Classroom Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

"“PBIS” is short for Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports.
PBIS is based on principles of applied behavior analysis and the prevention approach and values of positive behavior support."
(http://pbis.org/school/swpbis_for_beginners/pbis_faq.aspx)
Focusing on and supporting positive classroom behavior will:
  • Improve general classroom and school climate
  • Decrease dependence on reactive disciplinary practices (ODR’s)
  • Maximize impact of instruction to affect academic achievement
  • Improve behavioral supports for students with emotional and behavioral challenges

To Establish Behavioral Expectations:
  • A small number of positively stated rules.  Tell students what we want them to do, rather than telling them what we do not want them to do.
  • Publicly post the rules
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Real School PBIS Examples

Click here to see some working examples of school PBIS implementation courtesy of pbis.org.

Bullying Prevention

PBIS.org has many resources to support positive behaviors.
They also provide resources for Bullying Prevention here: http://pbis.org/school/bully_prevention.aspx