What is School-wide PBIS? Framework for enhancing adoption & implementation of Continuum of evidence-based interventions to achieve Academically & behaviorally important outcomes for All students

 (Close to Home c Reprinted with permission of Universal Press Syndicate. All rights reserved.)

Improving classroom & school climate Decreasing reactive management Maximizing academic achievement Improving support for students w/ EBD Integrating academic & behavior initiatives PBIS is about…. Redesign of teaching environments…not students

80% 15% 5% Who Benefits from PBIS? Everyone! Intensive individual interventions Targeted small group, short term individual interventions Universal practices ~ in place for 100% of the school population

FEW SOME ALL Universal Targeted Intensive Continuum of Support

“Most schools noted that decreased referrals for problem behaviors led to increased access to valuable instruction time.” VTPBiS Annual Report Why PBIS?

VT MTSS is a coherent continuum of evidence based, system-wide practices that support:  proactive preventative core instruction for all;  a rapid response to academic and behavioral challenges;  frequent data-based monitoring; and  instructional decision-making so that each Vermont student achieves high standards. How does PBIS fit with Vermont Multi-tiered Systems of Support (VT MTSS)?

PBIS SYSTEMS PRACTICES DATA Supporting Staff Behavior MTSS Supporting Decision Making Supporting Student Behavior Smallest effort Evidence-based Biggest, durable effect

SStatement of Purpose DDefining behavior expectations TTeaching expected behavior AAcknowledging expected behavior DDiscouraging problem behaviors CCreating procedures for record-keeping and decision making. PBIS at the Universal Level is about..

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SStatement of Purpose DDefining behavior expectations TTeaching expected behavior AAcknowledging expected behavior DDiscouraging problem behaviors CCreating procedures for record-keeping and decision making. PBIS at the Universal Level is about..

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SStatement of Purpose DDefining behavior expectations TTeaching expected behavior AAcknowledging expected behavior DDiscouraging problem behaviors CCreating procedures for record-keeping and decision making. PBIS at the Universal Level is about..

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SStatement of Purpose DDefining behavior expectations TTeaching expected behavior AAcknowledging expected behavior DDiscouraging problem behaviors CCreating procedures for record-keeping and decision making. PBIS at the Universal Level is about..

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SStatement of Purpose DDefining behavior expectations TTeaching expected behavior AAcknowledging expected behavior DDiscouraging problem behaviors CCreating procedures for record-keeping and decision making. PBIS at the Universal Level is about..

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SStatement of Purpose DDefining behavior expectations TTeaching expected behavior AAcknowledging expected behavior DDiscouraging problem behaviors CCreating procedures for record-keeping and decision making. PBIS at the Universal Level is about..

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