Winter 2015 - Positive Behavior Support - Miami
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Winter 2015 - Positive Behavior Support - Miami
Division of Special Education Clinical/Behavioral Services Building Bridges for our Students IN THIS ISSUE: Jorge Mas Canosa Thanksgiving 2014 E/BD Counseling in Action Orchard Villa Elementary—PBS has Its Rewards Who is SEDNET? Clinical/Beahvioral Services CBS Professional Development Jessie J. McCrary, Jr. Elemenatry—PBS Happenings Keeping the Adventure Alive Safe Crisis Management PBS in Action Art Therapy—making its Mark on Student Progress Hialeah Senior—Continuing the Legacy of a Retired Allapattah Middle -”Cheeseburger Wednesdays” And MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!! 1 Winter 2015 Newsletter PBS TEAM ATTENDS TRAINING IN MARYLAND Clinical/Behavioral Services Ms. Robin J. Morrison Instructional Supervisor 2201 NW 207th Street Miami Gardens, FL 33056 Phone: 305-626-3963 Fax: 305-626-3962 Newsletter Editor Mr. Craig Siegel, ATR-BC The Clinical / Behavioral Services Newsletter wants to hear from you. Please send in articles and photographs highlighting the exceptional work you and your colleagues are doing. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of UTD, AFT, NEA, Advancement Project, and Allapattah Middle School Principal, Ms. Bridget Mckinney, members of the schools PBS Team were afforded the opportunity to attend the Restorative Practices Training from October 30th to November 2nd, 2014 in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. Training facilitator, Robert Spicer, Culture and Climate Specialist, best known for his outstanding work in the Chicago Area School System provided a wealth of resources to all attendees. Restorative Practices are processes that proactively build healthy relationships and a sense of community to prevent and address conflict and wrongdoing. These practices allow individuals who may have committed harm to take full responsibility for their behavior by addressing those affected by the behavior. Taking responsibility involves taking ownership of the behaviors, acknowledgement that the behavior was harmful to others, taking actions to repair the harm, and making necessary changes to avoid such behavior in the future. Training participants included a host of educational professionals and policy makers from around the country. Other members of the Allapattah Middle School Staff have been introduced to some aspects of Restorative Practices and are excited and encouraged as to how they can be infused into the daily operations of the school. By: Mr. Edward McClain, PBS Coach The deadline for submissions for the next issue of the newsletter is: May 15, 2015 Please send all items to Mr. Craig Siegel at: [email protected] Clinical/Beahvioral Services 2 Winter 2015 Newsletter CONGRATULATIONS TO MS. CASTELEIRO-TERRON The Knighthood Program at Miami Sunset Senior is proud to announce that Miami Sunset Senior High’s 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year is Ms. Lissette CasteleiroTerron!!!! Ms. Casteleiro is a dedicated teacher that provides a structured and caring classroom where everyone is expected to learn! She offers assignments that challenge each student while also offering a variety of hands on tasks/ assignments. Being the Language arts and reading teacher, Ms. Casteleiro has a great challenge to prepare her students to do their best on the FCAT as well as preparing for life after graduation. The Knighthood Program staff is glad to have her as one of our own! By: Ms. Terry Nall, Behavior Management Teacher LEAPS AND BOUNDS WITH “LEAPS” Leaps is a research-based, practical program that has been proven effective in reducing behavior problems, increasing attendance, and improving classroom performance in K-12 education and juvenile justice environments. With a comprehensive library of lesson plans and powerful, interactive assessment tools, LEAPS provides educators and interventionists with customized, actionable plans to improve social and emotional skills for any youth. Additional tools and resources help actively engage parents in the education process and help them become better parents. LEAPS is an online application which allows fidelity and progress reports to be automated thus meeting the structures of Behavioral RTI, PBS, and base development of Behavior Improvement Plans. We had the pleasure of hosting a LEAPS training on October 21, 2014 and October 22, 2014 led by its president and co-founder, Mr. Jay Burcham. The professional development was designed for school counselors, school social workers and school psychologist. This training was focused on LEAPS application, curriculum for behavior instruction, social skills training with a correlation to Multi-tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) for behavior and positive behavior supports. We had a total of 53 participants take advantage of this very worthwhile, highly informative and practical hand-on training. If you are interested in finding out more about the LEAPS behavior curriculum, please visit their website at www.goleaps.com By: Ms. Sylvia Arango, Curriculum Support Specialist Clinical/Beahvioral Services 3 Winter 2015 Newsletter HIALEAH SENIOR - CONTINUING THE LEGACY OF A RETIRED COLLEAGUE Last year I worked closely with Mrs. Elizabeth Portuondo, Clinical Art Therapist, at Hialeah Senior High. During my time working with her, she inspired me to enrich