July 2020

 

MO SW-PBS Mission: “Why do we exist?”

 

The mission of MO SW-PBS is to facilitate the building of capacity of Missouri schools and districts to establish and sustain a research-based, multi-tiered behavioral framework that supports positive outcomes for students.

 

MO SW-PBS Vision: “What do we hope to become?” 

The vision of MO SW-PBS is for Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support to be the behavioral framework that all Missouri schools and districts implement with consistency and fidelity to improve behavioral outcomes for ALL students in Missouri.

 

MO SW-PBS Values: “How must we behave?”  

 

If we value Positivity, then we:

  • assume positive intent with our partners.
  • build positive relationships with our partners.
  • work to support the development of safe and supportive environments for our partners.
  • actively seek opportunities to celebrate success.
  • support partners in creating positive learning environments for all students. 

 

If we value Growth, then we:

  • are flexible, willing to change and open to new ideas.
  • provide just-in-time, just-as-needed constructive feedback that is authentic and purposeful to our partners.
  • are prepared every day and give our partners the knowledge and skills that will meet their needs, while stretching their thinking.
  • implement cycles of continuous improvement in our work and that of our partners. 
  • value critical feedback that moves implementation efforts in desired direction.
  • analyze data to guide collaborative decision making. 
  • strive to continuously build our individual knowledge and skills required to support our partners.

 

If we value Excellence for All, then we:

  • demonstrate behaviors where all students are respected and valued.
  • treat our partners with respect. 
  • provide our partners awareness of vulnerable decision points in decision-making. 
  • engage our partners in development of systems of support that are representative of all partners. 

 

If we value Research, then we: 

  • use evidence based research to guide development of materials for use with our partners.
  • consistently seek out emerging research within our field of work.
  • work to implement our strategic plan with fidelity, with an end goal of sustainability.