Video: Returning to School During and After Crisiswww.pbis.org/video/returning-to-school-during-and-after-crisis
Recording of a presentation given by Susan Barrett, Center on PBIS, and Hayley Newman, Salinas Union High School District, CA, on Day 2 of the OSSS SCTG Project Directors Meeting (February 24, 2022).
Returning to School During and After Crisis. Running Time: 45:44. min.…
Center on PBIS | Supporting Schools During and After Crisiswww.pbis.org/crisis-recovery
This page highlights resources to support the use of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework to support students, families, and educators during the transition back to school during and following a crisis (e.g., violent event, a pandemic, natural disaster, social unrest, or other emergency) in a manner that prioritizes their health and safety, social and emotional needs, and behavioral and academic growth.
Crisis Recovery.…
Video: [Session A2] PBIS Forum 2020: Returning after COVID: Differentiating School/District Supportswww.pbis.org/video/session-a2-pbis-forum-2020-returning-after-covid-differentiating-school-district-supports
Recent COVID-19 related disruptions may have weakened PBIS implementation efforts. This session will discuss strategies to revisit PBIS commitment, increase focus for leadership teams, promote capacity development for staff who may be in new roles, and use data to inform action with the purpose of ensuring effective and efficient Social Emotional and Behavioral Supports are available for all students and staff.
[Session A2] PBIS Forum 2020: Returning after COVID: Differentiating School/District Supports. Running Time: 75:48. min. Recent COVID-19 related disruptions may have weakened PBIS implementation efforts.…
Resource: A School Guide for Returning to School During and After Crisis: A Guide to Supporting Schools, Educators, and Students through a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Frameworkwww.pbis.org/resource/a-school-guide-for-returning-to-school-during-and-after-crisis
PDF: This abbreviated school guide describes the use of a multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) framework to support students, families, and educators during the transitions back to school during and following the global pandemic in a manner that prioritizes their health and safety, social and emotional needs, and behavioral and academic growth.
Crisis Recovery. Practice Guides. March 5, 2021. First Published: July 1, 2020. A School Guide for Returning to School During and After Crisis: A Guide to Supporting Schools, Educators, and Students through a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Framework.…
Resource: A State Guide for Returning to School During and After Crisis: A Guide to Supporting States, Districts, Schools, Educators, and Students through a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Frameworkwww.pbis.org/resource/a-state-guide-for-returning-to-school-during-and-after-crisis
PDF: This abbreviated state guide describes the use of a multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) framework to support students, families, and educators during the transitions back to school during and following the global pandemic in a manner that prioritizes their health and safety, social and emotional needs, and behavioral and academic growth.
Crisis Recovery. Practice Guides. March 5, 2021. First Published: July 1, 2020.…
Video: Returning to School Resources Tourwww.pbis.org/video/returning-to-school-resources-tour
Dr. Brandi Simonsen gives a tour of all the resources and strategies available to educators as we return to school after the pandemic (or after any crisis).
Returning to School Resources Tour. Running Time: 04:28. min. Dr. Brandi Simonsen gives a tour of all the resources and strategies available to educators as we return to school after the pandemic (or after any crisis).…
Video: Leveraging MTSS Systems to Support the Return to School During and After Crisiswww.pbis.org/video/leveraging-mtss-systems-to-support-the-return-to-school-during-and-after-crisis
In this webinar, originally recorded for the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), Steve Goodman and Brandi Simonsen highlight ways states can leverage MTSS systems (e.g., leadership teams, stakeholder engagement, workforce capacity) to support school districts during the 2020-2021 school year.
Leveraging MTSS Systems to Support the Return to School During and After Crisis. Running Time: 59:08. min.…
Video: [Session B2] PBIS Forum 2020: Enhancing PBIS to Promote Resilience & Relationships During Crisiswww.pbis.org/video/session-b2-pbis-forum-2020-enhancing-pbis-to-promote-resilience-relationships-during-crisis
Returning to school, in person, online, or a hybrid of both, after an abrupt interruption amplifies the need for a social-emotional wellbeing and a ‘mental health for all’ approach. This session will highlight Puerto Rico’s PBIS enhancement efforts, including strategies that focus on building a resilient, culturally responsive community and acknowledging the diverse populations and their needs.
[Session B2] PBIS Forum 2020: Enhancing PBIS to Promote Resilience & Relationships During Crisis. Running Time: 80:11. min.…
Resource: Returning to School: Staff PD Days Agenda Templatewww.pbis.org/resource/returning-to-school-fall-2020-staff-pd-days-agenda-template
PDF: School and District leadership teams can download and use this resource to develop their own plan for welcoming staff back to school and providing 2 days of professional development.
