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Safe Schools, Fair Schools Summit November 12, 2010. Defining PBIS. 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.
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Safe Schools, Fair Schools Summit November 12, 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
School Improvement Academic Behavior Intensive, Individual Interventions • Tutoring • Academic Remediation Plans • Specially Designed Instruction Intensive, Individual Interventions • Functional Behavior Assessment & Behavior Intervention Planning Targeted Group Interventions • Small group instruction • Focused academic help sessions Targeted Group Interventions • Social Skills instruction • Reinforcement of specific skills • Group Behavioral Strategies • Classroom Coaching Universal Interventions • Effective instructional practices • Recognition of academic achievement • Culturally responsive practices • Data-based decision-making • Parent & Community Partnerships Universal Interventions • School-wide rules and procedures • Systematic reinforcement • Social Skills Instruction • Culturally responsive practices • Data-based decision-making • Parent & Community Partnerships
Expected Outcomes • More instructional time • Reduced rates of referral/suspension • 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
Individual PBIS ImplementationAssessment, Support, and Counseling (ASC) Center High School, ASU, New River, and other stakeholders Services Available Crisis Intervention Teacher Consultation Education Assessment Brief Therapy Referral Parent Support/Assistance
Celebrating Students & Staff
Referrals Per Year Individual Student DataBehavioral Success
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… www.pbis.org www.ncpublicschools.org/positivebehavior/ Heather Reynolds PBIS Consultant, DPI 919.807.4059 hreynolds@dpi.state.nc.us