Creating a shared vision around the culture and climate in a school is not an easy task. Making it come to life can be even harder. Every person in the building make up its culture, by nature, so it makes sense to try and get all voices involved in forming it! Once the culture is established it’s imperative that professional development is provided…

Over 2,500 participants were in attendance at this year’s 2016 National PBIS Leadership Forum. This episode we take you up close and personal into the halls of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center to hear what participants and presenters got out of this always impactful experience.Midwest PBIS Network

Too often in schools our teams of educational professionals use subjectivity as a means to make decisions about which supports (if any) we will offer to youth who are struggling with problem behaviors. Using data to make decisions about which youth to support, which supports to offer, and if our supports are being done with fidelity takes all of th…

Who doesn't love a good party?! However, there is more to changing behavior than throwing parties and distributing tickets. Within the PBIS framework, acknowledgments do have a specific, important, and purposeful place. When done correctly, acknowledgments are not only fun, but are one critical feature to helping transform the culture and climate o…

People of all ages feel better when they know what to expect. Students, teachers, administrators, parents, family members, community members, etc., all want to know what is expected when they walk through the doors of a school building. Creating clearly defined expectations allow a common language to exist and helps to ensure comfort and security o…

Shifting disciplinary practices can seem overwhelming. With districts across America continuing to face significant changes to policies and practices (like SB100 in Illinois), schools may feel pressure to adopt or change initiatives quickly. Sustainable change is more likely to occur if interventions and practices are integrated and embedded into a…

What exactly is Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)? Gain a better understanding of PBIS, hear from district and building level coaches on what PBIS is, what it has meant to staff who are implementing, and how it has made an overall impact on their school(s). It can be beneficial to have confidence describing what PBIS is to key s…

The Midwest PBIS Network's Passing Period is a series which provides support for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports in short digestible segments. This podcast will share research, information, updates, tips, fresh ideas, and real life examples from the Midwest PBIS Network, our national partners, and listeners. This series is intended f…