How PBIS Solves the Problems Keeping You Up at Night

Key Takeaways for Leaders

Framework Over Compliance: PBIS should be a tool to address strategic challenges like chronic absenteeism and test scores, not just a set of rules to follow.

The Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF): A strategy for schools and community partners to move beyond just sharing information to authentic, shared decision-making.

Moving Beyond "Person-Dependency": Why systems must be team-based to survive leadership turnover and staff burnout.

Vulnerability as a Leadership Tool: Building trust with families and agencies requires being honest about school challenges rather than trying to fix everything "in-house" first.

Disaggregating for Equity: Using data by race, gender, and IEP status to uncover implicit biases and targeted needs.

Leveraging Community Data: How tracking external markers—like the geographic origin of student hotline calls—can lead to better-targeted school interventions.

The Culture of Wellness: Creating an environment where adults feel they belong is the first step to ensuring students feel the same.

Links & Resources Mentioned

Center on PBIS: National resources, research, and technical assistance.

Midwest PBIS Network: Training and support for MTSS and ISF implementation.

Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF) Overview: Resources for integrating mental health into school systems.

Connect with the Guests & Host

Kelly Perales on LinkedIn: Connect with Kelly

Randy Lindquist on LinkedIn: Connect with Randy