PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)
What it means
A school-wide framework for supporting behaviour through teaching, prevention, and positive reinforcement rather than punishment. Originated in the US and increasingly used in Canadian and international schools.
Term details
Category: education
Regional use: us, general
Last source check: July 28, 2026
Source
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