the lives of our students by exposing them to the arts within the community. To honor the influence she had on me and the students in the E/BD Program, we scheduled a field trip to the Miami Perez Art Museum to expose the kids to a 'world of art' and the experience of being in a first class art museum in the heart of downtown. We brought 29 of our students on the field trip and all reported that they had a terrific time. The staff at the Miami Perez Art Museum were very accommodating and professional which further enhanced the overall experience for our students. I highly recommend taking students on field trips and introducing them to new experiences. My eyes, and those of our students, are now wide open thanks to my terrific mentor and friend, Elizabeth Portuondo. By: Mr. Anthony Lorenzo, E/BD Clinician RUTH OWENS KRUSE - “DISHING OUT A NEW SKILL SET” On December 11th, students from Ruth Owens Kruse had the opportunity to cater the Region Holiday Brunch. Over two hundred people attended the Brunch. Students were responsible for all aspects of the event; from set up to serving to clean-up. Real-life work skills were enhanced as was student selfesteem for doing such an amazing job. By: Dr. Angel Rodriguez, Principal Clinical/Beahvioral Services 4 Winter 2015 Newsletter SAFE CRISIS MANAGEMENT: DISTRICT TRAINERS PERFECTING THEIR SKILLS In October, our SCM District Trainers met for two days to participate in their annual recertification training. This training involves demonstrating superior knowledge and ability to teach both physical and non-physical interventions. JKM Training, Inc. senior instructor, Mr. Charley Cheek provided the recertification training in SCM to our team. The recertification training prepares our District trainers to meet the need of providing the highest level of professional training opportunities for over six hundred Miami-Dade County Public School employees through both initial 3-day trainings and 2-day refreshers. A special “Thank You” is extended to each of the following District trainers for their fantastic work, dedication, and willingness to take time from their busy schedules to share their expertise: Laura Berenguer – SPED Teacher Kwan Chang - SPED Teacher Juan De Arrigunaga – E/BD Clinician Magda Demerritt - E/BD Clinician Mark Fabal - District Staffing Specialist Adriel Lantigua - SPED Teacher Liliana Maldonado - E/BD Clinician Shayon Tresvant—BMT Jasmine Grocher - Curriculum Support Deborah Davis - BMT Lillianne de Zendegui - E/BD Clinician Cassey Elias - E/BD Clinician Gladys Jones - Staffing Specialist Ashley Latham – SPED Teacher Rachel Sturgeon - BMT Armando Viltre - SPED Teacher We continue to expand our training locations to different areas of the District. We would like to thank the administrators and staff at the following locations for their willingness to host us and making us feel extremely welcome: Miami Beach Senior High School South Dade Senior Barbara Goleman Senior Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior NOVA Southeastern University By: Mr. Craig Siegel, Clinical Art Therapy Chairperson Clinical/Beahvioral Services 5 Winter 2015 Newsletter JORGE MAS CANOSA THANKSGIVING 2014 The students participating in the E/BD program at Jorge Mas Canosa were treated to a homemade traditional turkey dinner. Teachers, Mrs. Collazo and Mr. Preston, as well as Mrs. Haggins (Paraprofessional) prepared homemade dishes for their students. Turkey, stuffing, sweet yams, corn pudding, macaroni and cheese where among the dishes served by the teachers and clinician, Mrs. Gelsomino-Seaborn. Each student stated what they were thankful for this year and, of course, the food was one of them! By: Girolama Gelsomina-Seaborn, E/BD Clinician E/BD COUNSELING IN ACTION AT PINE VILLA ELEMENTARY & DR. WILLIAM A. CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY! Every year it is a new adventure with our students. We come prepared with many tools and strategies to teach them all the skills they need to succeed in life. This year I’ve had the opportunity to work in two magnificent schools in the south area: Pine Villa Elementary and Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary. I have worked with both schools in the past providing counseling services to the students participating in the E/BD programs. During our sessions we address anger management, bullying prevention, frustration tolerance, and many other skills. A recent therapeutic tool I have used in both schools has been Project Adventure. Project Adventure offers an array of activities that are fun and keep the student highly engaged. At the center of Project Adventure are the core values of Be Here, Be Safe, Be Honest, Set Goals, Care for Self and Others, and Let Go and Move On. I like that each activity I implement focuses on a core value and there is always the possibility for extension into other areas of the student’s curriculum. Most importantly, I know the students will be able to apply any of these strategies in their every day lives! By: Adelaida Perez, E/BD Clinician Clinical/Beahvioral Services 6 Winter 2015 Newsletter ORCHARD VILLA ELEMENTARY—PBS HAS IT’S REWARDS The Positive Behavior Support (PBS) program was established and implemented last year with great success and we are happy to bring it back this year at Orchard Villa Elementary. Students at Orchard Villa Elementary have exhibited positive growth in behavior and academics since the introduction