What is PBIS?
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), an evidence-based framework for developing positive behavior, is used in schools nationwide to create a positive climate for learning. These strategies were developed by elementary classroom teachers and school leaders. The premise of PBIS is that continual teaching, modeling, and reinforcing of positive behavior will support children’s positive behaviors, reduce discipline problems, and promote a climate of greater productivity, safety, and learning.
The Way PBIS is implemented:
Use positive strategies
PBIS uses positive strategies to help children develop desired behaviors. PBIS recognizes that punitive or “get tough” strategies can be counterproductive and are harmful to children.
Establish a positive environment
PBIS focuses on changing children’s environment in ways that support positive behavior and discourage negative behavior.
Teach skills
PBIS recognizes that if we want children to meet behavior expectations, we have to take deliberate steps to teach them how.
Reinforce positive behavior
PBIS recognizes the importance of continuously reinforcing positive behavior once children have been taught how to behave positively.
Respond to inappropriate behavior
PBIS emphasizes having a system for responding immediately and consistently to children’s inappropriate behavior.