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Classroom discipline data allow you to identify students who need additional support. It also makes you aware of trends and behavior changes…so you can be proactive in addressing them. Proactive classroom management is always better than reactive.

I had a student who had excellent behavior in every class except one. In this teacher’s class, the student was always getting written up for distracting other students and getting off task. 

We were using LiveSchool to track student behavior, and we all noticed that these behaviors only happened in that class. 

We investigated this trend and found that the student misbehaved because she was overwhelmed. The class was in the middle of the day, and she needed a few minutes to recharge. 

After we implemented scheduled breaks, she was able to focus and stopped distracting the other students.

This is a minor example of how to use classroom discipline data to support behavior management. Insights like these are useful for designing PBIS programs, guiding MTSS teams, and quickly addressing problem behaviors before they escalate.

What is MTSS?

MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) provides students with the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support and interventions they need to succeed at school. 

MTSS is divided into three tiers, with each tier offering more specialized support than the previous one. 

Tier 1 includes all students. PBIS is an example of Tier 1 support because all students participate. Students who need additional support move to Tier 2, where they receive targeted interventions such as Check-In Check-Out, and behavior contracts. 

Tier 3 is for students who need more individualized assistance to address their challenges. For example, Tier 3 students may require one-on-one time with a behavior specialist in addition to Tier 1 and Tier 2 support. 

What are PBIS Points?

PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) is a framework that focuses on reducing negative behavior by promoting positive behavior. It encourages students to take ownership of their behavior and hold themselves accountable for it.

Instead of punishing students for misbehavior, PBIS reinforces positive behaviors by giving students incentives called PBIS points.  Students can earn PBIS points in your school for attendance, completing assignments, being honest, or any other behaviors your school chooses.

Although students earn PBIS points individually, schools often offer a combination of individual and group rewards. For example, a student with 100 PBIS points can redeem them for a basketball from the school store and attend the monthly PBIS pizza party. 

Some schools group students into teams called Houses and allow them to compete against each other for special rewards. House systems add an additional layer of accountability and create a strong sense of community.

How to Support MTSS with PBIS Points

It’s important for students to be placed in the proper MTSS tier in order to receive the support they need. Tier placement and the selected interventions should be based on student data that goes beyond anecdotal behavior reports. 

LiveSchool records quantitative data in the form of PBIS points as well as qualitative data in the form of notes. In episode 28 of the Flywheel Effect, school psychologist Cathy Emerson highlights three additional ways LiveSchool and PBIS points can support MTSS.

1. Support and Reinforce Positive Behavior

PBIS points are a powerful Tier 1 tool that serves as a positive reinforcer for students. When there isn’t a system for rewarding positive behavior, the teacher might unintentionally be unfair when awarding points.  

Sometimes, students who usually misbehave are praised when they demonstrate positive behavior. Other students are sometimes overlooked because positive behavior is the norm for them. 

This lack of consistency can lead to more students misbehaving in an effort to gain attention. 

PBIS points can level the playing field because it motivates teachers to be intentional about recognizing and rewarding all positive behaviors, regardless of the students’ usual behavior.

2. Track Behavior

LiveSchool’s reports and analytics help the MTSS team identify who needs additional support, measure the effectiveness of current interventions, and guide decision-making for future support. 

It provides a holistic picture of student behavior rather than just looking at attendance and behavior referrals. 

When you use LiveSchool to track PBIS points, you can identify trends and address them before they progress. 

In the example I mentioned earlier, we viewed the student’s dashboard and asked:

Instead of implementing scheduled breaks in every class, we had the data to support implementing them into the class where her behavior shifted every day. 

3. Collaboration

Collaboration is a key component of MTSS. Educators must be able to communicate clearly and quickly about the student’s progress. 

MTSS teams can use LiveSchool to provide real-time updates on student behavior and progress. For example, let’s say a student has a Check-in Check-Out intervention. 

Instead of the check-in teacher having to write and send an update to the team (and hope it doesn’t get buried in the inbox), they can post the update on LiveSchool and automatically notify everyone. 

By the time the student sees the rest of the team, everyone is already up to speed on the student’s daily goals and progress.

Combining PBIS Points With MTSS

Incorporating PBIS points into MTSS is an effective way to improve student behavior. When students are recognized and incentivized for their positive behavior, they become motivated to continue demonstrating those behaviors. 