of the PBS Program. Our TIER I program provides all students from Kindergarten to 5th Grade with the opportunity to visit the PBS store at the end of each month. Students have the option of purchasing an item at that moment or saving their “Bucks” for a bigger prize for the following month. Last school year, students were going home with great items that included: skateboards, bicycles, basketballs, footballs, iPods and many cool prizes! Our TIER II program offers students with small group behavior interventions with the counselor and/or teacher that targets the specific exhibited behaviors. These TIER II interventions are implemented three times a week in order to provide the students with behavior improvements. Our TIER III program provides individual students with behavior interventions with the school counselor and/or outside agency that allows for student improvement. Orchard Villa is proud to be a PBS school! We will continue to provide students with a positive outlook on behavior and academics. By: Ms. Sandra Ortiz, SPED Teacher and Mr. Donald Hylor, Guidance Counselor Clinical/Beahvioral Services 7 Winter 2015 Newsletter WHO IS SEDNET? The Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (SEDNET) creates and facilitates a network of key stakeholders committed to assisting in the provision of a quality system of care for students with or at-risk of emotional and/or behavioral challenges. How does SEDNET work to provide services for students in Miami-Dade County? SEDNET is a regional network of the major child serving agencies, community-based service providers, and students and their families, focused on developing interagency collaboration and sustaining partnerships. Did you know that SEDNET provides Case Management services? If you need assistance with information regarding a student who has been involved in a Baker Act and/or has received inpatient services from a children’s adolescent psychiatric facility in Miami-Dade County, we can assist you in obtaining information. Information regarding the process can be obtained from Weekly Briefing #16208 - Best Practices for Responding to Students’ Risk Behavior and Baker Act Procedures. For further information please contact Alina Rodriguez, SEDNET Project Manager, at 305-598-2436. CBS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Professional Development meetings this year have taken on renewed/ new approaches. In October, small group sessions divided by school level grouping were held. Each session focused on issues most prevalent for that group. The elementary group focused on parent involvement and resiliency; the middle school group focused on anxiety and depression, and the high school group focused on depression. Presenters for these sessions were from Barry University, Boston University, University of Miami and Family Counseling Services. In November, a joint session was held for all E/BD clinical staff (art therapists, counselors, psychologists, and social workers) and behavior management teachers. Presenters were from Florida International University and University of Miami. The topics addressed were Gender & Sexuality in Hip-Hop and Culturally effective Mental Health Interventions for Minority Youth. Feedback from all sessions has indicated great information that is useful to the students served. By: Nadyne Floyd Grubbs, E/BD Clinical Services Chairperson Clinical/Beahvioral Services 8 Winter 2015 Newsletter JESSE J. McCRARY, JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PBS HAPPENINGS Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Elementary School works hard to promote positive behavior among our students. Each teacher has established a class DOJO account where points are given as students meet our Dolphin Expectations: Dedicated, Organized, Loving, Prompt & Present, Honest, have Integrity, be Noteworthy, and Safe. As students exhibit these characteristics, they receive positive DOJO points which can then be “cashed in” for various prizes and events. For instance, in October, Jesse J. had a Fall Festival where students with 100 points could attend this event during the last hour of their school day. We set up game booths, (bean bag toss, ring toss, etc.), had a hula hoop competition, face painting, popcorn, and ice pops. It was a huge success. In December, students with enough points will be able to attend a holiday movie and all students with points will be able to purchase prizes at our PBS store, (The Dolphin Depot). Positive behavior is also recognized through special bulletin boards in the school. First, Jesse J. is fortunate to have a sponsorship with the Miami Dolphins professional football team. A selected student who has shown exemplary behavior is selected to attend one of their home games with his/ her parent and is acknowledged at the game with a plaque and special seating. Those students are then recognized with a photo on our “Dol-Fan” bulletin board. We also have created “The Vine” bulletin board so that students can “Do it for the Vine.” Students who exceed our Dolphin expectations with the highest Integrity are recognized for their special deed with their photo upon the board and a “shout-out” on the morning announcements; (returning lost money, the entire class reading quietly during pick-up, etc.). Jesse J. McCrary Elementary School is proud of the positive behavior being displayed by our students and we strive hard to ensure that each and every student is