School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
Wilkinsburg School District is proud to be a School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) district. We have been implementing this district-wide proactive behavior support system for several years, with a continued commitment to helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. A safe, supportive, and structured environment is essential for this growth.
Through clear social and behavioral expectations, our goal is to teach students replacement behaviors—the positive actions they can take instead of inappropriate ones—so that all children can learn in a safe, engaging, and distraction-free environment.
The district has established three core behavioral expectations:
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsible
- Be Safe
These expectations apply to all areas of the school, including classrooms, hallways, restrooms, the cafeteria, and offices. Students are taught these expectations at the start of each school year. The matrix featured below outlines these behaviors in real-life contexts students encounter throughout the school day.
