January 2019 Professional Development Workshop

 "PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support) in Afterschool”

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is widely used in schools because it works. It makes environments safer, calmer and more effective for learning. Afterschool professionals can leverage this evidence-based framework to make intentional connections to the school day, improve the climate of their program, and increase overall program quality. Rather than waiting for negative behaviors to occur and reacting, afterschool professionals should adopt positive and proactive practices to support students and prevent these behaviors from occurring.

In this session you will learn the foundations of PBIS, what a PBIS classroom is, and some strategies you can immediately put into place in your afterschool program. This training will be led by Kaysie Fernandez, MTSS Coach from the Austin ISD Child Study System Team.

TXPOST STANDARD 6.1 Staff-Youth Interactions - Staff develop positive relationships with youth through caring, supportive and consistent engagement and interactions.