PBIS points are a valuable part of a PBIS behavior plan and can lead to better results than a reactive discipline plan. 

From generating behavior reports to tracking the effectiveness of PBIS interventions, LiveSchool supports MTSS teams throughout every step of the process. 

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Behavior management probably isn’t any teacher’s favorite part of the job. But it does become much easier when you have access to accurate and timely behavior data.

Classroom discipline data allow you to identify students who need additional support. It also makes you aware of trends and behavior changes…so you can be proactive in addressing them. Proactive classroom management is always better than reactive.

I had a student who had excellent behavior in every class except one. In this teacher’s class, the student was always getting written up for distracting other students and getting off task. 

We were using LiveSchool to track student behavior, and we all noticed that these behaviors only happened in that class. 

We investigated this trend and found that the student misbehaved because she was overwhelmed. The class was in the middle of the day, and she needed a few minutes to recharge. 

After we implemented scheduled breaks, she was able to focus and stopped distracting the other students.

This is a minor example of how to use classroom discipline data to support behavior management. Insights like these are useful for designing PBIS programs, guiding MTSS teams, and quickly addressing problem behaviors before they escalate.

What is MTSS?

MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) provides students with the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support and interventions they need to succeed at school. 

MTSS is divided into three tiers, with each tier offering more specialized support than the previous one. 

Tier 1 includes all students. PBIS is an example of Tier 1 support because all students participate. Students who need additional support move to Tier 2, where they receive targeted interventions such as Check-In Check-Out, and behavior contracts. 

Tier 3 is for students who need more individualized assistance to address their challenges. For example, Tier 3 students may require one-on-one time with a behavior specialist in addition to Tier 1 and Tier 2 support. 

What are PBIS Points?

PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) is a framework that focuses on reducing negative behavior by promoting positive behavior. It encourages students to take ownership of their behavior and hold themselves accountable for it.

Instead of punishing students for misbehavior, PBIS reinforces positive behaviors by giving students incentives called PBIS points.  Students can earn PBIS points in your school for attendance, completing assignments, being honest, or any other behaviors your school chooses.

Although students earn PBIS points individually, schools often offer a combination of individual and group rewards. For example, a student with 100 PBIS points can redeem them for a basketball from the school store and attend the monthly PBIS pizza party. 

Some schools group students into teams called Houses and allow them to compete against each other for special rewards. House systems add an additional layer of accountability and create a strong sense of community.

How to Support MTSS with PBIS Points

It’s important for students to be placed in the proper MTSS tier in order to receive the support they need. Tier placement and the selected interventions should be based on student data that goes beyond anecdotal behavior reports. 

LiveSchool records quantitative data in the form of PBIS points as well as qualitative data in the form of notes. In episode 28 of the Flywheel Effect, school psychologist Cathy Emerson highlights three additional ways LiveSchool and PBIS points can support MTSS.

1. Support and Reinforce Positive Behavior

PBIS points are a powerful Tier 1 tool that serves as a positive reinforcer for students. When there isn’t a system for rewarding positive behavior, the teacher might unintentionally be unfair when awarding points.  

Sometimes, students who usually misbehave are praised when they demonstrate positive behavior. Other students are sometimes overlooked because positive behavior is the norm for them. 

This lack of consistency can lead to more students misbehaving in an effort to gain attention. 

PBIS points can level the playing field because it motivates teachers to be intentional about recognizing and rewarding all positive behaviors, regardless of the students’ usual behavior.

2. Track Behavior

LiveSchool’s reports and analytics help the MTSS team identify who needs additional support, measure the effectiveness of current interventions, and guide decision-making for future support. 

It provides a holistic picture of student behavior rather than just looking at attendance and behavior referrals. 

When you use LiveSchool to track PBIS points, you can identify trends and address them before they progress. 

In the example I mentioned earlier, we viewed the student’s dashboard and asked:

  • When did her behavior shift?
  • What kind of behavior is she demonstrating?
  • How long has the behavior lasted?

Instead of implementing scheduled breaks in every class, we had the data to support implementing them into the class where her behavior shifted every day. 

3. Collaboration

Collaboration is a key component of MTSS. Educators must be able to communicate clearly and quickly about the student’s progress. 