Returning to School: Staff PD Days Agenda Template. School and District leadership teams can download and use this resource to develop their own plan for welcoming staff back to school and providing 2 days of professional development. Download Resource.…
Center on PBIS | Restraint/Seclusionwww.pbis.org/topics/restraintseclusion
Topic Page: Restraint and seclusion (R/S) are reactionary crisis or emergency responses. School personnel should only use R/S in extreme situations like when a student exhibits dangerous behaviors towards self or others, when a risk of serious and imminent physical harm or injury is evident. Never use R/S as a planned part of a behavior support plan, as a therapeutic intervention, or as a consequence for behavior.
Prevention of R/S is the ultimate goal, however, there are crisis or emergency instances in which R/S might occur. If R/S is used, there are processes to consider during, reporting, and after.…
Center on PBIS | Engagement Series on Linking PBIS with Crisis Prevention, Protection, and Mitigationwww.pbis.org/announcements/new-engagement-series-on-linking-pbis-with-crisis-prevention-protection-and-mitigation
This series of engagement opportunities will bring together national, state and local leaders, practitioners, and partners to elevate practical strategies and real-world lessons that can inform policy and practice focused on the intersection of PBIS, crisis prevention, and school safe
Engagement Series on Linking PBIS with Crisis Prevention, Protection, and Mitigation. February 6, 2026.…
Resource: Getting Back to School after Disruptions: Resources for Making Your School Year Safer, More Predictable, and More Positive (Versión en español)www.pbis.org/resource/getting-back-to-school-after-disruptions-resources-for-making-your-school-year-safer-more-predictable-and-more-positive-spanish-translation
PDF: Students experiencing trauma, such as from public health crises, weather disasters, or other upsetting events, may have been exposed to unpredictable schedules, inconsistent supervision, or food insecurity and desperately need school to be their safest, most predictable, and most positive setting, especially if they have been displaced or are without utilities or basic comforts. Multi-tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS), such as PBIS, are ideal frameworks for implementing strategies to support students coming back to school and to prevent and address further challenges. We recommend the following six strategies for school teams to ensure a safe, predictable, and positive school year. These strategies are beneficial for all students if the school has been closed, as well as for individual students returning from extended time away from school.
Getting Back to School after Disruptions: Resources for Making Your School Year Safer, More Predictable, and More Positive (Versión en español).…
Resource: Getting Back to School after Disruptions: Resources for Making Your School Year Safer, More Predictable, and More Positivewww.pbis.org/resource/getting-back-to-school-after-disruptions-resources-for-making-your-school-year-safer-more-predictable-and-more-positive
PDF: Students experiencing trauma, such as from public health crises, weather disasters, or other upsetting events, may have been exposed to unpredictable schedules, inconsistent supervision, or food insecurity and desperately need school to be their safest, most predictable, and most positive setting, especially if they have been displaced or are without utilities or basic comforts. Multi-tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS), such as PBIS, are ideal frameworks for implementing strategies to support students coming back to school and to prevent and address further challenges. We recommend the following six strategies for school teams to ensure a safe, predictable, and positive school year. These strategies are beneficial for all students if the school has been closed, as well as for individual students returning from extended time away from school.
Getting Back to School after Disruptions: Resources for Making Your School Year Safer, More Predictable, and More Positive.…
Center on PBIS | Crisis Prevention and Preparationwww.pbis.org/topics/crisis-prevention-and-preparation
Topic Page: This topic highlights resources to support the use of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework and other integrated tiered systems in preventing and preparing for potential crisis incidents.
Crisis Prevention and Preparation. This topic highlights resources to support the use of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework and other integrated tiered systems in preventing and preparing for potential crisis incidents.…
Center on PBIS | Opioid Crisis and Substance Misusewww.pbis.org/topics/opioid-crisis-and-substance-misuse
Topic Page: In October 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency to address rising overdose deaths related to the opioid crisis. This crisis, and substance misuse in general, impacts students and families of all backgrounds. Schools need adequate services to address student use, student trauma, and family adjustment. PBIS is well-positioned to address these needs through a structured, multi-tiered response with primary prevention, and targeted and intensive intervention supports.
Opioid Crisis and Substance Misuse. In October 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency to address rising overdose deaths related to the opioid crisis.…
Resource: Supporting PBIS Implementation Through Phases of Crisis Recoverywww.pbis.org/resource/supporting-pbis-implementation-through-phases-of-crisis-recovery
PDF: As school and district communities consider options for effectively supporting students, educators, and families during and after a crisis, it can be difficult to identify critical impactful actions. The PBIS framework can serve as a road map to meeting this challenge. This practice brief provides strategies to guide implementation efforts through the various phase of crisis recovery for schools and districts that are (a) getting started or (b) strengthening and maintaining current implementation.
