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District 196 outlines PBIS rollout; MDE cohort training and data tracking emphasized
Summary
District staff presented the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) rollout, describing Minnesota Department of Education cohort training, 80% staff buy‑in for cohort acceptance, data metrics ("Big 5"), and school examples including Thomas Lake Elementary and Falcon Ridge Middle School.
District 196 staff described progress and plans for implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) at a March 10 school board meeting, emphasizing a multi‑year training model, data collection and culturally responsive practices.
Rachel Hughes, Director of Instruction and Achievement, and Stephanie Ochocchi, student support coordinator, outlined PBIS as a prevention‑focused framework endorsed by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) to improve school climate,…
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