School Impact of Soaring Eagles
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2017-05
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The purpose of this study was to support the implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) using the student based Soaring Eagles Program. A secondary focus was to improve school climate. PBIS can improve student behavior, but it can also enhance overall school climate. According to scholarly journals and literature, PBIS implementation needs to and can be very successful. One study shows that PBIS, also known as PBS, has been successful in lowering behavioral and discipline problems, and has also improved academic learning and achievement (Yeung, Mooney, Barker, & Dobia, 2009). Another study showed that when used effectively, and with the team’s support, students have better results academically and behaviorally (Hunter et al., 2015). In addition, according to Netzel & Eber (2003), PBIS incorporates universal school-wide strategies to help 85% to 95% of students succeed. The implementation of the action research began with observations of student behavior and a Pre-Survey. During the three week intervention, the Soaring Eagles patrolled the hallways looking for good behavior to praise. Weekly data was obtained through observations, journals, surveys, and interviews. At the end of the intervention, a Post-Survey and interview was conducted to assess the value of the Soaring Eagles intervention. The results of the intervention were positive. The Soaring Eagles students impacted the behavior data and felt they had improved the overall
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