Positive Behavior Support PBS

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Positive Behavior Support(PBS)
Implementing the Pyramid Model in Iowa
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The Pyramid Model
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Iowa Statewide Model
Coaching
Training
Early Care EdPrograms
Data System
System Collaborators
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Early Care Education Setting

• LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION
• Awareness of Pyramid Model
• Training in all Modules (preschool and/or I/T)
• Implementation at classroom, then program levels
• Additional Modules (Parent)
• Program-Wide Applications (data and systems
  supports)

COACHING
TRAINING
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System Connectors
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System Connectors
Awareness Training
System Connectors
Statewide Leadership
Connect to other state initiatives (use their
momentum for PBS)
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System Connection
Links to Existing Initiatives(promoting a model
not pushing a single initiative)

• ECSE
• Reduce direct intervention
• Shift role from intervention to prevention
• Expand LRE options
• More time for most difficult problem behavior

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