Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS)

We believe that children learn best when they feel good about themselves, are making positive decisions for themselves, act responsibly, and live up to good standards of behavior. We also believe that every child has the right to learn and a teacher has the right to teach without interference from a disruptive child. Dos Rios is part of a State and District initiative called Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS). Through this initiative, the staff focuses and recognizes positive and appropriate behavior from students. Students may earn Buffalo Bucks, which distinguishes students who exhibit good citizenship and politeness without being reminded. Teachers and staff members give Buffalo Bucks to students exhibiting those behaviors. When Buffalo Bucks are collected, students may redeem them for a prize from their classroom Buffalo Buck store.

We seek to provide students with skills and strategies that support independent and facilitated problem solving.