Heather Reynolds, PBIS Consultant October 1, 2010

What is 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. (OSEP, 1999)

How does PBIS work?

School Approaches to Behavior  Traditional Discipline: - Focused on the student’s problem behavior - Goal was to stop undesirable behavior, through the use of punishment.  Positive Behavior Intervention & Support: - Replaces undesired behavior with a new behavior or skill. - PBIS alters environments, teaches appropriate skills, and rewards appropriate behavior.

KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF PBIS  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

WHAT’S THE PAYOFF?  More instructional time  Improved attendance from staff and students  Increased student proficiency  Increased parent participation and partnerships  Improved community involvement and support  Lower staff attrition rates

PBIS in NC

PBIS Family Tree

Schools Implementing PBIS in NC

PBIS Schools in NC Preschool234 Elementary Middle/Jr High Alternative K-(6-8) Total

NC PBIS Recognition Recognition Green Ribbon Model Exemplar

Suspensions/100 Students by Year

ODRS/100/Day by Grade Level

ODRS/100/Day by Year

SET Scores by Year

SET Data

Implementation Inventory and AYP

NC PBIS Schools: ODR and AYP

Suspension Rate and EOC/EOG Reading

For more information… PBIS Consultant Heather Reynolds