Multi-Tiered System of Support—Behavioral Intervention Supports Framework
To address the need for appropriate discipline practices in all classrooms, including early childhood classrooms, Milwaukee Public Schools has implemented the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework. Research reveals that a PBIS framework reduces classroom disruptions and student suspensions through a school-wide, tiered intervention approach, which leads to increased student achievement. The framework uses a variety of student supports, effective practices, and evidence-based interventions across three tiers.
A multi-level system of support is a comprehensive approach that is designed to teach, nurture, and encourage positive social behaviors. All supports begin with relationship building between staff members and students, thus creating a community of learners in the classroom.
All schools create expectations for student behavior that are taught, acknowledged, and reinforced by all staff members. Students who continue to struggle to make positive choices with their behavior are provided tiered interventions through the school’s PBIS framework. All supports and interventions are available to ALL students, regardless of special education status.
Tier 1
- Meaningful relationships and community
- Co-create expectations and procedures
- Collectively teach and practice skills
- Responses to student behaviors
- Acknowledge all students and recognize their worth
Tier 2
- Check-in/check-out (CICO)
- Social academic instructional group (SAIG)
- Behavior assessment/intervention plan (BAIP)
Tier 3
- RENEW
- Educational wraparound
- FBA/BIP