Pennsylvania PositiveBehavior Support Network

PAPBS Network

Local Facilitator Application Guide

Table of Contents

Overview

Pennsylvania Community of Practice on School Based Behavioral Health

Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support (PAPBS) Network

On-Boarding PAPBS Local Facilitators

Note: Disclaimer

Eligibility Criteria

Employer Authorization

Applicant Qualifications

Applicant Assurances

Application Submission Process

Questions

Selection Process

Additional Information

Appendix

Appendix 1 (Part A)

Appendix 1 (Part B)

Appendix 2: PAPBS Facilitator Job Description

Appendix 3: Letter of Assurance

Appendix 4

Appendix 5

Appendix 6

Overview

Pennsylvania Community of Practice on School Based Behavioral Health

The Pennsylvania Community of Practice (CoP) on School Based Behavioral Health (SBBH)is comprised of representatives from the Pennsylvania Departments of Education, Health, and Public Welfare in addition to individuals representing youth serving provider agencies, managed care organizations, advocates, and youth and family members. Pennsylvania's CoP works collaboratively to advance two shared strategies:

1)the scale-up of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in early childhood and school-aged settings and

2)strategies by which to improve partnerships between county mental health service providers and Pennsylvania's public schools.

Specific to the scale-up of PBIS, the CoP has established a voluntary network of cross-sector partners who affiliate under what is known as the Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support (PAPBS) Network.

Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support (PAPBS) Network

The mission of the PAPBS Network is to advance the development of behavioral health support systems in early childhood and school-aged settings in order to promote the academic, social, and emotional well-being of all Pennsylvania’s students. The Network’s goal is to ensure that all early childhood and school-aged educators, families, and community members have access to training and technical assistancenecessary to assist learners in overcomingnon-academic barriers toachievement.

The PAPBS Network is managed directly by members of Pennsylvania’s CoP on SBBH. The management structure of the Network includes Co-Directors, State-Level Coordinators,and Regional PAPBS Facilitators. Local PAPBS Facilitators do not hold state-wide managerial responsibilities for the Network. However, Local Facilitators have responsibility for supporting the training and technical assistance needs of those implementing PBIS in early childhood and school-aged settings. Local Facilitators are key members of the PAPBS Network and are essential to the scale-up of PBIS.

On-Boarding PAPBS Local Facilitators

The process of on-boardingLocal Facilitators is crucial to the expansion of the PAPBSNetwork. Upon acceptance into the Network, Local Facilitators are considered provisional until such time as they complete theNetwork’s multi-step endorsement process. Provisional Local Facilitators must earn independent status through endorsementson each of the following levels: Tier 1 (universal preventive), Tier 2 (strategic intervention), and Tier 3 (intensive intervention). Local Facilitators are only considered independent at the level(s) in which they have successfully completed theendorsement process and remain provisional on levels in which their endorsements are not yet secured.

Thus, a Local Facilitator who is independent only on Tier 1 has the PAPBS Network’s endorsement to provide training and technical assistance on universal prevention in child serving programs or schools but is not yet endorsed by the Network to provide training and technical assistance on strategic and intensive interventions. (See Appendix 4 for more information on the Tier 1 endorsement process)

In part, it is the role of the PAPBS Network’s State Coordinators and Regional Facilitators to coordinate opportunities that enable Local Facilitators to matriculate from provisional to independent status, thus earning Network endorsements at all three tiers of prevention and intervention.

It is expected thatindividuals making application to the PAPBS Network as a provisional Local Facilitator commitment to completing all three levels of endorsement: universal prevention, strategic intervention, and intensive intervention. It is only necessary for individuals to make application and be accepted into the Network one time. Once provisionally accepted as a Local Facilitator by the Network, individualsare expected to achieve independent statusacross all three tiers of prevention and intervention.

At present, there is not status of limitation associated with matriculation of provisional Local Facilitators through the Network’s multi-step endorsement process.Local Facilitators achieving independent status at any of the three tiers of prevention or intervention will receive a signed letter of endorsement from the PAPBS Network’s Co-Directors, specifying the level(s) at which the facilitator is deemed independent to provide training and technical assistance in child serving programs or schools.

Once endorsed on any of three tiers of prevention or intervention, the PAPBS Network expects Local Facilitators to maintain fidelitytotraining and technical assistance as defined by the Network. Training and technical assistance provided byLocal Facilitators in child serving programs or schools that is not in compliance with the Network’s core training curriculum may trigger the revocation of the Network’s endorsement. Revocation of the Network’s endorsement may necessitate the need for Local Facilitators to repeat portions of the endorsement process or, depending on the severity of the issues, could lead to dismissal from the Network. (Policy and guidance on such issues will be forthcoming from the PA CoP on SBBH.)

