Without prevention strategies, schools can expect to observe behavioral difficulties in more than 20% of the school population. Using schoolwide systems of positive behavioral support, schools can decrease the number of problem behaviors by students, providing a clearer focus for intervention on the students with the greatest support needs. This article presents a case example of schoolwide positive behavioral support, including its planning, implementation, and outcomes. The entire process of creating schoolwide teams, determining actions, and developing consensus is described in detail with specific examples. Outcomes of school-selected dependent variables indicate large decreases in the number of students excluded from the classroom learning environment for problem behaviors. Details of specific problems and issues are discussed with examples.
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