3 Ways Your Students Can Teach Your PBIS Expectations

How to empower your students to lead discussions on PBIS expectations with their peers.
By 
Jordan Pruitt
 | 
May 26, 2023

The next morning you make your rounds and peek inside classrooms to make sure those slides are being shared with students. Great job. Student behavior will now be fantastic until the next break. 👏

If only it were that easy. 

Your students have had this message delivered to them before, in exactly the same way. By the exact same staff member (probably their homeroom teacher). They are tuning out, and the more they tune out the less effective your PBIS program will be.

You need to change it up. You need a way to keep it fresh. You need a new delivery system for your message. You might even need a new spokesperson for your message.

A Better Way to Set PBIS Expectations

If only you had a group of creative young people who students will relate to and pay closer attention to when they tell them how important positive behavior is to the learning environment…

Wait. You do have those creative dynamos. In fact, you probably have quite a few of them…who are we talking about?

Your students, of course!

It's time to empower them to take ownership and teach each other. Student-led PBIS expectations not only foster a sense of responsibility but also encourage collaboration and leadership skills. 

We’re here to explore how you can empower your students to teach PBIS expectations and create a positive learning environment for everyone. Let's dive in!

What are PBIS Expectations?

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive approach to creating a positive school culture and behavior. PBIS expectations are guidelines that define the behaviors that students should exhibit at all times, whether in class or outside of it. These expectations set clear boundaries for students, providing them with structure and consistency.

The PBIS framework includes three tiers of support: universal, targeted, and intensive. The universal level is where all students receive consistent instruction on expected behaviors across settings. 

PBIS expectations can vary from school to school but usually revolve around themes like respect, responsibility, safety, kindness, and honesty. It's important to involve your students in defining these expectations so they feel more invested in following them.

By implementing PBIS strategies into your school you're not only building a positive learning environment but also teaching valuable skills that will help your student succeed both in school and out of school.

Student-Led PBIS Expectations

Often, teachers share these expectations themselves, but there is an alternative way to ensure better success in promoting good behavior among students: student-led PBIS expectations.

Student-led PBIS involves empowering the students to take responsibility for their own actions and behaviors. It allows them to become active participants in creating a positive school culture. 

By giving them a sense of ownership over the process, they develop stronger connections with their peers and teachers.

The first step towards implementing student-led PBIS is establishing a framework for your school's behavioral expectations. Once you have created your behavior rubric, organize teams composed of student leaders who can help model these guidelines while also spreading awareness about them throughout the school.

After selecting your team members, provide training on how to properly communicate the designated behavioral expectations. Involve them in the process of creating a shared language around the expectations. Use words that they would use themselves. 

You can even encourage them to take initiative by organizing activities or events that promote positive behavior among their peers.

Recognize those who excel at upholding these standards through incentives such as awards or recognition ceremonies. This will motivate other students to follow suit and contribute positively to your school's environment.

3 Ways Your Students Can Lead PBIS Expectations

By empowering students to teach PBIS expectations, you are creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where everyone has an active role in maintaining positive behavior. Let’s look at three ways they can get involved.

1. Create a Short Form Video

At Heritage Middle School, the behavior team has a bit of help. When they identify patterns in problematic behavior they create PBIS expectations reminder lessons that are shared with students to improve the behavior.

But these aren’t the slides we mentioned earlier. These are videos created by students for students. They enlist the broadcasting and theater kiddos to help share the message that needs to be delivered. 

A message around improving the learning environment is so much more impactful to a student when it is delivered from their peers as opposed to an authority figure. See for yourself:

This has the added benefit of being reusable for multiple years!

2. Lead an Assembly

This one probably needs to be a collaboration between staff and students but the inclusion of students will make it much more effective. Many schools use quarterly or semesterly assemblies to re-teach expectations. 

This is exactly that but instead of your Principal or Dean doing all the talking they have included multiple student speakers to share the message. Be sure to involve students in the creation of the messages being delivered here so they can adequately share that message with their peers.

3. Create Classroom Skits

Make it fun! Use the slides you always use but have teachers divide classes into groups and assign different expectations to each group. Then take turns performing short 1-2 minute skits around what you should and shouldn’t do in school according to the expectations you have.

Make it extra fun and award LiveSchool points for participation here!

Student Ownership of PBIS Expectations

When students are given the opportunity to teach PBIS expectations, they gain valuable leadership skills. It also has the added benefit of developing a sense of belonging within their school community. 

By working together towards common goals, we can create a safe and supportive learning environment that benefits everyone. So why not give it a try? Start by involving your students in creating or revising your school's PBIS expectations. 

Then empower them to lead discussions on these expectations with their classmates. You'll be amazed at the results – not only will your students come away with a better understanding of what is expected of them but they will also feel more invested in making sure these expectations are met. For more info on getting your student involved, check out our deep dive into how you can get your student council to help promote PBIS.

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3 Ways Your Students Can Teach Your PBIS Expectations

How to empower your students to lead discussions on PBIS expectations with their peers.
By 
Jordan Pruitt
 | 
May 26, 2023
Ok, you are back from break tomorrow…time to queue up those PBIS expectations google slides. Make a few edits to make it fit this time of year. Then, fire off that all-staff email with the link.

The next morning you make your rounds and peek inside classrooms to make sure those slides are being shared with students. Great job. Student behavior will now be fantastic until the next break. 👏

If only it were that easy. 

Your students have had this message delivered to them before, in exactly the same way. By the exact same staff member (probably their homeroom teacher). They are tuning out, and the more they tune out the less effective your PBIS program will be.

You need to change it up. You need a way to keep it fresh. You need a new delivery system for your message. You might even need a new spokesperson for your message.

A Better Way to Set PBIS Expectations

If only you had a group of creative young people who students will relate to and pay closer attention to when they tell them how important positive behavior is to the learning environment…

Wait. You do have those creative dynamos. In fact, you probably have quite a few of them…who are we talking about?

Your students, of course!

