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PowerSchool Behavior Support

Support the whole child with the only evidence‑based (ESSA Level II) behavior solution proven to reduce suspensions and referrals and increase school positivity.

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Effectively manage PBIS and SEL to improve student well‑being and school culture.
Built for real‑time behavior measurement and proactive intervention.
Impact snapshot• Outcomes
District-wide suspensions
-25%
Monroe Public Schools
Secondary expulsions
-62%
Secondary level
Track referrals and incidents by location, time, and behavior to support safe, positive school climates.
PBISSELMTSSEquity & belonging

Build a positive, consistent, and equitable behavior system

Connect behavior data, proactive supports, and family engagement to improve school well‑being and strengthen climate & culture.

Evidence-based SEL management

Improve visibility into equity and belonging with an ESSA Level II behavior platform.

Hassle-free platform integration

Simplify educator access with tools that work together across your ecosystem (SIS, LMS, assessment).

Proactive climate & culture for PBIS

Reinforce positive behaviors with individual and group rewards connected to robust analysis.

Evidence-based suspension reduction

Use real-time behavior measurements and referral/incident analysis to guide interventions.

“PowerSchool Behavior Support serves as the catch-all for our social emotional and behavior data. It has allowed us to provide consistency in our responses to behavior as well as a place to capture the data.”
Caitlin Omeis • Managing Director of Student and Family Affairs • Public Prep Network
“It was refreshing for students to have people talking to them in positive tones. People walk into our school, and they sense a positive environment.”
Pamela Freeman • Principal • Baseline Academy

Tools to manage PBIS, SEL, and MTSS—without losing visibility

Give staff one place to recognize positive behaviors, manage referrals, analyze patterns, and engage families—while keeping data secure and actionable.

Referral management
Admins can review, reject, or act on referrals and sync behavior data back to SIS.
Data analysis
Pull customized datasets to understand patterns over time and track performance across years.
Positivity ratio
Monitor positivity across groups, classrooms, and schools to understand culture at a glance.
Family messaging
Engage families with two‑way messages through the family mobile app.
Language translations
Translate messages so everyone involved in the student’s journey can participate.
Critters
Colorful animal avatars designed for early elementary engagement and positive reinforcement.
Purchase mode
Record point ‘purchases’ and manage classroom or school rewards for PBIS programs.
Student surveys
Collect student feedback aligned to SEL competencies and school climate.
Program snapshotPositive reinforcement
Recognize
Award points for behaviors you want to see more often.
Respond
Route corrective incidents through consistent referral flows.
Analyze
Break down incidents by time, location, behavior, and student group.
Engage
Share progress with families using messaging + translation.
PBIS how‑to guide
Learn how a positive school culture program comes together in practice.

Ready to build a stronger culture with real-time behavior data?

Get a demo to see how Behavior Support improves well‑being, strengthens PBIS implementation, and supports more equitable outcomes.

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