Positive Behaviour Intervention Supports

New Brunswick (Canada) K-12 Anglophone Sector

Roles and Responsibilities


Successful Implementation of
Positive Behaviour Intervention Supports

What impact has PBIS had on your school? / How is it helping you to make a difference in your school?

PBIS encourages us to reassess current practices and contemplate their underlying purpose. It prioritizes the utilization of data, facilitating informed decision-making. This emphasis on data not only provides us with a clearer understanding of our school’s dynamics but also enables us to gauge the effectiveness of our initiatives. It’s about uniting our building grades 5 – 12 and working towards a common goal. You witness the use of a unified language among the staff, reinforcing the essence of PBIS.   

Erika Traikov
Acting Vice Principal , Salisbury Regional School , New Brunswick, Canada

NB EECD / Districts / Schoolwide

 NB EECD

  • Oversee the implementation of Positive Behaviour Invention Supports (PBIS) at the provincial level, New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood (EECD).
  • Provide collaborative opportunities for training and guidance to school districts on the different phases of PBIS implementation based upon the latest evidence-based research and briefs. (NB research)
  • Assist New Brunswick anglophone K-12 school districts in usage of existing data systems for districts/schools to measure the fidelity and effectiveness of PBIS.
  • Collaborate with NB anglophone K-12 school districts on PBIS Professional Development.
  • Provide current evidence-based resources and research on promising practices in positive behaviour strategies.
  • Provide opportunities for NB school districts and school-based PBIS teams to meet to enhance their practice of PBIS.
  • Provide opportunities for New Brunswick PBIS research in collaboration with post-secondary institutions, districts, and schools.

Districts (Director of Schools/Director of ESS)

  • Collaborate with the New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood (NB EECD) on the implementation and support of PBIS in New Brunswick schools.
  • In partnership with New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood, provide opportunities for training and guidance to schools on PBIS implementation.
  • Prioritize the collection and analyzing of data related to the Positive Learning and Working Environment that supports the School District Improvement Plan and School Improvement Plans.
  • Provide support to school district leads and schools in their PBIS implementation efforts, which may include training, resources, guidance and being a PBIS ambassador.

Schoolwide

  • Establish a school-based PBIS Team in which the school principal champions and leads.
  • Implement PBIS with fidelity at the school level.
  • In partnership with the PBIS Lead create and deliver PBIS professional development that is culturally relevant and responsive to the school and broader school community.
  • Provide PBIS school presentation for PBIS designated meetings.
  • Participant in PBIS research as required.
  • Prioritize and strengthen the use of existing school-based data to make decisions on existing interventions.
  • Align Positive Behaviour Intervention Framework (PBIS) with the School Improvement Plan (SIP).
  • Adhere and support New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood (NB EECD) Provincial Policies 322, 703, 701, 713 and 705.

What is PBIS?

PBIS is our whole staff working together to have clear expectations and a common language. It is the creation of an environment where staff and students focus on positive behaviour and be recognized for it. It is a journey and an ongoing commitment for staff, parents, and students to work together to build positive relationships.   

Shayla Mutch
Principal, North and South Esk Elementary, New Brunswick, Canada