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Supporting Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) with your MTSS Framework
When PBIS is implemented with fidelity, PBIS brings a unified vision, language, and set of practices that:
PBIS operates as part of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), a framework that addresses behavior, school climate, and culture for all students.
This tiered structure provides individualized support for students with robust behavioral needs, ensuring that all students, including those with IEPs, autism, or developmental disabilities, receive consistent and tailored assistance.
Get Started with Tier 1 Evidence-Based Practices
Creating a positive and effective learning environment is essential for student success. Tier 1 evidence-based practices form the foundation of classroom management and instruction, benefiting all students. These strategies focus on designing structured environments, engaging learners in meaningful experiences, and encouraging positive behavior.
The checklist below highlights key practices educators can implement to enhance classroom management and foster a supportive learning atmosphere for every student.
Are you implementing the following practices in the classroom?
| Evidence-Based Practices |
YES |
NO |
| Design: Organize and maintain effective, structured classroom environments. | ||
| Teach: Develop, teach, model, and practice positively stated school-wide and classroom expectations. | ||
| Plan: Create and teach predictable classroom routines. | ||
| Deliver: Provide engaging instruction that integrates students’ background knowledge and experiences. | ||
| Engage: Offer multiple opportunities for students to respond to and participate in lessons. | ||
| Supervise: Actively supervise students by scanning, moving, and interacting. | ||
| Acknowledge: Deliver behavior-specific feedback to ensure students know what they are doing well. | ||
| Prompt: Use prompts and precorrection to prevent behavioral errors. | ||
| Correct: Address problem behaviors with brief, objective, and calm error corrections. | ||
| Promote: Foster student voice by regularly seeking and incorporating student feedback. |
By embedding these practices into daily routines, educators can build a positive classroom culture that supports all learners.