Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
The Center on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports defines Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as an evidence-based three-tiered framework to improve and integrate all of the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day. PBIS creates schools where all students succeed.
Tier 1 Behavioral Support
Tier 1 behavioral supports are the system-wide universal practices/supports provided to all students within a school to promote positive behavior and successful school outcomes. School-wide behavioral expectations are established, taught, practiced, monitored, and reinforced. These preventative and proactive supports should be implemented for all students, staff, and settings.
Classwide attention signal
Clear attention signal for all
Followed by all students
Easy to use and understand
School wide Behavior Expectations
School has clearly defined expectations for all students.
Easy to see and understand
Align with school values and culture
Greeting Students
Every Day, Every Hour,
Every Staff Member
Staff members greet students by name as they enter our rooms.
Teach students and staff to be mindful of their body language
Acknowledge Positive Behaviors
Universal system in place to acknowledge positive behavior
System should be easy to use for staff and students
Students are able to trade tickets or similar item in for fun items, enjoyable activities, or special privileges
Tier 2 Behavioral Support
Tier 2 behavioral supports are the targeted practices and systems for students who are not successful with Tier 1 supports alone. It is a secondary level of support to reduce current incidents of behavior for students considered “at-risk” for engaging in problem behavior. These interventions/strategies are often implemented with a group of students demonstrating similar behavioral problems. It is important to note that students receiving Tier 2 intervention support continue to engage in the Tier 1 or universal support.
Check-in, Check-out
Check-In, Check-Out is a program that consists of students daily checking in with an adult at the start of school to retrieve a goal sheet and encouragement, teachers provide feedback on the sheet throughout the day, students check out at the end of the day with an adult, and the student takes the sheet home to be signed, returning it the following morning at check in. Click on linked image for further information.
Tier 3 Behavioral Support
Tier 3 support is intended for students who have not responded to Tier 1 and Tier 2 strategies and interventions (approximately 1-5% of the student population). Tier 3 behavioral support should be more individualized and intensive to meet the unique needs of a particular student. Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) are often completed to create a Positive Behavior Support Plan, directed at decreasing problematic behaviors and teaching prosocial behaviors. Students receiving Tier 3 behavioral support should continue to participate in Tier 1 and Tier 2 strategies.
Functional Behavior Assessment
A functional behavioral assessment (FBA) is a process that identifies a specific or target behavior that interferes with a student's education. The assessment attempts to designate the particular behavior, identify the factors that support the behavior, and determine the purpose of the behavior.
This process, while effective, requires training and practice. Contact your administrator for additional information or to determine who is able to complete this process in your district.
PBIS RESOURCES