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What is a PBIS Model?

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports is a three-tiered system that is designed to help students succeed and focuses on positive behaviors and growth rather than punitive consequences.

 

-Tier 1: Practices and systems establish a foundation of regular, proactive support while preventing unwanted behaviors. These are school-wide supports. For example, EES uses positive office referrals to highlight student behavior throughout the school community. These can be from teachers to students or from student to student. Referrals are read over the morning announcements in the style of a “shout-out” from the principal who later on delivers a copy of the referral and a treat of the student’s choice to the student.

The image is a colorful %22Positive Office Referral%22 form with various positive behaviors listed for students to choose from, surrounded by a vibrant border of geometric shapes and patterns.

Tier 2: Practices and systems that support students who are at risk for developing more serious problem behaviors before they start. This is skill building that helps students benefit from other programs provided at the school

The image displays two tables that outline the responsibilities and expectations for Evergreen Eagles, with the title %22Evergreen Eagles are Responsible, Respectful, & Safe%22 prominently displayed.
The image displays a table with various categories and their corresponding responsibilities, respectful, and safe behaviors for Evergreen Eagles, presented in a red and white color scheme.

-Tier 3: More intensive and individualized support to improve behavioral and academic outcomes. For example, EES utilizes think sheets which is designed to encourage the student to think on their behavior and acknowledge natural consequences that stem from the chosen behavior. Think sheets also encourage the student to consider alternative choices to their actions that might help them learn and brainstorm growth for the future.

The image is a %22Think Sheet%22 worksheet with various prompts for the user to fill out, such as %22What did I choose to do?%22, %22Why did I make this choice?%22, and %22Two things I could have done instead.%22 The worksheet has a light bulb icon in the top right corner, suggesting it is meant to encourage reflection and critical thinking.