The California State PBIS Coalition has recognized 13 AUSD schools for their implementation ofPositive Behavioral Interventions and Supports during the 2024-25 school year. The recognition levels range from Platinum (the highest) to Bronze. 

PBIS is a proactive and school-wide approach to defining, teaching and supporting optimal student behavior.  It emphasizes acknowledging and directly teaching appropriate behavior rather than relying soley on punishments for 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. 
 

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 “PBIS is a crucial component of creating a positive school climate,” says Superintendent Pasquale Scuderi, “and educational research has shown again and again that a positive school climate contributes to students’ educational outcomes, emotional well-being, and social relationships at school. I’m grateful to the principals, counselors, teachers, and students for their very intentional efforts to cultivate positive behaviors and create safe schoolwide cultures.”
 
Schools recognized for their implementation last year are: