PBIS at Cardinal Ridge

What is PBIS?

Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is a research and evidenced-based practice for creating a common vision of behavioral expectations through consistent language and practices among staff and students. PBIS is a framework of tiered approaches to address ALL the needs of ALL the members of the school community. Cardinal Ridge has operated with PBIS framework from the time of its inception.

How does PBIS impact student success at Cardinal Ridge?

When operating under the PBIS framework, staff will teach, model, and reinforce expectations. Everyone in our school community speaks a common language and understands what is expected. Students having difficulty are supported through a collaborative team approach. Our goal is to keep all students safe and learning in a respectful environment.

How can I obtain additional information about Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports?

For more information about PBIS at CRE, contact Rachel Whitehurst at rachel.whitehurst@lcps.org or Ebony Williams at ebony.williams@lcps.org.

How will PBIS benefit our school?

PBIS offers:

∙ A proactive and consistent approach to school-wide discipline which will assist in improved student achievement.

∙ The staff the opportunity to be involved in the decision-making process. (Shared leadership approach)

∙ Teaches and reinforces appropriate behaviors.

∙ Provides data to assess needs and make informed decisions.

∙ Provides increased feedback and support to staff.

∙ Creates consistent language and expectations across all school areas

How are school decisions made?

PBIS involves the entire staff

∙ The staff decides what the focus will be

∙ The staff decides how to proceed

∙ The staff decides what the goals are

∙ The staff decides what to do to get there

∙ The staff evaluates progress

∙ The staff decides whether to keep going or change

What is Loudoun County’s Commitment to PBIS?

∙ Coordination across the district

∙ Funding

∙ On-going coaching support

∙ Follow-up training and consultation

∙ Evaluation

What is the School’s Commitment?

∙ Administrative leadership

∙ Staff investment

∙ Completion of staff self-assessment survey

∙ Completion of an action plan

∙ Identification of a coach

∙ Monthly team meetings

∙ Data collection and monthly reporting

Ultimately, PBIS implementation provides a decrease in addressing challenging behaviors, which thereby increases overall instructional time.