1. Positive Behavior Support (PBS) in St. Vrain Valley School District

2. It’s All About the Triangle Guiding Principles Academic achievement and behavioral competence are the result of school personnel and families working together to provide a continuum of support for all learners. A continuum of academic and behavioral support includes: (a) school-wide interventions for all learners, (b) specialized interventions for learners who are at-risk for academic or social failure due to behavior challenges, and (c) individualized interventions for students with intense/chronic behavior challenges.

3. 4 PBS Elements Systems = a predictable expectation and reaction Data = accurate platform for change Practices = teaching behaviors and rewarding expectations All components of PBS – systems, data, and practices are critical to achieve the student outcomes of social and academic competence.

4. Keys to PBS Success Administrative leadership 80% staff buy in Team implementation Create and define school wide behavior expectations

5. Keys to PBS Success (cont’d) Teach behavior expectations Acknowledge & reward positive behaviors Monitor & correct behavior Use data for decision making Promote & facilitate family & community engagement