MTSS teams can use LiveSchool to provide real-time updates on student behavior and progress. For example, let’s say a student has a Check-in Check-Out intervention. 

Instead of the check-in teacher having to write and send an update to the team (and hope it doesn’t get buried in the inbox), they can post the update on LiveSchool and automatically notify everyone. 

By the time the student sees the rest of the team, everyone is already up to speed on the student’s daily goals and progress.

Combining PBIS Points With MTSS

Incorporating PBIS points into MTSS is an effective way to improve student behavior. When students are recognized and incentivized for their positive behavior, they become motivated to continue demonstrating those behaviors. 

PBIS points are a valuable part of a PBIS behavior plan and can lead to better results than a reactive discipline plan. 

From generating behavior reports to tracking the effectiveness of PBIS interventions, LiveSchool supports MTSS teams throughout every step of the process. 

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We’ll send you our monthly newsletter which is fully stocked with free resources like articles, videos, podcasts, reward ideas, and anything else we can think of to help you make your school awesome.

Classroom discipline data allow you to identify students who need additional support. It also makes you aware of trends and behavior changes…so you can be proactive in addressing them. Proactive classroom management is always better than reactive.

I had a student who had excellent behavior in every class except one. In this teacher’s class, the student was always getting written up for distracting other students and getting off task. 

We were using LiveSchool to track student behavior, and we all noticed that these behaviors only happened in that class. 

We investigated this trend and found that the student misbehaved because she was overwhelmed. The class was in the middle of the day, and she needed a few minutes to recharge. 

After we implemented scheduled breaks, she was able to focus and stopped distracting the other students.

This is a minor example of how to use classroom discipline data to support behavior management. Insights like these are useful for designing PBIS programs, guiding MTSS teams, and quickly addressing problem behaviors before they escalate.

What is MTSS?

MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) provides students with the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support and interventions they need to succeed at school. 

MTSS is divided into three tiers, with each tier offering more specialized support than the previous one. 

Tier 1 includes all students. PBIS is an example of Tier 1 support because all students participate. Students who need additional support move to Tier 2, where they receive targeted interventions such as Check-In Check-Out, and behavior contracts. 

Tier 3 is for students who need more individualized assistance to address their challenges. For example, Tier 3 students may require one-on-one time with a behavior specialist in addition to Tier 1 and Tier 2 support. 

What are PBIS Points?

PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) is a framework that focuses on reducing negative behavior by promoting positive behavior. It encourages students to take ownership of their behavior and hold themselves accountable for it.

Instead of punishing students for misbehavior, PBIS reinforces positive behaviors by giving students incentives called PBIS points.  Students can earn PBIS points in your school for attendance, completing assignments, being honest, or any other behaviors your school chooses.

Although students earn PBIS points individually, schools often offer a combination of individual and group rewards. For example, a student with 100 PBIS points can redeem them for a basketball from the school store and attend the monthly PBIS pizza party. 

Some schools group students into teams called Houses and allow them to compete against each other for special rewards. House systems add an additional layer of accountability and create a strong sense of community.

How to Support MTSS with PBIS Points

It’s important for students to be placed in the proper MTSS tier in order to receive the support they need. Tier placement and the selected interventions should be based on student data that goes beyond anecdotal behavior reports. 

LiveSchool records quantitative data in the form of PBIS points as well as qualitative data in the form of notes. In episode 28 of the Flywheel Effect, school psychologist Cathy Emerson highlights three additional ways LiveSchool and PBIS points can support MTSS.

1. Support and Reinforce Positive Behavior

PBIS points are a powerful Tier 1 tool that serves as a positive reinforcer for students. When there isn’t a system for rewarding positive behavior, the teacher might unintentionally be unfair when awarding points.  

Sometimes, students who usually misbehave are praised when they demonstrate positive behavior. Other students are sometimes overlooked because positive behavior is the norm for them. 

This lack of consistency can lead to more students misbehaving in an effort to gain attention. 

PBIS points can level the playing field because it motivates teachers to be intentional about recognizing and rewarding all positive behaviors, regardless of the students’ usual behavior.

2. Track Behavior

LiveSchool’s reports and analytics help the MTSS team identify who needs additional support, measure the effectiveness of current interventions, and guide decision-making for future support. 

