PBIS Myths & Facts

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Which statement best describes PBIS according to the facts? Options: A scripted program with fixed lessons for all schools, A framework that organizes evidence-based behavioral interventions to improve outcomes for all students, A one-time training that stops inappropriate behavior, A poster campaign that rewards good behavior at events

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A framework that organizes evidence-based behavioral interventions to improve outcomes for all students

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What does the word "positive" in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports primarily refer to?

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Shifting from reactive punishment to proactive teaching and recognition of positive, appropriate behavior

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Which statement about PBIS tiers is accurate? Options: Tier 1 supports only general education students, Tier 2 provides universal supports to all students, Tier 3 offers individualized and intensive supports for a small group of students, There are only two tiers in PBIS

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Tier 3 offers individualized and intensive supports for a small group of students

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Which statement accurately reflects PBIS’s stance on inappropriate behavior? Options: PBIS eliminates consequences to stay positive, PBIS does not ignore inappropriate behavior and uses consistent, effective consequences matched to severity, PBIS focuses on punishment to deter behavior, PBIS only rewards good behavior without addressing misbehavior

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PBIS does not ignore inappropriate behavior and uses consistent, effective consequences matched to severity

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Why is using rewards in PBIS not considered bribery?

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PBIS rewards are earned after students demonstrate expected behavior, whereas a bribe is offered before behavior to elicit it.

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How is data used across PBIS tiers according to the facts?

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Tier 1 teams review school-wide data monthly; Tier 2 teams review targeted group data every two weeks; Tier 3 teams review individual student data weekly and/or daily

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What determines whether one school can replicate another’s PBIS results?

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Identifying their own needs and desired outcomes based on their data and community context

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Which statement dispels the myth that teaching behavior takes away from instructional time? Options: Focusing on behavior instruction reduces time for academics, Behavior expectations can be taught efficiently within regular classroom routines, Academic content should always come before behavior lessons, Behavior instruction is not necessary for student success

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Behavior expectations can be taught efficiently within regular classroom routines