Special Education PBS Process There

Special Education

PBS Process

There has been an increase in school violence and general problem behaviour among school children. Behavioural analysts have for long been studying challenging behaviour among children and devising strategies to resolve them. Positive Behaviour Support is one such strategy that is focused on contextual analysis and support. The PBS is a multi-step process that involves 1) the formation of a PBS team that may include teachers, therapists, parents and other supporting professionals 2) person centred planning, 3) functional assessment, 4) Hypothesis development followed by 5) Developing a Behaviour support plan and 6) outcome monitoring. [USF] by including a functional behavioural assessment plan for each individual, PBS process helps to ascertain the factors that trigger such response in the child, and thus, every child is uniquely assessed for his/her behavioural anomalies.

This individualistic and contextual analysis of problem behaviours is aimed at effecting a permanent, though long-term solution by analysing the underlying problem in a more thorough manner. That is to say that instead of identifying the misbehaving child as the problem, the PBS process aims to arrive at a deeper understanding of the problem behaviour thereby helping in designing interventions that are more specific and effective. The PBS is the best way to work with children because interventions based on a generalized approach, would imply ignoring the unique requirements of children. For example, understanding gained after a thorough functional assessment (part of the PBS process) would provide teachers and therapists with better input into the environmental deficiencies that may be contributing to such behavioural response in the child.

Implementing PBS program would necessitate changes (total culture change) at all levels starting from policy changes, teachers training, Professional assistance, and parent-teachers partnerships. One important model of PBS implementation is the Prevention, promotion and intervention formula, known as the 'Teaching Pyramid model'. Typically, in a PBS classroom, teachers and other professionals would have better relationships with children and their family members. (House visits and regular meetings).. One of the important strategies is conveying positive feedback to the student for any good behaviour from his/her part. Behavioural expectations are neatly conveyed to the students and they are encouraged to actively participate in the classroom. Special attention is paid to promoting the social skills and emotional development of children thereby helping children in building relationships. [Fox et. al, 2005]

4) the IEP Process

The individualized education program (IEP) is a plan designed to enhance the educational outcome of students with disabilities. This plan should address the concerns of the parents and must be tailored to suit the specific needs of the concerned child. Developing an IEP involves a collaborative approach from the teachers, parents and students and other special education staff. Team effort is central to the success of the program as only when input from all the members are garnered can a successful plan be charted out. Once the eligibility criterion is established the next step is to put in written form the IEP. The present level of education performance document is an important source to be drawn from while developing a comprehensive IEP. It includes all information pertaining to the student's strengths, weaknesses and other qualities. Observing the performance reports of the student would provide a good idea of the strengths and weakness of the student in all areas. Based on this the expectations or goals for the particular student may be appropriately ascertained. The IEP document should also explicitly specify non-participation of the student in particular activities with other non-disabled students. [LD Online]