- Houston Independent School District
- Behavior Supports and Interventions

BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORT
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The purpose of Behavior Supports and Interventions within the Office of Special Populations is to promote positive behavior and foster a culture of respect among students and staff. The goal is to systematically teach desired behaviors and provide immediate and on-going interventions for students with behavior needs.
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) is the framework that guides this work. Within this framework, the department supports the explicit teaching of behavior expectations and the implementation of evidence-based interventions to positively impact students’ academic and behavior success. Our strategic priority is to improve school conditions for student learning to create a healthy, and safe school environment.
We believe that polices about discipline can become core competencies of school systems. Schools practicing PBIS know that students often need specific support in reading, math, and other academic subjects. Students may also need specific support in managing their behaviors. Our aim is to teach pro-social behaviors as effectively and efficiently as we teach academics.
Quick Links
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PBIS
PBIS supports schools, districts, and states to build systems capacity for implementing a multi-tiered approach to social, emotional and behavior support. The broad purpose of PBIS is to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of schools and other agencies. PBIS improves social, emotional and academic outcomes for all students.
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Intervention Central
Intervention Central provides teachers, schools and districts with free resources to help struggling learners and implement Response to Intervention. Includes instructional content and strategies for Behavior and Social and Emotional Learning as well as academic content.
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Stop Bullying
A federal government website managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service to provide training, policy and strategies that schools can use to prevent bullying.
Contact Us
Houston ISD
Behavior Supports and Interventions
4400 West 18th Street
Houston, Texas 77092
Director, Behavior Supports and Interventions
Joan H. Anderson, Ed.D.
Office: 713-556-6844
Fax: 713-556-6814
Jander13@houstonisd.org
IAT Manager, Behavior Supports and Interventions
Novelyn Watson- Robinson
Office: 713-556-7122
Fax: 713-556-6814
nwatsonr@houstonisd.org