It provides a holistic picture of student behavior rather than just looking at attendance and behavior referrals. 

When you use LiveSchool to track PBIS points, you can identify trends and address them before they progress. 

In the example I mentioned earlier, we viewed the student’s dashboard and asked:

  • When did her behavior shift?
  • What kind of behavior is she demonstrating?
  • How long has the behavior lasted?

Instead of implementing scheduled breaks in every class, we had the data to support implementing them into the class where her behavior shifted every day. 

3. Collaboration

Collaboration is a key component of MTSS. Educators must be able to communicate clearly and quickly about the student’s progress. 

MTSS teams can use LiveSchool to provide real-time updates on student behavior and progress. For example, let’s say a student has a Check-in Check-Out intervention. 

Instead of the check-in teacher having to write and send an update to the team (and hope it doesn’t get buried in the inbox), they can post the update on LiveSchool and automatically notify everyone. 

By the time the student sees the rest of the team, everyone is already up to speed on the student’s daily goals and progress.

Combining PBIS Points With MTSS

Incorporating PBIS points into MTSS is an effective way to improve student behavior. When students are recognized and incentivized for their positive behavior, they become motivated to continue demonstrating those behaviors. 

PBIS points are a valuable part of a PBIS behavior plan and can lead to better results than a reactive discipline plan. 

From generating behavior reports to tracking the effectiveness of PBIS interventions, LiveSchool supports MTSS teams throughout every step of the process. 

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About the Presenter

Deiera Bennett is a freelance EdTech copywriter with a background in marketing and 6 years of experience as an educator. When she’s not writing, you can find her binge-watching The Office for the 5th time, spending time with family, or looking up recipes on Pinterest.

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Classroom discipline data allow you to identify students who need additional support. It also makes you aware of trends and behavior changes…so you can be proactive in addressing them. Proactive classroom management is always better than reactive.

I had a student who had excellent behavior in every class except one. In this teacher’s class, the student was always getting written up for distracting other students and getting off task. 

We were using LiveSchool to track student behavior, and we all noticed that these behaviors only happened in that class. 

We investigated this trend and found that the student misbehaved because she was overwhelmed. The class was in the middle of the day, and she needed a few minutes to recharge. 

After we implemented scheduled breaks, she was able to focus and stopped distracting the other students.

This is a minor example of how to use classroom discipline data to support behavior management. Insights like these are useful for designing PBIS programs, guiding MTSS teams, and quickly addressing problem behaviors before they escalate.

What is MTSS?

MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) provides students with the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support and interventions they need to succeed at school. 

MTSS is divided into three tiers, with each tier offering more specialized support than the previous one. 

Tier 1 includes all students. PBIS is an example of Tier 1 support because all students participate. Students who need additional support move to Tier 2, where they receive targeted interventions such as Check-In Check-Out, and behavior contracts. 

Tier 3 is for students who need more individualized assistance to address their challenges. For example, Tier 3 students may require one-on-one time with a behavior specialist in addition to Tier 1 and Tier 2 support. 

What are PBIS Points?

PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) is a framework that focuses on reducing negative behavior by promoting positive behavior. It encourages students to take ownership of their behavior and hold themselves accountable for it.

Instead of punishing students for misbehavior, PBIS reinforces positive behaviors by giving students incentives called PBIS points.  Students can earn PBIS points in your school for attendance, completing assignments, being honest, or any other behaviors your school chooses.

Although students earn PBIS points individually, schools often offer a combination of individual and group rewards. For example, a student with 100 PBIS points can redeem them for a basketball from the school store and attend the monthly PBIS pizza party. 

Some schools group students into teams called Houses and allow them to compete against each other for special rewards. House systems add an additional layer of accountability and create a strong sense of community.

How to Support MTSS with PBIS Points

It’s important for students to be placed in the proper MTSS tier in order to receive the support they need. Tier placement and the selected interventions should be based on student data that goes beyond anecdotal behavior reports. 

LiveSchool records quantitative data in the form of PBIS points as well as qualitative data in the form of notes. In episode 28 of the Flywheel Effect, school psychologist Cathy Emerson highlights three additional ways LiveSchool and PBIS points can support MTSS.

