PBIS: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

PBIS is an evidence-based, data-driven framework proven to reduce disciplinary incidents, increase a school’s sense of safety, and support improved academic outcomes. More than 10,000 U.S. schools are implementing PBIS and saving countless instructional hours otherwise lost to discipline. Schools successfully implementing PBIS have shown the following:

  • up to 50% reduction in office referral rates per year (and a corresponding reduction in suspension and expulsion rates)

  • improved attendance rates

  • improved academic achievement

  • improved staff morale and perceptions of school safety

The most important components of PBIS are providing students with clear expectations/rules and developing lesson plans for teaching appropriate behavior to students. If students continue to struggle with certain behaviors, we strive to reteach the appropriate behavior. As well, PBIS teams regularly collect and analyze behavioral data and use this information to inform school-wide decision-making processes. Lastly, recognizing and rewarding positive student behavior will promote a climate of greater productivity, safety and learning.

The Colt Pledge:

I am responsible for my choices today.

I will make choices that help me succeed.

I will listen, do my work, and learn.

I will be a good citizen by doing what is right.

Today will be a great Colt day.

The Colt Motto:

At Danielsville Elementary, we have chosen to focus expectations based on the acronym COLTS, "Character Counts, Own Your Choices, Listen and Learn, Teamwork, & Show Respect."

When students display COLTS behavior, it is acknowledged with praise, rewards, and celebrations. PBIS encourages good behavior and increases instructional time.