Note: Disclaimer

Acceptance into the PAPBS Network is strictly voluntary anddoes not imply a contractual relationshipbetween the Local Facilitator and the Network. The PAPBS Network does not assume financial liability for payment of services provided by Local Facilitators in any settings. Moreover, the PAPBS Network does not assume liability for services provided by Local Facilitators in any settings.

Eligibility Criteria

Individuals seeking to enter the PAPBS Network mustverify they holdtheir employer’s authorizationto serve as a Local Facilitator (Appendix 1, Part A); hold experiences that positions the individuals to be successful as Local Facilitator (Appendix 1, Part B); and hold the minimum educational and employment requirements of a Local Facilitator (Appendix 2).

Employer Authorization

(Appendix 1, Part A)

  • Individuals seeking to enter the PAPSB Network as provisional Local Facilitatorsare restricted to professional personnel employed by an educational entity (e.g. school districts, intermediate units, charter schools, approved private schools, non-public school and universities), child-serving agency, ormanaged care organization within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Independent Contractors and Consultantsare not eligible to apply.
  • Note: it is recommended that at least two individuals from a qualifying agency make application to the PAPBS Network.
  • When more than one individual from a qualifying agency makes application to the PAPBS Network, one applicant from the agency needs to be designated as the primary contact.
  • Individuals must submit evidence of employment qualifications, including theiragency’s authorization for their application to the PAPBS Network. Therein, individuals must have an agency representative from their place of employment verify and endorse the following.
  • The applicant(s) have sufficient time allotted perthe terms of their employment to attend PAPBS trainings and meetings and provide training and technical assistance in child-serving programs or schools.
  • The applicant(s) holds the following clearances, which are on record in the agency’s personnel files: Act 151 - Child Abuse Clearance, Act 33-34 - Criminal Clearance, and Act 114 or Section 6344 of Title 23, Pa. C.S. Chapter 63 FBI Clearances.
  • Individuals must submit, in addition to their application (Appendix 1 Parts A and B),twoletters of reference.
  • At least one letter of reference must be from the applicant’s employer.

Applicant Qualifications

(Appendix 2)

  • Individuals must have an employee,or contractual relationship with the Agency/ Educational entity endorsing their application (Appendix 1, part A)assuring that sufficient time, support, and resources are available for the applicants to adequately fulfill their role as Local Facilitatorsin the PAPBS Network.
  • Individuals must hold a Master’s degree in education, educational administration, social work, psychology, or related field or, a Bachelor’s degree in education, educational administration, social work, psychology, or related field with five years’ experience in an educational and/or early childhood setting.
  • Individuals seeking to operate as a Local Facilitator in an early-childhood setting (program-wide facilitator) musthold or be eligible to attain Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) certification.
  • Individuals must have a pre- established partnership with anindependent, Tier 1 Local Facilitator who agrees to provide mentoring and shadowing opportunities required of the applications in fulfillment of their endorsement process for Tier 1 independent status.
  • Individuals must submit,in addition to their application (Appendix 1, Parts A and B), a letter of commitmentfrom a PAPBS independent, Tier 1 Local Facilitator who is willing to assume responsibility for the applicants’ mentorship*.
  • Appendix 6 provides a listing of PAPBS independent, Tier 1 Local Facilitators willing to serve as a mentor for provisional Local Facilitators.
  • Individuals must have knowledge/prior direct experience in:
  • Training design and delivery, consistent with adult learning theory
  • Training adults
  • Partnering with families
  • Working with schools
  • Early Childhood settings (applicable to individuals seeking to work in early childhood settings)
  • Measurementand evaluation of effective professional development
  • Coordinating and managing training details (registration process, budgets, information-sharing, evaluation, performance improvement, Act 48, etc)
  • Program-Wide (early childhood)/ School-wide (school age)PBIS
  • Hi-Fidelity Wraparound and multiple systems perspectives
  • Data-based decision-making

Applicant Assurances

(Appendix 3)

  • Individuals must be willing to demonstrate understand of the following:
  • The design and delivery of effective training in the PA Program-Wide (early childhood)/ School-wide (school age)PBIS framework
  • Training consistent with the PAPBS curriculum for PBIS, as established by the SLT on SBBH
  • Commitment to and understanding of the ongoing technical assistance and support needs of early childhood and school-aged settingsimplementing PBIS
  • Effective interaction with people of various backgrounds
  • A variety of presentation skills for adult learners
  • Individuals agree to participate and comply with all requirements as set forth in the Letter of Assurance (Appendix 3), which must be submitted along with their application (Appendix 1, Parts A and B), their letter of reference, and their letter of commitment from a PAPBS independent, Tier 1 Local Facilitator*.

