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At the 2025 APBS Conference in Saint Louis, MO, DeKalb County Schools took center stage at the PBIS Film Festival, earning top honors in two categories! The festival, held on March 13th, celebrated the power of visual storytelling in promoting Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) practices.

Cedar Grove Elementary School won in the School Engagement Elementary School Category with a film showcasing how schools can reinforce behavior expectations through acknowledgments. Their video provides a model for fostering positive student behavior by recognizing and celebrating successes.

Tucker High School took home the award for the Instruction High School Category with a film designed to teach students expected behaviors in the cafeteria. Their engaging and informative film serves as a guide for other schools looking to improve student behavior through clear expectations and modeling.

The goal of the PBIS Film Festival is to collect and share videos from a wide range of schools, districts, and countries. This lighthearted competition recognizes films that demonstrate the core PBIS principles and meet technical video production standards.

Congratulations to Cedar Grove Elementary and Tucker High School for their outstanding achievements! Their work exemplifies the dedication of DeKalb County Schools to fostering positive learning environments through PBIS. We are proud to see their efforts recognized on a national stage!

You can view the award-winning films here: 

• Cedar Grove Elementary School
• Tucker High School

We are thrilled to announce that seven schools in Cobb County have been honored with the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Distinguished Recognition! This prestigious achievement highlights the commitment of these schools to fostering positive behavior, academic success, and a supportive learning environment for all students.

The schools receiving this honor are:

• Awtrey Middle School
• Griffin Middle School
• Nickajack Elementary School
• Palmer Middle School
• Pine Mountain Middle School
• Powers Ferry Elementary School
• Smitha Middle School

These schools have shown exemplary efforts in implementing PBIS strategies, which promote respectful, responsible, and safe behaviors across campuses. This work is led by Positive School Culture and Support team inclusive of: Kathleen Greb, Jennifer Hellman, Alexis Gonzalez and Sara Folk.  Their dedication to creating a positive school culture helps ensure that students thrive academically and socially.

A special recognition reception was held on February 26, 2025 to celebrate the success of these schools, where educators, staff, and students were applauded for their outstanding contributions. We are proud of their hard work and commitment to making Cobb County Schools a place of excellence and opportunity for all students.

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We are thrilled to announce many of our Metro RESA schools and districts have received recognition from the Georgia Department of Education for their outstanding implementation of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework for the 2023-24 school year!

This  recognition celebrates schools that exemplify best practices in fostering a positive school climate. Through the dedicated efforts of our educators, staff, and students, we are creating supportive and inclusive environments where all learners can thrive.

The PBIS framework not only enhances student behavior but also promotes a culture of respect, responsibility, and safety across our campuses. This recognition reflects the commitment of our entire community to prioritize the well-being and success of every student.

Join us in celebrating these schools and their districts! Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.

For more information about PBIS and our schools, please visit https://www.mresa.org/resourcescontent-areas/whole-child-supports/school-climate.
 

2023-2024MetroRESAPBISRecognition.pdf