability Mindset shift: When there are challenges with implementation, coaches help to remove blame from teachers and leverage system/school resources to provide additional support. 12
A Coachs Role A Coach s Role in Supporting in Supporting a PBIS Team a PBIS Team
Supporting Supporting Intervention Fidelity Intervention Fidelity Intervention Fidelity: implementing interventions the way they were intended & designed Teams & Coaches support this by: Facilitating training for schools' staff Helping build skills to support implementation Identifying challenges (with data) & finding solutions 14
Barriers to Barriers to Implementation Fidelity Implementation Fidelity Low staff buy-in Limited resources Staff turnover Behavioral drift What are some other barriers/challenges you ve and your team have faced? 15
Addressing Challenges Addressing Challenges with Buy with Buy- -In In Buy-in Attitudes Social Norms Perceived control Professional Identity Intention Knowledge/skills Limited time constraints Habits/routines Salience Action 16
Adapting Role of PBIS Adapting Role of PBIS Teams/Coaches Teams/Coaches Exploration and Adoption Program Installation Initial Implementation Full Implementation Innovation Sustainability Gain knowledge about PBIS Identify a team and internal coach Gather resources Develop data systems Prepare staff training Establish school- specific practices Tier 1 fully operational TFI used to gauge implementation efforts Considerations for Tier 2 and 3 started Refine and adapt practices Continued professional development Data-based decision making for program adaptation Implementation of Tier 1 Staff trained and provided support Evaluation of program fit All Tiers implemented Ongoing evaluation on data at all levels Staff coaching/trainings How has your role changed over time? 17
Think Think Pair Pair Share Share What have been the biggest challenges you have faced coaching so far? What are some things you ve done to make your job easier/overcome these challenges? 18
Coach Well Coach Well- -Being & Maintaining Balance Maintaining Balance Being &
Coach Well Coach Well- -Being Being YOU are an important asset to the team Ensuring that you feel supported and able to manage the tasks of coaching are critical to success! 20
Fostering Wellbeing Fostering Wellbeing Lean into Social Support Motivate with Self-Reflection Set Boundaries Identify specified time for PBIS work that fits within your scheduled workday Connect with other coaches Allocate tasks & seek out help Share your wins & challenges with the team Seek out a co- coach Identify and act within your personal values Process (over mastery) mindset Operate within your strengths Self-care Identify when responsibilities are requiring time outside of work time Long-term sustainability > short- term solutions 21
What are your strengths What are your strengths as a leader/coach? as a leader/coach? Take a few minutes and list 3-5 leadership strengths/qualities that you currently identify with. 22
Aligning Your Strengths Aligning Your Strengths Data Strength # 1 Obtain/compile data from multiple sources Support the development of data systems Lead team in making data-based decisions Practices Coach staff on essential features of PBIS Work with classroom teachers on implementing practices Link data to practices Strength # 2 Systems Facilitate effective team meetings Support development and continued success of PBIS tea Strength # 3 23
Personalizing your Personalizing your Strengths Strengths- -Based Approach Based Approach Strength #1: Strength #2: Strength #3: Instructions: DATA Obtain/compile data from multiple sources STEP 1: List/summaries three of your identified leadership strengths in the top row of the worksheet STEP 2: The first column contains PBIS Coach Areas of Expertise. For each item, identify if any of your strengths align or can be utilized for that task. Place an X in the columns of strengths that relate to each area of expertise. STEP 3: Identify which Areas of Expertise do not have a current strength that is related to the task. Support the development of data systems Lead team in making data-based decisions PRACTICE Coach staff on essential features of PBIS Work with classroom teachers on implementing practices Link data to practices o Identify areas that you d like to personally grow in and place a G in the column o Identify areas that you have team members who have a strength in that area and place a T in that column. (indicate a name if desired) SYSTEMS Facilitate effective team meetings Support development and continued success of PBIS tea 24
Strengths Strengths- -based Leadership Reflection Leadership Reflection based What areas do you strengths align with the roles/responsibilities of a coach? What areas did you identify as areas you d like to pursue personalgrowth? What are some areas you would like to ask for help from your team with? 25
Other Coaching Other Coaching Tools/Resources Tools/Resources Coach Self-Assessment Tool (https://www.pbis.org/resource/coaches-self-assessment) Motivational Interviewing for Coaches (https://positivepsychology.com/motivational-interviewing/) Emotional Wellness Toolkit (https://www.nih.gov/health-information/emotional- wellness-toolkit) PBIS MN Coaching Resources (https://pbismn.org/coaches/additional-resources.php) 26
Thank you Thank you Sammi Cowger Minnesota State University, Mankato Samantha.cowger@mnsu.edu
