Resources

Tier 1: Center on PBIS
https://www.pbis.org

PBIS.org is a central resource dedicated to supporting the implementation of PBIS in schools. Their website provides teachers, administrators, and families with research-based tools, training materials, and guidance to promote positive behavior. It emphasizes preventative strategies that improve school climate and student outcomes through data-driven strategies. PBIS.org serves as a resource for evidence-based practices aimed at reducing disciplinary issues and enhancing academic success for all students.

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Tier 1: PBIS Rewards
https://www.pbisrewards.com 

PBISrewards.com is a website designed to support PBIS programs in schools. It offers a streamlined system for tracking student behavior, awarding points, and redeeming rewards. The program integrates data management with customizable features, making it easier for schools to monitor progress and celebrate student success. By promoting engagement and incentivizing good behavior, PBISrewards.com helps schools create a positive learning environment.

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Tier 1: What Works Clearinghouse
https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc

What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) is a resource that aims to provide teachers with reliable information on the effectiveness of various educational programs and practices. The WWC reviews research on educational interventions and publishes evidence-based reports and practice guides. Additionally, WWC offers tools such as training resources and recommendations for the implementation of proven strategies.

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Tier 2: NSCC - National School Climate Center
https://schoolclimate.org/

Schoolclimate.org is a resource dedicated to improving schools by promoting safe, supportive, and inclusive climates for students and staff. It offers research-based tools, strategies, and best practices to help teachers create positive educational settings that foster student well-being. The platform addresses issues such as bullying prevention and mental health support. Through collaboration and data-driven approaches, schoolclimate.org supports schools in building safe and positive school climates.

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Tier 2: Behavior Support with Multi-Tiered Framework
https://www.education.ne.gov.


This resource discusses the multi-tiered approach to PBIS, more specifically the purpose of a Tier 2 system. The document includes sections on identifying students who need extra support, types of interventions, and data collection for monitoring progress. Several supports are highlighted, including check-in/check-out and check and connect. Social skills training is also mentioned with examples of what strong social skills can look like. For example, a few positive social skills include greeting others, having conversations, and asking for help.

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Tier 2: Minnesota PBIS
https://www.pbismn.org/school-teams/tier-II.php 

This resource discusses Tier 2 school teams, evidence-based interventions, and positive school-wide culture. The following methods are described: check-in/check-out, check and connect, social skills lessons, second step, safe seat, and skillstreaming. Other effective practices included are positive behavior acknowledgements, performance feedback, and plans for maintenance. PBIS connects positive school-wide culture to student needs. This webpage can help you get started developing practices for students who need additional support.

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Tier 2: AR State Personnel Development Grant
https://www.arspdg.org/response-to-intervention/rti-behavior/tier-ii-supplemental-intervention-targeted-prevention/ 

Throughout multiple modules, this resource connects you to several additional links, including overview and readiness, leadership teams, function-based thinking, tier 2 interventions, identifying students, check-in/check-out, social skill development and more. Each training module prepares you for a different area of the PBIS Tier 2. This is a great professional development resource that includes detailed PowerPoint modules and downloadable PDF resources.

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Tier 3: Positive Behavior Intervention Plan (PBIP)

https://fl50010989.schoolwires.net/cms/lib/FL50010989/Centricity/Domain/126/282737559350970514.pdf

This resource helps teachers and schools with Tier 3 supports. Tier 3 is designed to support the behavioral needs of about 3 to 5% of students who exhibit the most severe or persistent challenges. These supports involve conducting a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) to gain a deeper understanding of the reasons behind the behavior. Based on the results, a Positive Behavior Intervention Plan (PBIP) is developed, which includes more intensive, evidence-based strategies tailored to the individual student.

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Tier 3: Social/Emotional Support and Skills
https://www.mtssri.org/mod/page/view.php?id=404

This Tier 3 resource is meant to help students with the most significant social-emotional and behavioral needs. These students typically face both academic and behavioral challenges, so the support team is multidisciplinary and takes a "Whole Child" approach. They address all aspects of the student’s well-being. Interventions are guided by a data-driven process to ensure strategies are tailored to meet each student’s unique needs.

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Tier 3: IRIS Center
https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/bi2-elem/cresource/q1/p01/#content

The IRIS Center website serves as a resource for teachers, providing a wide variety of research-based instructional materials. It offers free, easily accessible modules, lesson plans, and case studies designed to support evidence-based strategies. The website is regularly updated to reflect the latest educational research. It is a valuable platform for both new and experienced teachers, with information on teaching methods and classroom management skills.