Here in the School District of Holmen, we've adopted the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework in all of our schools. PBIS is a proactive approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture that all students need to achieve social, emotional and academic success. PBIS is part of the Response to Intervention (RtI) model and applies a three-tiered system of supports and a problem-solving process to enhance the capacity of schools to effectively educate all students.

In the first tier, behavioral expectations are set and taught to all students. Around 80% of students will be successful academically and behaviorally with the Universal Interventions. In the second tier, students needing additional support are offered group-level interventions as well as more feedback from a mentoring adult. Students needing significant support for behavioral challenges are provided evidence-based interventions tailored specifically to the needs of the student.

District wide, all schools have adopted three main expectations: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe. These school wide expectations are what governs and guides all students and staff in their actions and decision making. These expectations are taught throughout the school year, with each lesson focusing on different settings, scenarios and locations on the school campus.

Please refer to our district PBIS Handbook for more detailed information. This handbook is a work in progress and will continue to evolve as our district grows and continually improves.