WHAT IS PBIS?
PBIS can be effectively used at home too and is especially helpful when events disrupt normal routines (e.g., worldwide health pandemics, natural disasters, extended breaks).
PBIS TIP- Set Home Expectations for all K-12 students
For example, your child’s school might ask students to “Be Respectful” (what’s expected) in the classroom (where it’s expected) by raising their hand before speaking (the desired behavior). .
These expectations can be adapted by families to fit the home setting. Examples of an expectations table for home and school are below
Begin with identifying the behavioral atmosphere of your home.
Hold a family conference.
- Family meetings tend to have a bad reputation because most families only hold them when there is something wrong.
- In this meeting, begin with what the household is doing well. Be positive and specific. After discussing the positive social behaviors, ask household members to identify behaviors that could use improvement, and provide some of your own observations as needed.
Create your own family matrix together.
- Be sure to include everyone’s input. Studies show that when children are given an opportunity to help make rules and expectations in the home, they are more likely to keep them. You can find a blank template here.
Review weekly or biweekly as needed.
- An important step of this matrix is to hold regular meetings to discuss how expectations are being met and if adjustments are needed.
- Depending on your family dynamic and schedule, you may need to review this matrix weekly or every other week.
Set rewards when expectations are met.
- Rewards help motivate household members to keep the rules and expectations of the home. Every family is different and will need to be creative in what rewards create motivation.
- As you implement the PBIS family matrix in your home, you’ll find over time what works and what doesn’t. Just like in our schools, the clearer the expectations are, the more likely they’ll be followed.
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