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Positive Behavior Support

What is School-wide Positive Behavior Support (PBS)?

Positive Behavior Support is a proactive systems approach to put strategies in place for all children while building in support for those at risk and/or those who receive special education services for behavior problems.

What Are the Benefits of School-wide Positive Behavior Support?

Schools, pre-kindergarten through high school, that implement and consistently use PBS:

Improve school climate.
Improve student achievement.
Reduce suspension and referral rates.
Increase attendance.

Components of a School-wide PBS System

Administrator support, participation and leadership.
Common purpose and approach to discipline.
Clear set of positive expectations and behaviors.
Procedures for teaching expected behavior.
Continuum of procedures for encouraging expected behavior.
Continuum of procedures for discouraging inappropriate behavior.
Procedures for ongoing monitoring.

Contacts:

Karen Westhoff
PBS Consultant
314-692-9758
kwesthoff@csd.org

Brian Lankheit
Administrative Assistant
314-692-9742
blankheit@csd.org

Registration Forms for Current PBS Workshops:

September 2008 - May 2009 - PBS Coaches & Network Meetings 2008-2009

Calendar

Click here for CSD's online calendar of Professional Development workshops.

Helpful Links for Positive Behavior Support

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

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