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What is PBIS? 

PBIS is a framework for organizing prevention and intervention efforts that promote effective behavior at school. PBIS includes the following components: 

  • All students are taught school-wide expectations and rules 
  • All students are acknowledged for following these expectations 
  • All staff respond to behavioral challenges with care and consistency 
  • Staff regularly reflect on school-wide data to adjust practices 
  • All staff know how to ask for help when additional support is needed for a student 

PBIS is supported by dozens of high quality research studies, and has been implemented in tens of thousands of schools worldwide. PBIS fosters a safe, positive, and trauma-informed school climate. Click here to learn more about PBIS (link to https://www.pbis.org/). We also know a one-size fits-all approach to behavior does not work. Each school has a PBIS team that builds a custom system to fit the unique needs of their staff and students. Schools remain prepared to offer individualized support to students with specific needs.