Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an approach used to promote school safety and appropriate behavior.  The goal is to create a positive school climate in which students learn and grow. With PBIS, school staff teaches students about behavioral expectations and strategies. The focus of PBIS is prevention, not punishment. The adults in the building proactively address student behavior and encourage students to make positive choices.

PBIS is not a curriculum or a one-day training.  PBIS is a process that requires on-going commitment in order to create effective systems for teaching and addressing behavior and building social-emotional skills. 

PBIS follows a three- tiered pyramid to support students.