PBIS & MTSS

Be Responsible

Be Respectful

Be Kind

At Elsie C. Johnson, and within all schools in CCSD 93, we follow PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) and provide multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is based on a problem-solving model and aims to prevent inappropriate behavior through teaching and reinforcing appropriate behaviors (OSEP Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports, 2007). Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a process that is consistent with the core principles of MTSS. PBIS offers a range of interventions that are systematically applied to students based on their demonstrated level of need, and addresses the role of the environment as it applies to development and improvement of behavior problems.

Both MTSS and PBIS are grounded in differentiated instruction. Each approach delimits critical factors and components to be in place at the universal (Tier 1), targeted group (Tier 2), and individual (Tier 3) levels. The goal of these approaches is a basis for highlighting how best to meet the needs of children experiencing academic and social difficulties in school.

Sources:

https://www.pbis.org/school/mtss