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Haileyanna wilcox

Teressa Jackson

PBIS

12 December 2023

The PBIS of Brantley County

The Brantley County School System will notify the parent, guardian or other person who has

control or charge of the student when such student has five unexcused absences. The notice will

outline the penalty and consequences of such absences and that each subsequent absence will

constitute a separate offense. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an

evidence-based, data-driven framework proven to reduce disciplinary incidents, increase a

school’s sense of safety and support improved academic outcomes. The premise of PBIS is that

continual teaching, combined with acknowledgement or feedback of positive student behavior

will reduce unnecessary discipline and promote a climate of greater productivity, safety and

learning. As part of PBIS at BCMS, we teach our students to be Respectful, Responsible, and

Ready. The Brantley County School District has supported several initiatives in schools that

parallel the grant-funded initiatives described above. By various Title funds and local funds,

classrooms throughout the district in grades 4-8 and English Language Arts and Social Studies

classrooms at Brantley County High School have been outfitted with digital classroom

technology that includes classroom projection systems and interactive slates. Modern

computer labs have also been installed in the schools for instruction and assessment of
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students with all ability levels. The special education department has also purchased a

significant amount of technology such as computer pods for classrooms serving special

education students. Schools have purchased computer pods for some classrooms to allow

students access to technology in the classroom. The district purchased GRASP, the online RTI

assessment tool for monitoring students’ progress in Literacy and Math. The technology in the

classrooms and computer labs will be used to support the implementation of an intensive K-12

writing program and other literacy resources that require technology. There are still

technological needs, especially in the primary grades for classroom teachers to be able to

support literacy through technology.