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One To Won: Positive Behavior Supports and Effective School-Community Partners Kelly J. Carey, M.A. Certified School Psychologist Pocono Mountain School District Deanna Moerer, M.SW. Youth Advocate Program One to Won Project Coordinator Melissa Myers, B.S. ESL Program Specialist, Clear Run Elementary Center Pocono Mountain School District

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Super Paw Super Paw Tier I School Wide Positive Behavior Support System at Clear Run Elementary Center (CREC) in the Pocono Mountain School District under the direction of Mrs. Regina Schank, Principal.Tier I School Wide Positive Behavior Support System at Clear Run Elementary Center (CREC) in the Pocono Mountain School District under the direction of Mrs. Regina Schank, Principal. P.A.W.S. P.A.W.S. Positive Action With Support Positive Action With Support Tier II Check in-Check out System using the Behavior Education Program piloted by Mrs. Janelle Krehely, Certified School Counselor at CREC.Tier II Check in-Check out System using the Behavior Education Program piloted by Mrs. Janelle Krehely, Certified School Counselor at CREC. Project Win Project Win Tier II Mentoring System using the C.I.U. #20 Excellence in Education Awarded program developed and administered by Mrs. Jennifer Simpson, health and physical education teacher at CREC.Tier II Mentoring System using the C.I.U. #20 Excellence in Education Awarded program developed and administered by Mrs. Jennifer Simpson, health and physical education teacher at CREC. One To Won School-Based Behavioral Health One To Won School-Based Behavioral Health Tier III School-Based Behavioral Health Program for the Pocono Mountain School District Grades K-12 directed by Mrs. Deanna Moerer of Youth Advocate ProgramTier III School-Based Behavioral Health Program for the Pocono Mountain School District Grades K-12 directed by Mrs. Deanna Moerer of Youth Advocate Program

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Acknowledgements These programs would not be occurring without the support, guidance, and hard work from the following people: Dr. Chuck Haley, Special Education Adviser/Interagency/Behavior Health Consultant for PDEDr. Chuck Haley, Special Education Adviser/Interagency/Behavior Health Consultant for PDE Mr. Mark Steciw, TAC Consultant for PATTANMr. Mark Steciw, TAC Consultant for PATTAN Mrs. Tina Lawson, Education Consultant, PATTANMrs. Tina Lawson, Education Consultant, PATTAN Mr. Greg Llewellyn, TAC Consultant for Colonial I.U. #20Mr. Greg Llewellyn, TAC Consultant for Colonial I.U. #20 Mrs. Betsy Gustafson, Assistant Superintendent of Special Education for PMSDMrs. Betsy Gustafson, Assistant Superintendent of Special Education for PMSD Mrs. Regina Schank, Principal for Clear Run Elementary Center (CREC)Mrs. Regina Schank, Principal for Clear Run Elementary Center (CREC) Mrs. Kathleen Provinzano, Assistant Principal for CRECMrs. Kathleen Provinzano, Assistant Principal for CREC Mrs. Jennifer Simpson, Health and Physical Education Teacher at CRECMrs. Jennifer Simpson, Health and Physical Education Teacher at CREC Mrs. Janelle Krehely, School Counselor at CRECMrs. Janelle Krehely, School Counselor at CREC Mrs. Larissa Laing, School Counselor, Co-Chair of Super Paw CommitteeMrs. Larissa Laing, School Counselor, Co-Chair of Super Paw Committee Ms. Jennifer Peer, Teacher, Co-Chair of Super Paw CommitteeMs. Jennifer Peer, Teacher, Co-Chair of Super Paw Committee Mrs. Megan Dunlap, Administrative Secretary, CRECMrs. Megan Dunlap, Administrative Secretary, CREC All the Super Paw Committee and staff at CRECAll the Super Paw Committee and staff at CREC