It's time to empower them to take ownership and teach each other. Student-led PBIS expectations not only foster a sense of responsibility but also encourage collaboration and leadership skills. 

We’re here to explore how you can empower your students to teach PBIS expectations and create a positive learning environment for everyone. Let's dive in!

What are PBIS Expectations?

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive approach to creating a positive school culture and behavior. PBIS expectations are guidelines that define the behaviors that students should exhibit at all times, whether in class or outside of it. These expectations set clear boundaries for students, providing them with structure and consistency.

The PBIS framework includes three tiers of support: universal, targeted, and intensive. The universal level is where all students receive consistent instruction on expected behaviors across settings. 

PBIS expectations can vary from school to school but usually revolve around themes like respect, responsibility, safety, kindness, and honesty. It's important to involve your students in defining these expectations so they feel more invested in following them.

By implementing PBIS strategies into your school you're not only building a positive learning environment but also teaching valuable skills that will help your student succeed both in school and out of school.

Student-Led PBIS Expectations

Often, teachers share these expectations themselves, but there is an alternative way to ensure better success in promoting good behavior among students: student-led PBIS expectations.

Student-led PBIS involves empowering the students to take responsibility for their own actions and behaviors. It allows them to become active participants in creating a positive school culture. 

By giving them a sense of ownership over the process, they develop stronger connections with their peers and teachers.

The first step towards implementing student-led PBIS is establishing a framework for your school's behavioral expectations. Once you have created your behavior rubric, organize teams composed of student leaders who can help model these guidelines while also spreading awareness about them throughout the school.

After selecting your team members, provide training on how to properly communicate the designated behavioral expectations. Involve them in the process of creating a shared language around the expectations. Use words that they would use themselves. 

You can even encourage them to take initiative by organizing activities or events that promote positive behavior among their peers.

Recognize those who excel at upholding these standards through incentives such as awards or recognition ceremonies. This will motivate other students to follow suit and contribute positively to your school's environment.

3 Ways Your Students Can Lead PBIS Expectations

By empowering students to teach PBIS expectations, you are creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where everyone has an active role in maintaining positive behavior. Let’s look at three ways they can get involved.

1. Create a Short Form Video

At Heritage Middle School, the behavior team has a bit of help. When they identify patterns in problematic behavior they create PBIS expectations reminder lessons that are shared with students to improve the behavior.

But these aren’t the slides we mentioned earlier. These are videos created by students for students. They enlist the broadcasting and theater kiddos to help share the message that needs to be delivered. 

A message around improving the learning environment is so much more impactful to a student when it is delivered from their peers as opposed to an authority figure. See for yourself:

This has the added benefit of being reusable for multiple years!

2. Lead an Assembly

This one probably needs to be a collaboration between staff and students but the inclusion of students will make it much more effective. Many schools use quarterly or semesterly assemblies to re-teach expectations. 

This is exactly that but instead of your Principal or Dean doing all the talking they have included multiple student speakers to share the message. Be sure to involve students in the creation of the messages being delivered here so they can adequately share that message with their peers.

3. Create Classroom Skits

Make it fun! Use the slides you always use but have teachers divide classes into groups and assign different expectations to each group. Then take turns performing short 1-2 minute skits around what you should and shouldn’t do in school according to the expectations you have.

Make it extra fun and award LiveSchool points for participation here!

Student Ownership of PBIS Expectations

When students are given the opportunity to teach PBIS expectations, they gain valuable leadership skills. It also has the added benefit of developing a sense of belonging within their school community. 

By working together towards common goals, we can create a safe and supportive learning environment that benefits everyone. So why not give it a try? Start by involving your students in creating or revising your school's PBIS expectations. 

Then empower them to lead discussions on these expectations with their classmates. You'll be amazed at the results – not only will your students come away with a better understanding of what is expected of them but they will also feel more invested in making sure these expectations are met. For more info on getting your student involved, check out our deep dive into how you can get your student council to help promote PBIS.

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Ok, you are back from break tomorrow…time to queue up those PBIS expectations google slides. Make a few edits to make it fit this time of year. Then, fire off that all-staff email with the link.

The next morning you make your rounds and peek inside classrooms to make sure those slides are being shared with students. Great job. Student behavior will now be fantastic until the next break. 👏

If only it were that easy. 

Your students have had this message delivered to them before, in exactly the same way. By the exact same staff member (probably their homeroom teacher). They are tuning out, and the more they tune out the less effective your PBIS program will be.

You need to change it up. You need a way to keep it fresh. You need a new delivery system for your message. You might even need a new spokesperson for your message.

A Better Way to Set PBIS Expectations

If only you had a group of creative young people who students will relate to and pay closer attention to when they tell them how important positive behavior is to the learning environment…

Wait. You do have those creative dynamos. In fact, you probably have quite a few of them…who are we talking about?

Your students, of course!

It's time to empower them to take ownership and teach each other. Student-led PBIS expectations not only foster a sense of responsibility but also encourage collaboration and leadership skills. 

We’re here to explore how you can empower your students to teach PBIS expectations and create a positive learning environment for everyone. Let's dive in!

What are PBIS Expectations?

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive approach to creating a positive school culture and behavior. PBIS expectations are guidelines that define the behaviors that students should exhibit at all times, whether in class or outside of it. These expectations set clear boundaries for students, providing them with structure and consistency.

The PBIS framework includes three tiers of support: universal, targeted, and intensive. The universal level is where all students receive consistent instruction on expected behaviors across settings. 

PBIS expectations can vary from school to school but usually revolve around themes like respect, responsibility, safety, kindness, and honesty. It's important to involve your students in defining these expectations so they feel more invested in following them.

By implementing PBIS strategies into your school you're not only building a positive learning environment but also teaching valuable skills that will help your student succeed both in school and out of school.

Student-Led PBIS Expectations

Often, teachers share these expectations themselves, but there is an alternative way to ensure better success in promoting good behavior among students: student-led PBIS expectations.

Student-led PBIS involves empowering the students to take responsibility for their own actions and behaviors. It allows them to become active participants in creating a positive school culture. 

