-Invitation to upcoming PBIS networking session

-Arkansas Happenings

-Update on Project PEACE!

-PBIS events in other states

-Celebrating Black History Month

-Self-Care Corner

-Resources

We would like to better understand how widespread PBIS implementation is in the state of Arkansas, what barriers schools have to implementing PBIS, and what is needed for schools to implement PBIS with fidelity.

By completing our survey, your school will be entered into a drawing for a FREE 3-HOUR Virtual PBIS-related Training! The survey will be available through 3/1/24. Just click on the link below. Thank you!

Schools in the Little Rock School District and LISA Academy Public Charter Schools have been participating in PBIS Tier I team training.

Little Rock began 2024 with a Booster training for schools that attended Tier I team training last school year and Day 1 of Tier I Team Training for their second cohort. The Booster training was well attended and schools really enjoyed being able to share their accomplishments and get some good ideas from each other. Cohort 2 began their training by learning about the Foundations of PBIS and building and/or reviewing their Behavior Expectations and Matrices.

LISA Academy schools are receiving individual training and coaching that fits the needs of each individual school. It's exciting to see how the schools are implementing various components of PBIS and working towards fidelity of implementation.

Schools participating in Project PEACE are beginning their baseline data collection. The primary Goals and Objectives of Project PEACE are focused on preventing school violence by implementing preventive measures and improving students', staff's, and families' experiences and perceptions (school climate). So, the first step is determining how these groups currently perceive the school climate. Schools will also assess where they are in the PBIS implementation process. These surveys will help each school create a School Climate Action Plan.

If you are interested in collecting data on School Climate, you can contact us by email at pbis@astate.edu or call 870-972-2287. PBISApps has a suite of School Climate surveys for elementary students, secondary students, school personnel, and parents/guardians. They are free and A-State coordinators can get everything set up for you.

Topic areas include: Early Childhood, Integration and Alignment, Individual Students and Tier 3, Classroom, Tier 2, School-Wide Systems (Tier 1), Equity, Home and Community, IDD, Families and Parent Supports, and Mental Health

DATE: 3/6/24 - 3/9/24

LOCATION: Hyatt Regency Chicago

REGISTRATION FEE: $330

Registration fee: $225 Early Bird or $275 after May 1

Location:

Tan-Tar-A Resort and Conference Center
Osage Beach, MO 65065

African Americans and the Arts

From the Association for the Study of African American Life and History:

"African American art is infused with African, Caribbean, and the Black American lived experiences. In the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression, the African American influence has been paramount. African American artists have used art to preserve history and community memory as well as for empowerment. Artistic and cultural movements such as the New Negro, Black Arts, Black Renaissance, hip-hop, and Afrofuturism, have been led by people of African descent and set the standard for popular trends around the world. In 2024, we examine the varied history and life of African American arts and artisans."

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PBIS Cultural Responsiveness Field Guide

PBIS National Center