Alaska Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports

The Alaska Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) website provides schools and districts with resources to implement SW-PBS.

Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) gives people a different way to think about behavior. SW-PBS is based on understanding why problem behaviors occur - the behavior's function. This approach to behavior can occur on a schoolwide level, in a specific setting, a classroom, or with an individual student. SW-PBS is the application of evidence-based strategies and systems to assist schools in developing a positive school culture. This initiative can lead to an increase in academic performance, school safety (including suicide prevention), a decrease in problem behaviors, and a positive school and community climate.

• Systems Framework - word
• District Infrastructure - word

This site will have resources available under the following categories:

• What do you need to know? (Orientation Phase)
• How do you get ready? (Readiness Phase)
• What are leadership teams? (Forming Teams)
• How do we make decisions? (Data Collection)
• How do we do it? (Implementation of Tiers)
• Who should be involved? (Family/Community/Agency)
• Where to go for more information? (Resources)
• Who helped? - word
• How are Alaska schools implementing SW-PBS? (Alaska School Highlights)

For Questions or Technical Assistance, please contact:

Department of Education & Early Development
ATTN: Sharon Fishel
801 W. 10th Street, Suite 200
P.O. Box 110500
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0500
Telephone: (907) 465-6523
Confidential Fax: (907) 465-2713
sharon.fishel@alaska.gov