Supporting Systems Change via Participatory Decision-Making: Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support Program Development

Authors

Rebecca J. Cook Ph.D., Eastern Illinois UniversityFollow
Frank E. Mullins Ph.D., Stephen F. Austin State UniversityFollow
Phoebe A. Okungu Ph.D., Stephen F. Austin State UniversityFollow
Thomas J. Sinclair M.Ed., Department of Mental Health, MissouriFollow

Abstract

This article describes the successful application of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program through participatory decision-making by an entire school faculty. The unique feature of this program was the use of the Nominal Group Technique to elicit a bottom-up approach of securing participants’ input and commitment. It demonstrates the process of research to practice in the school setting that cuts through resistance to change by creating a consensus environment. This process can be easily implemented by school districts to develop programs that meet students and staff needs in a change-friendly fashion.

Recommended Citation

Cook, Rebecca J. Ph.D.; Mullins, Frank E. Ph.D.; Okungu, Phoebe A. Ph.D.; and Sinclair, Thomas J. M.Ed. (2016) "Supporting Systems Change via Participatory Decision-Making: Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support Program Development," Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice: Vol. 1: Iss. 1, Article 5.
Available at: https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/jhstrp/vol1/iss1/5