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HES/ MAMS/WSHS PBIS Overview

HES/ MAMS/WSHS PBIS Overview

Positive Behavior Intervention Support
Why Is PBIS Important? 
School environments that are positive, preventative, predictable, and effective - a) Are safer, healthier, and more caring; b) Have enhanced learning and teaching outcomes; c) Can provide a continuum of behavior support for all students 

 

HARRAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
At Harrah Elementary we want all of our student and staff to be RESPONSIBLE, SAFE and KIND

Mt. Adams Middle School/ White Swan High School:
We come to school every day ready to learn and do our best because we are RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE and SAFE.

What Is PBIS? 

  • A research-based framework for transforming school culture through a focus on positive feedback
  • Emphasis placed on proactive prevention
  • Differentiated strategies and interventions that match the unique needs of each student
  • Three tiers of intervention (RTI) that offer a full continuum of behavior support for all students
  • PBIS Teams at each building
     


What Is the Process for Implementation? 

  1. Define a common purpose and approach to discipline.
  1. Identify a clear set of positive expectations and behaviors.
  1. Implement procedures for teaching expected behaviors.
  1. Differentiate supports for encouraging expected behavior.
  1. Differentiate supports for discouraging inappropriate behavior.
  1. Implement procedures for ongoing monitoring and evaluation for data-driven decision-making.

 

What Are Additional Benefits of PBIS? 

  • Increased instructional time
  • Decreased student exclusion
  • Students with increased emotional intelligence who know how to regulate their own behavior
  • Reduced stress for staff and students
  • Reduced student aggression toward adults and others
  • Energized teachers
  • A cultural shift with a focus on positive feedback 


What Are the Essential School-wide Components? 

  • 3-5 school or classroom expectations
  • Behavior matrix in and out of the classroom
  • Planned social skills instruction
  • Student acknowledgement/feedback system
  • Consequence system for misbehavior
  • Information system for decision-making 

A chart outlining expectations for students at Mt. Adams Middle School and White Swan High School, categorized by 'Respectful,' 'Responsible,' and 'Safe.'

 

A chart outlining expectations for students at Mt. Adams Middle School and White Swan High School, categorized by arrival, dismissal, hallway, restroom, and cafeteria.

A chart outlining expectations for students at Mt. Adams Middle School and White Swan High School, categorized by arrival, dismissal, hallway, restroom, and cafeteria.