Crisis Recovery. Practice Briefs. February 19, 2021. First Published: February 19, 2021. Supporting PBIS Implementation Through Phases of Crisis Recovery.…
Resource: Supporting Schools During and After Crisis: A Guide to Supporting States, Districts, Schools, Educators, and Students through a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Frameworkwww.pbis.org/resource/returning-to-school-during-and-after-crisis
PDF: This guide describes the use of a multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) framework, like positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS), to restart classrooms and schools in a manner that all students, families, and educators are supported effectively, efficiently, and relevantly. This guide is not a primer on MTSS or PBIS. (For a basic introduction, visit PBIS.org.6) This guide is a set of considerations for experienced leadership teams to enhance, adjust, or adapt state, district, school, and classroom action plans to (a) meet their needs during the phases of crisis response and recovery and (b) return to a safe and positive learning environment.
Crisis Recovery. Practice Guides. October 21, 2022. First Published: June 19, 2020. Supporting Schools During and After Crisis: A Guide to Supporting States, Districts, Schools, Educators, and Students through a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Framework.…
Resource: Using the PBIS Framework to Address the Opioid Crisis in Schoolswww.pbis.org/resource/using-the-pbis-framework-to-address-the-opioid-crisis-in-schools
PDF: In October 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency to address rising overdose deaths related to the opioid epidemic. With the effects of the opioid crisis affecting students at multiple levels, it is important to identify clear targets for school-based interventions. We describe here the ways students and families may be affected, and how school teams can leverage the PBIS framework to support them.
Opioid Crisis and Substance Misuse. Practice Briefs. January 28, 2020. First Published: January 28, 2020. Using the PBIS Framework to Address the Opioid Crisis in Schools. In October 2017, the U.S.…
Resource: Implementing Physical Safety Measures Effectively at Schoolswww.pbis.org/resource/implementing-physical-safety-measures-effectively-at-schools
PDF: This resource is a compilation of practice profiles highlighting considerations for improving physical safety for schools and classrooms in the context of school-based gun violence. As the evidence continues to emerge and additional practices are identified, those practices will be reviewed for inclusion in future versions of this resource. In this introduction we describe considerations for implementation within a larger MTSS framework. The development of this resource included a review of existing research, after-action reports, legal documents, averted shooting reports and synthesizes lessons learned from school, district, and state recovery efforts over the last decade.
Crisis Recovery. Practice Briefs. June 25, 2024. First Published: June 25, 2024. Implementing Physical Safety Measures Effectively at Schools.…
Video: [Session B6] PBIS Forum 2021: Supporting PBIS Implementation Through Phases of Crisis Recoverywww.pbis.org/video/session-b6-pbis-forum-2021-supporting-pbis-implementation-through-phases-of-crisis-recovery
This session will share the experiences of state, district, and school leaders using the multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) framework to support students, families, and educators during the transition back to school in a manner that prioritizes their health and safety, social and emotional needs, and behavioral and academic growth.
[Session B6] PBIS Forum 2021: Supporting PBIS Implementation Through Phases of Crisis Recovery. Running Time: 71:32. min.…
Resource: Considerations for Education Leaders in Preparing for Active Shooter Drills in Schoolswww.pbis.org/resource/considerations-for-education-leaders-in-preparing-for-active-shooter-drills-in-schools
PDF: The following considerations are designed to assist educational institutions in developing active shooter drills that prioritize the physical safety and psychological well-being of the entire school community. As always, school districts receiving federal financial assistance must comply with civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, and disability in carrying out these activities.This document provides considerations for before, during, and after drills.
Crisis Recovery. Practice Briefs. January 16, 2025. First Published: January 16, 2025. Considerations for Education Leaders in Preparing for Active Shooter Drills in Schools.…
TFI 3.0 Implementation Resourceswww.pbis.org/featured/tfi-3-implementation-resources
The TFI 3.0 is a significant update providing schools with a valid, reliable, and efficient way to measure their implementation of the core features of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). This latest version builds on existing PBIS fidelity measures and prioritizes mental health supports, equitable supports, and classroom implementation. In addition, the TFI 3.0 has an expanded 5-point scale with indicators, allowing teams to report on their implementation more accurately, with more guidance to support action planning.