By giving them a sense of ownership over the process, they develop stronger connections with their peers and teachers.

The first step towards implementing student-led PBIS is establishing a framework for your school's behavioral expectations. Once you have created your behavior rubric, organize teams composed of student leaders who can help model these guidelines while also spreading awareness about them throughout the school.

After selecting your team members, provide training on how to properly communicate the designated behavioral expectations. Involve them in the process of creating a shared language around the expectations. Use words that they would use themselves. 

You can even encourage them to take initiative by organizing activities or events that promote positive behavior among their peers.

Recognize those who excel at upholding these standards through incentives such as awards or recognition ceremonies. This will motivate other students to follow suit and contribute positively to your school's environment.

3 Ways Your Students Can Lead PBIS Expectations

By empowering students to teach PBIS expectations, you are creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where everyone has an active role in maintaining positive behavior. Let’s look at three ways they can get involved.

1. Create a Short Form Video

At Heritage Middle School, the behavior team has a bit of help. When they identify patterns in problematic behavior they create PBIS expectations reminder lessons that are shared with students to improve the behavior.

But these aren’t the slides we mentioned earlier. These are videos created by students for students. They enlist the broadcasting and theater kiddos to help share the message that needs to be delivered. 

A message around improving the learning environment is so much more impactful to a student when it is delivered from their peers as opposed to an authority figure. See for yourself:

This has the added benefit of being reusable for multiple years!

2. Lead an Assembly

This one probably needs to be a collaboration between staff and students but the inclusion of students will make it much more effective. Many schools use quarterly or semesterly assemblies to re-teach expectations. 

This is exactly that but instead of your Principal or Dean doing all the talking they have included multiple student speakers to share the message. Be sure to involve students in the creation of the messages being delivered here so they can adequately share that message with their peers.

3. Create Classroom Skits

Make it fun! Use the slides you always use but have teachers divide classes into groups and assign different expectations to each group. Then take turns performing short 1-2 minute skits around what you should and shouldn’t do in school according to the expectations you have.

Make it extra fun and award LiveSchool points for participation here!

Student Ownership of PBIS Expectations

When students are given the opportunity to teach PBIS expectations, they gain valuable leadership skills. It also has the added benefit of developing a sense of belonging within their school community. 

By working together towards common goals, we can create a safe and supportive learning environment that benefits everyone. So why not give it a try? Start by involving your students in creating or revising your school's PBIS expectations. 

Then empower them to lead discussions on these expectations with their classmates. You'll be amazed at the results – not only will your students come away with a better understanding of what is expected of them but they will also feel more invested in making sure these expectations are met. For more info on getting your student involved, check out our deep dive into how you can get your student council to help promote PBIS.

The next morning you make your rounds and peek inside classrooms to make sure those slides are being shared with students. Great job. Student behavior will now be fantastic until the next break. 👏

If only it were that easy. 

Your students have had this message delivered to them before, in exactly the same way. By the exact same staff member (probably their homeroom teacher). They are tuning out, and the more they tune out the less effective your PBIS program will be.

You need to change it up. You need a way to keep it fresh. You need a new delivery system for your message. You might even need a new spokesperson for your message.

A Better Way to Set PBIS Expectations

If only you had a group of creative young people who students will relate to and pay closer attention to when they tell them how important positive behavior is to the learning environment…

Wait. You do have those creative dynamos. In fact, you probably have quite a few of them…who are we talking about?

Your students, of course!

It's time to empower them to take ownership and teach each other. Student-led PBIS expectations not only foster a sense of responsibility but also encourage collaboration and leadership skills. 

We’re here to explore how you can empower your students to teach PBIS expectations and create a positive learning environment for everyone. Let's dive in!

What are PBIS Expectations?

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive approach to creating a positive school culture and behavior. PBIS expectations are guidelines that define the behaviors that students should exhibit at all times, whether in class or outside of it. These expectations set clear boundaries for students, providing them with structure and consistency.

The PBIS framework includes three tiers of support: universal, targeted, and intensive. The universal level is where all students receive consistent instruction on expected behaviors across settings. 

PBIS expectations can vary from school to school but usually revolve around themes like respect, responsibility, safety, kindness, and honesty. It's important to involve your students in defining these expectations so they feel more invested in following them.

By implementing PBIS strategies into your school you're not only building a positive learning environment but also teaching valuable skills that will help your student succeed both in school and out of school.

Student-Led PBIS Expectations

Often, teachers share these expectations themselves, but there is an alternative way to ensure better success in promoting good behavior among students: student-led PBIS expectations.

Student-led PBIS involves empowering the students to take responsibility for their own actions and behaviors. It allows them to become active participants in creating a positive school culture. 

By giving them a sense of ownership over the process, they develop stronger connections with their peers and teachers.

The first step towards implementing student-led PBIS is establishing a framework for your school's behavioral expectations. Once you have created your behavior rubric, organize teams composed of student leaders who can help model these guidelines while also spreading awareness about them throughout the school.

After selecting your team members, provide training on how to properly communicate the designated behavioral expectations. Involve them in the process of creating a shared language around the expectations. Use words that they would use themselves. 

You can even encourage them to take initiative by organizing activities or events that promote positive behavior among their peers.

Recognize those who excel at upholding these standards through incentives such as awards or recognition ceremonies. This will motivate other students to follow suit and contribute positively to your school's environment.

3 Ways Your Students Can Lead PBIS Expectations

By empowering students to teach PBIS expectations, you are creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where everyone has an active role in maintaining positive behavior. Let’s look at three ways they can get involved.

1. Create a Short Form Video

At Heritage Middle School, the behavior team has a bit of help. When they identify patterns in problematic behavior they create PBIS expectations reminder lessons that are shared with students to improve the behavior.

But these aren’t the slides we mentioned earlier. These are videos created by students for students. They enlist the broadcasting and theater kiddos to help share the message that needs to be delivered. 

A message around improving the learning environment is so much more impactful to a student when it is delivered from their peers as opposed to an authority figure. See for yourself:

This has the added benefit of being reusable for multiple years!

