The PBIS Tier One Handbook

Harness the proactive power of PBIS to improve student behavior

More punishment won’t improve student behavior. 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 behavior, rather than punishing inappropriate behavior, 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.

“This concisely-crafted book provides schools a systematic and doable framework 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

“Finally, we have a book that will impress readers who need to understand PBIS and become a resource on how to implement it successfully.”
Roberto Pamas, Principal
O.W. Holmes Middle School, Alexandria, Virginia

• The PBIS Champion Model System is a framework for creating a comprehensive systems approach to implementing RTI Behavior (PBIS) successfully in schools.
• It is a research-based, action-oriented framework, providing quality criteria and steps for developing, implementing, monitoring, and sustaining each level of the system.
• The framework is designed to help organize, improve, and sustain effective behavioral systems in the elementary, secondary, and alternative educaiton settings.
• The case studies in this book and the testimonials are from teachers and administrators in the field who have implemented the PBIS Champion Model System successfully.
• This is the first of a 4-book series that will be designed to match the authors’ trainings