What is PBIS? The main focus of PBIS is to provide a clear system for all expected behaviors at
school. Through PBIS we work together to create and maintain a productive and safe environment
in which all school community members clearly understand the shared expectations for behavior.
Through positive recognition and continual teaching of expectations, students experience academic
and social growth.
What are the benefits? We believe that through the implementation of PBIS systems and strategies
we will increase student academic performance, increase safety, decrease problem behavior and
establish a positive school climate.
Why use PBIS? PBIS methods are research-based and have been proven to significantly reduce the
occurrence of problem behaviors in schools. One of the key components of the system is a focus on
prevention. Students are taught clearly defined behavioral expectations for all aspects of the school
environment. They are provided with predictable responses to their behavior, both positive and
corrective.
As part of PBIS, Winthrop STEM Elementary Magnet
School has developed school-wide procedures to
support implementation.
- Define Behavioral Expectations - A small
number of behavioral expectations are
positively stated and clearly defined.
Our expectations are: Self-Control,
Participation, Accountability, Respect,
Kindness and Safety (SPARKS).
- Teach Behavioral Expectations - The
behavioral expectations are taught to
all students in a real context. Behavioral
expectations are taught using the same
teaching methods used in academic
curriculum (Teach, Model, and Practice).
- Acknowledge Appropriate Behavior
- Once appropriate behaviors have
been defined and taught they will be
acknowledged on a regular basis. The
Winthrop STEM Elementary Magnet
School has developed a system that
acknowledges expected behavior using
PBIS Rewards.
- Correct Behavior Errors - When students violate behavioral expectations they are
informed that their behavior is unacceptable. Clear procedures are used to direct
students to appropriate behavior.