Poughkeepsie Middle School presents PBIS‑based 'RISE' plan, reports drops in referrals
Middle‑school leaders described a PBIS rebrand called 'PMS RISE,' new teacher communities of practice, block scheduling with intervention rotations, targeted wraparound supports and a renewed focus on family engagement and parent workshops.
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The Poughkeepsie Middle School principal described a year‑two shift from stabilizing the building to raising expectations under a PBIS framework called 'PMS RISE.' The principal said the school has 855 students across grades 6–8, reorganized into content‑area communities of practice, moved to block scheduling with double blocks in ELA and math, and introduced intervention rotations to provide differentiated supports within longer periods.
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