The document discusses bridging communication gaps between schools and families through Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and family partnership programs. It provides an overview of the PBIS model and National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS) framework for developing comprehensive family involvement. The document outlines six types of family partnership practices and how they can be connected to PBIS implementation and goals to improve student outcomes.

1. Bridging the Communication Gap School wide Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports with the NNPS Model of Family and Community Partnership Programs

3. Map: NYS PBIS Regional Technical Assistance Teams, and Contact information 5/05 Chautauqua Cattaraugus Oneida Allegany Niagara Erie Steuben Wayne Monroe Genesee Orleans Chemung Yates Ontario Livingston Wyoming Tompkins Schuyler Delaware Broome Tioga Cortland Franklin St. Lawrence Lewis Madison Jefferson Oswego Onondaga Seneca Cayuga Clinton Essex Chenango Otsego Herk imer Rensselaer Washington Warren Hamilton Schenectady Montgomery Fulton Saratoga Columbia Greene Albany Schoharie New York City Dutchess Sullivan Ulster Rockland Putnam Orange Suffolk Westchester Nassau West Ann Adams (RPS) at Erie I BOCES 716-630-4277 Len Cherpak (PFC) at FTNYS 716-432-8784 Mid-West Andrea Jordan (RPS) at Genesee Valley BOCES 585-344-7574 Len Cherpak (PFC) at FTNYS 716-432-8784 East Joe Otter (RPS) at Capital Region BOCES 518-464-3974 Laurie Shutts (PFC) at FTNYS 518-578-8814 Hudson Valley Christine Downs (RPS) at Ulster BOCES 845-255-4874 (PFC) Central Linda Brown at Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES 315-431-8586 Bob Ireland (PFC) at FTNYS 315-404-7085 New York City Margo Levy, Carolyn Buyse at NYC DOE 917-256-4272 or –4271 Long Island Karen Chung (RPS) at Western Suffolk BOCES 631-242-1128 Cheryl Williams (PFC) at FTNYS 631-761-3181 Key: RPS: Regional PBIS Specialist PFC: PBIS Family Coordinator FTNYS: Families Together in NYS, Inc.

5. Families Together in NYS is the statewide chapter for the national organization, Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health and an organizational member of the National Network of Partnership Schools. Our Mission In NYS PBIS Initiative: To ensure that every family has access to information, support, and services to be able to guide their children toward academic and behavioral success.

7. PARTNERSHIPS: THEN and NOW

14. LOOK TO THE FUTURE Our Work Is Crucial in our Schools We Can Develop High Quality and Goal-Oriented Partnership Programs in Schools Implementing SW-PBIS All Focused On Student Success Adapted from Epstein, J. L. (2004). Partnerships Then and Now. Presentation at the National Network of Partnership Schools Leadership Development Conference. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University, March 12.

19. Theoretical Model OVERLAPPING SPHERES OF INFLUENCE OF FAMILY, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY ON CHILDREN’S LEARNING Force B Experience, Philosophy, Practices of Family Force C Experience, Philosophy, Practices of School Force D Experience, Philosophy, Practices of Community Force A Time/Age/Grade Level Reprinted with permission: Epstein, J. L., Coates, L., Salinas, K.C., Sanders, M. G., & Simon, B. S. (1997). School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. See Handbook, page 73, for the internal structure of this model.

20. Goal-Oriented Partnerships School-Wide PBIS Universal Team School Improvement Plan and School Mission Goal 1 Bóklegur Goal 2 Bóklegur Goal 3 Hegðunar- Goal 4 Climate Family & Community Involvement Activities 1. 2. 3. 4. Family & Community Involvement Activities 1. 2. 3. 4. Family & Community Involvement Activities 1. 2. 3. 4. Family & Community Involvement Activities 1. 2. 3. 4. Creates an action plan for for School, Family, and Community Partnerships and SW-PBIS

21. SYSTEMS PRACTICES DATA Supporting Staff Behavior Supporting Decision Making Supporting Student Behavior Three Components of PBIS

23. SCHOOL-FAMILY-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS SIX TYPES OF Practices PARENTING COMMUNICATING VOLUNTEERING LEARNING AT HOME DECISION MAKING COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITY Type 1 Type 2 Type 6 Type 5 Type 4 Type 3

30. Goal: to identify strengths, to ensure inclusion of the current NYC partnership programs and activities across the PBIS continuum and the 6 types of partnership activities Group Activity