We revised the TFI 3.0 to more accurately align with Center on PBIS guidance on supporting classroom implementation, promoting family and student voice, integrating mental health and wellness, connecting crisis and emergency planning to schoolwide supports,…
Resource: Returning to School: Considerations for Students With the Most Intensive Behavioral Needs, A Guide to Supporting Students With Disabilities, Their Families, and Educatorswww.pbis.org/resource/returning-to-school-considerations-for-students-with-the-most-intensive-behavioral-needs-a-guide-to-supporting-students-with-disabilities-their-families-and-educators-during-the-2020-21-school-year
PDF: This document is a set of strategies and key practices to restart classrooms and schools in a manner that students, their families, and educators can use effectively, efficiently, and relevantly in the current climate.
Returning to School: Considerations for Students With the Most Intensive Behavioral Needs, A Guide to Supporting Students With Disabilities, Their Families, and Educators.…
Video: Prevention and Mitigation of Alcohol and Drug Use within a MTSS Frameworkwww.pbis.org/video/prevention-and-mitigation-of-alcohol-and-drug-use-within-a-mtss-framework
Schools can play an important role in the prevention and mitigation of alcohol and drug use among youth. This session will describe how to leverage the core features of a Multi-Tiered System of Support to address substance misuse and the opioid crisis. Resources, tools, and evidence-based approaches will be presented.
This session will describe how to leverage the core features of a Multi-Tiered System of Support to address substance misuse and the opioid crisis. Resources, tools, and evidence-based approaches will be presented.…
Resource: Aligning Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management with MTSS/PBIS to Enhance School Safety and Student Wellbeingwww.pbis.org/resource/aligning-behavioral-threat-assessment-and-management-with-mtss-pbis-to-enhance-school-safety-and-student-wellbeing
PDF: This joint publication is designed to support school and district leaders, as well as members of Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) and MTSS/PBIS teams, in creating safer and more supportive learning environments. By purposefully aligning BTAM practices with the MTSS/PBIS framework, schools can foster a more cohesive and comprehensive approach to student safety, wellbeing, and school climate.
Crisis Recovery. Practice Guides. August 13, 2025. First Published: August 13, 2025. Aligning Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management with MTSS/PBIS to Enhance School Safety and Student Wellbeing.…
Video: [Session B1] PBIS Forum 2020: Fortifying Your Framework: PBIS During & After a Global Pandemicwww.pbis.org/video/session-b1-pbis-forum-2020-fortifying-your-framework-pbis-during-after-a-global-pandemic
This session will briefly discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by our current context, highlight critical practices to support all students, and describe how to enhance systems to support contextualized implementation. Resources to support implementation at the school, district, and state levels will be shared.
[Session B1] PBIS Forum 2020: Fortifying Your Framework: PBIS During & After a Global Pandemic. Running Time: 65:18. min.…
Resource: School-based Screening for Student Substance Misusewww.pbis.org/resource/school-based-screening-for-student-substance-misuse
PDF: The effects of the opioid crisis have been felt across the country, and many educators are seeking ways to be proactive around their students’ needs. An important step toward this goal is identifying students who need support. The Center on PBIS website (PBIS.org) provides multiple resources with provide general guidance on screener selection and implementation. This practice brief is intended to provide educators with more specific, supplemental direction for substance misuse screening and a brief overview of how such screening can be combined with brief intervention and referral to treatment.
The effects of the opioid crisis have been felt across the country, and many educators are seeking ways to be proactive around their students’ needs. An important step toward this goal is identifying students who need support.…
Resource: Physical Safety Measures: Classroom Safety Procedureswww.pbis.org/resource/physical-safety-measures-classroom-safety-procedures
PDF: During an emergency lockdown, preventing a potential shooter from seeing and accessing individuals within a classroom is critical. Intruders are more likely to shoot when they see people, so remaining out of view and ensuring that access to the classroom is blocked can help keep individuals safe. When implementing classroom safety practices, schools have a responsibility not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or other protected classes when implementing school safety measures and policies.
Crisis Recovery. Practice Briefs. June 25, 2024. First Published: June 25, 2024. Physical Safety Measures: Classroom Safety Procedures.…
Resource: Physical Safety Measures: Communication Systemswww.pbis.org/resource/physical-safety-measures-communication-systems
PDF: Communication systems allow staff and students to communicate about advanced knowledge of a threat or the presence of an intruder and guide response actions during an emergency. In this document, we provide considerations for (a) what information is communicated, (b) when the communication should take place, (c) a process for ensuring that staff and students understand what is being communicated. There are a wide variety of communication technologies available to schools. In this document we do not suggest or endorse any specific technology instead we focus on establishing clear procedures for communication regardless of the type/s of technology used. When implementing communication systems, schools have a responsibility not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or other protected classes when implementing school safety measures and policies.
