Dr. Michael Forte, Principal of Rothschild Leadership Academy, a public middle school in Muscogee County, shared remarkable data about the impact of PBIS on his school thus far this school year:  

As compared to the previous year, Out-of-School Suspension days decreased by 40%, ISS days decreased by 13% and number of office referrals decreased by 16%.  This is important because we know that a 1% increase in school climate (impact of PBIS) is estimated to decrease discipline actions per pupil by 1.35%.  We also know that a 1% decrease in the number of school days attended predicts a 1.25% increase in the total number of juvenile delinquencies.  Conversely, a 5% increase in student attendance leads to a 5% reduction in juvenile delinquency.  

[Data reported by GA Partnership for Excellence in Education in 2014's Top Ten To Watch.]  

GA Appleseed continues to press forward for 100% PBIS coverage in all Muscogee public schools.