Program-Wide Positive Behavior Support

Author: Fox, L., Jack, S., Broyles, L.
Publisher: University of South Florida
Publication Date: 2006
Full text available online at: http://www.challengingbehavior.org/do/resources/documents/sek_cap_booklet.pdf

Abstract (written by WestEd)

This paper proffers Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) as an evidence-based approach to reduce the instances of serious misbehavior in the preschool setting. PBS is based on an "understanding of the purpose of the behavior and a focus on teaching new skills to replace challenging behavior." Adults can teach social competence through utilizing a teaching pyramid composed of the following four levels:

  • Positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

  • Classroom preventive practices

  • Social and emotional teaching strategies

  • Intensive individualized interventions (for a small percentage of children)
The paper provides an example of implementation of the teaching pyramid as follows: teaching and reinforcing classroom rules, building relationships, and teaching social problem solving. Finally, the paper enumerates the positive outcomes for the PBS program as a whole, for children, and for the program staff.



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