Thinking About Switching
from PBIS Rewards?
You already believe in digital behavior tracking. The question is whether you're getting what you need from your current platform – or spending more time fighting the tool than using the data.
When PBIS Rewards works well
PBIS Rewards is a solid platform. For many schools, it does exactly what's needed:
- ✓Basic point tracking at the classroom and school level
- ✓A wide variety of features
- ✓Teams comfortable navigating the interface
- ✓Districts that need two-way parent messaging.
If that's your situation, you may not need to switch.
Signs you've outgrown it
What we hear most often from schools evaluating LiveSchool:
- ✕
Interface feels clunky
Multiple steps to award points. Confusing navigation. Teachers have trouble adopting it consistently.
- ✕
No automated parent updates
Parents have to log in to see what's happening. No weekly email summaries or automatic behavior alerts to keep them in the loop.
- ✕
Limited behavior options
Capped at 5-6 behaviors to track, and no way to document negative classroom behaviors. Not enough flexibility to match your full PBIS matrix.
- ✕
Integration headaches
Clever and PowerSchool syncs that don't work reliably. Manual roster management becomes a burden.
- ✕
Hard to get training and support
There's not always clear timelines, training, or help when you need it most.
"We really tried to use it for about a month and it just didn't fit what we needed. We paid for this program for the whole year and used it for a month."
– PBIS Coordinator, former PBIS Rewards user
Honest comparison
We're not going to pretend LiveSchool wins on everything. Here's the real picture:
On pricing:
PBIS Rewards charges per student. LiveSchool charges per teacher. For most schools, the per-teacher model comes out more favorable – especially as student counts fluctuate during the year.
Worried about another failed implementation?
If you've already invested time and money in a system that didn't work out, the last thing you want is to repeat that experience. We get it.
Run both systems in parallel
Keep PBIS Rewards active while you pilot LiveSchool. No cold turkey required.
Implementation support included
We help you configure your behaviors, import rosters, and train your team.
Support from former educators
Our team is mostly former teachers and school administrators. They understand how schools actually work.
Pilot before you commit
Start with one grade level or one team. Expand when you're confident it works.
Is LiveSchool a better fit?
Select which statements apply to your situation:
The verdict
See if switching makes sense for you
Check the boxes above to see if switching from PBIS Rewards makes sense for your team.
Want to see LiveSchool side-by-side?
Walk us through how you're using PBIS Rewards today. We'll show you what the same setup looks like in LiveSchool – and help you decide if it's worth the switch.