PBIS for Educators

Ohio PBIS Resources for Educators and School Personnel

Educators and school personnel are key to successful implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) within the school and classroom. The PBIS framework supports staff working with students to establish clear expectations, provide regular acknowledgement for the things students do well, and give instructional consequences more often than exclusionary ones.  

PBIS is a proactive way to address disruptive behaviors through consistent school-wide expectations and reinforcement. Using the PBIS framework, schools have seen reductions in disciplinary actions and increases in academic achievement. As a result, educators have more time to teach, and students have more time to learn.  

Ohio law requires that schools and districts adopt policies and procedures regarding PBIS. If you have questions about your school’s PBIS policy, please contact your local school administrator. 

Administrators

School administrators have an essential role within the PBIS framework. Building leaders can assess what is already in place within their school and use the PBIS framework to integrate additional initiatives and priorities. Administrators build the team responsible for leading PBIS implementation and provide ongoing support and guidance. 

Additionally, the current Ohio Principal Evaluation System (OPES) specifically identifies PBIS practices as representative of “Accomplished” level practices for principals. Element 3.1 (Principals establish and maintain a safe school environment) specifies the following: 

“Principal promotes and implements a school-wide system for behavioral support and intervention.” 

PBIS Training, Coaching, and Technical Assistance

Ohio offers free online professional development at Ohiopbis.org to schools and districts meet the state’s PBIS professional development requirement for all school personnel every three years. 

The modules are designed for all school personnel, including classroom teachers, related arts teachers, classified staff, bus drivers, coaches, families, and community members. PBIS Leadership Teams can use the modules to provide guidance, strengthen a focus area, and supplement learning. The series provides three training pathway options to guide staff selection of the modules most relevant to their role and PBIS implementation responsibilities within their school community. 

In January 2025, six new Tier 1 Schoolwide PBIS modules will be available. Additional Tier 1 Classroom Practices and Tier 2 modules will be available in June 2025. State Support Teams (SSTs) have Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports consultants who can provide coaching, classroom resources, training in Tier 3, technical assistance, and information on conferences and networking opportunities. If you are looking for specific information contact your regional PBIS consultant directly by accessing SST staff contact information.  

Resources

• PBIS Family Engagement Resources
• Ohio's K-12 Social Emotional Learning Standards
• SchoolSafety.gov
• Center on PBIS 
  • Center on PBIS | Classroom PBIS 
  • Center on PBIS | Resource: How School Teams Use Data to Make Effective Decisions: Team-Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) 
  • Center on PBIS | Resource: Enhancing Team Functioning in Schools' Multi-Tiered Systems of Support 

Additional Information

• Ohio State Support Teams
• Ohio Alternatives to Discipline 
• Ohio Restraint, Seclusion, and PBIS
• Anti-Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Model Policy
• School-wide Information System (SWIS)
• List of Ohio SWIS Facilitators

Last Modified: 1/14/2025 3:57:38 PM

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