The mission of school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions & Support (PBIS) is to establish and maintain a school environment where the sociocultural and behavioral supports create an effective learning environment for all students.  PBIS is not a program or curriculum, rather it is a process for systematic problem-solving, planning, and evaluation. It is an approach to creating a safe and productive learning environment where teachers can teach and all students can learn.

All students are taught the building PBIS expectations SAFE, RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, LEADERS in all areas of the school. Modeling and practicing of these expectations take place multiple times throughout the school year and are reinforced daily. Individual and classroom reward systems are in place to positively incentivize our students to follow school-wide expectations.

As part of the PBIS process, teachers and other staff members use evidence-based practices to increase learning and decrease classroom disruptions. 

To keep students following the rules in a positive manner, we do the following when teaching both academics and behavior:

• Consistently teach and practice our school-wide expectations.
• Provide students with more praise than correction.
• Talk to students with respect using positive behavior language.
• Actively engage everyone in the classroom during instruction.
• Use pre-correcting, prompting, and redirecting as we teach.
• Look for positive first and provide positive, frequent, and explicit feedback. 

PBIS is based on research that indicates the framework can have a significant effect on the overall school climate.  Research shows there is a strong correlation between a positive school environment and academic success for all students when students clearly understand behavioral expectations.  Students must be supported in learning the skills necessary to enhance a positive school climate and avoid negative behavior.  PBIS decreases office discipline referrals, increases instructional time and improves student achievement.  
 

Schoolwide PBIS is backed by years of research, and districts see consistent, positive outcomes like:

• Improves school culture and safety
• Builds social skills

• Reduces office discipline referrals and suspensions
• Increases instructional time
• Cultivates social and emotional development
• Increases student engagement and academic performance
• Encourages family involvement
• Improves classroom Management

A Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is a data-driven, problem-solving framework to improve outcomes for all students. MTSS relies on a continuum of evidence-based practices matched to student needs. PBIS is an example of a MTSS centered on social behavior.

Tier 1: Universal Prevention (All Students)

 Tier 1 supports serve as the foundation for behavior and academics. We provide these universal supports to all students. For most students, the core program gives them what they need to be successful. Specific Tier 1 supports include explicitly teaching expectations, reinforcing positive behaviors, providing consistent consequences, and using data to guide decision-making.