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What Is a PBIS Game in Education?

PBIS games can be used to support learning in a variety of ways and can offer an opportunity to practice new skills in a supportive environment.

Sara Austin
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Debunking PBIS Criticisms and Myths: Why Does PBIS Work?

Explore 7 PBIS criticisms and myths. Certain fundamental aspects of PBIS are misunderstood, which can affect the way it's perceived.

Timothy Mugabi
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Exploring the Cost of Technology in Education

The cost of technology in education is high. Read about three key considerations regarding the cost of technology in schools.

Debi Christensen
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Lesson Plan Examples for Elementary School

In this article, we delve into the elements of effective lesson plans and share lesson plan examples for elementary classrooms.

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The History of Personalized Learning

Learn more about the history of personalized learning. From its early days in the Victorian era, we have seen personalized learning evolve and grow to its present state.

Casey Brown
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What Are Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS)?

Learn more about schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS), a framework for promoting positive behaviors and appropriate interventions.

Sara Austin
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How to Create a Student Behavior Contract

Amanda Clark
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9 PBIS Incentives for High School Students

Explore 9 PBIS incentives for high school students that can promote positive reinforcement. Offer an easy and fun way to help manage behavior.

Mary Dean
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12 Examples of PBIS Strategies for the Classroom

Learn how to use PBIS in the classroom. Explore 12 examples of PBIS strategies that foster positive behaviors and academic success in all students.

Casey Brown
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Morgan Hugoboom
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What Is Benchmark Assessment?

Benchmark assessments are a key tool to bridge the information gap between what’s going on in the short term within the classroom and end-of-year expectations.

Adam Withycombe
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Types of Classroom Interventions

Learn to address students' unique academic and behavioral needs with different types of classroom interventions.

Jennifer Corujo
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PBIS Check-In/ Check-Out Overview

A PBIS check in/ check out system can gently correct students’ behavior in school with increased supervision and attention from educators.

Mary Dean
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What Is PBIS in Schools?

What Is PBIS in schools? PBIS is an evidence-based system that schools can use to promote positive behavior and a healthy school climate.

Brianna Richard
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Guide to PBIS Training for Teachers and Staff 

PBIS training for teachers and staff bolsters your PBIS framework. Find tips to develop a PBIS professional development plan that empowers educators.

Sara Austin
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Ryan Crawley
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PBIS and SEL: Similarities and Differences

Learn the similarities and difference of PBIS and SEL and how they can work together. SEL and PBIS unite for proactive prevention.

Sara Austin
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Amanda Clark
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Why PBIS? Benefits of PBIS in Schools 

Why PBIS? Explore the benefits of PBIS in schools, and how it can create a lasting positive change.

Sara Austin
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What does a differentiated curriculum look like?

Find out how to get started with a differentiated curriculum in your classroom.

Mary Dean
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5 Reasons Why Using Food as a Reward in Schools Should Be Avoided for PBIS

Explore 5 reasons why using food as a reward in schools should be avoided for PBIS.

Timothy Mugabi
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