1. Support and Reinforce Positive Behavior

PBIS points are a powerful Tier 1 tool that serves as a positive reinforcer for students. When there isn’t a system for rewarding positive behavior, the teacher might unintentionally be unfair when awarding points.  

Sometimes, students who usually misbehave are praised when they demonstrate positive behavior. Other students are sometimes overlooked because positive behavior is the norm for them. 

This lack of consistency can lead to more students misbehaving in an effort to gain attention. 

PBIS points can level the playing field because it motivates teachers to be intentional about recognizing and rewarding all positive behaviors, regardless of the students’ usual behavior.

2. Track Behavior

LiveSchool’s reports and analytics help the MTSS team identify who needs additional support, measure the effectiveness of current interventions, and guide decision-making for future support. 

It provides a holistic picture of student behavior rather than just looking at attendance and behavior referrals. 

When you use LiveSchool to track PBIS points, you can identify trends and address them before they progress. 

In the example I mentioned earlier, we viewed the student’s dashboard and asked:

  • When did her behavior shift?
  • What kind of behavior is she demonstrating?
  • How long has the behavior lasted?

Instead of implementing scheduled breaks in every class, we had the data to support implementing them into the class where her behavior shifted every day. 

3. Collaboration

Collaboration is a key component of MTSS. Educators must be able to communicate clearly and quickly about the student’s progress. 

MTSS teams can use LiveSchool to provide real-time updates on student behavior and progress. For example, let’s say a student has a Check-in Check-Out intervention. 

Instead of the check-in teacher having to write and send an update to the team (and hope it doesn’t get buried in the inbox), they can post the update on LiveSchool and automatically notify everyone. 

By the time the student sees the rest of the team, everyone is already up to speed on the student’s daily goals and progress.

Combining PBIS Points With MTSS

Incorporating PBIS points into MTSS is an effective way to improve student behavior. When students are recognized and incentivized for their positive behavior, they become motivated to continue demonstrating those behaviors. 

PBIS points are a valuable part of a PBIS behavior plan and can lead to better results than a reactive discipline plan. 

From generating behavior reports to tracking the effectiveness of PBIS interventions, LiveSchool supports MTSS teams throughout every step of the process. 

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About the Event

Classroom discipline data allow you to identify students who need additional support. It also makes you aware of trends and behavior changes…so you can be proactive in addressing them. Proactive classroom management is always better than reactive.

I had a student who had excellent behavior in every class except one. In this teacher’s class, the student was always getting written up for distracting other students and getting off task. 

We were using LiveSchool to track student behavior, and we all noticed that these behaviors only happened in that class. 

We investigated this trend and found that the student misbehaved because she was overwhelmed. The class was in the middle of the day, and she needed a few minutes to recharge. 

After we implemented scheduled breaks, she was able to focus and stopped distracting the other students.

This is a minor example of how to use classroom discipline data to support behavior management. Insights like these are useful for designing PBIS programs, guiding MTSS teams, and quickly addressing problem behaviors before they escalate.

What is MTSS?

MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) provides students with the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support and interventions they need to succeed at school. 

MTSS is divided into three tiers, with each tier offering more specialized support than the previous one. 

Tier 1 includes all students. PBIS is an example of Tier 1 support because all students participate. Students who need additional support move to Tier 2, where they receive targeted interventions such as Check-In Check-Out, and behavior contracts. 

Tier 3 is for students who need more individualized assistance to address their challenges. For example, Tier 3 students may require one-on-one time with a behavior specialist in addition to Tier 1 and Tier 2 support. 

What are PBIS Points?

PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) is a framework that focuses on reducing negative behavior by promoting positive behavior. It encourages students to take ownership of their behavior and hold themselves accountable for it.

Instead of punishing students for misbehavior, PBIS reinforces positive behaviors by giving students incentives called PBIS points.  Students can earn PBIS points in your school for attendance, completing assignments, being honest, or any other behaviors your school chooses.

Although students earn PBIS points individually, schools often offer a combination of individual and group rewards. For example, a student with 100 PBIS points can redeem them for a basketball from the school store and attend the monthly PBIS pizza party. 

Some schools group students into teams called Houses and allow them to compete against each other for special rewards. House systems add an additional layer of accountability and create a strong sense of community.

