Positive Behavioral

Interventions & Supports

A Brief Introduction to PBIS
 A systemic approach to better
behavior in schools
• School-wide
• Proactive
• Evidence-based programs, practices, &
strategies
• Response to Intervention (RtI) model
 4 PBIS Elements
• Systems
– Policies & procedures
• Data
– Decision-making
– Evaluation
• Practices
• Outcomes
– Behavioral
– Academic
 3 Levels or Tiers
• Tier 1 – Universal
– School building
– All classrooms
• Tier 2 – Supplemental Support
– Support for interventions
– Small groups
• Tier 3 – Intensive Intervention
– Special education
– Wrap-around
Positive Behavioral Tier 3 - Intensive:
Specialized
Interventions & Individualized
Supports Systems for Students with
High-Risk Behavior
1-5%

Tier 2 – Supplemental:
5-15% Specialized Group
Systems for Students with
At-Risk Behavior

Tier 1 - Universal:
School- & Classroom-
Wide Systems for
all Students

80-90% of students
 Prescription vs. Autonomy
• Process of development is highly
prescriptive
– School readiness
– Training
• Selection of specific programs,
practices, & strategies is autonomous
– Schools are encouraged to build on what is
working well
 Successful Implementation
• High-status, school-based leadership team
• Active administrative participation
• High priority in school improvement plan
• Proactive (positive & preventive) systems
approach
• Data-based decision-making
• Long-term commitment
• Evidence-based practices, programs &
strategies
 Professional Development
• Building-level teams attend training
– Levels 1, 2, & 3
• Building readiness for training based upon:
– Level of support for implementation in school
– Implementation data
• Coaches support implementation
– Internal
– External
 PBIS Track Record
• Highly successful implementation in many
other states
• Many useful resources available in public
domain
• Illinois PBIS Network is willing to help
Wisconsin build capacity & self-sufficiency
 Next Steps
• Cooperate with & support Illinois PBIS
Center’s work with Wisconsin schools
• Organize & put on Coaches Training
– August 19-21 in Stevens Point
• Develop criteria for Wisconsin PBIS
Network & select CESA
– Maintain fidelity of training & implementation
process