The National Association for School Psychologists (NASP) recognizes the importance of the role parents can play in school’s PBIS programs. When parents are actively involved in the educational activities of their children, children are more successful in school. Parent communication with the school and participation in school activities can provide academic and behavioral support as well as help develop a healthy school climate. Listed below are some NASP suggestions for ways parents can support the PBIS programs in their schools:
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Work to develop a
positive school climate.
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Help teach your
children the importance of school-wide expectations at home, at school, and in
the community.
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Volunteer in school
activities.
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Support with teaching
of and reinforcement of expectation in home and community settings.
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Help with school
efforts to advertise the program to the community.
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Work to gather
community resources (earn funds, canvas local merchants for participation) for
creating and maintaining the program.
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Take part in the
instruction and reinforcement systems if your child is part of a classroom or
individual intervention program.
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Celebrate your child’s successes.
adapted from NASP Communiqué, Vol. 35, #2 October 2006 Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS/PBIS): Tips for Parents and Educators By Candace Cartwright Dee, PhD, NCSP, & John Boyle, EdS, NCSP