Crisis Recovery. Practice Briefs. June 25, 2024. First Published: June 25, 2024. Physical Safety Measures: Communication Systems.…
Resource: Physical Safety Measures: Outdoor and Entrance Safety Procedureswww.pbis.org/resource/physical-safety-measures-outdoor-and-entrance-safety-procedures
PDF: Policies that ensure that only school staff, students, family members and other authorized visitors enter the grounds, and the school building can help prevent unauthorized persons from accessing areas where students and staff are located. Outside doors or gates should be kept locked or continuously staffed. School visitor policies should be well-defined, communicated across the school community (including to parents and school visitors), and enforced. Clear language and disability accessible signage designating these policies and the use of identification badges help support the implementation of effective visitor policies. All of these strategies can be implemented while also creating a school environment that is welcoming for parents and families. When implementing outdoor and entry safety practices, schools have a responsibility not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or other protected classes when implementing school safety measures and policies.
Crisis Recovery. Practice Briefs. June 25, 2024. First Published: June 25, 2024. Physical Safety Measures: Outdoor and Entrance Safety Procedures.…
Video: [Session H2] PBIS Forum 2021: Implementing the Continuum in the Classroom to Support Each & Every Learnerwww.pbis.org/video/session-h2-pbis-forum-2021-implementing-the-continuum-in-the-classroom-to-support-each-every-learner
This session will briefly review key Tier 1 classroom practices to support all learners and discuss how to differentiate practices and implement a full continuum in the classroom. Strategies to ensure equitable implementation will be shared and lessons learned from the field will be highlighted.
Returning to School: Considerations for Students With the Most Intensive Behavioral Needs, A Guide to Supporting Students With Disabilities, Their Families, and Educators.…
Video: Opioid and Drug Use Preventionwww.pbis.org/video/opioid-and-drug-use-prevention
This webinar will cover opioid prevention training and opportunities to systemically consider opioid substances abuse prevention within a MTSS approach.
Topic(s): Opioid Crisis and Substance Misuse. Published: February 3, 2025. Keywords: Systems Alignment…
Resource: Final Report of the Federal Commission on School Safetywww.pbis.org/resource/final-report-of-the-federal-commission-on-school-safety
PDF: PBIS is a recommended framework for making schools safer. This report provides the foundation for SchoolSafety.gov. It outlines steps to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to and recover from school violence.
Crisis Recovery. Briefs for Policymakers. February 10, 2025. First Published: February 10, 2025. Final Report of the Federal Commission on School Safety. PBIS is a recommended framework for making schools safer.…
Resource: Communicating with Families about School Safety Drillswww.pbis.org/resource/communicating-with-families-about-school-safety-drills
PDF: The purpose of this resource is to support schools and districts in effectively communicating with families about school safety drills.
Crisis Recovery. Practice Briefs. January 16, 2025. First Published: January 16, 2025. Communicating with Families about School Safety Drills.…
Resource: Supporting Students Who Need Additional Assistance During Safety Drillswww.pbis.org/resource/supporting-students-who-need-additional-assistance-during-safety-drills
PDF: The purpose of this resource is to support schools and districts in providing specific considerations for students who may need additional supports.
Crisis Recovery. Practice Briefs. January 16, 2025. First Published: January 16, 2025. Supporting Students Who Need Additional Assistance During Safety Drills.…
Resource: Considerations for Decision Makers in Creating/Selecting Active Shooter Drill Processeswww.pbis.org/resource/considerations-for-decision-makers-in-creating-selecting-active-shooter-drill-processes
PDF: The purpose of this resource is to support schools and districts in making decisions about creating or selecting active shooter drill procedures.
Crisis Recovery. Practice Briefs. January 16, 2025. First Published: January 16, 2025. Considerations for Decision Makers in Creating/Selecting Active Shooter Drill Processes.…
Resource: Do High Schools Implementing SWPBIS Have Lower Rates of Illegal Drug and Alcohol Use?www.pbis.org/resource/do-high-schools-implementing-swpbis-have-lower-rates-of-illegal-drug-and-alcohol-use
PDF: This evaluation brief investigated the effects of SWPBIS implementation on reported illegal drug and alcohol use in high schools. The specific question examined for this evaluation brief was: to what extent do high schools implementing SWPBIS have lower reported use of illegal drugs and alcohol?
