The School District is proud to announce that 34 schools have been recognized as PBIS Model Schools by the Florida PBIS Project. PBIS refers to Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, which is a 3-tiered prevention framework used to enhance the school environment and provide support for students and teachers.
Schools were awarded one of three levels – Bronze, Silver, or Gold. The 2024-25 Model Schools and their award levels are:
Bronze
Challenger Middle
Cypress Lake High
Diplomat Elementary
Heights Elementary
Oak Hammock Middle
River Hall Elementary
Sunshine Elementary
The Alva School
Three Oaks Elementary
Treeline Elementary
Villas Elementary
Silver
Bayshore Elementary
Bonita Springs Elementary
Cape Elementary
Fort Myers Beach Elementary
Island Coast High
Spring Creek Elementary
The Sanibel School
Three Oaks Middle
Tortuga Preserve Elementary
Tropical Isles Elementary
Varsity Lakes Middle
Gold
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center
Caloosa Elementary
Diplomat Middle
Gulf Elementary
J.Colin English Elementary
Mirror Lakes Elementary
Patriot Elementary
San Carlos Park Elementary
Tice Elementary
Trafalgar Elementary
Trafalgar Middle
Young Parent Education Program
"This recognition reflects our district's commitment to create and enhance school environments in which students feel welcomed and are encouraged to develop the skills needed to be a future leader in our community," says Francine Lutman, District PBIS Coach. "We are excited to acknowledge the work of these PBIS teams and are looking forward to continuing our work together."
Schools that have received training in PBIS demonstrate improved school-wide outcomes, as well as consistent student outcomes, and that have shown fidelity of implementation are recognized by the FLPBIS Project’s Model Schools program. To earn this level of achievement, schools must meet specific criteria:
- Exemplify high levels of PBIS implementation fidelity
- Demonstrate generally low rates of exclusionary discipline when compared to similar school types across the state
- Demonstrate student outcomes