The data collected on the suspension/expulsion within the Dougherty county school system shows disciplinary action is taken quite often. From school to school, students are being subjected to OOS(Out of School suspension) and permanent expulsion at high rates. The school system also doesn’t demonstrate significant discrepancy nor does it demonstrate discrepancy by race/ethnicity for students with IEPs. …show more content…
In its infancy, the Georgia Department of Education laid down clear goals and expectations to be had with its implantation of the program. The outcome of these goals were either met or exceeded with favorable results. Some of the shining results were accolades such as being acknowledged by the College Career Readiness Performance as an Innovative Practice, and several universities in Georgia adopting and integrating the practice into their special education programs. (Georgia Department of Education., 2014 )
There are several key factors in which make a PBIS implantation an effective practice. Two factors in particular that makes PBIS sustainable are Data collection and Administrator support. (Sugai et. Al., 2009). These factors intersect to enhance the quality of the school’s PBIS. Data and administrator support are critical components that make a PBIS program efficient and useful in creating a positive climate for students to interact