Rubrics are a time-honored tool in the classroom. They identify the goal of a particular lesson, communicate clear expectations to students in regard to their work, and spell out the criteria for success. With a rubric in place, you can assess how well your students understood and learned the lesson, and if you need to reteach certain concepts. Think of ... Read More
PBIS Rewards Blog
Top 10 Reasons to Use PBIS Rewards
It’s no secret that everyone loves recognition and rewards – especially students! Catching a student doing something right and rewarding that action is one of the most effective ways to foster improved behavior over the long-term. PBIS programs are founded on this principle, and when administrated properly can be incredibly successful in improving a ... Read More
PBIS Incentives for High School Students
High school classroom management can be challenging. Older students are more self-reliant and want to be treated like adults, and yet they need firm boundaries. Independence is on the horizon and they seem to be racing toward it. They are on the cusp of adulthood, but they’re not quite grown, and not quite flown. So how do you create incentives for high ... Read More
Funding My PBIS School Store – A Success Story at Red Oak Middle School
In many ways, Red Oak, Iowa is a quintessential American small town – with a town square, a large red brick county courthouse, and a single school district responsible for educating students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Like most towns of its size, Red Oak gives a great deal of community support to its schools. Located just a few short blocks from the ... Read More