Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

PBIS is a framework or approach for assisting school personnel in adopting and organizing evidence-based behavioral interventions into an integrated continuum that enhances academic and social behavior outcomes for all students.
PBIS IS NOT a packaged curriculum, scripted intervention, or manualized strategy.  PBIS IS a prevention-oriented way for school personnel to (a) organize evidence-based practices, (b) improve their implementation of those practices, and (c) maximize academic and social behavior outcomes for students.  PBIS supports the success of ALL students

Behavioral Expectations

Be Respectful

  Be Responsible 

Be Safe

Be Productive (Middle and High School)

HOW DO STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT PBIS?

Each school develops, displays and teaches ALL students the expectations for behaviors.  School-wide expectations as well as classroom expectations are taught through the use of a Teach-To.  Visuals of the expectations are displayed throughout the building. 

HOW IS POSITIVE BEHAVIOR REWARDED?

Each building has developed a structured system for rewarding positive behaviors.  Rewards are immediate (ticket or token), unpredictable (classroom drawing, building-wide drawing), and celebratory (based on meeting a school-wide expectation).  See your schools PBIS website for specific information on your students school.

WHO IMPLEMENTS PBIS?

ALL CFAUSD staff is responsible for implementing PBIS.  Each building has a PBIS team consisting of individuals trained in PBIS implementation.

WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP MY STUDENT DISPLAY POSITIVE BEHAVIORS AT SCHOOL?

• Review the expectations with your child.
• Ask your child about his/her day at school every day.
• Make sure your child is ready every day. Ensure a good night’s sleep.
• Make sure your child arrives to school on time each day.
• Encourage your child to be on time to every class.
•  Provide a quiet time and space for your child to do homework nightly.
•  Keep in touch with your child’s teacher.
•  Encourage your child to use appropriate language and tone.
•  Practice positive phrases with your child, such as, “Thank you,”  “Excuse me,” and “Please.” 
•  Be a visible part of your child's school day. Attend PTA meetings and other school activities.

WHAT CAN I DO IF I AM A PARENT ON THE PBIS TEAM OR IF I WANT TO BE MORE INVOLVED IN PBIS?

Watch this module from the pbisnetwork.org website for more information, and then contact one of your child's school's PBIS coaches.

• http://www.wisconsinrticenter.org/assets/files/flash/familyengagement/player.html

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PBIS IN YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL SELECT THE LINK TO THE SCHOOL'S PBIS WEBSITE AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THE PAGE OR CONTACT THE BUILDING COACH.