    Williams Intermediate School
    Principal:  Scott McKissick

                                            Committed to Excellence

Darryl Cross

What is the Positive Behavior Support Program?

The Positive Behavior Support Program (PBS Program) involves designing an individualized behavioral intervention plan for students whose behavior impedes their learning process or the learning of others.

Each plan is based on an understanding of the relationship between a student’s behavior and aspects of his or her environment.

The PBS Program can be seen as a proactive process for addressing behavioral challenges, as well as program to address current behavioral issues.

Plans Include:

· Targeting students’ strengths and needs

· Group Work

· Regular meetings with the Positive Behavior Support Liaison

Program Objectives:

Ø Assist students in identifying and dealing with their emotions in an appropriate manner.

Ø Develop positive decision making skills.

Ø Assist students in handling conflict in their daily lives.

Ø Develop positive relationships skills with adults and peers.

Ø Learn to take ownership of negative behaviors.

How Does a Student Become Involved in the PBS Program?

· Referrals from teachers, counselors, principal, associate principal

· Parents and/or guardians can express interest

· Community Support Liaisons can express interest (Juvenile Court, Mental Health Workers, Social Workers, etc…)

A Team Effort:

The PBS Program uses a team approach in order to help each student be successful both inside and outside of school. The team includes the following individuals:

· The Student

· The Positive Behavior Support Liaison

· Teachers

· Parents and/or Guardians

· Administration

· Guidance Counselors

Community Support Liaisons