2. Lead an Assembly

This one probably needs to be a collaboration between staff and students but the inclusion of students will make it much more effective. Many schools use quarterly or semesterly assemblies to re-teach expectations. 

This is exactly that but instead of your Principal or Dean doing all the talking they have included multiple student speakers to share the message. Be sure to involve students in the creation of the messages being delivered here so they can adequately share that message with their peers.

3. Create Classroom Skits

Make it fun! Use the slides you always use but have teachers divide classes into groups and assign different expectations to each group. Then take turns performing short 1-2 minute skits around what you should and shouldn’t do in school according to the expectations you have.

Make it extra fun and award LiveSchool points for participation here!

Student Ownership of PBIS Expectations

When students are given the opportunity to teach PBIS expectations, they gain valuable leadership skills. It also has the added benefit of developing a sense of belonging within their school community. 

By working together towards common goals, we can create a safe and supportive learning environment that benefits everyone. So why not give it a try? Start by involving your students in creating or revising your school's PBIS expectations. 

Then empower them to lead discussions on these expectations with their classmates. You'll be amazed at the results – not only will your students come away with a better understanding of what is expected of them but they will also feel more invested in making sure these expectations are met. For more info on getting your student involved, check out our deep dive into how you can get your student council to help promote PBIS.

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The next morning you make your rounds and peek inside classrooms to make sure those slides are being shared with students. Great job. Student behavior will now be fantastic until the next break. 👏

If only it were that easy. 

Your students have had this message delivered to them before, in exactly the same way. By the exact same staff member (probably their homeroom teacher). They are tuning out, and the more they tune out the less effective your PBIS program will be.

You need to change it up. You need a way to keep it fresh. You need a new delivery system for your message. You might even need a new spokesperson for your message.

A Better Way to Set PBIS Expectations

If only you had a group of creative young people who students will relate to and pay closer attention to when they tell them how important positive behavior is to the learning environment…

Wait. You do have those creative dynamos. In fact, you probably have quite a few of them…who are we talking about?

Your students, of course!

It's time to empower them to take ownership and teach each other. Student-led PBIS expectations not only foster a sense of responsibility but also encourage collaboration and leadership skills. 

We’re here to explore how you can empower your students to teach PBIS expectations and create a positive learning environment for everyone. Let's dive in!

What are PBIS Expectations?

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive approach to creating a positive school culture and behavior. PBIS expectations are guidelines that define the behaviors that students should exhibit at all times, whether in class or outside of it. These expectations set clear boundaries for students, providing them with structure and consistency.

The PBIS framework includes three tiers of support: universal, targeted, and intensive. The universal level is where all students receive consistent instruction on expected behaviors across settings. 

PBIS expectations can vary from school to school but usually revolve around themes like respect, responsibility, safety, kindness, and honesty. It's important to involve your students in defining these expectations so they feel more invested in following them.

By implementing PBIS strategies into your school you're not only building a positive learning environment but also teaching valuable skills that will help your student succeed both in school and out of school.

Student-Led PBIS Expectations

Often, teachers share these expectations themselves, but there is an alternative way to ensure better success in promoting good behavior among students: student-led PBIS expectations.

Student-led PBIS involves empowering the students to take responsibility for their own actions and behaviors. It allows them to become active participants in creating a positive school culture. 

By giving them a sense of ownership over the process, they develop stronger connections with their peers and teachers.

The first step towards implementing student-led PBIS is establishing a framework for your school's behavioral expectations. Once you have created your behavior rubric, organize teams composed of student leaders who can help model these guidelines while also spreading awareness about them throughout the school.

After selecting your team members, provide training on how to properly communicate the designated behavioral expectations. Involve them in the process of creating a shared language around the expectations. Use words that they would use themselves. 

You can even encourage them to take initiative by organizing activities or events that promote positive behavior among their peers.

Recognize those who excel at upholding these standards through incentives such as awards or recognition ceremonies. This will motivate other students to follow suit and contribute positively to your school's environment.

3 Ways Your Students Can Lead PBIS Expectations

By empowering students to teach PBIS expectations, you are creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where everyone has an active role in maintaining positive behavior. Let’s look at three ways they can get involved.

1. Create a Short Form Video

At Heritage Middle School, the behavior team has a bit of help. When they identify patterns in problematic behavior they create PBIS expectations reminder lessons that are shared with students to improve the behavior.

But these aren’t the slides we mentioned earlier. These are videos created by students for students. They enlist the broadcasting and theater kiddos to help share the message that needs to be delivered. 

A message around improving the learning environment is so much more impactful to a student when it is delivered from their peers as opposed to an authority figure. See for yourself:

This has the added benefit of being reusable for multiple years!

2. Lead an Assembly

This one probably needs to be a collaboration between staff and students but the inclusion of students will make it much more effective. Many schools use quarterly or semesterly assemblies to re-teach expectations. 

This is exactly that but instead of your Principal or Dean doing all the talking they have included multiple student speakers to share the message. Be sure to involve students in the creation of the messages being delivered here so they can adequately share that message with their peers.

3. Create Classroom Skits

Make it fun! Use the slides you always use but have teachers divide classes into groups and assign different expectations to each group. Then take turns performing short 1-2 minute skits around what you should and shouldn’t do in school according to the expectations you have.

Make it extra fun and award LiveSchool points for participation here!

Student Ownership of PBIS Expectations

When students are given the opportunity to teach PBIS expectations, they gain valuable leadership skills. It also has the added benefit of developing a sense of belonging within their school community. 

By working together towards common goals, we can create a safe and supportive learning environment that benefits everyone. So why not give it a try? Start by involving your students in creating or revising your school's PBIS expectations. 

Then empower them to lead discussions on these expectations with their classmates. You'll be amazed at the results – not only will your students come away with a better understanding of what is expected of them but they will also feel more invested in making sure these expectations are met. For more info on getting your student involved, check out our deep dive into how you can get your student council to help promote PBIS.

