We have created a committee to aid in implementing the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) model in our school called the Multi-Tiered Support System or (MTSS). According to Peg Rosen's article on the Understood.org website, "MTSS is designed to help schools identify struggling students early and intervene quickly. It focuses on the “whole child.” That means it supports academic growth, but many other areas, too. These include behavior, social and emotional needs, and absenteeism (not attending school)" (2024).
"PBIS is an evidence-based, tiered framework for supporting students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health. When implemented with fidelity, PBIS improves social emotional competence, academic success, and school climate. It also improves teacher health and wellbeing. It is a way to create positive, predictable, equitable and safe learning environments where everyone thrives.
We use ‘students’ to refer to all children and youth in any educational or therapeutic setting (e.g., K-12 school, early childhood program, treatment program, juvenile justice program). Learn more about PBIS in schools, classrooms, early childhood programs and juvenile justice programs on those topic pages" (PBIS.org, 2024).
In keeping with our Principal's message "we are committed to developing positive connections and relationships while using a balanced and whole child approach to elementary education. My primary goal is to help your child(ren) have a positive and safe learning experience at BRE. My secondary goal is to strive to make school fun, engaging and exciting for every student." We hope to do that through the MTSS committee and the PBIS framework.
References:
PBIS.Org. (2024). What is PBIS?. Retrieved September 8th, 2024 from https://www.pbis.org/pbis/what-is-pbis
Rogers, Scott. (n.d). Principal Message. Retrieved September 8th, 2024 from https://bluffridge.davis.k12.ut.us/o/bres/page/principal-message
Rosen, Peg. (n.d.) What is MTSS?. Retrieved September 8th, 2024 from https://www.understood.org/en/articles/mtss-what-you-need-to-know