Positive Classroom Behavior Supports (PCBS) for Teachers

Positive Classroom Behavior Supports (PCBS), formerly known as classroom management practices, include evidence-based practices designed to promote positive behavior and create a conducive learning environment for all students. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, positive classroom behavior supports help students feel safe, respected, and valued, which in turn encourages them to take responsibility for their actions and contribute positively to the classroom community.

These supports include five main practices, including:

Maximizing Structure

Physical Arrangement of the Learning Space
Transitions, Attention Signals
Active Supervision
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Establishing Expectations, Rules and Routines

Utilizing common, student-friendly language
Providing and communicating expectations and rules clearly
Creating and teaching effective procedures
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Encouraging Appropriate Behavior

Behavior Specific Praise
Classroom Contingencies
Acknowledgement Systems
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Ensuring Active Engagement

Ensuring Active Engagement
Defining Engagement vs. Compliance
Opportunities to Respond
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Responding to Behavioral Errors

Using a Continuum of Response
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Presentations

Explore a collection of professional development sessions and conference presentations focused on evidence based practices in learning environment and engagement.

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Publications

Explore a wide range of research-based guides, tools, and resources developed by PaTTAN to support educators, families, and school teams in implementing effective practices across academic, behavioral, and inclusive frameworks.

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Tools

Explore a curated collection of high-impact tools and resources to support inclusive practices, MTSS implementation, and effective instruction across content areas.

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Media

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