How to Support MTSS with PBIS Points

It’s important for students to be placed in the proper MTSS tier in order to receive the support they need. Tier placement and the selected interventions should be based on student data that goes beyond anecdotal behavior reports. 

LiveSchool records quantitative data in the form of PBIS points as well as qualitative data in the form of notes. In episode 28 of the Flywheel Effect, school psychologist Cathy Emerson highlights three additional ways LiveSchool and PBIS points can support MTSS.

1. Support and Reinforce Positive Behavior

PBIS points are a powerful Tier 1 tool that serves as a positive reinforcer for students. When there isn’t a system for rewarding positive behavior, the teacher might unintentionally be unfair when awarding points.  

Sometimes, students who usually misbehave are praised when they demonstrate positive behavior. Other students are sometimes overlooked because positive behavior is the norm for them. 

This lack of consistency can lead to more students misbehaving in an effort to gain attention. 

PBIS points can level the playing field because it motivates teachers to be intentional about recognizing and rewarding all positive behaviors, regardless of the students’ usual behavior.

2. Track Behavior

LiveSchool’s reports and analytics help the MTSS team identify who needs additional support, measure the effectiveness of current interventions, and guide decision-making for future support. 

It provides a holistic picture of student behavior rather than just looking at attendance and behavior referrals. 

When you use LiveSchool to track PBIS points, you can identify trends and address them before they progress. 

In the example I mentioned earlier, we viewed the student’s dashboard and asked:

  • When did her behavior shift?
  • What kind of behavior is she demonstrating?
  • How long has the behavior lasted?

Instead of implementing scheduled breaks in every class, we had the data to support implementing them into the class where her behavior shifted every day. 

3. Collaboration

Collaboration is a key component of MTSS. Educators must be able to communicate clearly and quickly about the student’s progress. 

MTSS teams can use LiveSchool to provide real-time updates on student behavior and progress. For example, let’s say a student has a Check-in Check-Out intervention. 

Instead of the check-in teacher having to write and send an update to the team (and hope it doesn’t get buried in the inbox), they can post the update on LiveSchool and automatically notify everyone. 

By the time the student sees the rest of the team, everyone is already up to speed on the student’s daily goals and progress.

Combining PBIS Points With MTSS

Incorporating PBIS points into MTSS is an effective way to improve student behavior. When students are recognized and incentivized for their positive behavior, they become motivated to continue demonstrating those behaviors. 

PBIS points are a valuable part of a PBIS behavior plan and can lead to better results than a reactive discipline plan. 

From generating behavior reports to tracking the effectiveness of PBIS interventions, LiveSchool supports MTSS teams throughout every step of the process. 

Let’s take this to your inbox
We’ll send you our monthly newsletter which is fully stocked with free resources like articles, videos, podcasts, reward ideas, and anything else we can think of to help you make your school awesome.

Behavior management probably isn’t any teacher’s favorite part of the job. But it does become much easier when you have access to accurate and timely behavior data.

Classroom discipline data allow you to identify students who need additional support. It also makes you aware of trends and behavior changes…so you can be proactive in addressing them. Proactive classroom management is always better than reactive.

I had a student who had excellent behavior in every class except one. In this teacher’s class, the student was always getting written up for distracting other students and getting off task. 

We were using LiveSchool to track student behavior, and we all noticed that these behaviors only happened in that class. 

We investigated this trend and found that the student misbehaved because she was overwhelmed. The class was in the middle of the day, and she needed a few minutes to recharge. 

After we implemented scheduled breaks, she was able to focus and stopped distracting the other students.

This is a minor example of how to use classroom discipline data to support behavior management. Insights like these are useful for designing PBIS programs, guiding MTSS teams, and quickly addressing problem behaviors before they escalate.

What is MTSS?

MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) provides students with the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support and interventions they need to succeed at school. 

MTSS is divided into three tiers, with each tier offering more specialized support than the previous one. 

Tier 1 includes all students. PBIS is an example of Tier 1 support because all students participate. Students who need additional support move to Tier 2, where they receive targeted interventions such as Check-In Check-Out, and behavior contracts. 

Tier 3 is for students who need more individualized assistance to address their challenges. For example, Tier 3 students may require one-on-one time with a behavior specialist in addition to Tier 1 and Tier 2 support. 

