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Are you new to PBS? Here are some basics about how Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) is implemented in schools.
What is Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS)?
Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) is a framework for creating safe and orderly learning environments in schools, while improving the social-emotional outcomes for students. It is a proactive approach that relies on research based practices, including developing clear behavioral expectations, teaching these expectations, acknowledging appropriate behavior, consistently correcting inappropriate behavior, and using behavioral data to systematically solve problems.
Three-Tiered Model of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support
Three-Tiered Model of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support
School-wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBIS) is a proactive approach based on a three-tiered model of prevention and intervention aimed at creating safe and effective schools with a primary purpose of supporting students with disabilities within the least restrictive environment. Emphasis is placed on teaching and reinforcing important social skills and data-based problem-solving to address existing behavior concerns. SWPBIS is being implemented in thousands of schools across the country and has been demonstrated to reduce discipline problems and increase time for instruction.
SW-PBS is built on a multi-tiered system of support model that provides additional behavioral supports to students who are not responding to universal or Tier 1 interventions.
Tier 1: All
Teach schoolwide positive behavior expectations and procedures
Positive reinforcement for all students
Consistent consequences for problem behaviors
Effective procedures and supervision in non-classroom areas
Effective instruction and classroom management
Expect Respect Bully Prevention
PBIS Clubs
Alternatives to Suspension
Tier 2: Some
Check In Check Out
Adult Mentors
Take a Break
Targeted Social Skills Instruction
Home/School Plans
Classroom Management Support
Tier 3: Few
Functional Behavior Assessment Multi-Component Behavior Plans
School-Based Wraparound
Emergency Intervention Plans
Intensive Academic Support
TIER 1 ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS
This was our main focus at South in 23-24--We are adding Tier 2 in 24-25
Common Philosophy and Purpose
Leadership
Clarifying Expected Behavior
Teaching Expected Behavior
Encouraging Expected Behavior
Discouraging Inappropriate Behavior
Ongoing Monitoring
Effective Classroom Practices
Tier 1 includes universal management strategies designed to meet the needs of all students and develop a common language and focus for all school staff, families, and community members. Universal or Tier 1 strategies are designed to be implemented consistently and efficiently across all school settings, classroom and non-classroom (e.g., cafeteria, hallways).
This includes teaching specific behaviors or social skills that will lead to success in school, providing frequent positive reinforcement for expected behavior, consistently addressing social errors, and arranging teaching and learning environments to ensure success for all. This level should meet the needs of approximately 80 percent of a school’s student body.
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