Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
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A school-wide framework for preventing and addressing behavior problems using evidence-based practices. PBIS focuses on teaching and reinforcing expected behaviors rather than punishing misbehavior. It uses a tiered approach: universal supports for all students, targeted interventions for some, and intensive support for a few.
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A comprehensive framework that includes academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports for all students. MTSS expands on RTI by addressing the whole child, not just academic skills. It uses data-driven decision-making to provide tiered levels of support and early intervention.
A written plan based on an FBA that describes the strategies, supports, and interventions to address a student's challenging behavior. A BIP should include preventive strategies, replacement behaviors to teach, response strategies, and a plan for monitoring effectiveness. It becomes part of the IEP.
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