The PBIS Tier One Handbook

A Practical Approach to Implementing the Champion Model

Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan, Linda Hauser

• Publisher: Corwin
• Year: 2015
• Print ISBN: 9781483375571
• eBook ISBN: 9781506300658
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Behavioural Management

Harness the proactive power of PBIS to improve student behavior More punishment won't improve student behavior. Now, there's a better way: The Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Champion Model. Through this breakthrough alternative, schools have reduced disciplinary incidences by 50% or more by implementing proactive, school-wide prevention practices. This research-based, action-oriented framework written by leading experts in PBIS implementation, will show you how to create a school culture where all students achieve both social and academic success. You'll find:

• A convincing case for why teaching appropriate behavior, rather than punishing inappropriate behavior, is more effective for creating an environment conducive to learning
• A step-by-step framework for implementing a comprehensive systems approach, with specific actions to develop, monitor, and sustain each level of the system
• Success stories from teachers and administrators who have implemented the PBIS Champion Model
• Self-assessment exercises to ensure PBIS implementation starts on the right track and stays there

Through this approach, you'll have the tools to create a school environment that accelerates learning and has a positive impact on the emotional, social, academic, and physical well-being of every child.

"This concisely-crafted book provides schools a systematic and doable framework for a comprehensive approach to building school climate, recognizing positive and appropriate behavior, and reducing detrimental school issues."
Katy Olweiler, MA, MPA, NCC, Counselor
Lakeside School, Seattle, Washington "Finally, we have a book that will impress readers who need to understand PBIS and become a resource on how to implement it successfully."
Roberto Pamas, Principal
O.W. Holmes Middle School, Alexandria, Virginia

Table of contents

• Cover
• Acknowledgements
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Acknowledgements
• About the Authors
• 1 The What and Why of PBIS
• 2 The PBIS Champion Model System and What Led to Its Development
• 3 Getting Started With Category A—Tier 1 PBIS Markers
• 4 Getting Started With Category B—Tier 1 School-Wide Characteristics
• 5 Getting Started With Category C—Tier 1 School-Wide Academic/Behavioral Goals and the Work of the PBIS Team
• 6 Lessons Learned, Case Studies, and Bringing It All Together
• Appendix Resources A
• Appendix Resources B
• Appendix Resources C: Additional Resources
• References
• Index
• Publisher Note