AUSD Awarded for Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
By Susan Davis,
23 days ago
We are just six weeks into the new school year, but news of awards is already starting to come in.
To begin, the California State PBIS Coalition has recognized 15 AUSD schools for their implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports during the 2023-24 school year. The recognition levels range from Platinum (the highest) to Bronze—a whopping nine AUSD schools (or 60% of the district’s total) won Platinum.
PBIS is a proactive and school-wide approach to defining, teaching, and supporting optimal student behavior. It emphasizes acknowledging and directly teaching appropriate behavior as opposed to punishing inappropriate behavior. It also provides a continuum of supports for students who struggle to meet the school expectations.
Not every school site’s PBIS program is the same. But all robust PBIS programs consist of clearly defined school-wide expectations, explicit teaching on those expectations, acknowledgment of appropriate behaviors, and individual support where needed.
Research has shown that the benefits of PBIS include increased attendance, student and teacher reports of more positive and calm environments, and reductions in the number of behavioral disruptions on campus. All of these benefits, in turn, can contribute to better academic outcomes for students. More information about the program is available on AUSD’s PBIS web page .
These awards are a testament to the hard work of our principals, counselors, teachers, and students in cultivating positive school-wide cultures across our district.
National Blue Ribbon School
Meanwhile, ASTI (Alameda Science and Technology Institute) was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. ASTI last received this recognition in 2015. Only 356 schools across the country received the designation this year.
“While awardees represent a wide array of schools, they share common traits,” the U.S. Department of Education stated. “National Blue Ribbon Schools are led by leaders who articulate a clear vision of instructional excellence and uphold high standards. They showcase effective teaching methods and offer robust professional development for their staff. Data-driven instruction is a hallmark, and there is a concerted effort to ensure every student succeeds.”
Congratulations to ASTI’s staff and students for this remarkable achievement!
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