PBIS is a proactive, evidence-based framework that helps schools create positive, predictable, safe, and inclusive environments that support learning, belonging, and success for both students and staff.

PBIS brings together people, practices, systems, and data to support positive behaviour, strong relationships, well-being, and learning.

It involves:

Positive & Predictable Environments
Creating clear expectations, consistent routines, and supportive environments that help learners know what to expect.

Explicit Teaching
Teaching behavioural expectations in the same intentional way we teach academic skills—through modelling, practice, feedback, and reinforcement.

Relationships & Belonging
Building strong, respectful relationships and creating environments where learners feel heard, connected, valued, and supported.

Support for Every Learner
Using a continuum of supports to respond to different learner needs, with increasing levels of support when needed.

Data-Informed Decision Making
Data help schools understand their current strengths and needs, identify patterns and priorities, and determine where to focus their efforts. Schools use this information to select, adapt, and monitor practices and supports based on what their students and staff need.

Culturally Responsive Practice
Ensuring that PBIS practices reflect and respect the culture, identity, strengths, and context of each school community.

PBIS is not about managing students. It is about creating the conditions in which students are more likely to succeed.