Jack Arend, Deputy Director, Association of Washington School Principals
Dec 3, 2025
At AWSP, we believe every system is perfectly designed to get the results it’s getting. If we want to see positive student behavior, we have to design systems that make belonging the default setting. Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) aren’t just about setting expectations or acknowledging good choices; they are about creating environments where every student feels seen, valued, and capable of success. From an AWSP Framework perspective, that is the heart of effective school leadership, and it is where culture, systems, and learning intersect.
