Start Here: PBIS Resources for Schools
Schools care deeply about behavior support. What they often struggle with is keeping systems clear, practical, and sustainable once the rollout is over. PBIS starts with good intentions, but without structures that fit real school days, it can slowly turn into more meetings, more paperwork, and more frustration for staff.
This PBIS Resource Hub brings together free tools we use with schools to make that work easier. You will find simple templates, short videos, and ready to use resources designed to reduce confusion, support staff, and help teams turn PBIS from something they are expected to manage into something they can actually carry out day to day.
You and your team are welcome to use any of the resources here or on this site. If you want to think through which of these might be the best place to start, you can email me here any time.
Featured Downloadable PBIS Resources for Schools
PBIS Resources on Video
Rethinking Rewards
If your PBIS recognition system isn’t landing the way it used to—or if it feels like students are more focused on earning prizes than building community—this video might be just what you need. In Rethinking Rewards, Dr. Tim from TGS Educational Consulting shares why traditional reward-based systems often lose their power, and how schools can create recognition practices that actually build connection, not just compliance. Whether you’re a PBIS coach, school counselor, principal, or teacher, you’ll leave with fresh, practical strategies to help your students feel seen, valued, and genuinely part of the school community.
Mastering CICO: Effective Check-In/Check-Out Strategies for Students Success
If you’re using Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) to support students and want to make each interaction more meaningful, this video is for you. In it, Dr. Tim from TGS Educational Consulting walks through simple, student-centered scripts you can use during check-in and check-out to shift the focus from point sheets to real connection. You’ll see how CICO conversations can reinforce positive behavior, build problem-solving skills, and help students feel seen—whether their day was great, tricky, or somewhere in between.
Creating Inclusive Classrooms for Students with ADHD
The best way to support students with ADHD is to learn more about ADHD. In this short video, I share two simple, research-informed strategies that can help you create a more inclusive classroom: building in opportunities for movement and leading with curiosity when things get tough. These approaches don’t just benefit students with ADHD—they help make learning better for everyone.
Popular PBIS Resources for Schools: Articles
How to Improve Your PBIS Student Recognition System
A PBIS student recognition system should reflect your school’s values—not just reward behavior.
In this article, you’ll hear from real educators who’ve rethought what student recognition can and should be. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your approach, this resource offers practical insights to help your recognition system feel more meaningful, equitable, and sustainable.
Unpacking PBIS: An Exploded View of Positive Behavior Interventions and Support
What if you could see every part of your PBIS system—clearly and all at once?
This guide breaks down PBIS into simple, school-tested components that help you focus on what really matters: teaching behaviors, recognizing values, and supporting students with purpose. Whether you’re building from scratch or refining what you have, this article will help you see your PBIS work with fresh eyes.
PBIS Staff Training: A Whole-School Approach
PBIS isn’t just a program—it’s something every adult in the building helps shape.
This article shares how to create meaningful professional development that brings your whole staff into the work. If you’re tired of trainings that feel disconnected or top-down, this approach will help you build a culture of consistency, connection, and care.
Beyond the PBIS Store
Students don’t need prizes to do the right thing—they need purpose.
This post explores how recognition systems can go deeper than tokens and trinkets. If you’re looking to move beyond the PBIS store and toward practices that reflect your school’s values, this article offers real alternatives that resonate with students and staff alike.
CICO Checklist for Tier 2 PBIS
The Pre-CICO Checklist helps schools start Check-In/Check-Out in a way that works for students and the adults who support them. Instead of focusing on forms or points, this resource keeps the attention on the conversations that build habits and trust. Inside, you’ll find clear steps for teachers and coaches, along with student interest inventories that make it easy to begin with connection, clarity, and consistency. If your goal is to launch CICO without the stress or confusion that sometimes derails good intentions, this download will help everyone start on the same page and support students well from day one.
CICO Coach Starter Kit
If your team wants to start CICO without point cards or long trainings, this kit offers a steady place to begin. One student, one routine, one small step.
Looking for help tailoring these PBIS resources to your school? Let’s talk about what would really work for your team.
I’d be glad to learn more about your team, your students, and what’s already working. Together, we can explore how to make these tools fit your goals—not someone else’s template. If a conversation feels helpful, I’d love to connect. Here’s a link to my bookable calendar. It’ll set up a Zoom link at whatever time works best for you: https://doodle.com/bp/timgrivois/video-call
I use PBIS in my room. It’s amazing!
I love that you’re using PBIS in your classroom—and I’m not surprised you’re making it amazing! You’ve always had a gift for creating the kind of environment where kids feel seen, supported, and successful. I’d love to hear more about what’s working for you!