PBIS in the Classroom

What is the meaning of PBIS?

• Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

• Play Because Its School

• Please Be In School

• Place Bags In Seat

What does PBIS do?

• PBIS rewards students for doing what they are supposed to do. 
• PBIS rewards students for going above and beyond what they are supposed to do. 
• PBIS rewards students who misbehave. 

Which Tiers are involved in the PBIS framework?

• Tier 1

• Tier 2

• Tier 3

• All Tiers

PBIS decreases office discipline referrals, increases instructional time, and improves student achievement

• True

• False

Check all of our PBIS expectations

• Be Present

• Be Prepared

• Be Professional

• Be Polite

Check the various types of classroom acknowledgement systems we discussed.

• Verbal Praise

• Token Economy

• Group Contingency

Establishing expectations is the 1st step of PBIS

• True

• False

How often should you deliver positive reinforcement?

• 4:1 ratio

• 3:1 ratio

• 2:1 ratio

• 1:1 ratio

Can rewards be cost effective for the teacher?

• Yes (Movie Day, Homework Passes, Phone Time, etc.)

• No

Is it important to TEACH classroom expectations?

• Yes, providing students opportunities to practice/explain is essential.

• No, they won't remember anyway.