Opioid Crisis and Substance Misuse. Evaluation Briefs. March 1, 2015. First Published: March 1, 2015. Do High Schools Implementing SWPBIS Have Lower Rates of Illegal Drug and Alcohol Use?…
Video: [Session B5] PBIS Forum 2020: Exploration of Readiness to Implement Substance Abuse Programs within a Multi-tiered System of Supportwww.pbis.org/video/session-b5-pbis-forum-2020-exploration-of-readiness-to-implement-substance-abuse-programs-within-a-multi-tiered-system-of-support
This session will discuss the selection and implementation of substance abuse prevention programs within multi-tiered system of support frameworks using the Hexagon tool developed by National Implementation Research Network to examine both program indicators (evidence, usability, and supports) and implementation site indicators (need, capacity, and fit).
Topic(s): Opioid Crisis and Substance Misuse. Published: February 3, 2025. Keywords: Systems Alignment. Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF). Administrator. Download Session/Webinar Chat Transcript…
Resource: Facilitating Civil and Productive Classroom Conversations: Guidance and Lesson Planswww.pbis.org/resource/facilitating-civil-and-productive-classroom-conversations
PDF: This set of lesson plans is intended to assist educators in increasing the frequency and quality of classroom conversations about community crises and current events to make them more civil and productive. It includes tips for teaching life-long skills for constructive and respectful discussions, even when disagreements will occur. The content is designed specifically for discussing societal events, community crises, and productive civic engagement. They can be modified to fit the local student and school context.
This set of lesson plans is intended to assist educators in increasing the frequency and quality of classroom conversations about community crises and current events to make them more civil and productive.…
Resource: Supporting and Responding to Students’ Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Needs: Evidence-Based Practices for Educatorswww.pbis.org/resource/supporting-and-responding-to-behavior-evidence-based-classroom-strategies-for-teachers
PDF: This practice guide is an updated version of Supporting and Responding to Student Behavior (Office of Special Education Programs, 2015). "Supporting and Responding" summarizes evidence-based, positive, and proactive practices that support and respond to students’ social, emotional, and behavioral (SEB) needs in classrooms and similar teaching and learning environments (e.g., small-group activity).
Crisis Prevention and Preparation. Suggested Citation: Center on PBIS. (April 2025). Supporting and Responding to Student’s Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Needs: Evidence-Based Practices for Educators (Version 2).…
Resource: Supporting and Responding to Educators’ Classroom PBIS Implementation Needs: Guide to Classroom Systems and Datawww.pbis.org/resource/supporting-and-responding-to-educators-classroom-pbis-implementation-needs-guide-to-classroom-systems-and-data
PDF: This guide is intended to be used in conjunction with the practices guide: Supporting and Responding to Students’ Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Needs: Evidence-Based Practices for Educators (Center on PBIS, 2022). It provides updated guidance on how to (a) develop systems to support educators’ implementation of evidence-based classroom practices and (b) use data to guide the development of implementation supports.
Crisis Prevention and Preparation. Suggested Citation: Center on PBIS. (2023). Supporting and Responding to Educators Classroom PBIS Implementation Needs: Guide to Classroom Systems and Data. Center on PBIS, University of Oregon. www.pbis.org.…
Resource: Preventing and Addressing Student Vaping within a PBIS Frameworkwww.pbis.org/resource/preventing-and-addressing-student-vaping-within-a-pbis-framework
PDF: Given the high prevalence of vaping among teenagers and the negative outcomes associated with the habit, it is important for families and educators to be knowledgeable about ways to prevent and address vaping behavior among school-aged youth. This brief seeks to provide educators with a background on vaping among youth, a rationale for using approaches like positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) to address vaping, and an outline of how the PBIS framework, at each tier, can be used to organize and implement supports to prevent and reduce student vaping.
Opioid Crisis and Substance Misuse. Practice Briefs. April 14, 2025. First Published: April 14, 2025. Preventing and Addressing Student Vaping within a PBIS Framework.…
Resource: RESOURCE: How State Leaders Can Help Respond to Incidents of School-Based Gun Violence and Support Recovery in School Communitieswww.pbis.org/resource/resource-how-state-leaders-can-help-respond-to-incidents-of-school-based-gun-violence
PDF: This brief shares considerations for organizing a state-level response to support schools and districts in recovery from school-based gun violence. This brief will provide considerations for (1) organizing and preparing coordination and response teams, (2) defining the response scope, (3) identifying and vetting additional personnel, (4) planning and implementing the response, (5) supporting communications, and (6) reviewing the state-level response for areas of improvement and providing ongoing support.
