Project SUPPORT — Anonymous School Safety Reporting

Guides & research

Resources

Evidence-based guides, briefs, and videos to support safer schools, positive behavior systems, and student wellness - plus community safety literature from the CICS resource library.

Featured resources

Start with these foundational publications and video highlights.

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An Introduction to The Interconnected Systems Framework

View the highlights of what will look different when the education and mental health systems are integrated.

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Enhancing Social Emotional and Behavioral (SEB) Support: A Practical Guide for Selecting and Implementing SEB Programs within a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) Framework

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IES MTSS-B Trial: Key Takeaways for District and State Leaders

This brief reviews the latest randomized controlled trial (RCT) examining effects of PBIS, on a range of student outcomes. We share findings and key takeaways from this new study, in the context of the broader research literature, to guide local educational agency (LEAs) and state educational agencies (SEAs) in their use of MTSS to improve student outcomes.

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Integrated Tiered Fidelity Inventory Companion Guide

This guide is intended to support school teams, coaches, and trainers working to focus on cultural responsiveness and support for mental health and wellness within the PBIS framework

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Supporting and Responding to Students' Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Needs: Evidence-Based Practices for Educators

"Supporting and Responding" summarizes evidence-based, positive, and proactive practices that support and respond to students' social, emotional, and behavioral (SEB) needs in classrooms and similar teaching and learning environments (e.g., small-group activity).

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Why Implement Tier 1 PBIS for Students with Disabilities? What Does Research Say?

This brief summarizes empirical research on the effects of Tier 1 PBIS for students with disabilities. In general, when schools implement PBIS with fidelity, students with disabilities experience: (a) improved SEB outcomes and (b) reduced exclusionary discipline (i.e., office discipline referrals, suspensions, restraint, seclusion).