An important concept that has gained prominent attention in the academic community over the past 20 years is that of preventing problem behaviors rather than dealing with them after they have taken place in order to enhance academic success. (Fallon, O’Keeffe, Sugai, 2012). A model of prevention that is currently being utilized by thousands of schools and has been found effective in this pursuit is a concept called Schoolwide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (SWPBIS). This theory is contrary to the punitive model of exclusion (i.e. detention, expulsion) that was the primary mode of discipline prior to PBIS. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 as well as other literature that have recognized the effect
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According to Sugai & Simonsen (2012), schools that are effective in their implementation of PBIS have “ more than 80% of their students and staff who can indicate the desired positive behavioral expectations for a given school setting” and “have a high rate of positive acknowledgements for contributing to a positive and safe school climate” (Sugai & Simonsen, 2012, pg. 3). The interventions that a school utilizes in its PBIS model are based on the goals of the school and the behaviors that the leadership team has chosen to emphasize as …show more content…
These procedures will also take extra training and time and may be met with additional resistance. Therefore, it is essential that teachers, administrators, and support staff is continually updated with the progress of the program and that any concerns by the staff be addressed in a timely manner.
Action Plan for Implementation of PBIS Interventions used in Valley High School (Hypothetical Case)
A.)Vision Statement
Prior to the development of the mission statement for a PBIS program, the members of the leadership team need to confer as to the values, goals, and core beliefs that best define the school culture that they want to cultivate. In the hypothetical case of Valley High School, the leadership team has agreed that learning in a positive environment that also emphasizes safety and student responsibility and respect are the key points that should be emphasized in the school’s PBIS mission statement. This is so that the reason for implementing the PBIS program can be
communicated to all stakeholders.
Therefore, the vision statement for the PBIS program for Valley High School is as
According to Sugai & Simonsen (2012), schools that are effective in their implementation of PBIS have “ more than 80% of their students and staff who can indicate the desired positive behavioral expectations for a given school setting” and “have a high rate of positive acknowledgements for contributing to a positive and safe school climate” (Sugai & Simonsen, 2012, pg. 3). The interventions that a school utilizes in its PBIS model are based on the goals of the school and the behaviors that the leadership team has chosen to emphasize as …show more content…
These procedures will also take extra training and time and may be met with additional resistance. Therefore, it is essential that teachers, administrators, and support staff is continually updated with the progress of the program and that any concerns by the staff be addressed in a timely manner.
Action Plan for Implementation of PBIS Interventions used in Valley High School (Hypothetical Case)
A.)Vision Statement
Prior to the development of the mission statement for a PBIS program, the members of the leadership team need to confer as to the values, goals, and core beliefs that best define the school culture that they want to cultivate. In the hypothetical case of Valley High School, the leadership team has agreed that learning in a positive environment that also emphasizes safety and student responsibility and respect are the key points that should be emphasized in the school’s PBIS mission statement. This is so that the reason for implementing the PBIS program can be
communicated to all stakeholders.
Therefore, the vision statement for the PBIS program for Valley High School is as