What are PBIS Points?

PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) is a framework that focuses on reducing negative behavior by promoting positive behavior. It encourages students to take ownership of their behavior and hold themselves accountable for it.

Instead of punishing students for misbehavior, PBIS reinforces positive behaviors by giving students incentives called PBIS points.  Students can earn PBIS points in your school for attendance, completing assignments, being honest, or any other behaviors your school chooses.

Although students earn PBIS points individually, schools often offer a combination of individual and group rewards. For example, a student with 100 PBIS points can redeem them for a basketball from the school store and attend the monthly PBIS pizza party. 

Some schools group students into teams called Houses and allow them to compete against each other for special rewards. House systems add an additional layer of accountability and create a strong sense of community.

How to Support MTSS with PBIS Points

It’s important for students to be placed in the proper MTSS tier in order to receive the support they need. Tier placement and the selected interventions should be based on student data that goes beyond anecdotal behavior reports. 

LiveSchool records quantitative data in the form of PBIS points as well as qualitative data in the form of notes. In episode 28 of the Flywheel Effect, school psychologist Cathy Emerson highlights three additional ways LiveSchool and PBIS points can support MTSS.

1. Support and Reinforce Positive Behavior

PBIS points are a powerful Tier 1 tool that serves as a positive reinforcer for students. When there isn’t a system for rewarding positive behavior, the teacher might unintentionally be unfair when awarding points.  

Sometimes, students who usually misbehave are praised when they demonstrate positive behavior. Other students are sometimes overlooked because positive behavior is the norm for them. 

This lack of consistency can lead to more students misbehaving in an effort to gain attention. 

PBIS points can level the playing field because it motivates teachers to be intentional about recognizing and rewarding all positive behaviors, regardless of the students’ usual behavior.

2. Track Behavior

LiveSchool’s reports and analytics help the MTSS team identify who needs additional support, measure the effectiveness of current interventions, and guide decision-making for future support. 

It provides a holistic picture of student behavior rather than just looking at attendance and behavior referrals. 

When you use LiveSchool to track PBIS points, you can identify trends and address them before they progress. 

In the example I mentioned earlier, we viewed the student’s dashboard and asked:

  • When did her behavior shift?
  • What kind of behavior is she demonstrating?
  • How long has the behavior lasted?

Instead of implementing scheduled breaks in every class, we had the data to support implementing them into the class where her behavior shifted every day. 

3. Collaboration

Collaboration is a key component of MTSS. Educators must be able to communicate clearly and quickly about the student’s progress. 

MTSS teams can use LiveSchool to provide real-time updates on student behavior and progress. For example, let’s say a student has a Check-in Check-Out intervention. 

Instead of the check-in teacher having to write and send an update to the team (and hope it doesn’t get buried in the inbox), they can post the update on LiveSchool and automatically notify everyone. 

By the time the student sees the rest of the team, everyone is already up to speed on the student’s daily goals and progress.

Combining PBIS Points With MTSS

Incorporating PBIS points into MTSS is an effective way to improve student behavior. When students are recognized and incentivized for their positive behavior, they become motivated to continue demonstrating those behaviors. 

PBIS points are a valuable part of a PBIS behavior plan and can lead to better results than a reactive discipline plan. 

From generating behavior reports to tracking the effectiveness of PBIS interventions, LiveSchool supports MTSS teams throughout every step of the process. 

Learn more about the author, 
Deiera Bennett
 
Let’s take this to your inbox
We’ll send you our monthly newsletter which is fully stocked with free resources like articles, videos, podcasts, reward ideas, and anything else we can think of to help you make your school awesome.

Behavior management probably isn’t any teacher’s favorite part of the job. But it does become much easier when you have access to accurate and timely behavior data.

Classroom discipline data allow you to identify students who need additional support. It also makes you aware of trends and behavior changes…so you can be proactive in addressing them. Proactive classroom management is always better than reactive.

I had a student who had excellent behavior in every class except one. In this teacher’s class, the student was always getting written up for distracting other students and getting off task. 

We were using LiveSchool to track student behavior, and we all noticed that these behaviors only happened in that class. 

We investigated this trend and found that the student misbehaved because she was overwhelmed. The class was in the middle of the day, and she needed a few minutes to recharge. 

