PBIS Resources

This page provides a collection of reliable and practical resources to support the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) across all three tiers. These tools include websites, guides, templates, data systems, and professional learning supports that can be used by teachers, administrators, and support staff. Each resource is designed to help improve behavior supports, strengthen classroom systems, and promote positive student outcomes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PBIS.org – Center on PBIS

What it is:
The official national PBIS website offering training materials, guides, tools, and research.
Best for: Understanding the framework, Tier 1–3 implementation, and accessing evidence-based practices.
Why it’s useful: It includes free manuals, behavior resources, Tier 2/3 toolkits, videos, and implementation checklists.

PBIS Rewards

What it is:
A digital token economy and reinforcement tracking system.
Best for: Tier 1 reinforcement systems and Tier 2 progress monitoring.
Why it’s useful: Makes behavior points, store systems, and reporting easy to implement digitally.

Intervention Central

What it is:
Free academic and behavioral intervention tools, checklists, and progress monitoring forms.
Best for: Tier 2 intervention ideas, behavior plans, and monitoring tools.
Why it’s useful: Clear strategies for teachers with downloadable templates.

The IRIS Center (Vanderbilt University)

What it is:
A collection of high-quality modules on behavior, classroom management, and disability supports.
Best for: Teacher training on behavior strategies, MTSS, and Tier 2/Tier 3 practices.
Why it’s useful: Provides structured learning modules, case studies, and assessments.

CASEL – Social and Emotional Learning

What it is:
National SEL framework offering evidence-based social-emotional learning tools.
Best for: Tier 1 SEL instruction and Tier 2 emotional regulation supports.
Why it’s useful: SEL contributes to PBIS outcomes by improving student skills in self-control, emotional awareness, and behavior management.

Check & Connect

What it is:
An evidence-based Tier 2/Tier 3 mentoring program for engagement and dropout prevention.
Best for: Secondary students struggling with attendance, behavior, or academic engagement.
Why it’s useful: Provides structured mentoring, monitoring, and student relationship-building.

Second Step

What it is:
A widely used SEL and behavior curriculum for PK–8 students.
Best for: Tier 1 SEL instruction & Tier 2 small-group support.
Why it’s useful: Engaging lessons, role plays, visuals, and classroom kits that directly support PBIS expectations.

Zones of Regulation

What it is:
A curriculum that teaches emotional regulation through color-coded zones.
Best for: Tier 1 classroom lessons or Tier 2 emotional regulation groups.
Why it’s useful: Helps students identify and manage emotions, providing shared language across the school.

CHAMPS Classroom Management

What it is:
A structured classroom management framework for setting expectations (Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation).
Best for: Strengthening Tier 1 classroom systems.
Why it’s useful: Helps teachers define expectations clearly and reduce disruptions.

Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Template Bank – PBIS Apps

What it is:
A collection of editable FBA and BIP templates.
Best for: Tier 3 individualized student behavior planning.
Why it’s useful: Provides ready-to-use documents aligned with PBIS best practices.