Twenty-two Nash-Rocky Mount schools were recognized by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction for their implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) programs.
PBIS programs are a way to impact the learning environments in the schools in order to support high student performance and to reduce behavioral problems.
Rhonda Harrell, PBIS Coordinator for the school district, said she was pleased to see schools recognized for their efforts.
“The last several years, we’ve had a majority of our schools recognized for their PBIS efforts by the state. Even better is that we can see the real fruits of their labor – improved student achievement and decreases in discipline referrals.” Harrell said. “We demonstrate that we are implementing the program with fidelity as evidenced by the gains we see both behaviorally and academically.”
