Across Â鶹ӳ», 51 schools and eight school districts are being recognized for their outstanding efforts in promoting positive behavior and supporting student success. These schools utilize the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) frameworks to create a positive, proactive, and inclusive learning environment for all students.
This recognition is part of a larger statewide initiative led by the Â鶹ӳ» Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) project. Housed within the Â鶹ӳ» Center of Excellence in Disabilities at the College of Education & Human Development, the PBIS Technical Assistance Center and the MTSS project seek to build a comprehensive framework to support students’ academic, behavioral, and mental health needs and prevent challenges before they arise. Schools in Â鶹ӳ» that have adopted MTSS and PBIS and implement with high fidelity have seen impressive outcomes, including improved academic performance, reduced disciplinary issues, enhanced student well-being, and increased overall school satisfaction.
Districts receiving awards include:
- Carson City School District
- Churchill County School District
- Clark County School District
- Humboldt County School District
- Lyon County School District
- Pershing County School District
- State Public Charter School Authority
- Washoe County School District
The top honorees received the prestigious diamond recognition from the Â鶹ӳ» Positive Behavior Support Technical Assistance Center. This is the highest distinction awarded to schools demonstrating exemplary implementation of MTSS and PBIS.
Top diamond recognition schools include:
- Aggie Robert Elementary School
- Beacon Academy
- Beacon Academy of Â鶹ӳ»
- Coral Academy of Science Centennial Hills
- Coral Academy of Las Vegas Tamarus
- Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Windmill Campus
- Churchill County Middle School
- Edith Fritsch Elementary School
- Grass Valley Elementary School
- Kate Smith Elementary School
- Lovelock Elementary School
- Mark Twain Elementary School
- Pershing County Middle School
- Silver Stage Elementary School
- Silver Stage Middle School
- Sonoma Heights Elementary School
- Summit View High School
- Winnemucca Grammar School
“These schools are making a significant impact in how they support students by using evidence-based practices, monitoring progress and making data-driven decisions,” Ashley Greenwald, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, director of Â鶹ӳ» PBIS, said. “We are proud to recognize their hard work and commitment to fostering positive learning environments.”
Additional schools recognized include:
Platinum
- Doral Academy
- Doral Academy Saddle Campus
- Duane D. Keller MS
- Mater Academy Bonanza Campus
- Mater Academy Mountain Vista
- Mater Academy of Northern Â鶹ӳ»
- Kenny C. Guinn STEM Academy
- Riverview Elementary School
- Robert Taylor Elementary School
Gold
- Al Seeliger Elementary School
- Coral Academy of Science Eastgate
- Coral Academy of Science- Sandy Ridge
- Desert Heights Elementary School
- Liliam Lujan Hickey Elementary School
- Mater Academy East
- PRTF-North
- Sandra B. Abston Elementary School
Silver
- Cowan Academic Center
- D'Vorre and Hal Ober Elementary School
- Doral Academy of Â鶹ӳ» Pebble Campus
- Sister Robert Joseph Bailey Elementary School
Bronze
- Addeliar D. Guy III Elementary School
- Anthony Saville Middle School
- Becker Middle School
- Cactus Park Elementary
- Dayton High School
- Ernest J. May Elementary School
- Grant Sawyer Middle School
- Herbert A. Derfelt Elementary School
- Lincoln Park Elementary School
- Pershing County High School
- Richard C. Priest Elementary School
- Richard H. Bryan Elementary School
“This work is truly championed by some amazing individuals at each school, who are working to make school environments safe, predictable and consistent for ALL students; directly impacting the school culture and climate,” Brooke Wagner, MSC-SC, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, the MTSS coaching coordinator, said.
Kate Smith Elementary School in Sparks, Nev. held a celebration for its staff after receiving the Platinum Award.Each year, Â鶹ӳ» schools submit data on their MTSS implementation to the state’s technical assistance center, where a panel of local experts reviews the submissions and awards recognition based on the schools’ level of implementation. Schools that meet the criteria serve as models for other institutions looking to improve their student support systems. These awards recognize the school's hard work and dedication to fostering a supportive school culture.
“The most rewarding part of serving on the review committee is having the privilege of reading letters of support written by community organizations and agencies that describe how the impact of MTSS has strengthened the relationship between schools and their local communities,” Kaci Fleetwood, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, MTSS state coordinator, said.
The recognized schools will be honored at the , where they will share their strategies and successes, helping to inspire other schools to embrace the MTSS framework.
Since its inception, the Â鶹ӳ» MTSS project has been supported the implementation of this framework in one-third of Â鶹ӳ»’s schools, spanning ten high-needs school districts. The continued success of the MTSS framework highlights the importance of building systems that focus on the holistic needs of students, ensuring every child has the support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
