From the Superintendent’s Desk

Stockbridge schools using structured approach to reinforce, teach positive behaviors

Hello Stockbridge Families,

Stockbridge Community Schools desires to foster a positive and supportive environment to promote the success and well-being of our students and staff. The Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework is a tool that we use to cultivate a culture of positivity, respect, responsibility, safety and kindness. Rooted in evidence-based practices, PBIS offers a systematic approach to behavior management that integrates character traits, promoting social-emotional growth and academic achievement.

PBIS is a proactive, multi-tiered framework designed to address the behavioral needs of all students within our school community. PBIS operates on the principle of teaching and reinforcing positive behaviors rather than focusing on punishment for negative behaviors. It provides our school with a structured system for defining, teaching, and reinforcing appropriate behaviors, which create an environment for learning and social development.

Collaboration with families and the broader community is a key part to the success of PBIS. We need to engage parents and caregivers in the PBIS process, seeking your input and support in reinforcing positive behaviors and character values at home. Partnerships with community organizations also can provide us with resources and support to reinforce our PBIS efforts.

Research has shown that schools implementing PBIS experience improvements in academic outcomes, including increased attendance rates, reduced disciplinary incidents, and higher academic achievement. By addressing behavioral barriers to learning, PBIS creates an environment for academic success that we can benefit from.

By focusing on prevention, intervention and support, PBIS will allow us to create an environment where students can reach their potential. Through emphasis on positivity, data-driven decision-making, collaboration and character development, PBIS can help us create a culture of respect, responsibility, safety and kindness for our students.

Brian Friddle

Superintendent of Schools