What is PBIS? Why should we have it?
What PBIS isn’t: PBIS
is not a packaged program for handling discipline. It is not a quick
fix to school problems. It requires a 2-3 years commitment on behalf of
at least 80% of the school staff.
What PBIS is: PBIS
is school-wide. It encompasses classroom and nonclassroom settings. It
is a common purpose and common approach to discipline. PBIS requires a
clear set of positive expectations and behaviors. In order for PBIS to
work there needs to be procedures for teaching expected behaviors. PBIS
is a continuum of procedures for
encouraging expected
behaviors and discouraging inappropriate behaviors. With PBIS there are
also procedure for on-going monitoring and evaluation. PBIS focuses on
improving one area of the school at a time. Example goals can include:
Increase the % of the students on time to class or Increase the % of
students attending school daily.
How does the PBIS team decide what to focus on? The
PBIS relies on data for decision making. Data is compiled through
teacher and student surveys and tracking of office referrals.
What are the benefits of doing PBIS? There are benefits to both students and teachers and schools.
Student Benefits:
· More positive attitude
towards school
· More positive school
behaviors
· Higher quality and more grade appropriate work
· Higher graduation rate (long-term)
· Greater enrollment in
postsecondary education
(long-term)
Teacher/School Benefits:
· Teacher morale improves
· Parents rate teachers higher
· Student achievement
improves
· Parents support school and bond issues
· School has a better
reputation in the community