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Pitt County Schools

Behavior Support

As the Pitt County Schools Behavior Support Staff, we are committed to providing behavioral support, evidence-based interventions, and strategies to empower teachers, staff, and students. We offer:

  • Professional Development & Training: Formal training sessions, hands-on (both formal and informal) modeling of evidence-based interventions, and ongoing support.
  • Crisis Intervention & Student Support: Immediate assistance to help stabilize students experiencing crisis behaviors.
  • Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) & Resources: Guidance in developing clear, data-driven plans and a variety of resources on behavior management, classroom management, and student-specific strategies to address school-wide concerns.

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)

PBIS is a school-wide framework that creates a positive learning environment by defining, teaching, and reinforcing appropriate student behaviors. Individual schools establish a Positive Behavior Support Team that collaborates with district Positive Support personnel to implement proactive strategies for enhancing both behavioral and academic success.

Learn more about PBIS: NC Public Schools - PBIS

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) & the CASEL Framework

SEL is essential to education and human development—it helps all individuals acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to develop healthy identities, manage emotions, achieve goals, build supportive relationships, and make responsible decisions. The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework identifies five core SEL competencies:

  • Self-Awareness: Recognizing emotions, thoughts, and values
  • Self-Management: Regulating emotions and behaviors effectively
  • Social Awareness: Demonstrating empathy and understanding diverse perspectives
  • Relationship Skills: Building and maintaining positive relationships
  • Responsible Decision-Making: Making ethical, constructive choices

Integrating SEL into daily instruction strengthens school climate improvement and supports overall student engagement.

Explore the CASEL Framework: 

CASEL - SEL Fundamentals

Restorative Practices & SEL Alignment

Restorative practices promote a positive and safe school environment by:

  • Fostering Accountability & Self-Discipline: Helping students recognize the impact of their actions, take responsibility, and work toward repairing relationships.
  • Building Trust & Positive Relationships: Encouraging empathy, inclusiveness, and effective conflict resolution.

When integrated with PBIS and SEL strategies, restorative practices create a holistic framework for addressing behavioral expectations and delivering appropriate tiered interventions.

Crisis Prevention Interventions (CPI)

Pitt County Schools provides an internationally recognized evidence-based training program to help educators and support staff manage challenging behaviors in a safe and respectful manner.  CPI in schools uses a non-violent crisis strategy that focuses on understanding the triggers of crises, preventing escalation, and responding effectively when challenging situations arise.  The trauma-informed de-escalation strategies yield positive, long-term results resulting in decreasing challenging behavior, achieving higher academic success and increasing staff retention.