Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive framework of evidence-based strategies and systems that assist schools in creating environments that are predictable, consistent, positive, and safe. Benefits include improving academic performance and safety, decreasing challenging behaviors, and establishing a positive school climate for students and staff. PBIS has relevant applications for educating ALL students.
Resources
The following resources are available to support the implementation of PBIS.
School Wide Information Systems
To facilitate continuous improvement in districts and schools, as a part of Ohio’s Statewide System of Support (SSoS), SST3 is tasked with building the capacity of districts and community schools across our region to provide every child and youth with equitable opportunities to learn. The operational goal of SST3 is to improve the learning of children and youth through the use of inclusive instructional practices that support students’ development in four priority areas outlined in
Future Forward Ohio.
- Literacy
- Accelerating Learning (focusing on Literacy and Numeracy)
- Workforce Readiness
- Student Wellness.
The Ohio Improvement Process (OIP) is an organizational framework that provides a lens for districts and schools to view continuous improvement. The framework of the OIP brings educators together through collaborative team structures to learn from each other, and it facilitates communication and decision-making between and across levels of the system (district, central office, school, grade levels, content areas, classrooms). When viewed as an organizational framework, rather than an exercise in compliance, the OIP gives districts a process for focused and intentional action. The team structures at the core of the OIP facilitate the formation of peer-to-peer networks, giving more people a voice and allowing for the inclusion of multiple perspectives in guiding each district’s and community school's journey toward organizational learning and continuous improvement.
Resources to support school improvement:
PBIS Online Learning Modules
Online PBIS training modules have been available since January 2025. Modules for PBIS Tier 1 and Tier 2, PBIS Classroom Implementation, Early Childhood PBIS Tier 1, and Early Childhood PBIS Tier 2 are ready for use.In addition to self-paced learning, schools can now create groups through a Teams portal. This option allows participants to complete modules independently while pacing together as a team, and group leaders can track progress to support ongoing discussions. Access the modules at
www.ocali.org/pbis. For support in planning or facilitating with your team, please connect with your SST consultant.
PBIS State Recognition
The Ohio PBIS Recognition process for the 2024-25 school year will be finalized by October 1, 2025. Districts will be notified of awards by November 1, 2025. For more information, please contact the Office of Whole Child Supports at
PBISOhio@education.ohio.gov.