School-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports
Program basics
- Use social learning and organizational behavioral principles to create a culture that rewards positive behaviors and reduces problematic behaviors
- Expectations are set and taught to all students and staff in order to create a self-reinforcing school environment of positive behavior
- External coaches or consultants train teachers and staff on school-wide behavior management
- Program priorities are incorporated into lesson plans and teaching techniques
- Incentives for good behavior and penalties for undesired behavior are clearly and consistently applied across the entire school
- Benefits are tied to consistent and faithful implementation
Strength of evidence
Evidence level: Proven (highest tier)
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Proven (highest tier)
Ranked as having the highest level of evidence by the National Institute of Justice, County Health Rankings and Roadmaps
Target population
All school-aged children
Program cost
$3,000 to $10,000 per school for transition/training; estimated $400 per year per school ongoing yearly costs
Implementation locations
- Nationwide
Dates active
Not available
Outcomes and impact
- Improved behavior
- Improved social emotional skills
- Reduced bullying
- Increased academic achievement
- Reduced school suspensions
- Higher perceptions of school safety
