Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
As a part of our district strategic plan, we have adopted Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as our district framework for promoting successful behavior at school.
What is PBIS?
PBIS is a framework for organizing prevention and intervention efforts that promote effective behavior at school. PBIS includes the following components:
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All students are taught school-wide expectations and rules
- All students are acknowledged for following these expectations
- All staff respond to behavioral challenges with care and consistency
- Staff regularly reflect on school-wide data to adjust practices
- All staff know how to ask for help when additional support is needed for a student
PBIS is supported by dozens of high quality research studies, and has been implemented in tens of thousands of schools worldwide. PBIS fosters a safe, positive, and trauma-informed school climate. Learn more about PBIS. We also know a one-size fits-all approach to behavior does not work. Each school has a PBIS team that builds a custom system to fit the unique needs of their staff and students. Schools remain prepared to offer individualized support to students with specific needs. Contact your school with questions about their specific PBIS system.
What is PBIS
P.A.W.S Video Lessons:
watch the YouTube video P.A.W.S. Expectations in the Classroom watch the YouTube video P.A.W.S Expectations for the Cafeteria watch the YouTube video P.A.W.S Expectations for the Restroom watch the YouTube video P.A.W.S Expectations for our Event Space watch the YouTube video P.A.W.S Expectations for the Hallway
The Prairie Trail behavioral expectations are universal prosocial behaviors for students and staff. Consistent expectations are important because they:
- Clarify for students, educators, and parents how students should behave at school.
- Provide guidance for teaching behaviors.
- Serve as a consistent language for all educators working with students.
- Represent a foundation for delivering praise and corrective statements.
All Prairie Trail Students Are Expected To:
PAWS: Positivity, Acceptance, Wellness, and Show grit