Visual cues such as posters with behavior expectations are displayed in classrooms and hallways to remind students of positive behaviors (PBIS, n.d.).

Teachers give verbal reminders before transitions, such as saying “Line up quietly,” to encourage students to engage in the correct behavior (Miltenberger, 2024).

Environmental signals like stop signs or noise meters are placed in hallways to prompt appropriate behavior levels (PBIS, n.d.).

Rewarding students for partial progress, such as staying seated for part of class, helps move them closer to the desired behavior (PBIS, n.d.).

Teachers reinforce smoother and quieter transitions between classes to shape the long-term goal of calm hallway behavior (PBIS, n.d.)

Praising attempts at respectful communication, even when not perfect, encourages students to continue moving toward the target behavior (Miltenberger, 2024).

Schools provide tokens or points through a school-wide reward system to reinforce positive behaviors (PBIS, n.d.).

Teachers give specific verbal praise for desired behaviors, such as saying, “Great job raising your hand before speaking” (Miltenberger, 2024).

Schools offer group incentives, such as extra recess or assemblies, when collective goals are met to reinforce consistent positive behavior (PBIS, n.d.).