Problem of Practice-

Behavior Mentor Support

Jeffrey Henry
North Carolina State University
JPLA-Fall 2019
Context
● Benson Middle School is a Title 1, Restart School with
approximately 63 percent free and reduced lunch
● BMS is a 5th - 8th grade school that serves approximately 518
students
● Over 60 percent of the core educators are currently in the
Beginning Teacher Program.
● Benson Middle is in the first year of Marzano Academy
The Problem
Benson Middle School 7th Grade Science is a designated area of behavioral concerns
due to its high level of behavioral contact.
Total referrals: Behavior Data

471

Grade level Percent of Total by Grade Type of Referral Percent of Total by Type
Referrals Level Referrals

5th 15.7 76 Admin 56.9 268

6th 22.9 103 Teacher 30.1 142

7th 33.6 154 BI- Warning 9.3 45

8th 27.7 138 BI- Contact 4.3 16

The Problem
The behavioral mentor support (BMS) is my Problem of Practice which is aimed at preventing
inappropriate behavior through the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) through
teaching, modeling and reinforcing appropriate behaviors. This framework is aimed to prevent
inappropriate behavior through teaching and reinforcing appropriate behaviors in 7th Grade Science.
The Problem- Day in the Life
One day we are told to He said I know what is
go to the bathroom expected, but I don’t? I
before class and the try not to get in trouble.
next we are told to go
after morning work.

If I question why then I

am disrespectful but if I
do not understand then I
I did the work, I just am not paying attention.
did not turn it in.
Assumptions:
● Teachers will help guide expectations by having clearly defined
standard operating procedures.

● Students will be given the emotional and social support through

mentors to increase positive decision making process.

● Students negative behavior choices stem from frustration in a lack of

expectation.
Logic Model Overview
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Logic Model Overview
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Resources
● Professional Development (Marzano)
● Staff Participation
● 7th Grade Science Teachers
● 7th Grade Students
● Administrative support
● Technology
● Scheduled Time (Student Support Meeting)
Activities/Interventions #1
Activities/Interventions #2
● Standard Operating Procedures
○ Student and Staff Standard Operating Procedure Protocol
○ 7th Grade implementation of SOPs
■ Creation of Visuals and Flow Charts
○ Monitoring SOPs (Plickers) and Re-evaluating
Activities/Interventions #3
● Classroom Management Professional Development
○ Staff will be invited to attend a multi session classroom
management training with the use of Harry Wong’s first
day of school text.
○ Staff will be receive additional coaching from myself and
2 additional coaches.
○ Staff will take part in Student Support Meetings
Short-term Outcomes

Increase in positive Decrease in classroom

classroom interactions behavior and disruptions
Desired Outcomes
1 2 3

Increase
Decrease
student
student
achievement Increase Staff
behavior and
and Morale
intervention
instructional
referrals
time
Desired Impact
Teachers will be able to increase instructional time and
achievement levels by implementing and monitoring Standard
Operating Procedures.

Teachers and Student Morale will increase with the decrease of

negative behavior interactions and an increase in student self
advocacy skills.
Evaluation and Evaluation Questions

Research/Evaluation Question Data Collection

Do teachers understand the purpose and -Classroom Observations

value of creating and implementing -Walkthrough Data
Standard Operating Procedures? -Google Survey
-Staff interviews

Is there a decrease in student no preferred -Benson Middle Behavior

behavior? Tracker
-Google Forms
Evaluation and Evaluation Questions Continued

Research/Evaluation Question Data Collection

Have students academic success increased -Schoolnet Pre and Post

with less classroom disruptions? Assessments
-NC Checkins

Has staff Morale increased with the -Staff Culture Survey

implementation of increased behavior -Panorama Data
support? -Marzano Survey
-Staff Interviews
What are your questions?