Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports is... "...a school-wide system of effective discipline emphasizing prevention and consisting of proactive strategies that focus on teaching and rewarding student behavior that contributes to improved academic performance and social behavior. In non-instructional settings, the primary focus is on teaching expectations to students and ensuring their safety by means of close adult supervision. At the classroom level, emphasis is on group-individualized curriculum, differentiated instruction, and consistent classroom management. Finally, at the student level, school personnel usually rely on individual interventions established by our PBIS Team and faculty. Positive school-wide systems are built on commitment to change, setting aside ineffective disciplinary practices, establishing a clear set of reasonable expectations, and evaluating routinely the impact on student progress. However, it is important to keep in mind that the introduction of a positive school-wide system does not mean that there will no longer be any consequences for inappropriate student behavior. Behavior expectations and consequences for students who violate the rules are spelled out clearly for both students and adults. School-wide efforts simply broaden the scope of student-centered approaches to include the classroom, school, and family/community." PBIS of Virginia