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Positive behavior supports (PBS) are defined as "a broad range of systemic and individualized strategies for achieving important social and learning outcomes while preventing problem behavior. PBS is the integration of (a) valued outcomes, (b) science of human behavior, (c) validated procedures, and (d) systems change" (United States Department of Education, 2000). PBS is not a program or a curriculum, it is a team-based process for systemic problem solving, planning and evaluation. It is an approach to creating an environment within which school-based teams of educators are provided training in: |
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- Systems change.
- Effective management principles and practices.
- Applications of research-validated instruction and management practices (see visual to left).
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Positive Behavioral Supports is divided into three primary levels of support: (see the visual to the left) |
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- Primary Support 80% - schoolwide or universal supports for all students
Example – conflict resolution and/or character education curriculum offered to all students, after school programs
- Secondary Support 15% - specific setting supports within schools
Example – social skill instruction combined with direct intervention on problem behavior in the cafeteria, the playground, the boy's basketball team or a group of fifth grade girls.
- Tertiary Support 5% - supports for individual student with chronic behavior difficulties
Example – a student exhibits problematic, attention-seeking classroom behaviors due to frustration. The positive supports action team introduces a self-manager card, and the student is taught a simple routine for requesting teacher assistance. After this strategy is implemented and a crisis intervention plan is developed, the action team meets consistently to review the student's progress.
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Positive Behavioral Supports includes a comprehensive Behavioral Assessment (FBA). The FBA provides information about what types of interventions, and how much support, is needed. Without a FBA you are not designing positive behavioral interventions and supports. |
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