Resources on Behavioral Supports

Behavior Supports Training Modules |  IRIS Center - The IRIS Center is a national center dedicated to improving education outcomes for all children, especially those with disabilities birth through age twenty-one, through the use of effective evidence-based practices and interventions. Search Resource Locator for Behavior and Classroom Management.

Best Practices for New Jersey Public School Behavior Analysts | NJDOE - Specifically intended for individuals within the state of New Jersey who hold a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®) and actively engage in the practice of behavior analysis within public school settings. This resource addresses the unique challenges, nuances, and expectations BCBA® professionals encounter while working in New Jersey's public education system.

Breaking the Behavior Code - Child Mind Institute - How teachers can read and respond more effectively to disruptive students.

The Center for Intensive Behavioral Supports | Resources- Downloadable resources for education professionals and families. 

Emotional and Behavioral Program Quality Indicators | NJDOE - The Emotional and Behavioral Program Quality Indicators (EBPQI), intended for Kindergarten through 12th grade, serve as a self-assessment and quality improvement guide for programs serving students in an emotional and behavioral (ERI) program. The need for developing, using, and evaluating ERI programs was initially proposed following a review of educational research and a rise in post-pandemic needs for behavioral, social, emotional, and academic support. 

General Information for School Employees Conducting a Functional Behavioral Assessment | NJDOE - The information contained in this document addresses best practices in conducting a functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and, in turn, developing a behavior intervention plan (BIP) for students with a disability. This document is for school employees. Functional behavioral assessments (FBA) are a systematic process for identifying problem behaviors and developing interventions to improve or eliminate those behaviors. An FBA is a student-centered team process used in schools when behavior negatively impacts students' learning or their peers.

Including Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities in PBIS Tier 1 Video Series | TIES Center - Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) has a strong, research basis for positively impacting all students' positive engagement in school. In addition, an emerging research base shows positive outcomes for students with significant cognitive disabilities participating in school-wide PBIS.This video series examines steps schools can take to include all students with significant cognitive disabilities in their school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS).

New Jersey Positive Behavior Support in Schools (NJ PBSIS) - NJ PBSIS provides comprehensive professional development to support the implementation of tiered interventions that provide equitable access to a range of school intervention needs including conduct, behavior and social and emotional wellness. Since 2003, NJ PBSIS annually enrolls a cohort of schools whose personnel participate in a three-year professional development experience to design and implement a plan for their tiered intervention system.

PBIS.org -  The Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) has established itself as a leader in the field of education, working together with state and local agencies to improve social, emotional, academic, and behavioral outcomes for all students. Its work is rooted in prevention, centered in equity, based on human-centered science, and only implemented through collaborative partnerships with students, families, educators, and their extended communities. You can also visit their page Center on PBIS | Students with Disabilities. 

PBS - National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations - Information and resources for the use of PBS in the design of effective interventions for individual children with persistent challenging behavior.

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) | Council for Exceptional Children- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based three-tiered framework to improve and integrate all of the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day. Find resources, journals, and webinars from the CEC.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports | NEA - Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based framework that schools can use to create a safe and positive learning environment for all students. It focuses on identifying, teaching, and reinforcing positive behaviors in students as well as using proactive strategies to address problematic behaviors.  

Supporting Students With Disabilities With Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports in the Classroom: Lessons Learned From Research and Practice - Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) is a widely adopted framework to support the social, emotional, and behavioral growth of all students. This article addresses two key questions related to supporting students with disabilities through PBIS: (a) Why focus on universal classroom PBIS practices?—without support, students with disabilities experience poor outcomes—and (b) How do you implement PBIS in classrooms that support all students?—differentiate and intensify supports.

What is PBIS? | Understood.com - PBIS is a proactive approach schools use to improve school safety and promote positive behavior. The focus of PBIS is prevention, not punishment.

What is Positive Behavior Support | Boggs Center - Fact sheet that explains the principles of Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and how the person-centered approach works to reduce challenging behavior, enhance the quality of life, and support the mental health of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Available in English and Spanish.