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Pocono Mountain School District Profile Pocono Mountain School District is one of the fastest growing, diverse school districts in PennsylvaniaPocono Mountain School District is one of the fastest growing, diverse school districts in Pennsylvania Located in Northeastern PA within the heart of the Pocono resort and recreation area.Located in Northeastern PA within the heart of the Pocono resort and recreation area. The district spans 304 square miles and serves a population of approximately 55,000 within seven municipalities and one borough in Monroe CountyThe district spans 304 square miles and serves a population of approximately 55,000 within seven municipalities and one borough in Monroe County Townships that comprise the EAST side of the district are Jackson, Pocono, Paradise, Barrett and Mount Pocono Borough.Townships that comprise the EAST side of the district are Jackson, Pocono, Paradise, Barrett and Mount Pocono Borough. The WEST side of the district is made up of Tobyhanna, Tunkhannock and Coolbaugh Townships.The WEST side of the district is made up of Tobyhanna, Tunkhannock and Coolbaugh Townships.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT ENROLLMENT 11,751 students K-1211,751 students K-12 West High School 2,198West High School 2,198 East High School 1,912East High School 1,912 The Academy (Alternative HS) 131The Academy (Alternative HS) 131 West Junior High School 1,200West Junior High School 1,200 Clear Run Intermediate School 1,272Clear Run Intermediate School 1,272 Swiftwater Intermediate School 901Swiftwater Intermediate School 901 Clear Run Elementary Center 897Clear Run Elementary Center 897 Barrett Elementary Center 535Barrett Elementary Center 535 Coolbaugh Elementary Center 851 Coolbaugh Elementary Center 851 Coolbaugh Learning Center 245Coolbaugh Learning Center 245 Pocono Elementary Center 907Pocono Elementary Center 907 Tobyhanna Elementary Center 832 Tobyhanna Elementary Center 832 Swiftwater Elementary Center 1,070Swiftwater Elementary Center 1,070

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STUDENT/CLASSROOM DATA Classes with less than 20 students: 25.5 percentClasses with less than 20 students: 25.5 percent Classes with more than 30 students: 1 percentClasses with more than 30 students: 1 percent Students eligible for free/reduced lunch: 35 percentStudents eligible for free/reduced lunch: 35 percent Students receiving Special Education services: 13 percentStudents receiving Special Education services: 13 percent Students receiving Gifted Education services: 2 percentStudents receiving Gifted Education services: 2 percent Diversity of Student Body: 59.2 percent White, 21.8 percent African American, 17.2 percent Hispanic, 1.5 percent Native American, and.3 percent Asian/Pacific IslanderDiversity of Student Body: 59.2 percent White, 21.8 percent African American, 17.2 percent Hispanic, 1.5 percent Native American, and.3 percent Asian/Pacific Islander

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Theoretical and Evidence- Based Foundations for Super Paw and One to Won Programs

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The Theory of Risk and Resiliency During the past 40 years, a number of researchers have completed longitudinal developmental studies of large groups of children growing up in community settingsDuring the past 40 years, a number of researchers have completed longitudinal developmental studies of large groups of children growing up in community settings Within these groups of children, many characteristics of the children and families were examined, and the life course of the child was charted into adulthood.Within these groups of children, many characteristics of the children and families were examined, and the life course of the child was charted into adulthood. These large studies contained hundreds of children with outcomes varying from successful to extremely poor.These large studies contained hundreds of children with outcomes varying from successful to extremely poor. In looking at the characteristics of children with different outcomes, the researchers have identified consistent risk factors which are often associated with the development of negative outcomes, such as school failure, psychiatric illness, criminal involvement, vocational instability, and poor social relationships later in life.In looking at the characteristics of children with different outcomes, the researchers have identified consistent risk factors which are often associated with the development of negative outcomes, such as school failure, psychiatric illness, criminal involvement, vocational instability, and poor social relationships later in life.

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PSYCHOSOCIAL RISK FACTORS IN THE CHILD IN THE CHILD Fetal drug/alcohol effectsFetal drug/alcohol effects Premature birth orPremature birth or "Difficult" temperament"Difficult" temperament Shy temperamentShy temperament Neurological ImpairmentNeurological Impairment Low IQ