After we implemented scheduled breaks, she was able to focus and stopped distracting the other students.

This is a minor example of how to use classroom discipline data to support behavior management. Insights like these are useful for designing PBIS programs, guiding MTSS teams, and quickly addressing problem behaviors before they escalate.

What is MTSS?

MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) provides students with the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support and interventions they need to succeed at school. 

MTSS is divided into three tiers, with each tier offering more specialized support than the previous one. 

Tier 1 includes all students. PBIS is an example of Tier 1 support because all students participate. Students who need additional support move to Tier 2, where they receive targeted interventions such as Check-In Check-Out, and behavior contracts. 

Tier 3 is for students who need more individualized assistance to address their challenges. For example, Tier 3 students may require one-on-one time with a behavior specialist in addition to Tier 1 and Tier 2 support. 

What are PBIS Points?

PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) is a framework that focuses on reducing negative behavior by promoting positive behavior. It encourages students to take ownership of their behavior and hold themselves accountable for it.

Instead of punishing students for misbehavior, PBIS reinforces positive behaviors by giving students incentives called PBIS points.  Students can earn PBIS points in your school for attendance, completing assignments, being honest, or any other behaviors your school chooses.

Although students earn PBIS points individually, schools often offer a combination of individual and group rewards. For example, a student with 100 PBIS points can redeem them for a basketball from the school store and attend the monthly PBIS pizza party. 

Some schools group students into teams called Houses and allow them to compete against each other for special rewards. House systems add an additional layer of accountability and create a strong sense of community.

How to Support MTSS with PBIS Points

It’s important for students to be placed in the proper MTSS tier in order to receive the support they need. Tier placement and the selected interventions should be based on student data that goes beyond anecdotal behavior reports. 

LiveSchool records quantitative data in the form of PBIS points as well as qualitative data in the form of notes. In episode 28 of the Flywheel Effect, school psychologist Cathy Emerson highlights three additional ways LiveSchool and PBIS points can support MTSS.

1. Support and Reinforce Positive Behavior

PBIS points are a powerful Tier 1 tool that serves as a positive reinforcer for students. When there isn’t a system for rewarding positive behavior, the teacher might unintentionally be unfair when awarding points.  

Sometimes, students who usually misbehave are praised when they demonstrate positive behavior. Other students are sometimes overlooked because positive behavior is the norm for them. 

This lack of consistency can lead to more students misbehaving in an effort to gain attention. 

PBIS points can level the playing field because it motivates teachers to be intentional about recognizing and rewarding all positive behaviors, regardless of the students’ usual behavior.

2. Track Behavior

LiveSchool’s reports and analytics help the MTSS team identify who needs additional support, measure the effectiveness of current interventions, and guide decision-making for future support. 

It provides a holistic picture of student behavior rather than just looking at attendance and behavior referrals. 

When you use LiveSchool to track PBIS points, you can identify trends and address them before they progress. 

In the example I mentioned earlier, we viewed the student’s dashboard and asked:

  • When did her behavior shift?
  • What kind of behavior is she demonstrating?
  • How long has the behavior lasted?

Instead of implementing scheduled breaks in every class, we had the data to support implementing them into the class where her behavior shifted every day. 

3. Collaboration

Collaboration is a key component of MTSS. Educators must be able to communicate clearly and quickly about the student’s progress. 

MTSS teams can use LiveSchool to provide real-time updates on student behavior and progress. For example, let’s say a student has a Check-in Check-Out intervention. 

Instead of the check-in teacher having to write and send an update to the team (and hope it doesn’t get buried in the inbox), they can post the update on LiveSchool and automatically notify everyone. 

By the time the student sees the rest of the team, everyone is already up to speed on the student’s daily goals and progress.

Combining PBIS Points With MTSS

Incorporating PBIS points into MTSS is an effective way to improve student behavior. When students are recognized and incentivized for their positive behavior, they become motivated to continue demonstrating those behaviors. 

PBIS points are a valuable part of a PBIS behavior plan and can lead to better results than a reactive discipline plan. 

From generating behavior reports to tracking the effectiveness of PBIS interventions, LiveSchool supports MTSS teams throughout every step of the process. 

Learn more about the author, 
Deiera Bennett
 

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