At School:

Behavior Intervention Program (BIP)

 

Our Behavior Intervention Program delivers both an on-site program and targeted professional development for educators and school administrators that’s proven to improve classroom management; improve student academic performance, behavior, and attendance, and dramatically reduce suspensions.

How it works:

  1. We partner with TEACHERS and STAFF before school starts and during the year to improve classroom management techniques.

  2. We work 1-on-1 with STUDENTS on classroom effort and behavior, while providing an in-school mentor to help them deal with tough issues.

  3. We engage with the students’ FAMILIES on goal setting and discipline, so schools can focus on student learning.

“Our students and educators have come to rely on the BIP program to enhance the relationship between teachers and students, as well as enhance learning.”

~ Teacher

 

“I think BIP staff are doing a good job with the students - especially the walkers in the hallway, we do need them.”

~ Teacher

 

CURRENT YOUTH EXPERIENCE

  • Being suspended even once increases a child’s risk of being held back, dropping out, or being incarcerated.

  • The majority of school suspensions are for nonviolent behavior.

  • Students of color are significantly more likely to be suspended than white students.

Our Response

Through our Behavior Intervention Program, we provide on-site support at middle schools and high schools. We train school staff on positive youth relations and coach disruptive students one-on-one.

  • 91% of participating youth improved their classroom behavior

  • 83% of participating youth improved their attendance

  • 81% of participating youth improved their academic performance.

Our proven approach has created lasting change for hundreds of middle and high school students. We effectively demonstrate how to build  supportive communities that all students deserve while partnering with adults in schools to create a supportive learning environments.