PBIS
Hannum Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
What is PBIS?
Last year, District 123 came together in joining a national initiative called: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The goal of PBIS is to not only define what we expect of each student, but also spend the time to thoroughly teach them the ways. Additionally, students should be rewarded for engaging in positive behavior, and making good choices.
The Hannum staff believes that education is successful when we help children to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. In order for this to happen, it is important that we establish a safe environment with clearly defined expectations. We must also spend the time to teach each and every student about our expectations. It is our goal that by doing so, we will create an optimal atmosphere for learning.
Our school wide expectations have three components that you and your family will become very familiar with, if you are not already. The components of our “Bear Behaviors” are:
2010-2011 PBIS Committee Members
Anne Marie McGovern, Principal
Rachel Butwin, Internal Coach/Social Worker
Chris Panos, Resource Teacher
Chris Roberts, 1st Grade Teacher
Jennifer Carroll, 5th Grade Teacher
Kelly Fitzgibbon, 5th Grade Teacher
Greg Guzzo, Physical Education
Questions, Comments, or Concerns
If you have any questions regarding PBIS, or would like more information about the program (including how you could implement a similar system in your home), please do not hesitate to contact:
Rachel Butwin
Internal Coach/School Social Worker
708-423-1690 ext. 7889
Rbutwin@d123.org
Offical Illinois PBIS webiste:
