When reviewing the eight features of PBIS, it is pretty clear that Naugatuck High School does not implement the process. Having said that, there are classrooms that seem to informally address some of the core features of PBIS, but not officially. For example, I have observed classrooms in which behavioral expectations are taught like social skills and academic performance is maximized. However, this is not part of a designed PBIS program nor is it a school-wide implementation. Furthermore, in regards to the secondary tier of prevention, for instance, I have never seen a "check in-check out" performed at the school.
The heart of PBIS is that it is a prevention program. The process is to implement strategies in the school in order to improve student behaviors. The extent of prevention here at Naugatuck seems to be along the lines of "don't do this because it's bad and you will get in trouble." This approach is hardly research based, nor does it establish a continuum of behavioral support. If in fact Naugatuck does implement PBIS, they do a terrific job of hiding it.
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