Positive Behavior Support Creates a Positive, Productive Learning Environment

A great deal of energy goes into controlling and eliminating problem behaviors. Positive Behavior Support systems can create an environment that minimizes if not eliminates the need for punishment or negative consequences, which tend to compromise a teacher's future success with difficult students. The foundation of a Positive Behavior Support system is made of the rules and procedures. Token sy…

Consequences can be used to teach appropriate classroom and academic behavior.

The Color Wheel Behavior Management System uses color coding, a wheel and multiple sets of classroom rules and expectations to help students transition and more effectively manage classroom time.

The marble jar can be the key to a successful Positive Behavior Support plan in a classroom.

This article offers three kinds of token economies, involving points, tickets and money to reward appropriate behavior and academic effort. Reinforcement is through purchasing prizes, a raffle or an auction.

A lottery system provides ongoing reinforcement of positive behavior, and is easier to administer than a token economy.

Positive Peer Review is a great way to have the "good kids" teach the "bad kids" how to pursue positive behavior.

Reinforcement in a special education classroom increases the amount of appropriate behavior, both socially and academically.

Positive reinforcement programs increase the chances of your students repeating desired behaviors that will help them now and in the future.

Here's a list to help you establish positive reinforcement which ultimately leads to productive classroom behavior.

A Think Sheet that helps students evaluate the problem rather than focus on the punishment.