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Recognition Process

Overview:

Once each school year, the Illinois PBIS Network formally recognizes schools that demonstrate implementation and sustainability of the PBIS process through measurable criteria at the Tier 1/Universal, Tier 2/Secondary, and Tier 3/Tertiary levels.  Schools that want to be recognized for their implementation of PBIS for the 2011-12 school year are required to submit an application, along with supporting documentation, for one of the five levels of school recognition: Start-Up, Emerging, Implementing, Fully Implementing, and Exemplar.

As in the past, the Illinois PBIS Network Phases of Implementation (PoI) is the primary tool by which implementation is measured, and is an integral part of the application process. See instructions on the PoI Rubric for the procedures associated with this self-assessment tool, including the roles of the External Coach and the Technical Assistance Coordinator.  It is recommended that the PoI be used initially in November and updated in April for effective self-assessment and action-planning. 

Depending on the level of recognition a school is seeking, other self-evaluation tools used in PBIS implementation will also need to be submitted with the application.  Complete details are indicated on the applications for each level.

Application Criteria: 

The changes made to this year’s application criteria are:

  1. For a school to be recognized at the Fully Implementing level, one-year of multi-tiered outcome data is now required, indicating that students have responded positively to PBIS implementation. Outcome data should demonstrate effectiveness of PBIS across all three tiers and can be reported through the SWIS Triangle Data Report from the Year End Report or other comparable documentation:
    • Tier 1/Universal behavior supports - 85% or more of all students have 1 or fewer office discipline referrals/ODRs
    • Tier 2/Secondary behavior supports - 10% or less of all students have no more than 2-5 ODRs
    • Tier 3/Tertiary behavior supports - 4% or less of students have 6 or more ODRs.  
    • 5% or less of students have received out-of-school suspensions, and a small number of students are placed out of their home school.
  1. For a school to be recognized at the Exemplar level, provide a description of parent or family involvement documenting that one or more family members are active members of school-based PBIS teams (target is participation in 80% of meetings), depending on the schools’ level of implementation. Evidence of having one or more family members participate in two or more meetings will be accepted even if the family members have not participated in 80% of the PBIS meetings.
  2. For all recognition levels, we no longer require schools to share their School Profile Tool as part of the application. The School Profile Tool is still available on the Illinois PBIS website and recommended for schools to assess, document, guide action-planning, and share their PBIS efforts within their district.

Levels of Recognition: 

Start-Up:

Beginning the process of school-wide PBIS implementation.

Requirements: Complete and submit the PoI at least once yearly; demonstrate PBIS implementation by fulfilling one or more criterion on the most recent PoI at the following phase: Tier 1/Universal Phase I; participate in Tier 1/Universal Training.

Emerging:

Building the foundation for school-wide PBIS implementation.

Requirements:  Complete and submit the PoI at least once yearly; demonstrate PBIS implementation by fulfilling all criteria on the most recent PoI at the following phase: Tier 1/Universal Phase I (see individual application for required supporting documentation); complete and submit a Multi-Tiered Action Plan (MAP); complete the Team Implementation Checklist (TIC), or score 70 or higher on the Benchmarks of Quality (BoQ), or score 80/80 on the School-wide Evaluation Tool (SET); complete the Self-Assessment Survey (SAS).   

Implementing:

Maintaining the school-wide PBIS foundation and building the foundation for Tier 2/Secondary Level Interventions.

Requirements:  Complete and submit the PoI at least once yearly; demonstrate PBIS implementation by fulfilling all criteria on the most recent PoI at the following phases: Tier 1/Universal Phase I and II, and Tier 2/Secondary Phase I (see individual application for required supporting documentation); complete and submit a Multi-Tiered Action Plan (MAP); complete and submit Daily Progress Report (DPR) for Tier 2/Secondary Interventions; complete and submit a Tier 2/Tier 3 Interventions Tracking Tool; score 70 or higher on the Benchmarks of Quality (BoQ), or score 80/80 on the School-wide Evaluation Tool (SET); complete the Self-Assessment Survey (SAS).  

Fully Implementing:

Sustaining school-wide PBIS implementation, maintaining Tier 2/Secondary Level Interventions, and building the foundation for Tier 3/Tertiary Level Interventions.

