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Sara Austin

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Sara Austin is a freelance education writer and guest contributor to the former Classcraft blog, which is now part of HMH.

 
What Is Schoolwide PBIS?

What Are Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS)?

Learn more about schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS), a framework for promoting positive behaviors and appropriate interventions.

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Response to Intervention (RTI) Strategies for Each Intervention Tier

Explore response to intervention (RTI) strategies for each intervention tier. RTI principles provide a framework to assess student achievement.

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What Is a PBIS Game in Education?

PBIS games can be used to support learning in a variety of ways and can offer an opportunity to practice new skills in a supportive environment.

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A Brief PBIS Implementation Guide

Learn how to implement PBIS in schools. Explore our brief PBIS implementation guide to help you develop your PBIS plan.

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8 Components of PBIS to Support Effective Implementation

Discover 8 components of PBIS to support implementation. Successfully implementing a PBIS program requires many different elements to be in place.

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How to Develop a PBIS Lesson Plan

Learn how to develop PBIS lesson plans. Explore the essential elements of PBIS lessons and templates by intervention tier.

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How to Get Teacher Buy-In for PBIS

Learn how to get teacher buy-in for PBIS. For a PBIS initiative to be effective, getting staff buy-in is critical.

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Guide to PBIS Training for Teachers and Staff 

PBIS training for teachers and staff bolsters your PBIS framework. Find tips to develop a PBIS professional development plan that empowers educators.

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Why PBIS? Benefits of PBIS in Schools 

Why PBIS? Explore the benefits of PBIS in schools, and how it can create a lasting positive change.

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Why Is RTI Important in Education?

Why is RTI important in education? Read about several benefits of RTI in the classroom.

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