Enhanced Positive School Climate Model
About the Intervention
The Enhanced Positive School Climate Model (Enhanced PSCM) is a schoolwide intervention designed to improve school climate, student-adult relationships, social-emotional learning, and provide students with the structure to access challenging curriculum for elementary students in grades K-8. The model builds on existing Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and Restorative Practice (RP) systems by providing additional support through School Climate Liaisons (SCLs). SCLs visit each treatment school one day per week to provide coaching to school staff on PBIS implementation, RP strategies, and behavioral interventions; facilitate parent trainings on PBIS, RP tools, and behavioral interventions; conduct home visits; and connect families to community resources. The intervention was implemented over two school years (2017-18 and 2018-19). SCLs received multi-day training on RP (2-day training), PBIS framework (Tier 1: 6 hours, Tier 2 Part A: 6 hours, Tier 2 Part B: 2 hours, Tier 3: 2 days), and Cognitive Coaching.
Statistical Findings
Positive effect on fourth grade self-efficacy
No effect on fourth grade self-management
No effect on fourth grade growth mindset
No effect on fourth grade social awareness
No effect on fifth grade self-management
No effect on fifth grade growth mindset
No effect on fifth grade self-efficacy
No effect on fifth grade social awareness
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Focus Areas
Social-Emotional Learning, Suspensions, English Learners, Economically Disadvantaged, Disciplinary InfractionsPrograms & Services
N/ADelivery Methods
Face-to-FaceDisability Support
N/ATarget Groups
Student(s), Teachers/Instructional Teams, Schoolwide PolicySource
Darius, T., Rebeca, C., Staci, W. & Thomas, H. (2020). The Evaluation of the Enhanced Positive School Climate Model (ED607411). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED607411.pdf.
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