Ensure that your process centers on equity and cultural responsiveness:
Access
Communication supports are provided for students, staff, and family/caregivers who need them in order to participate/respond.
Students are provided with opportunities to respond and participate in their preferred language and in ways that are developmentally and culturally appropriate.
Invitations and opportunities for families/caregivers to participate and respond are offered in language that is understandable by a non-educator and in families’/caregivers’ preferred language.
Representation
School pays particular attention to inviting and gathering voice from students and families/caregivers who are representative of the school’s demographics and any underserved populations.
Efforts are made to gather input beyond easily-accessed groups such as the student council or parent-teacher organization.
Meaningful Participation
Student and family/caregiver voice are gathered in meaningful and engaging ways that ensure and communicate that their voices are valued and needed.
High Outcomes
Communicate to students, staff, and families/caregivers that the purpose of gathering this input is to improve the PBIS implementation and to support the goal of high outcomes for all students.
Close the loop
Let students, staff, and families/caregivers know what you plan to do with their input.
Tell them how and when you will share what you have learned.