3 Ways Your Students Can Teach Your PBIS Expectations

How to empower your students to lead discussions on PBIS expectations with their peers.
By 
Jordan Pruitt
 | 
May 26, 2023

The next morning you make your rounds and peek inside classrooms to make sure those slides are being shared with students. Great job. Student behavior will now be fantastic until the next break. 👏

If only it were that easy. 

Your students have had this message delivered to them before, in exactly the same way. By the exact same staff member (probably their homeroom teacher). They are tuning out, and the more they tune out the less effective your PBIS program will be.

You need to change it up. You need a way to keep it fresh. You need a new delivery system for your message. You might even need a new spokesperson for your message.

A Better Way to Set PBIS Expectations

If only you had a group of creative young people who students will relate to and pay closer attention to when they tell them how important positive behavior is to the learning environment…

Wait. You do have those creative dynamos. In fact, you probably have quite a few of them…who are we talking about?

Your students, of course!

It's time to empower them to take ownership and teach each other. Student-led PBIS expectations not only foster a sense of responsibility but also encourage collaboration and leadership skills. 

We’re here to explore how you can empower your students to teach PBIS expectations and create a positive learning environment for everyone. Let's dive in!

What are PBIS Expectations?

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive approach to creating a positive school culture and behavior. PBIS expectations are guidelines that define the behaviors that students should exhibit at all times, whether in class or outside of it. These expectations set clear boundaries for students, providing them with structure and consistency.

The PBIS framework includes three tiers of support: universal, targeted, and intensive. The universal level is where all students receive consistent instruction on expected behaviors across settings. 

PBIS expectations can vary from school to school but usually revolve around themes like respect, responsibility, safety, kindness, and honesty. It's important to involve your students in defining these expectations so they feel more invested in following them.

By implementing PBIS strategies into your school you're not only building a positive learning environment but also teaching valuable skills that will help your student succeed both in school and out of school.

Student-Led PBIS Expectations

Often, teachers share these expectations themselves, but there is an alternative way to ensure better success in promoting good behavior among students: student-led PBIS expectations.

Student-led PBIS involves empowering the students to take responsibility for their own actions and behaviors. It allows them to become active participants in creating a positive school culture. 

By giving them a sense of ownership over the process, they develop stronger connections with their peers and teachers.

The first step towards implementing student-led PBIS is establishing a framework for your school's behavioral expectations. Once you have created your behavior rubric, organize teams composed of student leaders who can help model these guidelines while also spreading awareness about them throughout the school.

After selecting your team members, provide training on how to properly communicate the designated behavioral expectations. Involve them in the process of creating a shared language around the expectations. Use words that they would use themselves. 

You can even encourage them to take initiative by organizing activities or events that promote positive behavior among their peers.

Recognize those who excel at upholding these standards through incentives such as awards or recognition ceremonies. This will motivate other students to follow suit and contribute positively to your school's environment.

3 Ways Your Students Can Lead PBIS Expectations

By empowering students to teach PBIS expectations, you are creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where everyone has an active role in maintaining positive behavior. Let’s look at three ways they can get involved.

1. Create a Short Form Video

At Heritage Middle School, the behavior team has a bit of help. When they identify patterns in problematic behavior they create PBIS expectations reminder lessons that are shared with students to improve the behavior.

But these aren’t the slides we mentioned earlier. These are videos created by students for students. They enlist the broadcasting and theater kiddos to help share the message that needs to be delivered. 

A message around improving the learning environment is so much more impactful to a student when it is delivered from their peers as opposed to an authority figure. See for yourself:

This has the added benefit of being reusable for multiple years!

2. Lead an Assembly

This one probably needs to be a collaboration between staff and students but the inclusion of students will make it much more effective. Many schools use quarterly or semesterly assemblies to re-teach expectations. 

This is exactly that but instead of your Principal or Dean doing all the talking they have included multiple student speakers to share the message. Be sure to involve students in the creation of the messages being delivered here so they can adequately share that message with their peers.

3. Create Classroom Skits

Make it fun! Use the slides you always use but have teachers divide classes into groups and assign different expectations to each group. Then take turns performing short 1-2 minute skits around what you should and shouldn’t do in school according to the expectations you have.

Make it extra fun and award LiveSchool points for participation here!

Student Ownership of PBIS Expectations

When students are given the opportunity to teach PBIS expectations, they gain valuable leadership skills. It also has the added benefit of developing a sense of belonging within their school community. 

By working together towards common goals, we can create a safe and supportive learning environment that benefits everyone. So why not give it a try? Start by involving your students in creating or revising your school's PBIS expectations. 

Then empower them to lead discussions on these expectations with their classmates. You'll be amazed at the results – not only will your students come away with a better understanding of what is expected of them but they will also feel more invested in making sure these expectations are met. For more info on getting your student involved, check out our deep dive into how you can get your student council to help promote PBIS.

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The next morning you make your rounds and peek inside classrooms to make sure those slides are being shared with students. Great job. Student behavior will now be fantastic until the next break. 👏

If only it were that easy. 

Your students have had this message delivered to them before, in exactly the same way. By the exact same staff member (probably their homeroom teacher). They are tuning out, and the more they tune out the less effective your PBIS program will be.

You need to change it up. You need a way to keep it fresh. You need a new delivery system for your message. You might even need a new spokesperson for your message.

A Better Way to Set PBIS Expectations

If only you had a group of creative young people who students will relate to and pay closer attention to when they tell them how important positive behavior is to the learning environment…

Wait. You do have those creative dynamos. In fact, you probably have quite a few of them…who are we talking about?

Your students, of course!

It's time to empower them to take ownership and teach each other. Student-led PBIS expectations not only foster a sense of responsibility but also encourage collaboration and leadership skills. 

We’re here to explore how you can empower your students to teach PBIS expectations and create a positive learning environment for everyone. Let's dive in!

What are PBIS Expectations?

