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

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

  1. Missouri SW-PBS (2019). Missouri schoolwide positive behavior support tier 1 implementation guide.
  2. National Implementation Research Network (NIRN)