We believe ALL students can be successful at school. Our job as a school community is to create effective systems that teach our students behavioral, social, and emotional skills. As a part of our district strategic plan, Olathe Schools has adopted Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as our district framework for promoting successful behavior at school.

What is PBIS?

PBIS is a framework for organizing prevention and intervention efforts that promote effective behavior at school. PBIS includes the following components:

1. All students are taught school-wide expectations and rules
2. All students are acknowledged for following these expectations
3. All staff respond to behavioral challenges with care and consistency
4. Staff regularly reflect on school-wide data to adjust practices
5. All staff know how to ask for help when additional support is needed for a student

PBIS is supported by dozens of high-quality research studies and has been implemented in tens of thousands of schools worldwide. PBIS fosters a safe, positive, and trauma-informed school climate. Learn more on the PBIS website

We also know a one-size fits-all approach to behavior does not work. Each school has a PBIS team that builds a custom system to fit the unique needs of their staff and students. Schools remain prepared to offer individualized support to students with specific needs. Contact your school with questions about their specific PBIS system.