New Hampshire Center
for Effective Behavioral Interventions
and Supports

Committed to the emotional well-being
of all New Hampshire's children

Last Updated June 22, 2009

About NH CEBIS

The New Hampshire Center for Effective Behavioral Interventions and Supports (NH CEBIS) is a professional development, research and resource center for educators and families. We focus specifically on developing effective interpersonal and organizational systems and practices and using data effectively within schools and preschools. NH CEBIS services are offered within the framework of the following beliefs:

• The effectiveness of schools and preschools is integrally tied to the systems and practices they employ
• Sound decision-making requires effective use of data
• Systems within schools can either facilitate or hinder effective communication, sharing of knowledge and mutual learning
• Personal, professional and organizational practices exert enormous influence on school culture, personal fulfillment and the desire to learn
• Effective and sustained change requires commitment, guided practice, periodic assessment and sound decision-making processes

Systems, Practices and Data

Every approach in our programs considers three inter-related aspects that are essential for the health of an organization's progress. These include Systems (to effectively support the people and processes within an organization), Practices (to support effective relationships between people) and Data (to support effective decision-making.)

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News and Updates

• PBIS

  • PBIS-NH and MAST-NH Initiatives Honored as State Exemplar for School-Based Mental Health Programs

    On May 7, Dr. Howard Muscott briefed Congress on New Hampshire's successful outcomes, systems, data and practices to mark Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. He joined Goldie Hawn, Academy-Award Winning Actress and Children’s Mental Health Advocate, and Kathryn Power, Director of the Center for Mental Health Services within Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Howard presented on the positive outcomes achieved in New Hampshire with Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS-NH) and the statewide work in linking schools with the community mental health system (MAST-NH).

    The briefing focused on Investing in the Educational Future of Youth with Mental Health Needs and the value of effective school-based mental health programs.

  • Improve the quality of your FBA's and BSP's with new tools.

    Use a checklist tool to assemble a Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Support Plan. The evaluate the plan with an evaluation worksheet. See FBA and BSP Resources.

  • PBIS Coaches training materials posted

    Our Coaches Corner page now includes materials from our most recent trainings for both Universal and Targeted PBIS coaches. Check it out!

  • Article on PBIS and Family Engagement

    NH CEBIS collaborated with parent and PBIS school representatives to write and publish an article about family engagement in the July/August 2008 issue of Teaching Exceptional Children magazine. Read the article and access the referenced documents here.

• General

  • Senior Trainers in Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI) Certified in NH

    As part of the Mental Health and Schools Together (MAST-NH) initiative, NH CEBIS has certified the first Senior Trainers in LSCI, a therapeutic, verbally-based strategy designed to intervene with students in crisis to address behavior, thinking and feelings. These senior trainers will serve as presenters, trainers and resources to schools wishing to certify appropriate staff members in the 5-day LSCI course, or to expose staff to LSCI concepts in the 1-day LSCI overview.

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