When it comes to the success of your PBIS initiative, it’s important to begin with a strong foundation. Identifying the values you want to build your school’s culture upon is crucial for creating a solid schoolwide PBIS matrix. This matrix will be essential for creating and sustaining a safe and positive learning environment. But how do you create a strong ... Read More
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How PBIS Data Collection Can Improve Your PBIS Initiative
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
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
