ELK GROVE, Calif. – Oct 1, 2019 – Elk Grove Unified School District joins 1,355 other schools being recognized by the California PBIS Coalition for their dedication in the implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). In order to achieve recognition by the California PBIS Coalition, a school is rated in 7 areas of PBIS implementation: 1.) Effectively teach appropriate behavior to all children; 2.) Intervene early; 3.) Use of a multi-tier model of service delivery; 4.) Use research-based, scientifically validated interventions to the extent available; 5.) Monitor student progress to inform interventions; 6.)Use data to make decisions; and 7.) Use assessment for three different purposes. Of the 20 schools receiving recognition, 16 schools achieved the Silver recognition, two schools earned Gold recognition and one was honored with the highest recognition possible, Platinum.

Director of Student Support and Health Services, Don Ross noted, “These dedicated teams implement the PBIS framework with fidelity at these schools and ensure that every student feels supported and connected to positive interventions that will meet their needs. Earning this award makes everyone proud of their hard work.”

These schools will be recognized on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the second day of the 2019 California PBIS Conference. The following schools will be recognized:

About the California PBIS Coalition

The California PBIS Coalition (CPC) is a network for State Education Leaders, County Offices, School Districts and Schools to apply various levels of structure through Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS).

About the Elk Grove Unified School District

The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) is the fifth-largest school district in California located in southern Sacramento County. EGUSD covers 320 square miles and includes 67 schools: 42 elementary schools, nine middle schools, nine high schools, five alternative education schools, an adult school, one charter school and a virtual academy. Offering a multitude of educational programs, including over 70 career-themed academies and pathways within 15 industry sectors, we prepare our students for college and career by supporting them with the means to be creative problem solvers; self-aware, self-reliant, and self-disciplined; technically literate; effective communicators and collaborators; and engaged in the community as individuals with integrity. We integrate rigorous academics with career-based learning and real world workplace experiences and ensure that Every Student is Learning, in Every Classroom, in Every Subject, Every Day to Prepare College, Career and Life Ready Graduates.

For more information about the Elk Grove Unified School District, please visit www.egusd.net and follow us @ElkGroveUnified on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Eventbrite.

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State: CA 95624
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