PBIS Tier One Handbook: A Practical Approach To Implementing The Champion Model

More punishment won’t improve student behaviour. Now, there’s a better way: The Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Champion Model. Through this breakthrough alternative, schools have reduced disciplinary incidences by 50% or more by implementing proactive, school-wide prevention practices.

This research-based, action-oriented framework written by leading experts in PBIS implementation, will show you how to create a school culture where all students achieve both social and academic success. You’ll find:

• A convincing case for why teaching appropriate behaviour, rather than punishing inappropriate behaviour, is more effective for creating an environment conducive to learning
• A step-by-step framework for implementing a comprehensive systems approach, with specific actions to develop, monitor, and sustain each level of the system
• Success stories from teachers and administrators who have implemented the PBIS Champion Model
• Self-assessment exercises to ensure PBIS implementation starts on the right track and stays there

Through this approach, you’ll have the tools to create a school environment that accelerates learning and has a positive impact on the emotional, social, academic, and physical well-being of every child.

The key to the PBIS Champion Model System is practicality: It works for teachers, administrators, and school staff in all settings. The model has proven to reduce referrals, suspensions, and expulsions. It is a multi-tiered system with layered levels of support designed to teach behaviour similar to how academics are taught in every setting. The examples in this book are real and highlight elementary, middle, high school, and alternative education schools that have implemented this model and witnessed significant changes in their school culture and discipline data.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

1. The What and Why of PBIS
2. The PBIS Champion Model System and What Led to Its Development
3. Getting Started With category A – Tier 1 PBIS Markers
4. Getting Started With category B – Tier 1 School-Wide Characteristics
5. Getting Started With category C – Tier 1 School-Wide Academic/Behavioral Goals and the Work of the PBIS Team
6. Lessons Learned, Case Studies, and Bringing It All Together

Appendix Resources A

Appendix Resources B

Appendix Resources C

References

"'This book is an exceptional resource for schools that have a PBIS program in place, as well as for those that are ready to transform their culture and prepare students for academic and behavioral success. The PBIS structure is deconstructed with fail-proof system that truly bridges the knowledge-implementation gap. The book introduces and explains with thorough assessments, examples for implementation, actions to consider, identified red flags, and specific challenges from the field with corresponding practical solutions. Every PBIS team needs a copy of this text."
- Franciene Sabens, Professional School Counselor, Chester High School, Chester, Illinois

"'This concisely-crafted book provides schools a systematic and doable program for a comprehensive approach to building school climate, recognizing positive and appropriate behavior, and reducing detrimental school issues."
- Katy Olweiler, MA, MPA, NCC, Counselor, Lakeside School, Seattle, Washington