Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based three-tiered framework for improving and integrating all of the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day. (see chart)

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The Ohio Department of Education states they are committed to providing safe and supportive schools to all students through the implementation of whole-child supports. Research demonstrates that students do better academically, socially and behaviorally when supports are provided for the whole child within a school setting. The use of restraint and seclusion in schools negatively impacts a student’s outcome for optimal social and emotional learning. For that reason, the Department’s efforts to support the whole child include a focus on eliminating the use of restraint and seclusion.