Positive Behaviour Intervention & Support Training in Schools

Positive Behaviour Intervention & Support (PBIS) or State Wide Positive Behaviour Suppoert (SWPBS) is aimed at all school staff who work with young children.  In this workshop the following will be covered: introduction to what is person centered practice, information collecting around getting to know the person – (incl impact of trauma & attachment, human relations) proactive approach – (incl what are behaviours of concern, warnings sign and triggers, behaviour recording, reasons behind the behaviour), functional behaviour assessment process- incl positive replacement behaviours, de escalation strategies, self control & self care, crisis communication, & communication continuum, and stress cycle).  Some of the content and ideas in the workshop have been drawn from the DHHS 3 day Positive Behaviour Support Package.

Course Content

  • Proactive Approach
  • Definitions  – Legislation
  • What is Positive Behaviour & Intervention Support (PBIS)
  • Getting to Know the Person (Theory)
  • Background Factors
  • Functional Analysis
  • Reactive Response to the Situation

The purpose of this package is for participants to learn about:

  • the interrelationship that exists between personal background factors and behaviours of concern
  • the interrelationship of bio-psychosocial factors and behaviours of concern
  • why people communicate and/or show behaviours of concern
  • the value of a functional behaviour assessment
  • how to provide positive behaviour support
  • the importance of self control strategies.

Training is normally offered as a one day introduction or two day intensive training from 9-4pm but we have a special introductory workshop available.