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East Fallowfield Elementary describes SOAR PBIS program, adds 'bus camp' and experience-based rewards
Summary
East Fallowfield Elementary presented its schoolwide PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program to the Coatesville Area School District board on March 25, highlighting ClassDojo use, a new "bus camp" intervention for repeat bus referrals, monthly themes and expanded student reward experiences.
At the March 25 Coatesville Area School District board meeting, East Fallowfield Elementary staff presented updates to the school’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports program, saying a focus on consistent expectations and experience-based rewards has reduced problem behavior and increased parent engagement.
The school uses the acronym SOAR—safety, ownership, acceptance and respect—across classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds and buses, April Mullen, East Fallowfield music teacher and orchestra/choral director, told the board. "At East Fallowfield, we use our acronym SOAR," Mullen said.
The program relies on ClassDojo for schoolwide tracking and parent…
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