Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS)

What is Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS)?

PBIS is a framework that guides school teams in the selection, integration and implementation of evidence-based practices for improving academic, social and behavior outcomes for all students. The PBIS process emphasizes four integrated elements: data for decision making, evidence based interventions and practices that support varying student needs (multi-tiered), systems that efficiently and effectively support implementation of these practices, and continual progress monitoring to ensure outcomes are met.

PBIS is not a curriculum or a one-day training. PBIS is a systems change process that requires on-going commitment in order to create effective systems for teaching and addressing behavior and social-emotional skills.

Ohio Department of Education PBIS Resources

PBIS Multi-Tier Systems of Support

PBIS Requirements/Legislation

Restraint and Seclusion

Ohio’s rule outlining standards for the implementation of positive behavior intervention supports (PBIS) and the use of restraint and seclusion was approved in 2013 and revised in 2021. Revisions to the rule included additional definitions, new training and professional development requirements and a formal complaint process for restraint and seclusion through the Ohio Department of Education. To assist districts and schools with meeting the requirements of the rule, the Department created the checklist (linked below). Although this document focuses on the requirements, it is important to become familiar with all components of the revised
rule and focus on the overall intent: reducing the need for restraint and seclusion.