Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, the PBIS recognition award application process is simpler and more streamlined.
- To apply, schools and districts will submit PBIS Recognition Award Applications directly to the Department for review and scoring.
- The PBIS Recognition Award Application Form will be available on the Department PBIS Recognition webpage April 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025.
- State Support Team Consultants can provide support to buildings and districts with data, documentation, application completion, and application submission.
- After the application window closes, the Department will begin reviewing applications and there will be a remediation period from May 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025. During this period the Department will work with schools to ensure all the correct application materials are submitted for recognition.
- The Department will send an email notification to all applicants by October 15, 2025, at the conclusion of the review process, remediation period, and state level data publication, indicating their application and award status.
- Once building awards are determined, the application process for district awards will be available.
How to Apply
- Schools should review the Ohio PBIS Recognition Application Manual which includes important details about Recognition, the application questions, and scoring rubric.
- Schools are encouraged to prepare required application materials and data prior to applying.
- Access the PBIS Building Recognition Application Survey link between April 1 through April 30, 2025.
- Input all required responses and upload required documentation within the survey link, prior to submitting.
- Applicants will not be able to save the information input into the survey link to revisit or submit later. Applicants must be prepared to complete the Recognition survey in its entirety and submit before logging out of the survey link.
- Application questions or to report a technical issue with the application can be directed to pbis.ohio@education.ohio.gov.
Documentation and Data Requirements for Recognition Award Applications
Bronze Award
Items provided by schools in the application form:
- Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) score of 70% or higher or Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI 3.0) score of 50% or higher
- Tiered Fidelity Inventory- Walkthrough Tool (TFI 2.1 Pg.28/TFI 3.0 Pg. 67-69)
- 90% of staff list 67% of expectations
- 70% of students list 67% of expectations
- 90% of staff give acknowledgements
- 50% of students receive acknowledgements
- Self-Assessment Survey (SAS)
- Discipline policy
- School Profile indicating the number of discipline referrals, in-school suspensions, out of school suspensions, expulsions, and 2023-2024 Chronic Absenteeism Rate
State level data provided by the Department in the application form:
- Student Progress measure requires either a decrease or no change in “All Discipline Rate” from previous year. Schools may also show an increase if the increase in “All Discipline Rate” is below 5 absolute value points from previous year.
- Restraint and Seclusion Data
Silver Award
Items provided by schools in the application form:
- All required Bronze Award submission items to include Tier 2 supports
- Targeted Interventions Reference Guide (TFI 2.1 Pg.30/ TFI 3.0 Pg.72)
State level data provided by the Department in the application form:
- Student Progress measure requires either a decrease or no change in “All Discipline Rate” from previous year. Schools may also show an increase if the increase in “All Discipline Rate” is below 5 absolute value points from previous year.
- Restraint and Seclusion Data
- Chronic Absenteeism Improvement Indicator Data
Gold Award
Items provided by schools in the application form:
- All required Bronze and Silver submission items to include Tier 3 supports
- Tier 3 Support Plan Worksheet (TFI 2.1 Pg.31/ TFI 3.0 Pg 73-76)
State level data provided by the Department in the application form:
- All required Silver Award state level data