Application Submission Process

Applications for PAPBS Network Local Facilitators will be accepted annually or as determined by the Networks’ Co-Directors. In order to be considered as an applicant, individuals must view an orientation webinar, either live or asynchronously, prior to their submission of their application. Informationconcerning any of the orientation webinars, in addition to relevantapplication submission schedules,will be posted on the PAPBSwebsite:

Individuals are reminded that they must indicate on their application whether they are applying to be a Program-Wide (early childhood) and/or School-wide (school age)Local Facilitator. Ifindividuals areapplying foracceptance into the network as facilitators of both Program-Wide and School-Wide PBIS, applicants must complete all questions designated on the application applicable to early childhood and school-aged programming. Additionally, such applicantsare also required to have two and are required to submit two letters of commitment, once each from an independent Local Facilitator of Program-wide PBIS and School-wide PBIS*.

Materials to be submitted when applying to become a PAPBS Network Facilitator include:

  • Employer Authorization (Appendix 1, Part A)
  • Facilitator Application (Appendix 1, Part B)
  • Resume/ vita
  • Letter of Assurance (Appendix 3)
  • Letter(s) of Commitment*
  • Two Letters of Reference (of which one need to be from the applicant’s employer)

All application materials need to be submitted electronically toMarieBozelli at: . Questions concerning the application and submission process may be directed to Marie Bozelli at or (724)284-9183.

Questions

Please contactany of the following individuals with any additional questions concerning the application process.

  • For applicants seeking to operate as a Local Facilitor of School-wide PBIS
  • PaTTAN Pittsburgh:Kathryn Poggi, 1-800-446-5607, ext. 6857 or
  • PaTTAN Harrisburg: Tracy Ficca, 1-800-360-7282 ext. 3415 or
  • PaTTAN King of Prussia: Tina Lawson, 1-800-441-3215, ext. 7254 or tlawsonpattan.net
  • For applicants seeking to operate as a Local Facilitor of Program-wide PBIS**
  • Western Region: DeVoka Gordon, 412-826-2336,ext. 6832 or
  • Central Region: Mike Brink, 814-441-2481 or
  • Eastern Region: Julia Slater, 412-826-2336,ext. 6898 or

(**Note: Applications for Program wide Facilitators are not being accepted at this time.)

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by members of the PAPBSNetwork State Coordination Team(SCT) and recommended to the State Co-Directors committee for final approval.

Applications will be reviewed and decisions made within a month of the application deadline.

If accepted as a Local Facilitator in the PAPBS Network, new provisional facilitators are required to:

  • Participate and complete all training required of Local Facilitators
  • Complete the PAPBS multi-step endorsement process as established by the SLT on SBBH
  • Adhere to requirements listed in Letter of Assurance (Appendix 3)
  • Meet with and shadow their mentoring independent Local Facilitator per the requirements of their Tier 1 endorsement process (Appendix 4 and 5)
  • Collect and submit data to the Network for evaluation purposes

Additional Information

  • If aLocal Facilitator leaves the agency under which this application has been made, the agency (employer) maybe requested toidentify another applicant for the PAPBS Network. Said applicants will be required to apply to the Network for acceptance and will be subject to all criteria defined herein.
  • Local Facilitator’s PAPBS endorsements are not transferable between agencies
  • LocalFacilitators who leave the employment the agency under which they applied to the Network cannot transfer their endorsement.
  • Local Facilitators who have a chance in employment status are required to re-apply to the Network and will be subject to all criteria defined herein.
  • Applicants to the PAPBS Network may be prioritized in areas of the Commonwealth where there is the greatest need for Local facilitators.
  • If Individuals meets the application requirementsbut there is not a need for additional Local Facilitators in the applicants’ geographic catchment areas, the individuals will be notified and placed on hold until there is a need to increase the number of PAPBS Local Facilitators in the defined catchment area.

