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. 

Nine AUSD schools won the Platinum award.

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 expectation, 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.

More information is available on our PBIS web page.
 
Schools recognized for their implementation last year are:

Platinum Level Recognition:
Bay Farm
Otis
Franklin
Lincoln
Love
Maya Lin
Paden
Ruby Bridges
Wood

Gold Level Recognition:
Edison
Encinal

Silver Level Recognition:
Alameda High School
ASTI
Earhart

Bronze Level Recognition:
Island High School

We are deeply grateful to our principals, counselors, teachers, and students for the hard work and vision they bring to the work of cultivating positive schoolwide cultures across our district,.