Fifteen schools receive state recognition for Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
A record 15 UCPS schools recently received state recognition for their Positive Behavior Intervention and Support ( PBIS ) systems , and were praised for supporting high student performance while reducing behavioral problems . PBIS systems are data-driven initiatives that improve social competence and academic achievement for students , with a goal of creating a predictable , positive , safe and consistent schoolwide culture .
The 15 schools received Green Ribbon , Model and Exemplar recognition for implementing a multilayered , schoolwide support system for students . PBIS systems set schoolwide and teaching expectations with acknowledgement and feedback when students follow those expectations . Schools that were selected for state recognition completed team trainings , implemented PBIS strategies and performed well on schoolwide evaluations .
Parkwood Middle Principal Dr . Jeff Kraftson , whose school received a Green Ribbon designation , said he is thrilled to have students , staff and community members embrace the school ’ s PBIS strategies . In addition to posting a standardized matrix of rules around the school , students who exhibit positive behaviors are given “ feedback tickets ” that can be redeemed for prizes in a school store .
What ’ s important about the PBIS system , Dr . Kraftson said , is that it gives students affirmations that reinforce positive behaviors while also serving as a positive form of peer pressure because students enjoy being recognized .
“ Here at Parkwood Middle School , we firmly believe in recognizing students for all of the positive behaviors they do day in and day out ,” he said . “ I am particularly proud of our PBIS committee who has worked diligently to implement PBIS and helped develop it into what it is today . We are excited to see how PBIS will continue to develop Respectful , Responsible , and Ready students .”
This year , Indian Trail Elementary earned an Exemplar designation , which is the highest PBIS recognition . Like Parkwood Middle , the elementary school also has a rewards system where students can earn tickets that can be redeemed at a later date for various prizes that include pajama days , the opportunity to eat lunch with a friend or more .
Many of the encouraged behaviors in the Leader in Me program pairs well with the PBIS strategies , said Indian Trail Elementary Principal Gina Chisum , and the school has also implemented interventions and frequent check-ins with students who may have behavior problems in class . This creates a system of accountability while also letting students know someone at the school is invested in them .
“ We are coaching the children to be college and career ready , not just academically , but in their skills and life as well . So we put systems in place to make sure that is occurring at all levels in the school ,” she said . “ The whole school environment has embraced this philosophy that every student has value , every student can learn and every student can contribute greatness – and capitalizing on that unique greatness makes students the very best they can be .” — This article was provided by the Union County Public Schools Communications Office .
The Green Ribbon , Model and Exemplar schools will be recognized by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction at its 2017 Recognition Program on Tuesday , Nov . 14 .
Green Ribbon Fairview Elementary Western Union Elementary Waxhaw Elementary Sardis Elementary Porter Ridge Elementary Marshville Elementary Sun Valley Middle Piedmont Middle Parkwood Middle East Union Middle Monroe Middle South Providence
Model Union Elementary Shiloh Elementary
Exemplar Indian Trail Elementary
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