WCPSS Schools Earn PBS Honors

Ten WCPSS schools taking part in the NC Positive Behavior Support initiative will be recognized at the state PBS conference in November.

Swift Creek Elementary will be recognized with a plaque as an Exemplar School, the top PBS recognition. Mt. Vernon School and River Oaks Middle will be recognized as Banner Schools. Apex Elementary, Carver Elementary, Kingswood Elementary, Reedy Creek Elementary, Underwood Elementary, York Elementary and Heritage Middle will be recognized as Green Ribbon Schools.

Participating schools across the state are being honored for successfully implementing PBS as measured by school wide evaluation tool scores, implementation inventory scores, achievement data and discipline data.

The Positive Behavior Support Initiative helps schools develop more effective strategies for working with challenging student behaviors. This is achieved through working with schools to develop school-wide positive behavior support plans; to provide professional development on best practices; to work with teachers to master new strategies; and, to provide assistance in developing individualized plans for specific students.

WCPSS introduced the PBS program in 2005 at 14 schools. Additional schools have begun using the program including 30 this year bringing the total number of WCPSS schools using PBS to 102.

The state PBS conference will be held in Greensboro on November 19 and 20.

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