What is PBIS?

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, tiered framework for supporting students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health. When implemented with fidelity, PBIS improves social-emotional competence, academic success, and school climate. It also enhances teacher health and well-being. It is a way to create positive, predictable, equitable, and safe learning environments where everyone thrives. 

PBIS Implementation Keys:

• Use a continuum of evidence-based practices to support student needs

• Engage students, families, and community members to co-create culturally responsive practices

• Regularly check the effectiveness of their practices

• Rely on teams to guide implementation

• Use data to identify strengths, uncover needs, and monitor student progress

• Implement universal screening

• Develop content expertise through coaching and ongoing professional development

Whaley utilizes two branches of the PBIS systems to organize the support we offer our students.