The goal of Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports Programs (PBIS) is to provide a safe and supportive school environment by creating school-wide consistency and meeting the unique needs of students at varying
Teacher: “Please go to the principal’s office.” Student: “Am I in trouble?” For as long as I have been a teacher, being asked to go see the principal or someone within the
In the last few months Covid-19 has shifted all of our worlds. Our day-to-day activities have drastically changed along with how we engage with each other. This has directly impacted how students
PBIS, or Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports, is a research-based, proactive strategy that creates the behavioral systems and structures needed for all students to grow academically and socially.
Teacher buy in is essential for a school’s PBIS program to be successful. Buy in is not a singular event or focus; it is ongoing and evolves depending on your staff and student culture throughout the year.
The educational system has historically focused mainly on developing academic skills but is now moving towards growing and fostering social and emotional skills to help meet academic goals and prepare children to be college and career ready.
Amidst the chaos that uncertainty creates, it’s important to remain calm, and a sense of normalcy and structure can ease anxious feelings towards the unknown. A positive mindset can go a long way, and as a teacher, it’s part of my job to help keep students active and positive during the pandemic caused by COVID-19.
Implementing new systems in a school setting is sometimes met with resistance and unanticipated hurdles. Finding ways to gain buy-in from staff and students can be challenging but it’s essential to the successful implementation of any new program.
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus that causes respiratory illness in people and can spread from person-to-person. Schools across the country are taking actions to ensure students and employees remain healthy.
Understanding the difference between PBIS and MTSS can be confusing because they are often used synonymously in education, but there are some small differences that impact their implementation.
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