What is PBIS?
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS), is a school-wide program designed to create a safe and positive learning environment. It is a process for teaching children appropriate behavior and provides the supports necessary to maintain that behavior.
Behavior Expectations:
The school-wide behavior expectations are Act Safely, Be Respectful, and Commit to Learning. These expectations are also known as Clopper Mill’s ABCs. There are posters throughout the building explaining how to follow these expectations. For example, the ABC expectations that should be demonstrated in all settings looks like:
Character Counts and Hands Up Awards:
CHARACTER COUNTS! (CCI) is a framework that focuses on character development by infusing six core ethical and performance values and traits into PBIS. It provides practical strategies and tools; as well as, helping to foster a positive school climate. A new character trait is taught every six weeks. During that time, teachers look for students that are modeling the focus trait regularly, and at the end of the six weeks, teachers nominate a student that has done an exceptional job modeling the character trait. That student receives a certificate and gets to add their handprint to the front of the school!