Tier One PBIS Overview

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports is a proactive, schoolwide framework aimed at improving student behavior, promoting a positive school culture, and reducing disciplinary issues. It emphasizes preventative strategies, clear expectations, positive reinforcement, and data-driven decision-making.

Understanding PBIS Principles

PBIS is a proactive approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students in a school to achieve social, emotional, and academic success. It focuses on teaching behavioral expectations and rewarding positive behavior.

Why is PBIS Used?

  • Establishes consistent behavior expectations schoolwide.
  • Reduces disciplinary referrals and promotes positive interactions.
  • Improves school climate and student engagement.
  • Encourages collaboration between teachers, students, and families.

Implementing Classroom PBIS with Schoolwide

In a PBIS framework, Tier 1 interventions are implemented schoolwide to prevent the development of new behavior problems and to reduce existing ones. Classroom PBIS strategies align with the schoolwide expectations and provide a consistent approach to behavior management.

How Classroom PBIS Works with Schoolwide PBIS

Classroom PBIS aligns with schoolwide PBIS by reinforcing the same expectations, procedures, and reward systems. Teachers use classroom management strategies, positive reinforcement, and social-emotional learning (SEL) to create an environment where students feel supported and motivated to meet expectations.

Criteria for Earning Rewards

  • Daily Rewards: Students receive "Mascot Bucks" for demonstrating schoolwide expectations.
  • Weekly Rewards: Students who collect a certain number of Mascot Bucks can exchange them for small prizes.
  • Monthly Rewards: Top earners participate in a special activity (e.g., extra recess, popcorn party).
  • Semester Rewards: Students with no major infractions earn access to the PBIS Celebration Party.

Who Can Issue Rewards?

  • Teachers
  • Administrators
  • Non-instructional staff (e.g., custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers)

How to Involve Non-Instructional Staff

  • Train staff on recognizing and rewarding positive behavior.
  • Provide "Staff Shout-Outs" to acknowledge their contributions.

Parent Communication

  • PBIS achievements highlighted in the monthly newsletter.
  • Students bring home PBIS Reward Slips to share their achievements.

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