Tiers 1, 2 & 3 Intervention: Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports

Authors

Scott Fluke, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Reece L. Peterson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Document Type

Learning Object

Date of this Version

10-2013

Citation

Strategy brief

Building and Sustaining Student Engagement series (October 2013)

Barkley Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Abstract

Conclusion

Given the extremely strong research base for positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS), and the usefulness of the tiered model in making intervention decisions, and its widespread use (in over 18,000 schools according to its website), PBIS has become the pre-eminent strategy for improving student behavior in school settings. Its framework establishes a clear emphasis on prevention of behavior problems, but also permits data based decision making about the intensity of interventions needed when problems do occur. It has become the basic tool to address behavior in school settings.