Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support (PBIS)

The broad purpose of Positive Behavioral Intervention & Response (PBIS) is to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of schools and other agencies. PBIS improves social, emotional and academic outcomes for all students, including students with disabilities and students from underrepresented groups.

BRIEF SUMMARY

The broad purpose of Positive Behavioral Intervention & Response (PBIS) is to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of schools and other agencies. PBIS improves social, emotional and academic outcomes for all students, including students with disabilities and students from underrepresented groups.

KEY POINTS

  • A continuum of positive behavior support for all students within a school is implemented in areas including the classroom and non-classroom settings (such as hallways, buses, and restrooms).
  • Attention is focused on creating and sustaining Tier 1 supports (universal), Tier 2 supports (targeted group), and Tier 3 supports (individual) systems of support.

RESOURCES

SHARED WISDOM

  • Q: I am looking for suggestions for a school wide PBIS program for middle schoolers. Any ideas?  From Counselor Talk (October 2018)
    • A: The Five Star Life approach has literally transformed schools.  Executive director Seth Maust,smaust@fivestarlife.org
  • Q: Any suggestions on how to teach kids about PBIS at the elementary level?  From Counselor Talk (May 2019)

CONTENT FEEDBACK

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