Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

WHAT IS PBIS ?

PBIS is a research based, systematic approach to teaching expected behaviors. It includes a three level system to address behavior needs and expectations school-wide, in classrooms and for students with at-risk behaviors. Behaviors are explicitly taught and reinforced through positive behavior supports.

WHAT IS L.E.A.D. ?.

LEAD is the acronym at Longfellow to outline the following expectations:

L-Lead Using the 7 Habits
E-Everyone is Respectful
A-Always Safe & Responsible
D-Determined to Persevere

At Longfellow Elementary, we utilize a Behavior Matrix that was created and is implemented by all school personnel. It includes the expected behaviors in all school settings (for example, playground, library, classroom, etc). The behavior matrix is reviewed and revisited on a consistent basis. Each month, all classrooms are given a Matrix Lesson, which is a specially designed lesson plan in order to explicitly teach a desired behavior in a selected location.At Longfellow, we are promoting, “Lynx LEAD” to help our students make thoughtful decisions regarding the choices they make at school, at home and in the community.

	L Lead using the 7 Habits	E Everyone is Respectful	A Always safe & responsible	D Determined to persevere
*Playground*	Be Proactive: You’re in charge Think Win-Win: Everyone can win Seek first to understand then to be understood: Listen before you talk Sharpen the Saw: Balance feels best	Wait your turn Use kind words to solve problems Take care of equipment	Walk on the blacktop Keep hands, feet and body to yourself Return equipment Follow playground rules	Try your best Play fairly
*Arrival/* *Dismissal*	Be Proactive: You’re in charge Begin with the End In Mind: Have a plan Think Win-Win: Everyone can win Synergize: Together is Better	Use greetings Use positive language Compliment Smile Follow school expectations	Stay in assigned area Walking only Hands to self Keep backpack on your back Be on time Be ready with school materials	Wait patiently Use appropriate tone of voice Come to school daily
*Bathroom*	Begin with the End of Mind: Have a plan Put first things first - Work first, then play	Respect each other’s privacy Encourage correct behavior Wait patiently for your turn	Walk to and from bathroom Always flush Use bathroom materials appropriately Clean up after self Report problems to adults	Make good choices
*Classroom*	Be Proactive: You’re in charge Begin with the End In Mind: Have a plan Put first things first” Work first, then play Think Win-Win: Everyone can win Seek first to understand then to be understood: Listen before you talk Synergize: Together is Better Sharpen the Saw: Balance feels best	Raise your hand Use kind words Take turns Listen when others are speaking	Walk quietly in the classroom Use your materials carefully Take care of your classroom materials Complete your classwork on time	Try your best
*MPR/Lunch*	Be Proactive: You’re in charge Begin with the End In Mind: Have a plan Think Win-Win: Everyone can win Seek first to understand then to be understood: Listen before you talk Synergize: Together is Better Sharpen the Saw: Balance feels best	Be polite Show respect with actions Keep negative comments to yourself	Wait patiently for dismissal from the table Walk on blacktop Clean up trash Lower voice level Follow school rules	Use patience while waiting in line
*Library*	Be Proactive: You’re in charge Begin with the End In Mind: Have a plan Think Win-Win: Everyone can win Sharpen the Saw: Balance feels best	Follow library rules Place book back correctly Quiet voices Use kind words to everyone Wait your turn	Push in chairs Walk up and down the steps Walk to/from the library Return book on time Take good care of books	Challenge yourself to read a variety of books
*Hallway*	Be Proactive: You’re in charge Begin with the End In Mind: Have a plan Synergize: Together is Better	Use a quiet voice Keep hands to yourself Greet each other	Use polite words Keep hallway clean	Walk quietly