What Do Positive Academic and Behavioral Support Strategies Include?

The creation and execution of positive, schoolwide academic and behavioral support strategies include the following:

• Collaborative, team-based action planning activities aimed at enhancing the overall school climate and addressing individual student needs

• Instruction and reinforcement of social skills for both the entire school and individual students that uphold a positive environment in schools and classrooms

• Clear expectations within classroom and school environments that promote fair and equitable discipline, encourage prosocial behavior, and prevent problematic actions

• Involvement of parents through comprehensive communication regarding student performance, participation in decision-making processes, and active engagement in implementation

• Evidence-based practices at both classroom and individual levels that prevent negative interactions while fostering positive ones

• Collaborative, culturally relevant, and effective community support systems

• Continuous, relevant, and effective professional development for all staff, focusing on instruction and classroom management

• Function-based strategies to understand problem behavior and create effective BIPs

• Strong leadership within schools and districts to facilitate the implementation of positive behavioral support strategies

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