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive approach to creating a positive school culture and behavior. PBIS expectations are guidelines that define the behaviors that students should exhibit at all times, whether in class or outside of it. These expectations set clear boundaries for students, providing them with structure and consistency.

The PBIS framework includes three tiers of support: universal, targeted, and intensive. The universal level is where all students receive consistent instruction on expected behaviors across settings. 

PBIS expectations can vary from school to school but usually revolve around themes like respect, responsibility, safety, kindness, and honesty. It's important to involve your students in defining these expectations so they feel more invested in following them.

By implementing PBIS strategies into your school you're not only building a positive learning environment but also teaching valuable skills that will help your student succeed both in school and out of school.

Student-Led PBIS Expectations

Often, teachers share these expectations themselves, but there is an alternative way to ensure better success in promoting good behavior among students: student-led PBIS expectations.

Student-led PBIS involves empowering the students to take responsibility for their own actions and behaviors. It allows them to become active participants in creating a positive school culture. 

By giving them a sense of ownership over the process, they develop stronger connections with their peers and teachers.

The first step towards implementing student-led PBIS is establishing a framework for your school's behavioral expectations. Once you have created your behavior rubric, organize teams composed of student leaders who can help model these guidelines while also spreading awareness about them throughout the school.

After selecting your team members, provide training on how to properly communicate the designated behavioral expectations. Involve them in the process of creating a shared language around the expectations. Use words that they would use themselves. 

You can even encourage them to take initiative by organizing activities or events that promote positive behavior among their peers.

Recognize those who excel at upholding these standards through incentives such as awards or recognition ceremonies. This will motivate other students to follow suit and contribute positively to your school's environment.

3 Ways Your Students Can Lead PBIS Expectations

By empowering students to teach PBIS expectations, you are creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where everyone has an active role in maintaining positive behavior. Let’s look at three ways they can get involved.

1. Create a Short Form Video

At Heritage Middle School, the behavior team has a bit of help. When they identify patterns in problematic behavior they create PBIS expectations reminder lessons that are shared with students to improve the behavior.

But these aren’t the slides we mentioned earlier. These are videos created by students for students. They enlist the broadcasting and theater kiddos to help share the message that needs to be delivered. 

A message around improving the learning environment is so much more impactful to a student when it is delivered from their peers as opposed to an authority figure. See for yourself:

This has the added benefit of being reusable for multiple years!

2. Lead an Assembly

This one probably needs to be a collaboration between staff and students but the inclusion of students will make it much more effective. Many schools use quarterly or semesterly assemblies to re-teach expectations. 

This is exactly that but instead of your Principal or Dean doing all the talking they have included multiple student speakers to share the message. Be sure to involve students in the creation of the messages being delivered here so they can adequately share that message with their peers.

3. Create Classroom Skits

Make it fun! Use the slides you always use but have teachers divide classes into groups and assign different expectations to each group. Then take turns performing short 1-2 minute skits around what you should and shouldn’t do in school according to the expectations you have.

Make it extra fun and award LiveSchool points for participation here!

Student Ownership of PBIS Expectations

When students are given the opportunity to teach PBIS expectations, they gain valuable leadership skills. It also has the added benefit of developing a sense of belonging within their school community. 

By working together towards common goals, we can create a safe and supportive learning environment that benefits everyone. So why not give it a try? Start by involving your students in creating or revising your school's PBIS expectations. 

Then empower them to lead discussions on these expectations with their classmates. You'll be amazed at the results – not only will your students come away with a better understanding of what is expected of them but they will also feel more invested in making sure these expectations are met. For more info on getting your student involved, check out our deep dive into how you can get your student council to help promote PBIS.

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The next morning you make your rounds and peek inside classrooms to make sure those slides are being shared with students. Great job. Student behavior will now be fantastic until the next break. 👏

If only it were that easy. 

Your students have had this message delivered to them before, in exactly the same way. By the exact same staff member (probably their homeroom teacher). They are tuning out, and the more they tune out the less effective your PBIS program will be.

You need to change it up. You need a way to keep it fresh. You need a new delivery system for your message. You might even need a new spokesperson for your message.

A Better Way to Set PBIS Expectations

If only you had a group of creative young people who students will relate to and pay closer attention to when they tell them how important positive behavior is to the learning environment…

Wait. You do have those creative dynamos. In fact, you probably have quite a few of them…who are we talking about?

Your students, of course!

It's time to empower them to take ownership and teach each other. Student-led PBIS expectations not only foster a sense of responsibility but also encourage collaboration and leadership skills. 

We’re here to explore how you can empower your students to teach PBIS expectations and create a positive learning environment for everyone. Let's dive in!

What are PBIS Expectations?

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive approach to creating a positive school culture and behavior. PBIS expectations are guidelines that define the behaviors that students should exhibit at all times, whether in class or outside of it. These expectations set clear boundaries for students, providing them with structure and consistency.

The PBIS framework includes three tiers of support: universal, targeted, and intensive. The universal level is where all students receive consistent instruction on expected behaviors across settings. 

PBIS expectations can vary from school to school but usually revolve around themes like respect, responsibility, safety, kindness, and honesty. It's important to involve your students in defining these expectations so they feel more invested in following them.

By implementing PBIS strategies into your school you're not only building a positive learning environment but also teaching valuable skills that will help your student succeed both in school and out of school.

Student-Led PBIS Expectations

Often, teachers share these expectations themselves, but there is an alternative way to ensure better success in promoting good behavior among students: student-led PBIS expectations.

Student-led PBIS involves empowering the students to take responsibility for their own actions and behaviors. It allows them to become active participants in creating a positive school culture. 

By giving them a sense of ownership over the process, they develop stronger connections with their peers and teachers.

The first step towards implementing student-led PBIS is establishing a framework for your school's behavioral expectations. Once you have created your behavior rubric, organize teams composed of student leaders who can help model these guidelines while also spreading awareness about them throughout the school.

After selecting your team members, provide training on how to properly communicate the designated behavioral expectations. Involve them in the process of creating a shared language around the expectations. Use words that they would use themselves. 

