PBIS Positive Behavioral Intervention Services

I CAN All Settings Hallways Bus Classroom Cafeteria Bathroom
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Communicate

Keep my hands to myself

Use kind words

Ask for help if I need it

Express my needs and wants

Socialize and develop peer relationships

Utilize my preferred method of communication (PMC)

Keep all body parts to myself

Speak quietly

Greet others when appropriate and be friendly

Utilize my preferred method of communication (PMC)


Follow instructions

Keep my hands to myself

Use a quiet voice

Listen to staff

Utilize my preferred method of communication (PMC)


Raise my hand

Use active listening

Use encouraging words

Use my inside voice

Utilize my preferred method of communication (PMC)


Talk quietly

Use kind words

Follow instructions

Choose a meal

Utilize my preferred method of communication (PMC)


Express my toileting needs

Ask for help if I need it

Utilize my preferred method of communication (PMC)


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Achieve My Goals 

Be prepared and on task

Be responsible Always do my best

Encourage others to do their best


Arrive where I need to be on time

Stand and walk in line

Hold the door for the person behind me

Respect personal space


Stay seated

Use my seat belt

Make sure I have my belongings when I get off the bus


Follow directions

Complete my work

Stay on task

Give my best effort

Be ready to learn


Follow directions

Eat healthy foods

Use good table manners

Clean up eating area


Wait my turn

Flush the toilet

Wash and dry my hands

Put my garbage in the trash can

Get back to class as quickly as possible


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Never Give Up 

Have a positive mindset and attitude

Respect my environment. For example: Pick up trash, recycle, keep the school free of graffiti

Strive for my academic goals


Transition appropriately in the hallway.

Report problems to a staff member, bus driver or matron

Maintain safety: buckle up, stay in my seat, use my inside voice

Keep gum, food and drinks off the bus

Use electronics appropriately


Be attentive

Make good eye contact

Respond to questions

Be optimistic and ambitious


Keep table and cafeteria and table clean

Be aware of my personal nutritional goals

Wait my turn in line


Leave the space better than I found it 

PBIS School To Home (Parent & Student) Matrix

I CAN All Settings Bathrooms Kitchen Chores Restaurant Family, vacation, movies, events, holiday gathering parties
C
Communicate

Keep my hands to myself.

Use kind words.

Ask for help went needed.

Express my needs and wants.

Socialize and develop positive peer relationships.

Utilize my preferred method of communication (PMC).

Express my toileting needs.

Ask for help if I need it.

Utilize my preferred method of communication (PMC).



Choose a healthy snack, drink or meal. Utilize my preferred method of communication (PMC).

 

 


Be willing to help with chores (Age appropriate).

Ask for help with chores when needed.

Utilize my preferred method of communication (PMC).

 

 


Choose a healthy snack, drink or meal.

Utilize my preferred method of communication (PMC).

Communicate with waitress when ordering.


Prepare for activities: i.e. location, type of event, etc.

Dress appropriate for events.

Utilize my preferred method of communication (PMC).


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Achieve My Goals 

Be prepared

Be responsible. Always do my best.

Encourage other to do their best.


Wait my turn.

Flush the toilet.

Wash and dry my hands.

Put my garbage in the trash.

Return to previous task/ activity /location.


Follow directions.
Eat healthy foods.
Develop a safe kitchen environment as well as Adapted Daily Living (ADL) skills i.e. wash your hands; throw away garbage properly, etc.
Utilize a cup, plate and utensils to eat.
Use good table manners.


Follow directions.

Help with cleaning your room or space.

Chores i.e-laundry, vacuuming, dusting, dishes, garbage, etc.

Follow directions.

Eat healthy foods.

Use good table manners.

Engage in conversations.

Follow directions.

Learn to adapt to the activity and/ or event.

Appropriate behavior.

Adapt to surrounding environment.


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Never Give Up 

Have a positive mindset and attitude.

Respect my environment. For example: Pick up trash, recycle, keep the home clean.

Respect of family members space and property.


Leave the space better than I found for next person to use.

