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PBIS

PBIS Positive Behavior Intervention and Support

 

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support

Funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), the Technical Assistance Center on PBIS supports schools, districts, and states to build systems capacity for implementing a multi-tiered approach to social, emotional and behavior support. The broad purpose of PBIS is to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of schools and other agencies. PBIS improves social, emotional and academic outcomes for all students, including students with disabilities and students from underrepresented groups.

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PBIS Intervention Pyramid

PBIS Pyramid illustrating tier 1 tier 2 and tier 3 interventions described in the text below.

 

The PBIS Pyramid describes the levels of behavior interventions. 

  • Tier 1 - Universal Interventions used with all students in all settings.
  • Tier 2 - Selected Interventions used in classroom and small groups
  • Tier 3 - Targeted Interventions used to individualize interventions

Discipline Steps

  1. Teacher Warning (3) 
  2. Time Out in the Classroom
  3. Time Out in Another Teacher's Classroom
  4. Talk to a Counselor
  5. Parent Square (message) or call to parents
  6. Talk to Assistant Principal

Bethesda Elementary PBIS Schoolwide Expectations

Expectations

Classroom

Cafeteria

Hallway

Restroom 

Transportation

 Playground 

Assembly

Arrival & Dismissal

Be Responsible

Complete Classwork and participate in class.

Keep your area clean and stay in your seat.

Stay in line and keep your hands to yourself.

Keep it clean and report problems.

Stay in your seat.

Line up with all of your things when it's time to go inside.

Stay still in your personal space.

Go directly to your location quietly.

Eager to Learn

Have all  materials ready.

Get everything you need before you sit down.

Go directly to your location quietly.

Use the bathroom, wash your hands and leave quietly.

Listen to the drive and follow directions.

Play by the rules.

Listen to the Presenters and performers.

Have your materials ready.

Show Respect

Use kind words and actions.

Listen to cafeteria monitors. Pick up after yourself.

Be considerate of others' space in line.

Do not look at others in their stalls.

Six inch whisper with people who are close to you. 

Include everyone and take turns.

Remain seated and silent.

Silent dismissal and watch the screen.