Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, tiered framework for supporting students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health (Reference Evidence Base of PBIS). When implemented with fidelity, PBIS improves social-emotional competence, academic success, and school climate (Reference Why Implement PBIS?). PBIS also improves teachers' health and wellbeing. It is a way to create positive, predictable, equitable and safe learning environments where everyone thrives.
KDE PBIS Trainings and Resources
KDE's Behavior Resources website provides instructional resources for general education teachers, special education teachers and district staff to assist in the instruction of students with disabilities. The resources cover topics such as behavior supports and guidance, classroom management, evidence-based practices, and social-emotional learning.
KDE's Bullying and Harassment website provides information to assist students, parents or guardians, educators and community members on the topic of bullying.
KDE's Social, Emotional and Behavioral Learning and Health website provides supports, video series, free activity banks and evidence-based curricula to assist in social-emotional learning (SEL) and mental health for students.
PBIS Fidelity
KDE recognizes schools for implementing PBIS with fidelity! Schools can apply for recognition at three levels: bronze, silver, or gold. The application window opens annually in April until June.
KDE will continue to offer Fidelity Recognition using the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) 2.1 and Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) 3.0 Standards. KDE will continue to offer support and provide guidance for both versions of the TFI. The Crosswalk of TFI 2.1 and TFI 3.0 Items provides guidance on changes from the TFI 2.1 to the TFI 3.0 version.
PBIS Video Modules
The PBIS: Assessment Video Modules were created in partnership with the Center for Instructional and Behavioral Research in Schools (CIBRS) at University of Louisville. District policy for
monitoring completion of professional development, including yearly PBIS
training, will dictate how personnel will be credited for training with the new
modules.
Request for Assistance and/or Training
Schools and districts seeking assistance from the Division of Student Success, Safe and Supportive Schools Branch can complete the Request for Assistance and/or Training form. A program consultant will respond in a timely fashion when the request has been submitted. Reference the training description document for a list of trainings available upon request.