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This is a practitioner's guide to implementing School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) at Tier 1. SWPBS is a multi-tiered evidence-based framework used in schools worldwide to establish positive learning environments and improve social, emotional, and behavioural outcomes for students. SWPBS is gaining in popularity across educational sectors in Australia and beyond as a proven framework to support student learning, wellbeing, and distils the theories and principles underpinning SWPBS to provide step-by-step guidance and practical strategies for each stage of implementation. With dedicated chapters on all Tier 1 core features, this handbook is a must-have resource for schools seeking advice on getting started with SWPBS, building or reviewing their behaviour support systems, or striving to maintain implementation indispensable book is the definitive implementation handbook on SWPBS at Tier 1 and provides a valuable reference for individual schools, school systems, school leaders, teachers, and student support staff who want to build their knowledge of the framework and access guidance on how to implement it. If you care about equity, student and staff wellbeing, and improving learning outcomes, then this book is for you.

Table of Contents

ForewordPrefaceTerminologyWhy did I write this book?Who is this book for?Structure of the bookAcknowledgementsA note on languageAustralian Professional Standards for TeachersIntroduction to Part 1Chapter 1. Introduction to SWPBS: What it is and why schools need it What is SWPBS? Chapter takeaways Reflection questionsChapter 2. Implementation science and the SWPBS implementation model An introduction to implementation science Implementation dirvers SWPBS implementation model Stages of implementation Chapter takeawaysChapter 3. SWPBS big ideas Prevention A continuum of supports Function-based thinking Evidence-based practices Data-based decision-making Contextual adaptations and cultural responsiveness Ownership and stakeholder engagement Chapter takeawaysIntroduction to Part 2Chapter 4. Get everyone on board: A common understanding and approach to behaviour Engaging with the school community Beliefs about behaviour School vision and mission Consistency and alignment of language Chapter takeaways Reflection questionsChapter 5. Set the direction: Leadership of SWPBS Principal leadership Principal leadership by implementation stage Team leadership Common leadership challenges Chapter takeaways Team templatesChapter 6. Plot the departure point: School-wide expectations for behaviour Establishing expectations Using expectations to develop a teaching matrix Developing the teaching matrix Chapter takeaways Teaching matrix example (high school) Teaching matrix example (primary school)Chapter 7. Stay on course: Teaching expected behaviour Why teach behaviour? When to teach behaviour How to teach behaviour Systems for teaching Chapter takeaways Lesson templates and examplesChapter 8. Admire the view: Encouraging expected behaviour Developing a school-wide reinforcement system Behaviour-specific feedback Using the school-wide reinforcement system Common challenges Chapter takeawaysChapter 9. Factor in delays: A system for responding to unwanted behaviour Defining unwanted behaviour Developing a referral system Understanding consequences Chapter takeawaysChapter 10. Check the dashboard: Processes for monitoring and evaluating Types of data Outcomes data Implementation data Using data at Tier 1 Using data for solution planning Sharing data Chapter takeaways Example solution plan Example Tier 1 annual reportIntroduction to Part 3Chapter 11. SWPBS in the classroom From whole school to the classroom Getting started Developing positive relationships Teacher-parent relationships Effective classroom practices Establishing and teaching classroom rules Teaching classroom routines Positive behaviour-specific feedback Practices for actively engaging students in learning Consistent error correction Chapter takeawaysChapter 12. Building staff capability Capability-building School-wide capability Staff capability Training and coaching Chapter takeawaysConclusion. Servicing and maintenance Sustaining Tier 1 Developing the SWPBS staff handbook Parting wordsAppendix 1. SWPBS surveysAppendix 2. Websites and resourcesIndex

Review

"Focusing on implementing school-wide positive behavior support in Australian schools, Lorna Hepburn provides a concrete step-by-step guide written for school leadership teams with appropriate contextual adaptations while remaining true to the empirically validated core features. The book provides the essential features for Tier 1 implementation in an easy-to-read format. While several similar books and resources are available, Lorna's inclusion of challenges and possible solutions based on her experience as a long-time implementer are a clear strength of this text and will prove invaluable to school teams. Each chapter provides core steps to implement, possible roadblocks teams might face, simple solutions grounded in implementation science, and lists of related additional resources. I recommend all school leadership teams have this guide at the ready, whether they are contemplating, have some elements in place, or are already implementing SWPBS with fidelity."Tim Lewis, ' Distinguished Professor of Special EducationUniversity of Missouri, USA"A must-read for educators committed to creating safe, inclusive, and thriving schools. Lorna blends research and real-world insight to deliver a practical, empowering guide to Tier 1 SWPBS implementation. Clear, actionable, and deeply grounded in experience – this book is an invaluable roadmap for sustainable school-wide transformation."Shiralee Poed, ProfessorUniversity of Queensland"This book is a user-friendly roadmap to implementing systems change to support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioural skill development. Readers will find clear and actionable guidance for implementing School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SW-PBS), Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL, PB4L), and similar prevention frameworks. Dr. Hepburn provides a path to making schools better places for students to learn, families to connect, and educators to teach. It's a must read for every educator in Australia and beyond!"Brandi Simonsen, of Special EducationNeag School of Education University of Connecticut, USA

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