PBIS Information

What is PBIS?

PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Intervention Support, and is a school-wide behavior system which strategically uses a proactive approach to support students with appropriate behavior by:

Defining appropriate behavior
Teaching the expected behaviors
Supporting positive behavior

By setting and teaching a standard set of expectations, students are able to grow in positive behavior, develop social competence, and become citizens who are able to speak and act in an appropriate manner. School-wide PBIS focuses on encouraging positive behavior throughout the school, including the classroom, cafeteria, hallways, field, etc. Expectations are in place to guide students with their behavior and hold them accountable.

PBIS Elements

In the PBIS system, there are three integrated elements that guide our method: data, systems, and practices.

1. Data to support decision making. Keeping track of behavior data enables staff to develop action plans to respond to the behavior climate at the school.

2. Practice to support student behavior. Behavior expectations are clearly defined, taught, and supported so that students are able to practically adhere to the expectations.

3. Systems to support staff behavior. Staff are trained to prevent student behavior problems and deal with disruptive behavior in a proactive and positive way.

*Material adapted from The PBIS Team Handbook and www.pbis.org.

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