Beginning in late winter or early spring, many schools and school districts begin setting budgets for the next school year. It can be a tricky process. There are numerous demands on school budgets, which can leave some areas thinly funded. Many school districts must shift budget monies around to cover the cost of programs mandated by their state or the ... Read More
PBIS Rewards Blog
Experience PBIS Rewards at the 2019 APBS Conference
The Association for Positive Behavior Support (APBS) is an international organization focused on the promotion of positive behavior supports in numerous settings. Positive behavior supports can be used in a variety of environments, including schools, early childhood, mental health, and child welfare settings. APBS members include teachers, administrators, ... Read More
Don’t Abandon PBIS After Winter Break!
It’s January and we’ve got some good news/bad news. The good news: winter break is over, and you are already halfway through the school year. The bad news: winter break is over, and you are only halfway through the school year. Which of these two statements rings true for you? Depending on your perspective, this halfway point can be energizing or ... Read More
Self-Care for Teachers
"I can’t do this anymore." "I think I’m going to quit." It's not uncommon for teachers to experience this type of fatigue at some point in their teaching career. From first-year teachers to 20+ year veterans, discouragement and burnout are all too often part of the deal. Long hours both in and out of the classroom, ever-shifting standards and ... Read More