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August 15, 2024
Minnesota Reaches the 20-Year Mark of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Implementation
Recognizes Schools and Districts for Sustaining Implementation Over Time
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is proud to announce that 78 schools representing 37 districts, along with three (3) districts coordinating school implementation, have been recognized for their sustained commitment to Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). These schools and districts have demonstrated exceptional leadership in improving school climate, engaging the community, and increasing student achievement.
Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.627 defines PBIS as an evidence-based framework for preventing problem behavior; providing instruction and support for positive and prosocial behaviors; and supporting the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of all students. For two decades, Minnesota schools and districts have embraced PBIS as a strategy to create positive and supportive learning environments. This year’s honorees exemplify the dedication and perseverance required to implement and sustain PBIS over time.
To recognize these outstanding achievements, MDE Commissioner Willie Jett will honor the following schools and districts at the PBIS Summer Institute and Recognition Ceremony on August 15, 2024. Several presenters will share their success stories and insights on implementing PBIS.
Schools
Northern Minnesota Region (43 schools)
Big Lake Schools: Independence Elementary STEM, Liberty Elementary School
Cambridge-Isanti Schools: Cambridge Intermediate School, Cambridge Middle School, Cambridge Primary School, Cambridge-Isanti High School, Isanti Intermediate School & C-I STEAM School, Isanti Middle School, Isanti Primary School
Cloquet Public Schools: Washington Elementary
Deer River Public Schools: King Elementary
Foley Public Schools: Foley Elementary School
Grand Rapids Public School District: Cohasset Elementary School
ISD 477-Princeton Public Schools: Princeton Intermediate School
ISD 728-Elk River Area Schools: Ivan Sand Community Middle & High School, Meadowvale Elementary, Otsego Elementary School, Parker Elementary, Prairie View Elementary, Rogers Elementary, Rogers Middle School, Twin Lakes Elementary, VandenBerge Middle School, Westwood Elementary, Zimmerman Middle/High School
Lake Park Audubon School District #2889: Lake Park Audubon Elementary School
Ogilvie Public Schools: Ogilvie Elementary School
Pine River-Backus School District: Pine River-Backus Elementary School
Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools ISD 47: Mississippi Heights Elementary School, Pleasantview Elementary School, Rice Elementary School
St. Cloud Area School District 742: Apollo High School, Clearview Elementary, Discovery Community Elementary School, Katherine Johnson Education Center, Kennedy Community School, Lincoln Elementary School, North Junior High, Oak Hill Community School, South Junior High, Talahi Elementary, Tech High School, Westwood Elementary School
Metro Twin Cities Region (20 schools)
Bloomington Public Schools: Bloomington Transition Center
Centennial Public Schools: Rice Lake Elementary
Cologne Academy
Eastern Carver County Public Schools: Chanhassen High School
Eden Prairie Public Schools: Forest Hills Elementary, Oak Point Elementary
Farmington Area Public Schools: Robert Boeckman Middle School
Inver Grove Heights Schools: Simley High School
Osseo Area School District 279: 279Online, Basswood Elementary, Birch Grove Elementary School for the Arts, Edinbrook Elementary, North View Middle School, Osseo Area Learning Center
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools: Hidden Oaks Middle School, Twin Oaks Middle School
Rosemount-Eagan-Apple Valley: Thomas Lake Elementary
Sojourner Truth Academy
Waconia Public Schools: Laketown Elementary
Westonka Public Schools: Hilltop Primary
Southern Minnesota Region (15 schools)
Austin Public School District: I.J. Holton Intermediate School, Sumner Elementary School
Fulda Public Schools: Fulda Elementary
Kasson-Mantorville School District: Kasson-Mantorville Elementary School
La Crescent-Hokah School District: La Crescent-Hokah Elementary
Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial: Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Secondary School
Mankato Area Public Schools: Mankato East High School
Sibley East Public Schools: Sibley East Elementary
TEAM Academy
Tri-City United: Tri-City United Le Center K-8
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School District: Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School-Morristown 5-8
Winona Area Public Schools: Goodview Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Washington-Kosciusko Elementary School
Districts Recognized for Sustaining Exemplar District Capacity (3 districts)
(Criteria includes 60% or more schools within the district meeting fidelity of implementation and does not require including Special Programs and/or Early Childhood Programming.)
Cambridge-Isanti Schools
ISD 728-Elk River Area Schools
Cloud Area School District 742
About PBIS
PBIS is a multi-tiered framework that focuses on preventing problem behavior, teaching and reinforcing positive behaviors, and providing intensive interventions for students with more significant needs. By creating a positive school climate and culture, PBIS has been shown to improve student outcomes, reduce disciplinary incidents, and increase student engagement.
View References for the Evidence Base of PBIS on the pbis.org website.
Please contact mde.pbis@state.mn.us with any questions.
Upcoming Special Education Directors' Forum Dates
The planned dates for our Special Education Directors' Forums for the coming school year are:
October 11, 2024
December 13, 2024
February 14, 2025
April 11, 2025
June 6, 2025
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