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Introduction to Prairie Trail’s Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
What is PBIS?
- PBIS is about TEACHING! Students are taught prosocial behaviors in a consistent and effective fashion.
- PBIS is a commitment to a positive school culture in which prosocial behavior is taught to all students and acknowledged in a consistent fashion by all staff members.
- PBIS is a prevention-oriented framework for staff to organize evidence-based practices, improve implementation of those practices, and ultimately maximize academic and behavioral outcomes for all students.
- PBIS is based on the principles of applied behavioral analysis.
- PBIS sets the stage for trauma-informed practices by creating a positive, welcoming, and predictable environment for students and staff.
- PBIS uses data-based decision-making to teach and encourage prosocial behaviors.
- PBIS creates a climate for supporting prosocial behaviors, which necessarily makes problem behaviors less effective for students, and therefore less likely to occur.
- PBIS encourages consistent behavior management for all staff through the use of universal language, universal expectations, and consistent teaching practices.
Why PBIS?
- When implemented with fidelity, research shows that PBIS decreases disciplinary infractions, suspensions, and overall challenging behavior. Meanwhile, it increases academic engagement and prosocial behaviors.
- PBIS integrates with other systems that encourage prosocial behavior, including Second Step and Safe Crisis Management.
Expectations
P.A.W.S Video Lessons:
- Click here to watch the YouTube video P.A.W.S. Expectations in the Classroom
- Click here to watch the YouTube video P.A.W.S Expectations for the Cafeteria
- Click here to watch the YouTube video P.A.W.S Expectations for the Restroom
- Click here to watch the YouTube video P.A.W.S Expectations for our Event Space
- Click here to watch the YouTube video P.A.W.S Expectations for the Hallway
The Prairie Trail behavioral expectations are universal prosocial behaviors for students and staff. Consistent expectations are important because they:
- Clarify for students, educators, and parents how students should behave at school.
- Provide guidance for teaching behaviors.
- Serve as a consistent language for all educators working with students.
- Represent a foundation for delivering praise and corrective statements.
All Prairie Trail Students Are Expected To:
- PAWS: Positivity, Acceptance, Wellness, and Show grit
Prairie Trail Middle School PBIS Tier 1 Manual