rewarded. By Joy Foley, PBS Team Leader Clinical/Beahvioral Services 9 Winter 2015 Newsletter JOHN G. DUPUIS ELEMENTARY CLINICIAN USING A VARIETY OF TOOLS IN HER TOOLBAG TO HELP STUDENTS The students in the E/BD program took time out to relax, play, and have fun as they learned. These exercises allowed the students to get to know each other at a deeper level, as they learned to share in counseling sessions. The students were engaged in therapeutic games designed to help them think about the consequences of their behavior and distinguish good choices from bad ones. One example is the “Self-Control in School” board game which helps the students practice relaxation, self-control behaviors, by learning that they can control their bodies as well as their behavior. In addition, during the “Bullying Prevention Week” the students took a stand against bullying by making bullying banners stating an anti-bullying message. The students also learned about the principle behind “Project Adventure” as they participated in it. Finally, the students had fun as they played different kinds of educational and therapeutic bingo games that taught them how to address and handle the stressors in their lives by learning easy-to-implement coping skills. By: Ms. Susana Puig, E/BD Clinician Clinical/Beahvioral Services 10 Winter 2015 Newsletter KEEPING THE ADVENTURE ALIVE Students at Homestead Middle work together through Project Adventure Activities, and by learning to "care for self and others", forge bonds of trust. In the activity above on the left, "Amoeba Walk", students are bound together and must pace themselves, keeping it safe as they work through the course. The activity above on the right is called "Frozen Pond". Here, students are presented with an initiative, where they must traverse a pond with ever decreasing 'blocks of ice' (spot markers) to stand on. At South Dade Senior, rainy days can't keep Project Adventure at bay. In the first activity, leaders emerge as students work together silently to line up according to birthdays. Next, students improvise with a game of "Ah, So, Koh", lessening their inhibitions as they engage full on in the guttural sounds of a Samurai Warrior. By: Ms. Katherine Meinecke, E/BD Clinician Clinical/Beahvioral Services 11 Winter 2015 Newsletter E/BD CLINICIAN’S PSYCHIATRIC CASE CONSULTATION AND BEST PRACTICES MEETINGS Fifteen E/BD Clinicians assembled at the Robert Renick Educational Center on November 18, 2014, to sharpen their skills working with challenging student cases. Dr. Ana Maria Muniz-Leen, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Consulting Psychiatrist, presented on the topic “Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Children and Adolescents”. She discussed the different stages of development and how children must internalize social values and norms in order to learn how to regulate frustration and anger. Dr. Muniz-Leen used engaging film clips from popular movies to help illustrate some her points. Additionally, two E/BD clinicians, Ms. Cynthia Serure and Dr. Dionne Owusu presented on the topics of Suicide & Bullying Prevention and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Finally, the clinicians shared helpful best practices and interventions with each other. The training was extremely valuable, instructive, and was deemed highly recommended for other clinicians. The presentation, given by Dr. Muniz-Leen, was presented to three other groups of E/BD counselors, social workers, and psychologists. Current students’ cases were presented at these meetings as well as presentations by staff: Eugene Muldavin on Military Families; Katherine Meinecke on Project Adventure; and Loris McCorvey on Victimization. Additionally, staff shared Best Practice activities that they use during therapeutic counseling sessions with students. By: Mr. Javier Berezdivin, E/BD Clinician and Mrs. Nadyne Floyd Grubbs, E/BD Clinical Services Chairperson ALLAPATTAH MIDDLE SCHOOL - “CHEESEBURGER WEDNESDAYS” During the first marking period, students enrolled in the E/BD program at Allapattah Middle School were celebrated for demonstrating Healthy Behavior by exercising self-control. These students earned the privilege to participate in “Cheeseburger Wednesday” sponsored by Ms. Rivers and Mr. Tresvant, Behavior Management Teacher. Students were recognized for outstanding participation in class, improving attendance, exercising self-control ,and treating others with courtesy and respect. During the playful celebration on Wednesday, November 26 students employed their refined social/emotional skills. Students dined on “all you can eat” hot, delicious cheeseburgers, fries, and homemade brownies. By Ms. Dallas Rivers, E/BD Clinician Clinical/Beahvioral Services 12 Winter 2015 Newsletter POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT IN ACTION We would like to congratulate our schools implementing Positive Behavior Support (PBS) for a fabulous start. This year our schools have had many opportunities for expanding their PBS knowledge such as RtI-B Database training as well as Tier 1 and Tier 2 Boosters. One new initiative being supported through the SEDNET Administration Project is the use of PBS webinars through Adobe Connect. These webinars provide a virtual meeting space where our PBS Team Leaders, Coaches, and District Coordinators can share information and updates without having to leave their school sites. In addition, staff has had the