Introduction
What is PBIS?
PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) is a systems approach to create and maintain positive school climates for students and staff.
This evidence-based framework emphasizes preventing school discipline problems. PBIS provides ideas to support teaching, modeling and recognizing positive, appropriate behavior in schools. It also identifies systems for logically responding to classroom and individual student problems.
Data is used to evaluate progress and guide school teams. By promoting and sustaining safe learning environments, PBIS increases the capacity of staff to reduce behavioral problems.
PBIS stresses identifying outcomes, data use, systems and practices to create and sustain a positive school climate.
Beginning of PBIS at CMS
PBIS training began at the Clinton Middle School at the end of the school year in 2010. Many schools and alternative programs have adopted the principles and practices of PBIS and more schools are currently involved in the training.
Support for the training and implementation of PBIS has been provided by the Safe Schools/Healthy Students grant of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Education.
By implementing PBIS, the Clinton Middle School is committed to creating a positive, safe and consistent school environment that decreases problem solving behaviors and increases the opportunities for instructional engagement.
The information presented has been compiled from a variety of schools in the area and around the country. The PBIS team has contributed helpful ideas and information for you to establish a positive, proactive, and safe learning environment for all students at CMS.
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