A Case Example of the Implementation of Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support in a High School Setting Using Change Point Test Analysis

Abstract

The purpose of this case study was to expand the literature base regarding the application of high school schoolwide positive behavior support in an urban setting for practitioners and policymakers to address behavior issues. In addition, the study describes the use of the Change Point Test as a method for analyzing time series data that are dependent in nature. The authors used an existing case study example to guide the implementation of the intervention. The overall implementation of positive behavior support reached full fidelity during the final year. Focused professional development may have been related to changes in statistically significant office discipline referral trends. Implications for practice, future research, and policies are addressed.

Keywords:

• data analysis
• high schools
• policy
• positive behavior support
• professional development

Acknowledgments

This article was supported in part by subcontracts from grants from the Institute of Educational Science, U.S. Department of Education (Q215S07001), and the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools (R324A070157). Opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of the U.S. Department of Education. Any endorsements should not be inferred. Also, the authors appreciate the support of the Illinois Positive Behavior Support Network with regard to data collection.

Notes

1. For more information on the PBIS Assessment, visit http://www.pbssurveys.org.

2. To access the SET manual, visit http://www.pbis.org/evaluation/evaluation-tools.aspx.

3. To access the Team Implementation Checklist, visit http://www.pbis.org/evaluation/evaluation_tools.aspx.

4. For examples of lesson plans, visit http://www.hankbohanon.net.