You can even encourage them to take initiative by organizing activities or events that promote positive behavior among their peers.

Recognize those who excel at upholding these standards through incentives such as awards or recognition ceremonies. This will motivate other students to follow suit and contribute positively to your school's environment.

3 Ways Your Students Can Lead PBIS Expectations

By empowering students to teach PBIS expectations, you are creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where everyone has an active role in maintaining positive behavior. Let’s look at three ways they can get involved.

1. Create a Short Form Video

At Heritage Middle School, the behavior team has a bit of help. When they identify patterns in problematic behavior they create PBIS expectations reminder lessons that are shared with students to improve the behavior.

But these aren’t the slides we mentioned earlier. These are videos created by students for students. They enlist the broadcasting and theater kiddos to help share the message that needs to be delivered. 

A message around improving the learning environment is so much more impactful to a student when it is delivered from their peers as opposed to an authority figure. See for yourself:

This has the added benefit of being reusable for multiple years!

2. Lead an Assembly

This one probably needs to be a collaboration between staff and students but the inclusion of students will make it much more effective. Many schools use quarterly or semesterly assemblies to re-teach expectations. 

This is exactly that but instead of your Principal or Dean doing all the talking they have included multiple student speakers to share the message. Be sure to involve students in the creation of the messages being delivered here so they can adequately share that message with their peers.

3. Create Classroom Skits

Make it fun! Use the slides you always use but have teachers divide classes into groups and assign different expectations to each group. Then take turns performing short 1-2 minute skits around what you should and shouldn’t do in school according to the expectations you have.

Make it extra fun and award LiveSchool points for participation here!

Student Ownership of PBIS Expectations

When students are given the opportunity to teach PBIS expectations, they gain valuable leadership skills. It also has the added benefit of developing a sense of belonging within their school community. 

By working together towards common goals, we can create a safe and supportive learning environment that benefits everyone. So why not give it a try? Start by involving your students in creating or revising your school's PBIS expectations. 

Then empower them to lead discussions on these expectations with their classmates. You'll be amazed at the results – not only will your students come away with a better understanding of what is expected of them but they will also feel more invested in making sure these expectations are met. For more info on getting your student involved, check out our deep dive into how you can get your student council to help promote PBIS.

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Ok, you are back from break tomorrow…time to queue up those PBIS expectations google slides. Make a few edits to make it fit this time of year. Then, fire off that all-staff email with the link.

The next morning you make your rounds and peek inside classrooms to make sure those slides are being shared with students. Great job. Student behavior will now be fantastic until the next break. 👏

If only it were that easy. 

Your students have had this message delivered to them before, in exactly the same way. By the exact same staff member (probably their homeroom teacher). They are tuning out, and the more they tune out the less effective your PBIS program will be.

You need to change it up. You need a way to keep it fresh. You need a new delivery system for your message. You might even need a new spokesperson for your message.

A Better Way to Set PBIS Expectations

If only you had a group of creative young people who students will relate to and pay closer attention to when they tell them how important positive behavior is to the learning environment…

Wait. You do have those creative dynamos. In fact, you probably have quite a few of them…who are we talking about?

Your students, of course!

It's time to empower them to take ownership and teach each other. Student-led PBIS expectations not only foster a sense of responsibility but also encourage collaboration and leadership skills. 

We’re here to explore how you can empower your students to teach PBIS expectations and create a positive learning environment for everyone. Let's dive in!

What are PBIS Expectations?

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive approach to creating a positive school culture and behavior. PBIS expectations are guidelines that define the behaviors that students should exhibit at all times, whether in class or outside of it. These expectations set clear boundaries for students, providing them with structure and consistency.

The PBIS framework includes three tiers of support: universal, targeted, and intensive. The universal level is where all students receive consistent instruction on expected behaviors across settings. 

PBIS expectations can vary from school to school but usually revolve around themes like respect, responsibility, safety, kindness, and honesty. It's important to involve your students in defining these expectations so they feel more invested in following them.

By implementing PBIS strategies into your school you're not only building a positive learning environment but also teaching valuable skills that will help your student succeed both in school and out of school.

Student-Led PBIS Expectations

Often, teachers share these expectations themselves, but there is an alternative way to ensure better success in promoting good behavior among students: student-led PBIS expectations.

Student-led PBIS involves empowering the students to take responsibility for their own actions and behaviors. It allows them to become active participants in creating a positive school culture. 

By giving them a sense of ownership over the process, they develop stronger connections with their peers and teachers.

The first step towards implementing student-led PBIS is establishing a framework for your school's behavioral expectations. Once you have created your behavior rubric, organize teams composed of student leaders who can help model these guidelines while also spreading awareness about them throughout the school.

After selecting your team members, provide training on how to properly communicate the designated behavioral expectations. Involve them in the process of creating a shared language around the expectations. Use words that they would use themselves. 

You can even encourage them to take initiative by organizing activities or events that promote positive behavior among their peers.

Recognize those who excel at upholding these standards through incentives such as awards or recognition ceremonies. This will motivate other students to follow suit and contribute positively to your school's environment.

3 Ways Your Students Can Lead PBIS Expectations

By empowering students to teach PBIS expectations, you are creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where everyone has an active role in maintaining positive behavior. Let’s look at three ways they can get involved.

1. Create a Short Form Video

At Heritage Middle School, the behavior team has a bit of help. When they identify patterns in problematic behavior they create PBIS expectations reminder lessons that are shared with students to improve the behavior.

But these aren’t the slides we mentioned earlier. These are videos created by students for students. They enlist the broadcasting and theater kiddos to help share the message that needs to be delivered. 

A message around improving the learning environment is so much more impactful to a student when it is delivered from their peers as opposed to an authority figure. See for yourself:

This has the added benefit of being reusable for multiple years!

2. Lead an Assembly

This one probably needs to be a collaboration between staff and students but the inclusion of students will make it much more effective. Many schools use quarterly or semesterly assemblies to re-teach expectations. 