Crisis Recovery. Practice Guides. June 25, 2024. First Published: June 25, 2024. RESOURCE: How State Leaders Can Help Respond to Incidents of School-Based Gun Violence and Support Recovery in School Communities.…
Resource: Tier 3 Student-level Systems Guidewww.pbis.org/resource/tier-3-student-level-systems-guide
PDF: Tier 3 Student Level Systems support all students who are not responding to Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports and would benefit from intensive strategies matched to individual student needs. Student challenges may include behaviors that range from disruptive behaviors to aggression (externalizing) and/or suicidal ideation, depression, or anxiety (internalizing). These behaviors might be impacted by trauma or crisis situations (temporary or permanent) or driven by mental health needs. Tier 3 behavioral supports may be helpful for any student, no matter the (dis)ability, who needs support to meet intensive social, emotional, and behavioral needs. This guide can assist all educators with understanding the systems that must be established to support students with intensive needs.
These behaviors might be impacted by trauma or crisis situations (temporary or permanent) or driven by mental health needs.…
Resource: Extending Schoolwide Systems to Support Extracurricular Activitieswww.pbis.org/resource/extending-schoolwide-systems-to-support-extracurricular-activities
PDF: Although extracurricular activities are valuable for school communities, they present specific contextual challenges including a) scheduling outside of school hours/locations, b) attendees who may not be directly connected to the school community, c) large groups together in unstructured spaces, d) potential opportunities for increased access to prohibited items such as weapons, alcohol ordrugs, and e) likelihood for behaviors that may be difficult to regulate, supervise, or monitor. When communities gather in large group settings, it is important to define community agreements through a process that involves members of the community. The end product is a clear document that describes the community expectations for being together by a) providing consistent messaging and teaching, b) connecting extracurricular events as an extension of the school environment, c) emphasizing positive prosocial behaviors that are reflective of the values of the school community and d) providing explicit ways to ask for help or report concerns. It is equally important to intentionally foster positive relationships across community members, including those from groups least likely to benefit from existing educational systems.
Crisis Prevention and Preparation. Suggested Citation: Center on PBIS. (September 2023). Extending Schoolwide Systems to Support Extracurricular Activities. Center on PBIS, University of Oregon. www.pbis.org. Share this resource: Share. Tweet. Tweet.…
Resource: Behavior Expectations Jeopardywww.pbis.org/resource/behavior-expectations-jeopardy
Slide Deck: Example Game for Teaching School-Wide Expectations. Realistic Jeopardy formatted powerpoint with categories, clickable number amounts and squares become red after they've been answered.
Realistic Jeopardy formatted powerpoint with categories, clickable number amounts and squares become red after they've been answered. Download Resource. Keywords: Social skills. PBIS Foundations. Tier 1. Share this resource: Share. Tweet. Tweet.…
Function-Based Support Throughout the Continuum: New Guidance from the U.S. Department of Educationwww.pbis.org/current/function-based-support-throughout-the-continuum
Check out new guidance on function-based support and our five key take aways and main messages from their guidance.
Functional behavior assessments help teams to identify the relation of targeted serious and intense (i.e. challenging) behavior to the environmental events that occur before and after the behavior is performed. Basic FBA to BIP/BSP Training.…
Resource: A Review of FBA-BIP Plans: Implications for Research and Practicewww.pbis.org/resource/a-review-of-fba-bip-plans-implications-for-research-and-practice
PDF: Review of over 300 FBA-BIP and basics of FBA-BIP presented by Shanna Hirsch and Tim Lewis at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders on February 18, 2022. Presentation handout included in file after presentation slides.
Presentation handout included in file after presentation slides. Download Resource. Keywords: Discipline. Individual. Intensive. Research. Special education. Related Topics: Students with Disabilities. Suggested Citation: Shanna Hirsch and Tim Lewis.…
Center on PBIS | Early Childhood PBISwww.pbis.org/topics/early-childhood-pbis
Topic Page: You might know PBIS in early childhood settings as Early Childhood Program-Wide Positive Behavior Support (PW-PBS) or Program-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PW-PBIS). It is often referred to as the Pyramid Model. This model provides a framework of evidence-based practices to promote the social-emotional competence of all children, address the social-emotional and behavioral needs of children who are at-risk, and develop supports for children with persistent social, emotional or behavioral concerns.
These include mechanisms for support in crisis situations, developing a problem-solving process for children with emerging challenges, and providing a system for identifying children who needa behavior support plan developed through a team driven process.…
Resource: Starting, Stopping, or Sustaining? New Empirical Research on Implementation of SWPBISwww.pbis.org/resource/starting-stopping-or-sustaining-new-empirical-research-on-implementation-of-swpbis
Slide Deck: This session will share results from three empirical studies examining school and district predictors of sustained implementation of school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS). Participants will learn about the speed of reaching adequate implementation, elements of technical assistance that influence implementation, and predictors of re-adoption after abandonment.
