PBIS
PBIS At Amana Elementary
PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports) is a school wide system aimed at establishing a positive culture and safe learning environment for all students. Under this system, appropriate behavior is taught, modeled, practiced, and acknowledged.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What does SAIL mean?
SAIL stands for Safe, Appropriate, and Involved Learners. These are daily, building wide expectations for all students at Amana Elementary. Students are taught and modeled what it means to SAIL in all contexts of the building including the classroom, playground, hallway, bathrooms and cafeteria. When students are safe, appropriate, and involved they can be learners for themselves and their peers.
What are the blue tickets for?
Tickets are used as a positive reinforcement tool for students. Positive reinforcement means providing immediate positive feedback to those who are following expectations. This method is supported by research as the most effective way to change behavior. Blue tickets are always paired with positive adult praise in the moment, such as “You are keeping our hallways safe by having walking feet.” When students see their peers receiving positive attention for doing the right thing, they are more likely to follow suit.
Why do students get office referrals?
Referral data is used to explore what problem areas need to be retaught and practiced. If we are experiencing a high number of referrals out at recess, we can review SAIL expectations on the playground, and give extra attention to students following recess expectations.
What is Check in/Check out?
Check in/Check out is an intervention we use for approximately 5-15% of students who are struggling to follow SAIL expectations. It is a positive way for students to get extra feedback throughout the school day. Students build a relationship with an extra adult by checking in the morning to set goals and reflecting at the end of the day.
How can I use PBIS at home?
- Teach, model, and practice expectations you would like to see in your home and explain why those expectations are important:
- “When we are done with dinner, we dump our food and put the plates in the dishwasher so that the plates are clean and ready for our next meal. First I’ll show you what that looks like and then we will practice together.”
- Acknowledge your child when they display the behaviors you expect:
- “I like how you picked up your toys the first time I asked”
- “You made your sister happy by sharing your toys with her”
- “You brushed your teeth before bed so that they stay healthy!”
- Keep it positive
- Research shows that that behaviors changes when there are 5 positives to every 1 negative
- If one sibling is following expectations and the other is not, give positive praise to the child doing the right thing, and see if the other changes their behavior!
- Correcting unwanted behavior should be brief, specific and stated in a positive way: Instead of saying “Don’t run in the store” say, “You must walk in the store.”
- Remember that it takes time and consistency, but the more teaching and practicing done up front, the less stress overall!