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Heather Reynolds, PBIS Consultant November 10, 2010. Schools Implementing PBIS in NC. Defining PBIS. What is Positive Behavior Intervention & Support?.
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Heather Reynolds, PBIS Consultant November 10, 2010
What is Positive Behavior Intervention & Support? Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS) refers to the application of positive behavioral interventions and systems to achieve socially important behavior change. (OSEP, 1999)
Traditional Discipline Positive Behavior Intervention & Support - Focused on the student’s problem behavior - Goal was to stop undesirable behavior, through the use of punishment - Replaces undesired behavior with a new behavior or skill - PBIS alters environments, teaches appropriate skills, and rewards appropriate behavior
PBIS Process • Administrative Leadership • Team-Based Implementation • Define Behavioral Expectations • Teach Behavioral Expectations • Acknowledge & Reward Student & Adult Performance • Monitor and Correct Behavioral Errors • Use Data for Decision Making • Build Parent Collaboration
Success Factors • Administrative support • Strong team • Stakeholder Involvement • Long term plan • Comprehensive implementation
Expected Outcomes • More instructional time • Improved attendance from staff and students • Increased student proficiency • Increased parent participation and partnerships • Improved community involvement and support • Lower staff attrition rates
Administrative Support Priority for School Leadership Strong Team
High School, ASU, New River, and other stakeholders Services Available Crisis Intervention Teacher Consultation Education Assessment Brief Therapy Referral Parent Support/Assistance Individual PBIS Implementation:Assessment, Support, and Counseling (ASC) Center
Parent & Community Involvement • Ask about behavior instruction at your community school • Talk to teachers, administrators, school board members, legislators • Volunteer • Sponsor a celebration • Link a school to potential sponsors/community partners • Participate in community collaborative
For more information… Heather Reynolds, PBIS Consultant, DPI 919.807.4059 hreynolds@dpi.state.nc.us www.ncpublicschools.org/positivebehavior/ www.pbis.org http://www.nccollaborative.org/