Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, tiered framework for supporting students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health. When implemented with fidelity, PBIS improves social emotional competence, academic success, and school climate. It also improves teacher health and wellbeing. It is a way to create positive, predictable, equitable and safe learning environments where everyone thrives. " - Center on PBIS
5 elements
Equity - The system in place must take the community and their values into consideration to adapt practices based on student needs. Programs must also take educator's roles in the implementation of the plan.
Systems - Look at how the school and program operate and use data to determine future outcomes and changes.
Data - Data regarding students is essential to determine if the program is effective or if changes are needed.
Practices - How you implement the practices is critical to PBIS plans being effective.
Outcomes - The overall goal is to not only improve student behavior but as well as students needs socially, emotionally, and academically. It also aims to improve school climate and lower the need for student discipline referrals.
Systems - Look at how the school and program operate and use data to determine future outcomes and changes.
Data - Data regarding students is essential to determine if the program is effective or if changes are needed.
Practices - How you implement the practices is critical to PBIS plans being effective.
Outcomes - The overall goal is to not only improve student behavior but as well as students needs socially, emotionally, and academically. It also aims to improve school climate and lower the need for student discipline referrals.
Tiered Framework
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PBIS is designed into a 3 tier system much like the Academic Response to Intervention Pyramid. Tier 3 - When Tier 1 and Tier 2 are not enough to meet the needs of a student more intensive and individualized supports may need to be considered. Approximately 1-5% of students require Tier 3 support. Students can receive Tier 3 support whether they receive SPED services or not. Could include: functional behavior assessments, intervention planning, wraparound person-centered planning, and individualized, comprehensive, function-based support. Tier 2 - Additional systems in place in addition to Tier 1 supports to target more specific need of students. Serves approximately 10-15% of students who require additional support. Could include: providing additional instruction, increasing prompts, increasing adult supervision, and additional opportunities for positive reinforcement. Tier 1 - Supports all students, staff, and educators across all settings at school. While it can be differentiated it aims to meet the needs of 80% or more of the students to be successful. Could include: aligning classroom and school expectations, explicitly teaching expectations, and encouraging expected behavior. |
Photo Credit - Center on PBIS, What is PBIS?
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Photo Credit - Center on PBIS, Why Implement PBIS?
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https://www.pbis.org/