Which elements are established by PBIS frameworks to support learning?

• A. Strict discipline and suspensions
• B. Shared expectations, data-driven monitoring, and proactive interventions
• C. Infrequent data review
• D. Isolated teaching without supports

Answer: (B)

PBIS frameworks build a system of supports that are taught, modeled, and reinforced across all settings, with decisions guided by data. The core components are shared expectations for behavior that are consistently taught and acknowledged by everyone, data-driven monitoring that tracks how students are doing and where help is needed, and proactive interventions that are applied early and across tiers to prevent problems from escalating. This combination creates a positive, predictable school climate that supports learning for all students.

Discipline that relies on punishment, like suspensions, is not the foundation of PBIS. PBIS emphasizes teaching and reinforcing appropriate behavior, using data to guide actions, and providing timely supports rather than waiting for problems to occur. Data should be reviewed regularly to inform improvements, not infrequently. And teaching without supports misses the coordinated system PBIS uses to help students succeed.