Positive Behavior Intervention Support

What is Positive Behavior Intervention Support?

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) is an approach to supporting students to be successful in schools.  PBIS was developed from research in the fields of behavior theory and effective instruction.  PBIS supports all students through intervention ranging from a school-wide system to a system for developing individualized plans for specific students. School-wide PBIS focuses on the development and implementation of pro-active procedures and practices to prevent problem behavior for all students and improve school climate.

In March 2016, some members of the Mission Park PBIS team (Mrs. Roth and Mrs. Marquez-Paredes) were interviewed by the Salinas Californian about PBIS.

http://www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/2016/03/04/salinas-schools-seek-change-climate/81320364/

Why are School-wide Rules important?

Having a few simple, positively stated rules facilitates the teaching of behavioral expectations across school settings because students will be learning through the same language.  By focusing on 3 rules it is easier for students to remember.  It is also important for staff because instruction focusing on a few simple rules will improve teaching and consistency across staff through the use of a common language.

Positively stated rules are important, because research has shown that recognizing students for following the rules is even more important than catching them breaking the rules.  By stating rules positively, the hope is that staff will be more likely to use the rules to catch students engaging in the appropriate behavior.

By selecting only a few rules it is important that the rules are broad enough to talk about all potential problem behaviors.  With the rules selected, the PBIS team believes that we can then teach all specific behavioral expectations across all school setting according to these simple rules (Mission Park Mustangs are Responsible, Respectful and Ready to Learn).

 All staff and students in the school know the School-wide Rules.  To be most effective, regular teaching using the school-wide rules is a part of our school culture.

What happens when my child displays expected behaviors?

Mustang Moo-lah-lahs are awarded when students are good examples of our 3 expectations (Mission Park Mustangs are Responsible, Respectful and Ready to Learn).   Mustang Moo-lah-lahs go into buckets in the office and every Thursday, then Mrs. Lehua randomly draws winners to receive a prize to reward their positive behavior.

Any staff member can acknowledge students who display expected behaviors in the school by giving Mustang Moo-lah-lahs. There are also a few times each school year that students can recognize EACH OTHER for showing the positive spirit that we're building as a school family.

PBIS school wide activities are another way that Mission Park Mustangs can benefit from being responsible, respectful, and ready to learn.  See the calendar for PBIS Dress Up Days.

What can I do to help with PBIS?

• Review the behavior expectations (below) with your child.

• Ensure that your child is well rested and on time for each school day.

• Ask your child about his/her school day. Click here for 20 Ways to ask your child, "How was school today?"

• Encourage your child to do his/her homework and keep up with his/her classes.

• Stay in contact with your child's teacher(s).

• Encourage your child to use proper language and tone.

• Practice polite phrases like "Thank you," "Please," and "Excuse me."

• Incorporate Responsible, Respectful and Ready to Learn into your family rules.

• Be involved with the school. Attend school functions and activities when possible.

• Volunteer.

 

Mission Park Rules Matrix

PBIS - MAJOR V. MINOR BEHAVIORS