PBIS Language
Establishing a common language is critical in any systematic approach. Every part of PBIS has unique but specific terminology that provides uniformity to the staff and students. By clearly labeling and defining inappropriate behaviors, staff and students are able to consistently identify the offense in order to create intervention plans that work to address the unwanted behavior more effectively.
Minor Offenses
​​A minor offense is a low intensity, inappropriate behavior that can be stopped by proximity or simple redirection. Handling a minor offense is meant to be teacher driven. The teacher observing the behavior is expected to address the behavior, redirect or reteach the appropriate behavior and handle any subsequent consequence that may be warranted by the behavior.​ Please refer to the flowchart at the bottom of the page.​
Major Offenses
A major offense may still be teacher driven, depending on the severity of the behavior, but the inappropriate behavior is of higher intensity. The teacher observing the behavior is expected to address the behavior, but the type of behavior and / or how the student responds may or may not warrant immediate office intervention. If the student has become too disruptive to the learning environment or the safety of others is threatened, immediate office intervention should take place. Please refer to the flowchart at the bottom of the page.
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PBIS Terms, Definitions, Policies and Flowcharts ​
Please click on the word or phrase in green below the heading to see the actual form.​​​​​​​​​​​​
Minor Behaviors Defined​ Major Behaviors Defined
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Minor Behaviors Flowchart Major Behaviors Flowchart
Additional School-wide Policies
