Can schools replace punishment with prevention—and actually reduce crime? PBIS is transforming school discipline nationwide. Part 2 of 2 PBIS Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports 

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS PODCAST

- What PBIS is and how its three-tiered framework works
- How PBIS reduces suspensions, expulsions, and office referrals
- Why PBIS helps dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline
- How children benefit academically and social-emotionally
- What PBIS means for school administrators and equity
- How federal law (IDEA, ESSA) mandates and shapes PBIS

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, federally recognized framework reshaping how schools handle discipline. Instead of punishing unwanted behavior, PBIS teaches and reinforces positive behavioral expectations across three tiers—universal, targeted, and intensive—creating safer, more equitable learning environments. 

Schools using PBIS report up to 50% fewer disciplinary referrals, reduced bullying, improved teacher well-being, and stronger academic outcomes. Advocacy groups champion PBIS for closing equity gaps and supporting students with disabilities under IDEA. 

From classrooms to courtrooms, PBIS is shifting school justice from punishment to skill-building.

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