Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

What is Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS)?

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports is a process for creating school environments that are more predictable and effective for achieving academic and social goals. PBIS will enhance our current systems and practices and also change our culture for the better

How does it work?

A key strategy of the PBIS process is prevention. Through instruction, comprehension, and regular practice, all teachers and staff members will use a consistent set of behavior expectations and rules for all students. Most students follow expectations; however, when some students do not respond to the teaching of the behavior rules, we will view it as an opportunity for re-teaching, not just punishment.

Does it make a difference?

The PBIS model is a research-based strategy that is supported by the federal Department of Education. The 3-tiered approach reduces problem behavior as a barrier to student achievement. We only have 180 days each year to advance academic progress, so instructional time is precious. Research shows that schools following the PBIS model recover thousands of hours of instructional time and, on average, four days of student instruction per year.

What about parents?

Parents are an essential part of PBIS implementation. Parents are encouraged to discuss the common rules and expectations and post them at home for easy reference. This common language creates consistency and unified support for expected student behavior. Children thrive when they have consistent, predictable expectations and consequences.