PBIS

Recording: How to Plan, Implement, and Improve PBIS in Your High School

How high schools can use PBIS to foster student motivation and curb behavior challenges across the building.

By
Callie Daugherty

Let’s face it: schools are experiencing an uptick in behavior events. To address this, elementary and middle schools often implement PBIS. Can this work in high school too?

Callie Daugherty and her PBIS team at Wirt High School are showing that it can. 

Now, one year in, they’ve built a PBIS program that: 

And it’s working! Referrals are down, engagement is up, and the staff is even reporting better working conditions.

If you’re in a secondary school that needs a behavior reset, this is a PD opportunity you don’t want to miss!

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Student motivation and engagement are hard to come by in high school. Join us as Wirt High School shares how to unlock both by investing in PBIS.

Let’s face it: schools are experiencing an uptick in behavior events. To address this, elementary and middle schools often implement PBIS. Can this work in high school too?

Callie Daugherty and her PBIS team at Wirt High School are showing that it can. 

Now, one year in, they’ve built a PBIS program that: 

  • Holds students to high expectations
  • Provides the consistency their staff needs
  • Decreases behavior events that disrupt the learning process
  • Gives everyone an opportunity to have a voice in the process

And it’s working! Referrals are down, engagement is up, and the staff is even reporting better working conditions.

If you’re in a secondary school that needs a behavior reset, this is a PD opportunity you don’t want to miss!

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Let’s face it: schools are experiencing an uptick in behavior events. To address this, elementary and middle schools often implement PBIS. Can this work in high school too?

Callie Daugherty and her PBIS team at Wirt High School are showing that it can. 

Now, one year in, they’ve built a PBIS program that: 

  • Holds students to high expectations
  • Provides the consistency their staff needs
  • Decreases behavior events that disrupt the learning process
  • Gives everyone an opportunity to have a voice in the process

And it’s working! Referrals are down, engagement is up, and the staff is even reporting better working conditions.

If you’re in a secondary school that needs a behavior reset, this is a PD opportunity you don’t want to miss!

School Info

Wirt County is a rural High School that is located in Elizabeth, WV. Wirt County Schools is a small district made up of 3 schools. Specifically, Wirt High School’s student body includes:

  • 290 Students
  • 54% Free-and-Reduced Lunch
  • 3.9% Minority Enrollment
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About the Event

Let’s face it: schools are experiencing an uptick in behavior events. To address this, elementary and middle schools often implement PBIS. Can this work in high school too?

Callie Daugherty and her PBIS team at Wirt High School are showing that it can. 

Now, one year in, they’ve built a PBIS program that: 

  • Holds students to high expectations
  • Provides the consistency their staff needs
  • Decreases behavior events that disrupt the learning process
  • Gives everyone an opportunity to have a voice in the process

And it’s working! Referrals are down, engagement is up, and the staff is even reporting better working conditions.

If you’re in a secondary school that needs a behavior reset, this is a PD opportunity you don’t want to miss!

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About the Event

Let’s face it: schools are experiencing an uptick in behavior events. To address this, elementary and middle schools often implement PBIS. Can this work in high school too?

Callie Daugherty and her PBIS team at Wirt High School are showing that it can. 

Now, one year in, they’ve built a PBIS program that: 

  • Holds students to high expectations
  • Provides the consistency their staff needs
  • Decreases behavior events that disrupt the learning process
  • Gives everyone an opportunity to have a voice in the process

And it’s working! Referrals are down, engagement is up, and the staff is even reporting better working conditions.

If you’re in a secondary school that needs a behavior reset, this is a PD opportunity you don’t want to miss!

About the Presenter

Callie Daugherty has been the Technology Integration Specialist for three years at Wirt County High School in Elizabeth, WV.  She is also a computer science educator, PBIS Team Leader, and Student Council advisor. After earning a bachelor's degree in Agricultural and Extension Education from West Virginia University, Callie was employed as a WVU Extension Service Agent for two years and earned her master's degree in Communication Studies, also from WVU.  Being the PBIS Team Leader and the TIS for the high school has allowed Callie to learn the ins and outs of LiveSchool as WCHS has newly implemented the program this year.  She has also worked to involve both teachers and students in the program to increase buy-in and gain more positive results.  In her downtime, Callie enjoys spending time with her family, including her one-year-old son, Levi.

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Simplify PBIS
Say goodbye to paper.

Track behavior, motivate students, and promote a positive culture — all in one easy platform.

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Student motivation and engagement are hard to come by in high school. Join us as Wirt High School shares how to unlock both by investing in PBIS.

Let’s face it: schools are experiencing an uptick in behavior events. To address this, elementary and middle schools often implement PBIS. Can this work in high school too?

Callie Daugherty and her PBIS team at Wirt High School are showing that it can. 

Now, one year in, they’ve built a PBIS program that: 

  • Holds students to high expectations
  • Provides the consistency their staff needs
  • Decreases behavior events that disrupt the learning process
  • Gives everyone an opportunity to have a voice in the process

And it’s working! Referrals are down, engagement is up, and the staff is even reporting better working conditions.

If you’re in a secondary school that needs a behavior reset, this is a PD opportunity you don’t want to miss!

Learn more about the author, 
Callie Daugherty
 
Find PBIS Rewards that Students Love to Earn

Explore 100+ ideas from schools like yours.

See All PBIS Rewards
Find PBIS Matrix Ideas

Explore school-wide behavior expectations from other schools.

See PBIS Matrix Ideas
Find House Points Inspiration

The best Houses reflect your school’s unique culture. Browse examples from real schools and start brainstorming your House system!

Show Me Ideas
Simplify PBIS
Say goodbye to paper.

Track behavior, motivate students, and promote a positive culture — all in one easy platform.

Learn More

Student motivation and engagement are hard to come by in high school. Join us as Wirt High School shares how to unlock both by investing in PBIS.

Let’s face it: schools are experiencing an uptick in behavior events. To address this, elementary and middle schools often implement PBIS. Can this work in high school too?

Callie Daugherty and her PBIS team at Wirt High School are showing that it can. 

Now, one year in, they’ve built a PBIS program that: 

  • Holds students to high expectations
  • Provides the consistency their staff needs
  • Decreases behavior events that disrupt the learning process
  • Gives everyone an opportunity to have a voice in the process

And it’s working! Referrals are down, engagement is up, and the staff is even reporting better working conditions.

If you’re in a secondary school that needs a behavior reset, this is a PD opportunity you don’t want to miss!

Learn more about the author, 
Callie Daugherty
 

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