Student Support Systems supports MPS by supporting the prevention-based framework for organizing evidence-based behavioral supports into an integrated continuum that enhances academic and social outcomes for all students by providing coaching; training; resources and on going technical support related to PBIS.  Student Support Systems will support effective school environments that maximize academic achievement and behavioral competence of all learners in MPS.

PBIS is a whole school three-tiered approach to decreasing disruptive behaviors and increasing student success and achievement. PBIS is the system, data and practices required to achieve measurable outcomes.

PBIS is not:

• a program

• a curriculum

• a one-size-fits-all approach

• what students will do

PBIS is not for students; PBIS is for adults. Your reaction determines whether a behavior will happen again or not. In order to successfully change a student's behavior, we must be willing to change our own behavior.

• PBIS is not for students.  PBIS is for adults.

• Problem behavior can be reduced by simply reinforcing appropriate behavior.

• Behavior is learned, functional, contextual and human.

• Behavior expectations must be taught in the same way teachers would address any skill deficit.

Foundational strategies used to promote positive behavior, and prevent disruptive behavior

General resources for understanding and addressing classroom/student behavior

Intensive interventions used when a student has not responded to Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports

Glossary of Terms