Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) is a proactive approach to put behavioral/social skills strategies in place for all students while also building in support for those at risk for and/or those who receive special education services.

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What's New 2011-2012

The What's New section will be an ever-growing archive of news pertaining to schools across the state of Missouri that are implmenting SW-PBS, presentations regarding SW-PBS Essential Components, and other items of interest to SW-PBS implementers.

December 2011

Hawthorne Elementary, Mexico Public Schools and Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support

All 413 Hawthorne Elementary students worked together using appropriate behaviors to earn an INDOOR snowball fight!

Bartley Elementary Positive Behavior Support

Bartley Elementary sponsors a holiday shopping experience for their students at their Positive Behavior Support Ticket Store.

MO SW-PBS Recognition Application Program

In 2010-2011 240 schools received recognition for implementation of Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) with fidelity at the Bronze Silver and Gold levels. See which schools in your region met the rigorous criteria for status as an exemplary SW-PBS school in 2010-2011.

Recognition Application criteria for the 2011-2012 school year are now available. Learn just what it takes to be a school recognized for implementing SW-PBS with fidelity in Missouri.

MO SW-PBS participating schools are encouraged to complete activities outlined in the Recognition Program Application process as a way to monitor and celebrate their progress in development and implementation of a schoolwide initiative whose goal is to improve the behavioral and academic success of all students.

MO SW-PBS New School Application and Returning School Reconfirmation

Schools considering participation in the MO SW-PBS process are invited to attend Administrative Overviews at their Regional Professional Development Center and to have an overview session presented at their school. Learn more about how to apply for initial MO SW-PBS participation,

Returning schools are asked to recommit annually to their participation in the MO SW-PBS process for school improvement.

3rd Annual MO SW-PBS Early Childhood Summit: February 22nd 10:00AM - 3:00PM at the Nixa Early Childhood Learning Center, This event is free, please register through the Southwest RPDC website.

June 2011

The MO SW-PBS 2011 Summer Intsitute Missouri SW-PBS: A Partner in School Success will be held June 14-15 in Columbia, Missouri. Presentation materials and supporting resourcs have been posted in the online SI 2011 Program.

MO SW-PBS announced the 240 Exemplary Schools for 2011.

Positive Focus the MO SW-PBS Summer 2011 Newsletter was published.

The MO SW-PBS 2011-2012 Calendar was released.

The Tier 2 Tool Kit is a new online resource of materials and video clips for SW-PBS teams working at the Tier 2 Level.

To look at information posted previously, check out our Archives:

2010-2011 Archives

2009-2010 Archives

2008-2009 Archives

2007-2008 Archives