Positive Behavioral Interventions
and Supports
(PBIS)
Ask about these at each school upon checking in:
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The 3-5 school-wide EXPECTATIONS in specific settings to
TEACH students appropriate behavior
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SYSTEM to encourage and recognize
appropriate behavior
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EFFECTIVE CONSEQUENCES implemented school-wide to
discourage inappropriate behavior
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Discipline referral PROCESS & PROCEDURES are
CONSISTENT and equitably applied throughout the school
1.
Maximize structure and predictability.
2.
Post, teach, review, monitor, and reinforce a small
number of positively stated expectations.
3.
Actively engage students in observable ways.
4.
Establish a continuum of strategies to acknowledge
appropriate behavior.
5.
Establish a continuum of strategies to respond to
inappropriate behavior.
Simonsen, Fairbanks, Briesch, Myers, & Sugai (2008). Evidence-based practices in classroom management:
Considerations for research to practice. Education and Treatment of Children, 31, 351-380.
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Fairness
Appearance
Humor
Courtesy
Respect
Realness
Active Listening
From Survive to Thrive: What Great Substitute Teachers Do Differently 2009
©Dr. Trent Bowers – All Rights Reserved
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Communicate with the students.
Orchestrate student behavior during and
between activities.
Circulate throughout the classroom.
Motivate students to follow the rules and
to use time productively.
Correct student misbehavior calmly, fairly
and immediately when it occurs. See Handout
with notes
From Survive to Thrive: What Great Substitute Teachers Do Differently 2009
©Dr. Trent Bowers – All Rights Reserved
Students are actively involved in their work.
Students know what is expected of them and
are generally successful.
 There is relatively little wasted time,
confusion, or disruption.
 The climate of the classroom is workoriented, but relaxed and pleasant.
 Students feel appreciated and
acknowledged for who they are.
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The New Teacher Page
www.geocities.come/Athens/Delphi/7862
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Classroom Discipline
http://www.honorlevel.com/techniques.html
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The Substitute Teacher’s Page
http://www.eyesoftime.com/teacher/subteach.html
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http://www.stubstituteteachingatoz.com/resources.html
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http://www.teacherneedhelp.com/students/stubtch.html
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http://www.educationworld.come/a_curr/curr359.html