Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Facts

Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports is a broad framework of systemic and individualized strategies for achieving important social and learning outcomes in school communities while preventing problem behavior. The key attributes of PBIS include preventive activities, data-based decision making, and a problem solving orientation (Horner, 2000; Lewis & Sugai, 1999; Sugai et.al., 2000; Weigle, 1997).

Community Connections

Schools focus on building positive relationships among all stakeholder groups.

Clear Expectations

School communities identify 3 to 5 school-wide overarching behavioral expectations.

Comprehensive Instruction

Direct instruction, practice and feedback, in the expected behaviors, are provided for each school setting. Small group and individualized social skills instruction is incorporated into the PBIS framework.

Consistency

Consistency in encouraging expected behaviors and discouraging infractions is provided through:

Active Supervision
Proactive Scheduling
Incentives and Reinforcement
Logical consequences and clear office referral procedures

Supportive Structure

Teams focus on developing an infrastructure, in schools, that provides effective academic and behavioral supports for all students.

For more information on PBIS please contact Darren Conley at [email protected] or 440-324-5777 Ext.1131or Josh Preece at [email protected] or 440-324-5777 Ext. 1133

PBIS Fact Sheet

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Ohio Department of Education PBIS