Numerous studies have shown the positive impact of school-wide approaches on student behavior. Components of these approaches have included changes in structure, organization, and practices. Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports is an example of a school-wide approach focused on establishing a positive social culture and the behavioral supports needed for all children.
Core Primary Prevention elements include:
- Behavioral expectations defined and taught
- Acknowledgement system for appropriate behavior
- Continuum of consequences for problem behavior
- Continuous collection and use of data for decision-making
Core Secondary Prevention elements include:
- Universal screening
- Progress monitoring for at risk students
- System for increasing structure and predictability
- System for increasing contingent adult feedback
- System for linking academic and behavioral performance
- System for increasing home/school communication
- Collection and use of data for decision-making
Core Tertiary Prevention elements include:
- Functional Behavioral Assessment
- Team-based comprehensive assessment
- Linking of academic and behavior supports
- Individualized intervention based on assessment information
- Collection and use of data for decision-making
