Rocklin Unified School District

ROCKLIN, Calif. – August 25, 2021 – The Rocklin Unified School District (RUSD) is proud to announce nine elementary schools will be honored for their dedication in the implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) by the California PBIS Coalition. 

 

Associate Superintendent of Education Services and Elementary Schools, William MacDonald, said, “Rocklin Unified is focused on providing a supportive environment for all students and remains committed to offering positive intervention that will meet their unique needs. Having nine schools receive awards in all levels is exceptional and shows the commitment to ensuring the implementation of the PBIS framework.” 

 

In order for schools to receive recognition by the California PBIS Coalition, they are rated in seven areas of PBIS implementation: 1.) Effectively teach appropriate behavior to all children; 2.) Intervene early; 3.) Use of a multi-tier model of service delivery; 4.) Use research-based, scientifically validated interventions to the extent available; 5.) Monitor student progress to inform interventions; 6.)Use data to make decisions; and 7.) Use assessment for three different purposes. 

 

Of the nine RUSD schools receiving recognition, three schools achieved the Silver recognition, four schools earned Gold recognition and two were honored with the highest recognition possible, Platinum. The following schools will receive their award during the sixth annual California PBIS Conference in Sacramento on September 13-15, 2021: 

 

School Name	Level Type
Antelope Creek Elementary	Silver
Parker Whitney Elementary	Silver
Rock Creek Elementary	Silver
Breen Elementary	Gold
Cobblestone Elementary	Gold
Sierra Elementary	Gold
Sunset Ranch Elementary	Gold
Rocklin Elementary	Platinum
Valley View Elementary	Platinum

The California PBIS Coalition (CPC) is a collaborative organization using evidence-based, culturally relevant practices to build the capacity for all stakeholders in the implementation of PBIS as a multi-tiered system following the National PBIS Blueprints for professional development, implementation, and evaluation.

The mission of Rocklin USD, the cornerstone and leader of educational excellence, is to ensure each student becomes a well-rounded individual who thrives intellectually and develops unique strengths to pursue and achieve personal ambitions while contributing to a dynamic world. Rocklin Unified serves nearly 12,000 students and their families each year by producing a culture of innovation, collaboration, growth, respect and community support. To learn more about the district, please visit www.RocklinUSD.org.