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ITBS is sub-project of Idaho SESTA and is funded by the Idaho State Department of Education, Special Education Department. It’s a no fee program that implements a framework to assist school teams in providing preventative, positive behavioral support for all students. This framework is known as Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). While PBIS is not a special education initiative, it's critical to the success of all students, particularly students with disabilities.
ITBS supports selected districts (via an application process) in putting the PBIS Framework in place, with the goal to:
- Expand the infrastructure to lead and support PBIS implementation across Idaho.
- Implement a data collection and management system to support evaluation and decision making.
- Increase capacity of school personnel to positively impact school culture.
- Positively impact student outcomes through the implementation of the PBIS framework.
After signing up, schools receive professional development through regional trainings, technical assistance, coaching, templates and resources for implementation of the PBIS Framework.
So far, 71 schools across Idaho (representing all six regions) have signed up. That’s more than 360 educators participating in the program and undertaking vital training to benefit student outcomes.
96% of those participants reported an immediate increase in their knowledge and skills. Long term, 94% reported that their professional practice has benefitted because of their PBIS training. Even better, 94% reported that their students have benefitted, whether it’s through increased academic or social outcomes.
For more about how ITBS is working to improve Idaho schools, check out:
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