QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Strength lies in differences, not in similarities” ~ Stephen Covey

TO DOs

• Look at the HDMS calendar for any updates or events happening in the upcoming week
• Click below to see the notes from our 4 SIW Work Teams.
  • Culture of Care https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mo6NtpWRnrb2XjxHQHiSOh1788u8c_Ef?usp=sharing
  • PBIS team meeting notes can be found here. 
  • Advisory team meeting notes can be found here. 
  • AVID https://docs.google.com/document/d/12-JQy8i1CstjGpwwNOXhXaxF6mV2KdULuj_BezTzNiM/edit?usp=sharing
  • Equity https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YEPY3Dac_J0FmhDb317IjaJqh3XbzNdq

CONTINUED CULTURE OF CARE PD

FAQ – Why do we have to fill out more information on the Form this year as compared to last year?

The primary reason that we’ve added field in the Observation Forms this year is to better understand the conditions in which a student is exhibiting problematic behavior.  When looking at multiple form entries for our T3 kiddos, we begin to get a more complete picture of what may trigger their avoidant behavior.  

Psychological tools like a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) allow school personnel to better understand, track and modify challenging student behavior.  FBAs inform Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).

We don’t have the resources to do FBAs and create BIPs for all our T3 students so the information that you provide on the forms allow our Coordinated Care Team (admin, dean, behavioral EA, SRC and counseling staff) to engage in more effective collaborative conversations with students and create plans to address their school struggles.  

Here are some examples of how the added Observation Form fields have aided our Plan B work with students this year:

• BF – Evidence revealed that the had a hard time transitioning from lunch into his LA class. We saw this evidence through observation the observation forms, there were 5 observations forms entered for BF regarding his disruptive behavior in LA between the dates of 9/4-10/12. He now has a 5 minute relaxation break in the Den before going to LA. Since this intervention BF has a recorded 2 observation forms regarding disruptive behavior in class between the dates of 10/12-12/17. 

• FSS- Through observation forms, evidence revealed that FSS was frequently absent, and/or truant. Between 9/4-10/3 FSS was attending class periods 60% of the time, meaning they were missing 40% of class periods. FSS was referred to the Den on 10/2. Since the Den, between 10/2-12/2, FSS is regularly attending classes 86% of the time, meaning missing 14% of class periods. FSS has gained back 26% of his education. 

• DW – Evidence indicated that he was avoiding class by going to the bathroom for extended periods of time during some classes.  We removed his ability to go to the restroom unless accompanied by an adult. He is no longer disappearing from classes for extended periods of time. 

Last year, we only got information about students’ inappropriate behavior (disrespectful, disruptive, not following directions…).  Now, we know the class period, the time frame, the academic task, the grouping…. and this enables us to more effectively work with the student to try some supports/interventions that will reduce the problematic behavior.

AVID CONTINUED PD

COLLABORATION Students demonstrate a strong sense of mutual respect and support, engaging in rigorous discourse and building on each other’s thoughts. Collaborative activities are structured and graded to promote inclusion, equity and participation from each student.

ADVISORY INFO for Wed. 1.8.2020

• Re-review the First Step App
• Digital Citizenship “Privacy and Security” 
  • This link has the lesson documents (English & Spanish) separated by grade level
  • This link has lesson plan descriptions and lesson quizzes (sign in using your gapps account)

BITS AND BOBS

• If you are interested in promoting our students become involved in a regional spelling bee here is some information about this and a contact to learn even more: Jodi Lawrence Turner, editor with The Bulletin, is hoping we might partner with them as they would like to organize a spelling bee for students in Bend / Central Oregon. They are looking to start with grades 6-8 and would like to have the first round of competition in February 2020. From there, the competition would move to the county and state levels. If you or one of your staff would like to speak with Jodi to learn more – her office # 541-383-0308 and cell # 509-953-2957.
• I had shared some information with you in a previous blog post regarding upcoming parent Connect Workshops (how parents might talk with their teen(s) regarding drug/alcohol use). I previously share an English version of the flyer and promised a Spanish version when it was available. Here is the Spanish version.
• If you have access to Newsela, and would like a training to ensure you are aware of all the tools and resources it has, please reach out to Scott McDonald or John Craft.
• With Winter break coming, this is a great time to consider waste and energy reduction. All classrooms should do their part to unplug cords, power down devices and reduce the trash as much as possible over the holidays.

HDMS HIGHLIGHTS