Building the System
What do schools need to start a behavior management system?
Clear expectations, staff, and a plan (system)
Who needs to support the behavior system?
All school staff members
Who needs training on the behavior system?
All staff members
Who is the behavior system for?
All students
Name one material schools might use
Behavior charts, token boards, posters, reward systems
Why should all staff agree on the system?
So expectations are consistent for students
How can staff get trained?
Workshops, meetings, professional development
How does behavior management start in a school/classroom?
By teaching expectations and routines
Why is funding important?
To buy materials, rewards, and training resources
What happens if staff are not consistent?
Students get confused and behavior may worsen
Why is training important?
To make sure everyone understands the system
How do teachers use behavior management every day?
By reinforcing positive behavior and using consistent routines
Who works in the school to help run the system?
Teachers, administrators, counselors, and support staff
How do teachers and staff work together?
By using the same expectations and supporting each other
What do staff learn in behavior training?
Expectations, strategies, and how to respond to behavior
Why might some students need extra support or accommodations?
Because some students with disabilities need different supports to succeed
Who is George Sugai
He is a University of Oregon researcher who co-created PBIS and focused on improving school-wide behavior systems.
Why is teamwork important in PBIS?
It creates a safe, structured, and positive school environment
Why is ongoing training helpful?
It keeps staff consistent and improves the system over time
How can teachers adjust the system for different students?
By modifying expectations, supports, or reinforcement systems