Clean after yourself.

Wash your cup or plate and/or utensils.

Wipe down counter tops.

Use the trash and recycle.

Utilize tools to enable you to help with chores; i.e. duster, broom, vacuum cleaner.

Use of dish washing liquid or detergents, etc.


Choose a meal from the menu.

Choose a drink to go with your meal.


Willing to attend IEP meetings and Parent Teacher Conferences.

Participate and engage in activities.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
At P188X, our goal is to create a positive and supportive school culture where every student feels seen, valued, and motivated to do their best. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a school-wide framework that encourages and rewards positive behavior through our core values: Respect, Achieve, Motivate, and Succeed (RAMS). Instead of focusing on punishment, PBIS helps students learn self-regulation, problem-solving, and accountability.
 
Earning Points
Students earn PBIS points by demonstrating RAMS behaviors throughout the school day. Staff award points using the PBIS Rewards App, recognizing students for positive actions such as showing respect, working hard, helping others, or making good choices. Points are tracked digitally, and families can follow their child’s progress through the app.
 
Redeeming Points: Stores, Clubs, and Experiences
Students can redeem their earned points for fun incentives such as items from the PBIS Store, classroom rewards, or school-wide events and clubs. These experiences encourage goal-setting and teach the value of making positive choices over time.
 
PBIS at Home
Families play an important role in reinforcing PBIS values beyond the school day. You can ask your child how they earned PBIS points today, celebrate positive choices at home using RAMS language (“I like how you showed respect by helping your brother”), and set family goals together, like earning a fun weekend activity after meeting a behavior goal.
 
Home–School Connection
Parents and guardians are encouraged to download the PBIS Rewards Family App to stay connected. Through the app, families can view their child’s PBIS points and progress in real time, send and receive messages with school staff, and support their child in reaching their next PBIS milestone. For help connecting to the PBIS Rewards App, please contact your child’s teacher or site administrator.

Family Partnership FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions:

How are families involved in positive behavior support?

Historically, family involvement has been seen as a key feature when developing tertiary (individual) positive behavior support plans for students with comprehensive needs. As the practice of Positive Behavior Support has evolved from an individually-based approach to a more school-wide emphasis, family involvement within all aspects of Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention has expanded. Family members participate in planning teams, learn how to teach their children the importance of school-wide expectations at home and in the community, and volunteer to participate in related school activities including school celebrations, public relations, and the search for donations and free resources in the community.

What are key characteristics of schools with high family involvement in school-wide PBIS?

States, schools, and districts that have high levels of family involvement in the school-wide PBIS process have made action plans for including families and communities in all aspects of the collaborative process. One of the most consistent predictors of parent involvement in school is the degree to which the school practices encourage and guides parent involvement. For instance, one school included a list of volunteer activities that parents sign up for each year. An activity at this school involved writing form letters to request free samples and resources from sports teams, celebrities, and other business so that these items could be used to reinforce students for positive social behavior throughout the school year. Parents with the highest volunteer hours are presented with recognition awards at school celebrations where school-wide PBIS efforts are the major focus of the festivities. School practices that inform and involve parents are stronger determinants of parent involvement in education than parent education, family size, marital status or student grade level. Family events are scheduled to introduce the school-wide expectations, show progress on school-wide outcomes, and provide families with access to information about community resources. The resource box items helps schools and families work together to incorporate positive behavioral supports into the IEP
How are families involved in individual PBIS planning?

Many families of students with disabilities have participated in individual positive behavior support planning. Parents’ participation as committee members and educational decision-makers in creating individualized education programs (IEPs) was established in 1975 by the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, now known as Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The IEPs of children with behavioral disabilities must include behavior goals, objectives, and intervention plans. Families of students without disabilities are now participating in individual PBIS planning as well. In some schools, family members are asked to serve on the school planning team to provide input and assist in evaluating systems for supporting individual students. In the following resource box below, the article entitled "Getting Behavior in Shape at Home" assists parents in employing PBIS into daily routines. "Getting Behavior in Shape at Home" is also available in Spanish.