Educator's Guide to Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Inteventions and Supports

By implementing schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS), K-12 educators can create an encouraging, productive school culture. This title introduces readers to the comprehensive SWPBIS framework and explores the key elements of its three tiers of support. Learn about the authors' personal experiences in applying positive behavior support strategies and explore practical examples of what the elements and tiers of this model look like in practice.Learn how to implement PBIS strategies in schools:Understand the structure of the SWPBIS framework and its four key elements.Read testimonials from principals and teachers whose schools have created positive school climates using a positive behavior support plan.Learn why decision making in an SWPBIS framework relies on data and how school teams can ensure they use their data accurately to target suitable solutions.Gain specific steps and a general timeline you can use to start implementing SWPBIS.Examine example scenarios and two thorough case examples of how elementary and secondary schools have adopted and maintained SWPBIS structures.Contents:Chapter 1: An Introduction to Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and SupportsChapter 2: Tier OneChapter 3: Tier TwoChapter 4: Tier ThreeChapter 5: SWPBIS Into ActionChapter 6: Case Examples of Schools Using SWPBISEpilogueAppendix AAppendix BReferences and Resources