The Behavior Intervention Center offers FREE individual and group counseling services for students after school hours. Equally important, a FREE parenting course is offered to parents of MPS students who are interested in enhancing their communication and parenting skills. The MPS Behavior Intervention Center is located at Fews Elementary School, 321 Early Street.  If you are interested in these services, please call the Student Social Services Department at (334) 223-6851 for additional information or to schedule an appointment.

2019-2020 Hours
Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesdays
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. for Grades 6-12
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. for Grades K-5

Wednesdays
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. for Grades K - 5
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. for Grades 6-12 

Behavior analysis services are provided by a district-wide Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).  The behavior analyst provides comprehensive behavioral assessment and consultation services for students with significant behavioral challenges.  In  order to determine the factors that contribute to the behaviors of concern, behavior analyst will:

1. Observe the student;
2. Assess the environment in which the behaviors occur;
3. Conduct interviews with school staff members, parents, and/ or the student.  

The BCBA may also provide:

• Classroom management coaching;
• Recommendations for behavioral strategies to be implemented;
• Assistance with the development of a functional behavior assessment and/or behavior intervention plan (FBA/BIP);
• Assistance with the development of a crisis intervention plan to address behaviors of concern

In some cases, skill development plans may be implemented to address skill deficits that contribute to problem behaviors.  Data are collected throughout the consultation process, and programmatic changes are made as necessary to ensure continued progress and success within the learning environment.

If you are interested in referring a student for behavior analysis services, please contact your school administrator or school counselor for additional information.

OVERVIEW

The Behavior Interventionists work with identified students to promote behavioral growth through the use of research-based counseling techniques and behavior management strategies.  In addition to individual counseling, the Behavior Interventionists may also provide support to address:

• Bullying
• Decision-Making/Personal Responsibility
• Grief and Trauma
• Peer Pressure
• Social skills
• Anger Management or other issues that may be affecting the students in their schools.

If you are interested in referring a student for behavior intervention services, please contact the school administrator or school counselor for additional information.                            

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  BULLYING PREVENTION
  
  MPS defines bullying as, "any repeated and pervasive verbal, written, or electronic expression, physical act or gesture, or pattern thereof, that is intended to cause distress upon one or more student in the school, on school grounds, in school vehicles, at designated school bus stops, or at school activities or sanctioned events, whether on or off school property.  Bullying includes, but is not limited to, hazing, harassment, intimidation or menacing acts directed a student, which may, but need not be, based on the student's race, color sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, mental, physical or sensory disability, socioeconomic background, age or sexual orientation. "
  
  If it is suspected that a student is a victim of bullying, the school Principal, or Principal's designee, should be notified of the allegation.  The MPS Bullying/Harassment Complaint Form can be found in the MPS Code of Student Behavior Handbook.