Appendix 1 (Part A)

Employer Authorization

Educational entity/ Agency name: ______
Agency director ( Name)______
Designated AgencyFacilitator contact:______(When more than one agency personnel is applying to be or is a facilitator, Please indicate which facilitator is considered the Agency’s main contact.)
Indicate type of agency / educational entity.
Intermediate unit Social Service Provider agency
Managed Care Organization Higher Education
Other(list)______
Counties the educational entity/ agency works in:______
Work Address: Street______City:______
County:______State: PA Zip code______
Work Phone:______Extension:______Fax:______
Email address:______
The agency’s letter of support for each facilitator’s applicant is attached to this application : YES_____ NO____
How will this employee be provided time to participate in training and mentoring activities?
As the Agency representative, I ensure that our designated Facilitator(s) has sufficient time allotted in their job duties to attend required trainings, mentoring, facilitation, meetings, and perform tasks associated with training, facilitation, and coordination when working with an educational entity to implement School-wide and/or Program-wide PBIS.
Education Entity/ Agency representative :______Date______

Appendix 1(Part B)

PAPBS Local Facilitator Application

Facilitatorapplication: Each individual applicant must complete and submit alongwith the Employer Authorization (Appendix 1 Part A)

Name:______
Educational Entity/ Agency name:______
Please check which Facilitators level you are applying for: Preschool- K :______K-12 ______
Indicate work affiliation:
Intermediate unit Social Service Provider agency
Managed Care Organization Higher Education
Other(list)______
Counties the educational entity/ agency works in:______
Work Address: Street______City:______
County:______State: PA Zip code______
Phone: ______Extension:______FAX:______
Email address______
Please list a home email address if you work at a school or organization where you are not available at the work address given above during the summer months
Year-round, preferred E-mail Address:______
Applicant’s signature:______Date:______

Please answer the following questions.

1)Why are you interested in becoming a PAPBS NetworkFacilitator?

2)Briefly describe any relevant experiences you have in working with Schools/ Early Childhood programs. (specify dates )

3)Indicate the adult populations with whom you have trained. (check all that apply)

_____Teachers: Infant/Toddler

_____Teachers: Pre-School

_____Teachers: K-5(Includes School-aged Child Care)

_____ Teachers: 6-8

_____Teachers: 9-12

_____Youth leaders (non-school)

_____ Agency personnel

_____Business

_____Other (specify)______

4)Indicate which content areas you have experience training in. (check all that apply)

_____ PBIS Modules developed by the Center for Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)

_____Effective Instruction

_____Positive classroom management

_____Listening skills

_____Assertiveness

_____Positive Behavior support

_____Building self-confidence

_____Working with groups

_____Conflict Management

_____ Cultural Competency

_____ Coaching models

_____ e-Learning

_____ Developing behavior goals

_____Other: (list):______

5)Indicate the types of methodology you have used in workshops you have previously conducted. (Check all that apply)?

_____Experiential, “hands-on”

_____Presentation format with some audience involvement

_____Lecture

_____Skill development

_____Teaching concepts

_____Presenting information

_____ Cooperative learning groups

_____ Coaching

_____ Partnering with families

_____Other: ______

6)Describe your skills as a Facilitator. We encourage you to submit sample copies of evaluations of past trainings that you have conducted. (Please limit to no more than three)

7)Describe any other personal qualities or experiences that you would like us to be aware of in our consideration of your application for the PAPBS Network.

8)Have you been involved in consultation and training for any other programs? If so, please describe each and your involvement in those programs.

9)Describe your experience with PBIS to date.

10)Have you received any previous training in PBIS? Yes___ No____

If Yes, please provide a description of the training(s) and indicate Facilitator(s).

11) Have you worked with anyone in PA's PBIS Network who can speak to your knowledge and skills in PBIS? If so, please provide that person's name and contact information.

Thank you for your application to become a PAPBS Network Local Facilitator.

Appendix 2: PAPBSFacilitator Job Description

TITLE: PAPBS Facilitator

REPORTS TO:PAPBSRegional Facilitator

JOB GOAL:

  • To expand and sustain implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) at the Universal, Secondary and Tertiary levels in Pennsylvaniaschoolsand early childhood settings
  • To expand the support structure for delivery of training and technical assistance to schools and districts and early childhood programs for all levels of PBIS implementation and evaluation
  • To provide quality training at all three tiers of PBIS: Universal, Secondary and Tertiary
  • To support implementation of the data collection system, usedata-based decision-making, further research and evaluation
  • To provide leadership in development of PAPBS Network PBIS policy, funding, curriculum, research and public relation components
  • Develop collaboration with multiple systems including PDE, DPW, BSE, OCDEL, mental health and other service providers, to support success for all children and students in the school and community

QUALIFICATIONS: