What does PBIS stand for?

• “PBIS” is short for Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports. This language comes directly from the 1997 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• PBIS is used interchangeably with SWPBS, which is short for “School-wide Positive Behavior Supports.”
• PBIS is based on principles of applied behavior analysis and the prevention approach and values of positive behavior support.

What is PBIS?

• PBIS is a framework or approach for assisting school personnel in adopting and organizing evidence-based behavioral interventions into an integrated continuum that enhances academic and social behavior outcomes for all students.
• PBIS IS NOT a packaged curriculum, scripted intervention, or manualized strategy.
• PBIS IS a prevention-oriented way for school personnel to (a) organize evidence-based practices, (b) improve their implementation of those practices, and (c) maximize academic and social behavior outcomes for students.
• PBIS supports the success of ALL students.