This is exactly that but instead of your Principal or Dean doing all the talking they have included multiple student speakers to share the message. Be sure to involve students in the creation of the messages being delivered here so they can adequately share that message with their peers.

3. Create Classroom Skits

Make it fun! Use the slides you always use but have teachers divide classes into groups and assign different expectations to each group. Then take turns performing short 1-2 minute skits around what you should and shouldn’t do in school according to the expectations you have.

Make it extra fun and award LiveSchool points for participation here!

Student Ownership of PBIS Expectations

When students are given the opportunity to teach PBIS expectations, they gain valuable leadership skills. It also has the added benefit of developing a sense of belonging within their school community. 

By working together towards common goals, we can create a safe and supportive learning environment that benefits everyone. So why not give it a try? Start by involving your students in creating or revising your school's PBIS expectations. 

Then empower them to lead discussions on these expectations with their classmates. You'll be amazed at the results – not only will your students come away with a better understanding of what is expected of them but they will also feel more invested in making sure these expectations are met. For more info on getting your student involved, check out our deep dive into how you can get your student council to help promote PBIS.

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3 Ways Your Students Can Teach Your PBIS Expectations

How to empower your students to lead discussions on PBIS expectations with their peers.
By 
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May 26, 2023
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Ok, you are back from break tomorrow…time to queue up those PBIS expectations google slides. Make a few edits to make it fit this time of year. Then, fire off that all-staff email with the link.

The next morning you make your rounds and peek inside classrooms to make sure those slides are being shared with students. Great job. Student behavior will now be fantastic until the next break. 👏

If only it were that easy. 

Your students have had this message delivered to them before, in exactly the same way. By the exact same staff member (probably their homeroom teacher). They are tuning out, and the more they tune out the less effective your PBIS program will be.

You need to change it up. You need a way to keep it fresh. You need a new delivery system for your message. You might even need a new spokesperson for your message.

A Better Way to Set PBIS Expectations

If only you had a group of creative young people who students will relate to and pay closer attention to when they tell them how important positive behavior is to the learning environment…

Wait. You do have those creative dynamos. In fact, you probably have quite a few of them…who are we talking about?

Your students, of course!

It's time to empower them to take ownership and teach each other. Student-led PBIS expectations not only foster a sense of responsibility but also encourage collaboration and leadership skills. 

We’re here to explore how you can empower your students to teach PBIS expectations and create a positive learning environment for everyone. Let's dive in!

What are PBIS Expectations?

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive approach to creating a positive school culture and behavior. PBIS expectations are guidelines that define the behaviors that students should exhibit at all times, whether in class or outside of it. These expectations set clear boundaries for students, providing them with structure and consistency.

The PBIS framework includes three tiers of support: universal, targeted, and intensive. The universal level is where all students receive consistent instruction on expected behaviors across settings. 

PBIS expectations can vary from school to school but usually revolve around themes like respect, responsibility, safety, kindness, and honesty. It's important to involve your students in defining these expectations so they feel more invested in following them.

By implementing PBIS strategies into your school you're not only building a positive learning environment but also teaching valuable skills that will help your student succeed both in school and out of school.

Student-Led PBIS Expectations

Often, teachers share these expectations themselves, but there is an alternative way to ensure better success in promoting good behavior among students: student-led PBIS expectations.

Student-led PBIS involves empowering the students to take responsibility for their own actions and behaviors. It allows them to become active participants in creating a positive school culture. 

By giving them a sense of ownership over the process, they develop stronger connections with their peers and teachers.

The first step towards implementing student-led PBIS is establishing a framework for your school's behavioral expectations. Once you have created your behavior rubric, organize teams composed of student leaders who can help model these guidelines while also spreading awareness about them throughout the school.

After selecting your team members, provide training on how to properly communicate the designated behavioral expectations. Involve them in the process of creating a shared language around the expectations. Use words that they would use themselves. 

You can even encourage them to take initiative by organizing activities or events that promote positive behavior among their peers.

Recognize those who excel at upholding these standards through incentives such as awards or recognition ceremonies. This will motivate other students to follow suit and contribute positively to your school's environment.

3 Ways Your Students Can Lead PBIS Expectations

By empowering students to teach PBIS expectations, you are creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where everyone has an active role in maintaining positive behavior. Let’s look at three ways they can get involved.

1. Create a Short Form Video

At Heritage Middle School, the behavior team has a bit of help. When they identify patterns in problematic behavior they create PBIS expectations reminder lessons that are shared with students to improve the behavior.

But these aren’t the slides we mentioned earlier. These are videos created by students for students. They enlist the broadcasting and theater kiddos to help share the message that needs to be delivered. 

A message around improving the learning environment is so much more impactful to a student when it is delivered from their peers as opposed to an authority figure. See for yourself:

This has the added benefit of being reusable for multiple years!

2. Lead an Assembly

This one probably needs to be a collaboration between staff and students but the inclusion of students will make it much more effective. Many schools use quarterly or semesterly assemblies to re-teach expectations. 

This is exactly that but instead of your Principal or Dean doing all the talking they have included multiple student speakers to share the message. Be sure to involve students in the creation of the messages being delivered here so they can adequately share that message with their peers.

3. Create Classroom Skits

Make it fun! Use the slides you always use but have teachers divide classes into groups and assign different expectations to each group. Then take turns performing short 1-2 minute skits around what you should and shouldn’t do in school according to the expectations you have.

Make it extra fun and award LiveSchool points for participation here!

Student Ownership of PBIS Expectations

When students are given the opportunity to teach PBIS expectations, they gain valuable leadership skills. It also has the added benefit of developing a sense of belonging within their school community. 

By working together towards common goals, we can create a safe and supportive learning environment that benefits everyone. So why not give it a try? Start by involving your students in creating or revising your school's PBIS expectations. 

Then empower them to lead discussions on these expectations with their classmates. You'll be amazed at the results – not only will your students come away with a better understanding of what is expected of them but they will also feel more invested in making sure these expectations are met. For more info on getting your student involved, check out our deep dive into how you can get your student council to help promote PBIS.

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