opportunity to share many ideas and initiatives taking place at their PBS Schools. There have been two PBS Team Leader and Coaches meetings were sharing has proven to be a valuable activity. Our last PBS Team Leader and Coaches Meeting was a great success as we had three PBS Coaches present on current initiatives taking place at their schools. Mr. Frantz Prospere from Lenora B. Smith Elementary shared information that he presents to his faculty and staff. We also had Mr. Edward McClain from Allapattah Middle provide the group with some strategies on how to obtain parental buy-in. Lastly, Mr. Norbert Herriot from Madison Middle presented on implementing PBS and engaging students in the process. We would also like to take this time to thank Ms. Ana Flores, the PBS Coach from Southridge Senior High School, and the PBS Team Leader from Palm Springs Middle School, Ms. Sonia Garcia, for hosting our PBS and RtI-B Database trainings at their schools and welcoming us all! Schools are engaging parents, students, and staff and they are working on changing the climate and culture of their schools. There is PBS in Action here in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Alina Rodriguez, SEDNET Project Manager Clinical/Beahvioral Services 13 Winter 2015 Newsletter ART THERAPY - MAKING ITS MARK ON STUDENT PROGRESS The mission of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Clinical Art Therapy Department is to assist students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (E/BD) in accessing educational opportunities by providing the highest quality of school art therapy services. The department promotes the benefits of art therapy in schools as a creative and dynamic therapeutic modality by communicating information to parents, educators, related mental health professionals, and the general public. We recognize the diversity of the community we serve and, as such, maintain cultural awareness and inclusiveness allowing for the effectiveness of art as a healing therapy. We are rooted in the experience of those who began this department thirtyfive years ago and honor their legacy by our commitment to the future of art therapy in schools. In order to meet this mission, Art therapists meet throughout the year for professional development sessions addressing, social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive development of children. In addition, sessions are also tailored to the specific practice of school art therapy. This year the department will participate in a two-day intensive professional development training focusing on group art therapy dynamics and practice. The training will be conducted by Ms. Denise Brancheau, MA, Ed.S, ATR-BC, LCPAT, from The George Washington University who has extensive experience working with children and adolescents in psycho-educational settings. The skills developed from this training will only further enhance the remarkable job the art therapists do to assist students to access educational opportunities through safe and creative expression. By: Mr. Craig Siegel, Clinical Art Therapy Chairperson Miami Central Senior-Squashing Obesity & Growing Healthy Eating Habits Ms. Tanya Barber, the Behavior Management Teacher at Miami Central Senior, has been using the school garden to help students discover the benefits of healthy eating and to encourage students to try new fruits and vegetables. By engaging students in the process of growing their own food, they begin to learn to value all the steps that must occur for food to get from the farm to the table. Once the produce is ready to eat, Ms. Barber demonstrates how to use fruits and vegetables in simple, healthy, and creative recipes. By: Ms. Tanya Barber, BMT Clinical/Beahvioral Services 14 Winter 2015 Newsletter HOWARD DRIVE ELEMENTARY –ACTIVELY ENGAGING STUDENTS It’s been a busy first half of a year for Howard Drive Elementary School’s E/BD Program. Some of the events/ activities that have taken place are: Open House Dinner for parents of students in the E/BD Program. Weekly Project Adventure lessons for each grade level facilitated by the BMT and Clinician. Monthly birthday celebrations to wish a “Happy Birthday” to students with birthdays in the month. Use of Kindness Chart to recognize and reward students that are caught being kind. Each time a student reaches the end of the chart, they are rewarded with a “Caught Being Good” reward. Project Adventure “All Stars” special activity and award for students that had demonstrated the Full Value Contract during weekly Project Adventure lessons. End of Grading Period Awards Program to recognize the students that had done an outstanding job in the area of behavior. Students that received awards were surprised with an invitation to a surprise lunch and awarded extra “money” to shop in the rewards store. Participation in a special Thanksgiving Feast provided by Publix. Participation in school wide clubs including 5000 Role Models, Student Council, Green Patrol, and Chorus. The E/BD staff at Howard Drive looks forward to the second half of the 2014-2015 school year as they plan to see their students continue to grow socially, behaviorally and academically. By: Ms. Deborah Davis, Behavior Management Teacher Clinical/Beahvioral Services 15 Winter 2015 Newsletter THE CLINICAL / BEHAVIORAL SERVICES DISTRICT TEAM WISHES YOU A VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON Clinical/Beahvioral Services 16 Winter 2015 Newsletter