After earning Gold recognition in 2022, YVHS doubled down its efforts to instill the foundations and principles rooted in making YVHS a safe and supportive environment for all of its students. As a result of those efforts, YVHS earned Platinum status for its work to help meet students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. It is a framework for promoting positive behavior and preventing challenging or disruptive behavior in schools and other community settings. PBIS is based on the principles of applied behavior analysis and is designed to create a positive and inclusive school culture that supports the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of all students.
The key components of PBIS typically include:
Behavioral Expectations: Schools using PBIS define clear behavioral expectations for students in various settings (e.g., classroom, hallway, cafeteria). These expectations are often stated in positive terms and are easy to understand.
Teaching and Reinforcement: Teachers and staff teach these behavioral expectations to students and provide positive reinforcement for appropriate behavior. This may involve rewards or acknowledgments for students who follow the expectations.
Data Collection and Analysis: Schools collect data on behavior to identify trends and areas that may need additional support. This data-driven approach helps schools make informed decisions about interventions.
Tiered Support: PBIS typically uses a tiered approach to support students' behavior. Tier 1 includes universal strategies for all students, while Tiers 2 and 3 provide more targeted interventions for students who may need additional support.
Family and Community Involvement: PBIS often involves collaboration with families and the wider community to ensure consistency in expectations and support for students.
Continuous Improvement: Schools using PBIS regularly assess and adjust their strategies to improve behavior outcomes for students.
The ultimate goal of PBIS is to create a positive and safe school environment where students can thrive academically and socially by reducing problem behaviors and promoting positive behaviors. It is widely used in schools across the United States and has been adapted for use in various other settings, including workplaces and community organizations, to promote positive behavior and social-emotional well-being.