Presented by: Dr. Stacey L. Jaroneski Max Albulov

Presented by:
Dr. Stacey L. Jaroneski
Max Albulov
Schoolcraft’s Philosophy
Elements of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Bucket Filling, Conscious Discipline, Peer Mentoring
Introduction
 What does incorporating Student Leadership do for our school?
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Empowers students and increases their self‐esteem
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Empowers students to make better choices
 How can we incorporate Student Leadership?
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Responsibility Roles
Research
 Utilizing proactive strategies
 Brain‐smart classrooms
 Class meetings
 Predictable classroom routines and procedures  Calm voices
 Community building rituals
 Positive reinforcement
 Safe places
Schoolcraft’s Student Leadership Programs
 National Elementary Honor Society
 Student Council
 Responsibility Roles
 Peer Mentoring
 Safety Patrol
 Peer Tutoring
Responsibility Roles
Student Leaders
Implications
 Responsibility roles provide educators a no‐cost, high‐
impact behavior intervention.
 What does this look like?
 Positive reinforcement and praising
 Building relationships with students
 Provide feedback to students
 Provide opportunities for students to succeed
 Invest time in students
 Utilize discipline that keeps students in school
Highlighting What We Do
 NEHS
 Toy Drive – Giving Tree
 School Building Improvement
 Meals on Wheels
Highlighting What We Do
 Peer Mentorship Program
 Volunteer students – “Job”
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Paired with at‐risk students (week by week)
 Lunch/Recess
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Help get lunch – model appropriate lunchroom behavior
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Help on the playground – Teach social skills
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Encouraging social interaction – problem solving
Highlighting What We Do
 Peer Mentorship Program
 3rd year of program  Parents/teachers of mentors report increase in confidence and leadership skills
 Parents/teachers of Mentees report increase of social skills and positive behavior choices
 Mentors are recognized at year ending assembly
Responsibility Roles Findings  What have we seen as a result of our programs?
 Increased positive behavior through fostering:
~Improved social skills
~Stronger student self‐esteem
Closing
Schoolcraft students are leaders who have many opportunities to serve their educational and community world.
Student Testimonials