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“If PBIS is not working for a group of your students, your PBIS is not working.”

A Multi-Tiered System of Support represents the provision of supports that are matched to student need, so that all individuals can attain equally successful outcomes.

Many schools struggle to achieve successful outcomes for all students. Disproportionate discipline is a problem that is common to many schools. It is a historical problem still found in all parts of the U.S., and presents an urgent need for action. Deliberate examination of disaggregated data is the only way to know whether your school’s PBIS framework is truly effective for all of your students.

Exclusion impacts school climate and engagement. As disproportionate discipline increases, student perceptions of respect and inclusiveness decrease. This can have a negative impact on student engagement and achievement, and is associated with lower behavioral and academic outcomes.

Success for ALL students is embedded within federal and state guidelines, policies and laws. As a result, school systems must review disaggregated data, address disparities within their data, and remove barriers to meaningful family engagement for underserved groups within their school.