A healthy, successful school community has as its foundation a culture of positivity. This positivity is part of every interaction within the school, from teachers to students to support staff to parents. Schoolwide, building a positive culture begins at the classroom level. While your schoolwide matrix typically spells out what positive behavior looks like ... Read More
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How Often Should You Praise Students?
An educator must wear many hats in the classroom – guide, advocate, instructor, manager, and yes, even disciplinarian sometimes. To help students develop the core social and emotional skills that will carry them through life, however, the most significant role may be that of an encourager. Encouragement can help students to build the confidence they need to ... Read More
Fun Ways to Teach Classroom Expectations
The beginning of a new school year is exhilarating. Teachers and students alike have had a few weeks off to rest and recharge in preparation for a new season of teaching and learning. In the first few weeks, teachers often review and assess student knowledge as a precursor to the new years’ learning. It’s also a prime time for teaching classroom ... Read More
Using the PBIS Rewards Student App
It’s no secret that a PBIS initiative can produce powerful change in school climate. Schools using PBIS typically see a reduction in office discipline referrals and suspensions as well as increased instructional time and improved academic performance. Schools using PBIS Rewards often find that our software makes their PBIS initiative more effective as well ... Read More