This course is designed to give teachers a vital classroom management resource. It also serves as a guide for implementation of PBIS (positive behavior interventions and supports) in K-12 classrooms. Teachers will be given step by step instructions on how to effectively provide classroom structure that will lead to a more engaging environment. In addition, teachers will learn to establish positive expectations and will be provided a continuum of strategies to reinforce appropriate behavior.

At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the elements of the research based framework PBIS. InTASC 1, 4, 5
• Describe positive behavior and support through identifying the foundations of PBIS. InTASC 4, 5
• Define characteristics of schoolwide PBIS. InTASC 4
• Integrate PBIS with a classwide and schoolwide system. InTASC 7, 8, 9
• Collect and use data to make decisions in your classroom. InTASC 2, 3, 6
• Maximize structure in your classroom by incorporating routines and successfully arranging the physical classroom environment. InTASC 1, 2, 3
• Deliver actively engaging instruction by increasing opportunities for students to respond. InTASC 2, 6
• Select and define classroom expectations and develop a plan to implement these expectations. InTASC 7, 8, 9
• Outline individual lesson plans to explicitly teach behavior expectations. InTASC 6, 7, 8
• Describe evidence based Tier-2 interventions and integrate them within classwide PBIS. InTASC 6, 8, 10
• Identify characteristics of Tier 3 and describe the process of developing and implementing Tier 3 interventions. InTASC 6, 9, 10
• Integrate individualized behavior support and implement behavior plans within the classroom. InTASC 5, 7, 8