Participants will learn about the speed of reaching adequate implementation, elements of technical assistance that influence implementation, and predictors of re-adoption after abandonment. Download Resource. Keywords: Research. Sustainability. Tier 1.…
Resource: Tier 3 Comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) Guidewww.pbis.org/resource/tier-3-comprehensive-functional-behavior-assessment-fba-guide
PDF: The purpose of this practice guide is to help teams conduct a comprehensive functional behavior assessment, develop a function-linked behavior intervention/support plan, and make data-based decisions. Functional behavior assessments help teams to identify the relation of targeted serious and intense (i.e., challenging) behavior to the environmental events that occur before and after the behavior is performed.
Functional behavior assessments help teams to identify the relation of targeted serious and intense (i.e. challenging) behavior to the environmental events that occur before and after the behavior is performed. Download Resource. Keywords: Assessment.…
Resource: Early Childhood Program-wide PBS Benchmarks of Quality (EC-BOQ) Cultural Responsiveness Companionwww.pbis.org/resource/early-childhood-program-wide-pbs-benchmarks-of-quality-ec-boq-cultural-responsiveness-companion
PDF: The EC-BOQ Cultural Responsiveness Companion is a resource for coaches and teams implementing the Pyramid Model to improve the fit of their Pyramid systems with the needs of children and their families. Teams may use this tool either during the initial Pyramid Model implementation to build cultural responsiveness into systems from the beginning or after initial implementation to enhance equity within existing systems.
Teams may use this tool either during the initial Pyramid Model implementation to build cultural responsiveness into systems from the beginning or after initial implementation to enhance equity within existing systems. Download Resource.…
Resource: Efficient Functional Behavior Assessment: The Functional Assessment Checklist for Teachers and Staff (FACTS)www.pbis.org/resource/efficient-functional-behavior-assessment-the-functional-assessment-checklist-for-teachers-and-staff-facts
PDF: The Efficient Functional Behavior Assessment: FACTS is a brief, semi-structured interview for use in building behavior support plans. The interview should be administered by someone with expertise in function-based support and in interviewing. The FACTS should be administered people (teachers, family, clinicians) who know the student best. For efficient FBA, after completing the FACTS interview a brief, confirmatory observation is completed.
For efficient FBA, after completing the FACTS interview a brief, confirmatory observation is completed. Download Resource. Keywords: FBA/BIP/BSP. Assessment. Implementation. Intensive. Tier 3. Related Topics: Classroom PBIS. Students with Disabilities.…
Resource: SDP Family & Student Liaison Orientation Slideswww.pbis.org/resource/sdp-family-student-liaison-orientation-slides
Slide Deck: This slide deck from the School District of Philadelphia shows how a district can provide clear, intentional guidance to PBIS teams to increase student and family voice. It provides an orientation to student and family members, including simple explanations of their roles and what to expect before, during, and after meetings. It aligns with TFI 3.0 items 1.1 (Team Composition), 1.15 (Student Engagement), and 1.16 (Family and Community Engagement).
It provides an orientation to student and family members, including simple explanations of their roles and what to expect before, during, and after meetings.…
Resource: Installing a Universal Behavior Screening Tool: Questions to Considerwww.pbis.org/resource/installing-a-universal-behavior-screening-tool-questions-to-consider
PDF: Systematic screening is one proactive way educators can identify students who might need additional support, even when Tier 1 practices are being implemented with fidelity. In this brief, we offer guiding questions for installing a universal behavior screening tool in your school or district centered around five topics: setting up structures, providing professional learning, before your screening window opens, during your screening window, and after your screening window closes.
offer guiding questions for installing a universal behavior screening tool in your school or district centered around five topics: setting up structures, providing professional learning, before your screening window opens, during your screening window, and after…
Resource: Using a PBIS Framework: Working Smarter, Not Harder in Rural Schoolswww.pbis.org/resource/using-a-pbis-framework-working-smarter-not-harder-in-rural-schools
PDF: Given some of the barriers faced by schools, especially those in rural areas, the Working Smarter Matrix matches interventions with current PBIS resources to assist a school team in using an efficient and effective problem-solving process. As part of the problem-solving process and after PBIS teams have identified and analyzed the problem, they can use this matrix to select an appropriate intervention approach and locate corresponding, hyperlinked resources to support that approach.
As part of the problem-solving process and after PBIS teams have identified and analyzed the problem, they can use this matrix to select an appropriate intervention approach and locate corresponding, hyperlinked resources to support that approach.…
