What is PBIS?

  • PBISPBIS ContinuumPositive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, or PBIS, PBIS is a proactive approach Hope Academy utilizes to support students' positive behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health. It is an evidence-based, tiered framework that, when implemented with fidelity, PBIS improves social emotional competence, academic success, and school climate. It also improves teacher health and wellbeing.It is a way to create positive, predictable, equitable and safe learning environments where everyone thrives.

    The ultimate goal of implementing PBIS data, systems, and practices is to improve outcomes. Families, students, and educators set goals and work together to achieve them. In PBIS, outcomes might include behavioral, social, emotional, and academic growth; positive school climate; or fewer office discipline referrals.

    Source: Center on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports