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What is PBIS?

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, data-driven framework proven to reduce disciplinary incidents, increase a school’s sense of safety and support improved academic outcomes. At its heart, PBIS calls on schools to teach students positive behavior strategies just as they would teach about any other subject — like reading or math. PBIS recognizes that students can only meet behavioral expectations if they know what the expectations are. PBIS applies a multi-tiered approach to prevention, using disciplinary data and principles of behavior analysis to develop school-wide, targeted and individualized interventions and supports to improve school climate for all students.

Three Tiers of Support

Tier 1 is a school-wide, universal system for everyone in a school. Students learn school-wide behavioral expectations, like how to be respectful and kind. School staff members regularly recognize and praise students for good behavior. They may also use small rewards, like tokens or prizes, to recognize when students meet the expectations.

Tier 2 provides an extra layer of support for students who continue to struggle with behavior. The school gives those students evidence-based interventions and instruction. For example, some students struggle with social interactions. A Tier 2 strategy might be providing a student a daily behavior form or providing small group session on conflict resolution skills to help students better understand how to read and react to situations.

Tier 3 is the most intensive level. It’s for students who need individualized supports and services because of ongoing behavioral concerns.

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For more information on Florida’s Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS) Project visit: http://flpbs.fmhi.usf.edu/ (Please note: this link will direct you outside of BrowardSchools.com)