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District reports drops in suspensions and absenteeism after PBIS, restorative practices rollout
Summary
Lawndale district leaders reported declines in suspensions, chronic absenteeism and office referrals and outlined tiered PBIS and restorative practices, describing data tools and next steps including certification as external reviewers and plans to expand district‑level data review.
Lawndale Elementary School District officials presented a districtwide update on positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) and restorative practices at the board meeting on Feb. 20, reporting improvements in attendance and discipline metrics and laying out next steps to standardize data collection.
Director of Student Support Services Alberto Paredes and district social worker Dr. Maria Ruelas described a three‑tier approach — school‑wide expectations (Tier 1), targeted supports such as check‑in/check‑out (Tier 2) and intensive interventions including functional behavior assessments and mental‑health referrals (Tier 3) — and explained how restorative circles and mediation aim to reduce punitive discipline.
Paredes said the district is using behavior data to guide decisions and is…
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