What is Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

PBIS provides an operational framework for improving student academic and behavior outcomes. More importantly, PBIS is NOT a curriculum, intervention, or practice, but IS a decision making framework that guides selection, integration, and implementation of the best evidence-based academic and behavioral practices for improving important academic and behavior outcomes for all students. In general, PBIS emphasizes four integrated elements: (a) data for decision making, (b) measurable outcomes supported and evaluated by data, (c) practices with evidence that these outcomes are achievable, and (d) systems that efficiently and effectively support implementation of these practices.

For more information on PBIS, please see these links:

http://www.pbis.org/school/what_is_swpbs.aspx

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/virginia_tiered_system_supports/positive_behavior/index.shtml

http://www.jmu.edu/ttac/newsletter/wm_library/RegionalWrap-Up_Feb2013.pdf