DESCRIPTION OF MODEL SCHOOLS

A PBS Model School is one that has met specific criteria and has demonstrated innovative, creative, and functional ways of supporting PBS in their respective school. Specific characteristics of PBS Model Schools are their consistent methods of: (1) utilizing their data to better serve the students and staff, (2) teaching PBS to new students throughout the school year, (3) creative and engaging reward systems, (4) extending PBS throughout the campus and partnering with the community, and (5) including PBS into daily activities across all available teaching opportunities. PBS Model Schools have made a commitment to both PBS and to their schools and it shows!

Criteria for becoming a PBS Model School in Florida include all of the following:

1. a high Benchmarks of Quality score indicating fidelity of SWPBS implementation,
2. outcome data (Mid-Year and End-of-the-Year Reports) indicating progress,
3. written recommendation from a District Coordinator and confirmation recommendation from FL PBS Project staff,
4. completed PBS Model School application and submitted artifacts, and
5. completed (1) On-Site PBS Walkthrough by a peer PBS Coach or District Coordinator supporting the BoQ score.

Starting with the 2007-2008 school year, FL PBS Project will acknowledge PBS Model Schools in Florida demonstrating the above criteria as Bronze, Silver, or Gold PBS Model Schools.

Bronze PBS Model Schools meet minimal criteria defined above.

Silver PBS Model Schools meet minimal criteria and demonstrate higher implementation fidelity and artifacts provide evidence of visibility strategies and established funding supports.

Gold PBS Model Schools meet minimal criteria and demonstrate the highest implementation fidelity and artifacts provide evidence of visibility strategies, established funding supports, and support/fidelity across all tiers of Positive Behavior Support.

The PBS Model School Application and artifacts are to be submitted electronically via email to mwhite@fmhi.usf.edu no later than June 1, 2008 for consideration.

Model School Application