Using Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to Reduce School Suspensions. (December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gage, Nicholas A.; Beahm, Lydia; Kaplan, Rachel; MacSuga-Gage, Ashley S.; Lee, Ahhyun
• Is Part Of: Beyond behavior. Volume 29:Number 3(2020)
• Page Start: 132
• Page End: 140
• Publication Date: 2020-12
• Subjects: positive behavioral interventions and supports -- change -- system(s) -- discipline; Problem children -- Education -- United States -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in children -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in children; Problem children -- Education; United States; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 371.93
• DOI: 10.1177/1074295620950611
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1074-2956

Abstract

The Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework is currently implemented in more than 25, 000 schools across the globe. Its implementation has demonstrated positive impacts on a number of behavioral and academic outcomes. A growing evidence base has found that PBIS has been particularly effective at reducing both in- and out-of-school suspensions. This article describes concerns with the use of suspensions, defines PBIS, and outlines how schools can implement and use PBIS to reduce suspensions.