Requirements: Complete and submit the PoI at least once yearly; demonstrate PBIS implementation by fulfilling all criteria on the most recent PoI at the following phases: Tier 1/Universal Phase I, II, and III, Tier 2/ Secondary Phase I and II, and Tier 3/Tertiary Phase I (see individual application for required supporting documentation); complete and submit a Multi-Tiered Action Plan (MAP); complete and submit Daily Progress Report (DPR) for Tier 2/Secondary Interventions; complete and submit the Tier 2/Tier 3 Interventions Tracking Tool; identify LAN or Community Support contact; identify Wraparound Facilitator trained in SIMEO; score 70 or higher on the Benchmarks of Quality (BoQ), or score 80/80 on the School-wide Evaluation Tool (SET); complete the Self-Assessment Survey (SAS); provide one-year of multi-tiered outcome data indicating that students have responded positively to PBIS implementation, demonstrate effectiveness of PBIS across all three tiers, and can be reported through the SWIS Triangle Data Report from the Year End Report or other comparable documentation:  Tier 1/Universal behavior supports - 85% or more of all students have 1 or fewer office discipline referrals/ODRs, Tier 2/Secondary behavior supports - 10% or less of all students have no more than 2-5 ODRs, Tier 3/Tertiary behavior supports - 4% or less of students have 6 or more ODRs, and 5% or less of students have received out-of-school suspensions, and a small number of students are placed out of their home school.  Note:  Additional evidence and/or follow-up conversations may be necessary to fully evaluate this discipline data.

Exemplar:

Demonstrating the “ideal model” of building, maintaining, and sustaining Tier 1/Universal, Tier 2/Secondary, and Tier 3/Tertiary school-wide PBIS, while maintaining academic integrity.

Requirements:  Complete and submit the PoI at least once yearly; demonstrate PBIS implementation by fulfilling all criteria on the most recent PoI at the following phases: Tier 1/Universal Phase I, II, and III, Tier 2/Secondary Phase I, II, and III, and Tier 3/Tertiary Phase I and II (see individual application for required supporting documentation); complete and submit a Multi-Tiered Action Plan (MAP); complete and submit a Daily Progress Report (DPR) for Tier 2/Secondary Interventions; complete and submit the Tier 2/Tier 3 Interventions Tracking Tool; identify LAN or Community Support contact; identify Wraparound Facilitator trained in SIMEO; provide a description of parent or family involvement documenting that one or more family members are active members of school-based PBIS teams (target is participation in 80% of meetings), depending on the schools’ level of implementation. Evidence of having one or more family members participate in two or more meetings will be accepted even if the family members have not participated in 80% of the PBIS meetings; score 70 or higher on the Benchmarks of Quality (BoQ), or score 80/80 on the School-wide Evaluation Tool (SET); complete the Self-Assessment Survey (SAS); demonstrate AYP in Reading and Math and/or be identified as an Academic Improvement, Academic Excellence, or Spotlight School as designated by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE); provide two years of multi-tiered outcome data indicating that students have responded positively to PBIS implementation, demonstrate effectiveness of PBIS across all three tiers, and can be reported through the SWIS Triangle Data Report from the Year End Report or other comparable documentation:  Tier 1/Universal behavior supports - 85% or more of all students have 1 or fewer office discipline referrals/ODRs, Tier 2/Secondary behavior supports - 10% or less of all students have no more than 2-5 ODRs, Tier 3/Tertiary behavior supports - 4% or less of students have 6 or more ODRs, and 5% or less of students have received out-of-school suspensions, and a small number of students are placed out of their home school.  Note: Additional evidence and/or follow-up conversations may be necessary to fully evaluate this discipline data.

To apply for recognition, schools will: 

  1. Choose the appropriate level of recognition based on your current implementation and select from one of five individual applications below and complete all sections of the application.
      

       2.  Complete and attach the required supporting documentation indicated on the application.

 Deadline and mailing instructions:

Submit all completed materials by May 18, 2012, to the Illinois PBIS Network at:

335 N. LaGrange Rd., Suite 4,
LaGrange Park, IL 60526

 

Schools will be recognized with:

All levels:

  • A “Proud to be a PBIS School” window decal award identifying the year and level of recognition (an electronic image of the decal will be available upon request).
  • A list of all qualifying schools will be distributed to the Illinois PBIS Network Statewide Leadership Team.
  • A listing on the Illinois PBIS Network website. 
  • Congratulatory letters from Illinois PBIS Network Leaders. Copies of this correspondence will also be forwarded to Local Education Agency (LEA) Superintendents.

Emerging Level and above:

  • Acknowledgment of school staff at the annual Illinois PBIS Network Summer and Winter Leadership Conferences: all attendees will receive a list of the recognized schools; attendees from recognized schools will receive “Star School” ribbons on their badges, and will be asked to stand and be recognized during the opening session.

Implementing Level:

  • Congratulatory letter from Elizabeth Hanselman, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Support Services, Illinois State Board of Education. Copies of this correspondence will also be forwarded to District and Regional Superintendents, and Intermediate Service Center Executive Directors.

Fully Implementing and Exemplar Levels:

  • Congratulatory letter from Christopher Koch, State Superintendent of Education, Illinois State Board of Education.  Copies of this correspondence will also be forwarded to District and Regional Superintendents, Intermediate Service Center Executive Directors, and Local Illinois Legislators.

We also encourage schools to invite their local education officials, families, community leaders, legislators, and media representatives to be part of the recognition celebration at the school and district levels.



Schools Who have Earned Recognition in Implementation of PBIS: