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School-wide PBS A multi-tiered approach to supporting positive behavior
PBS: Key Features Practicality & utility Function-based interventions Data-based decision-making Empirically-validated intervention strategies Focus on systems change to promote sustainability Dunlap et al., 2008
SW-PBS Logic Successful individual student behavior support is linked to host environmentsor school climates that are effective, efficient, relevant, & durable Zins & Ponti, 1990
Tertiary Prevention: Specialized Individualized Systems for Students with High-Risk Behavior SCHOOL-WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT: A MULTI-TIERED APPROACH ~5% Secondary Prevention: Specialized Group Systems for Students with At-Risk Behavior ~15% Primary Prevention: School-/Classroom- Wide Systems for All Students, Staff, & Settings ~80% of Students
Supporting Social Competence & Academic Achievement 4 PBS Elements OUTCOMES Supporting Decision Making Supporting Staff Behavior DATA SYSTEMS PRACTICES Supporting Student Behavior
Universal Supports An agreed upon and common approach to discipline A positive statement of purpose A small number of positively stated expectations for all students and staff
Procedures for Directly Teaching Expectations • Identify the Skill • Demonstrate the Skill • Provide Practice Opportunities • Provide Feedback • Praise for Correct Performance • Error Correction
Tertiary Prevention • Individualized Support • Function-based assessment • Behavior support plans • Wraparound Services School-wide Positive Behavior Support Systems ~5% • Secondary Prevention • Targeted Group Support • Build on existing school programs • Behavior education program • Problem-solving interventions • Academic tutoring • Adult mentors ~15% • Primary Prevention • Universal Support • Clearly defined expectations • Expectations taught • Procedures to encourage behavior • Procedures for discouraging behavior • Data-based decisions • Classwide management strategies ~80 % of Students