Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) is a proactive approach to put behavioral/social skills strategies in place for all students while also building in support for those at risk for and/or those who receive special education services.

Coaches' Corner

Resources for the Three Tiers of Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support

Tier 1 or Universal Level SW-PBS

Comprised of Seven Essential Components which are individually and collectively research based. The Seven Essential Components are applicable to classroom as well as non-classroom settings throughout all school buildings. Embedded within the Seven Essential Components are culturally responsive practices and family and community involvement.

Tier 1 Training Materials

7 Essential Components Information and Resources - see links below


Administrator support, participation and leadership

Common purpose and approach to discipline

Clear set of positive expectations and behaviors

Procedures for teaching expected behavior

Continuum of procedures for encouraging expected behaviors

Continuum of procedures for discouraging inappropriate behaviors

Procedures for ongoing monitoring:

Tier 2 or Secondary Level

Tier 2 (also referred to as Secondary or Targeted) interventions are planned for groups of students who have been identified in need of supports beyond Tier 1. This area of the website is still under development.

Tier 3 or Tertiary Level

Tier 3 (also referred to as Tertiary or Individual) interventions are planned for individual students who have been identified as in need of supprots beyond Tiers 1 and 2. This area of the website is still under development.

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