Foundations of Systems Change
SW-PBS is a systems change framework to address school climate and culture. When you embark upon implementing SW-PBS at the district, school, and classroom levels, you are undertaking a change in your system of addressing culture, climate, discipline, and behavior. It becomes a change in the way your district or school does business.
This module includes lessons covering the six implementation phases, ways to handle resistance to change, and a model of the interconnected system of supports. Completion of this course will give leaders the foundational knowledge they need in order to implement a change in systems at the district and/or building level.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the six different implementation phases.
- Reflect on your organization’s current implementation phase.
- Identify the fundamental components of efficient and effective change planning.
- Envision a model of an interconnected system of supports.
Recommended Prerequisites
- As this course will continue to build your foundational knowledge of SW-PBS, it would be helpful to go through “A Systems Approach” and “Foundations of Function-Based Thinking” modules prior to viewing this module.
Participant Handouts
Pre-Post Educator-Learner Assessments
Pre and post knowledge checks are a component of high-quality professional development. It is recommended that all consultants and other trainers/facilitators use them as they tailor their professional development for their audience. The pre-post knowledge check and the answer key are posted below for downloading and administering.
Presenter Materials
Powerpoint with Presenter Notes
Implementation Supports
Additional Resources
- Missouri SW-PBS (2019). Missouri schoolwide positive behavior support tier 1 implementation guide.
- National Implementation Research Network (NIRN)
