WHEREAS   there is a recognized need for additional support in managing student behaviour in schools across Prince Edward Island, and

WHEREAS   Behaviour Resource positions are not currently included in the Minister of Education and Early Year’s (DEEY) staffing allocations, and

WHEREAS   the New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has implemented Positive Behaviour Intervention Supports (PBIS) in 64 schools with positive outcomes; and

WHEREAS   the Department of Education and Early Years and the Public Schools Branch (PSB) has acknowledged the increasing demand by piloting PBIS in the 2024-2025 school year, and

WHEREAS   the presence of dedicated behaviour resources in schools is essential for students with behavioural challenges and improving the overall learning environment, and

WHEREAS   PBIS has been shown to improve school climate, reduce exclusionary discipline, increase opportunities for positive interactions and relationships between school staff and students, and create learning environments that support both social development and academic growth;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the PEI Home and School Federation requests that the Department of Education and Early Years and the Public Schools Branch consider adding Student Behavior Intervention Resource positions in consultation with principals for future staffing allocations by the Minister of Education, wherever there is a need in island schools.

REFERENCES:

1. Positive Behaviour Intervention Supports, https://pbis.nbed.ca/roles_responsibilities/
2. Response to Intervention for Behaviour, NB August 2017 https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/ed/pdf/K12/Inclusion/ResponseToInterventionForBehaviour.pdf