How do you know if your PBIS initiative is successful? What criteria do you use to measure progress? For many schools, getting an accurate picture of the performance of their PBIS initiative is easier said than done. Paper tickets, manual tracking, and spreadsheets can only provide so much in terms of information, and even so, the numbers may not be ... Read More
PBIS Rewards Blog
Using Intermittent Reinforcement with PBIS
At a recent conference, a perplexed teacher asked a common question: “So am I supposed to give points to my students every day for bringing their books or coming in the room quietly?” The short answer is no. There’s never a bad time for positive behavior reinforcement, but it is not the sole intent of PBIS to create a repetitive pattern of recognizing the ... Read More
5 Ways to Boost Staff Morale
A big part of your staff's morale in the classroom comes from the support and encouragement they get from their colleagues. Teachers work well in a team atmosphere and draw energy from their collaboration with their fellow educators. But what happens when your staff finds themselves in a unique situation such as a school closure? Distance learning brings ... Read More
PBIS Professional Development Activities
PBIS is a powerful way to change school culture and climate, but it requires commitment and ongoing education. Professional development activities centered around PBIS and implementation strategies can benefit your school or district in numerous ways. When a school or district adopts a PBIS framework, there is typically a great deal of time focused on ... Read More
