Carson City School District The Carson City School District and three schools including Fritsch Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary and Al Seeliger Elementary were recognized for outstanding efforts in promoting positive behavior and supporting student success. The district and schools utilize the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) frameworks to create a positive, proactive and inclusive learning environment for all students. This recognition is part of a larger statewide initiative led by the Nevada Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) project. Housed within the Nevada Center of Excellence in Disabilities at the College of Education & Human Development, the MTSS and PBIS projects seek to build a comprehensive framework to support students’ academic, behavioral, and mental health needs and prevent challenges before they arise. Schools in Nevada that have adopted MTSS and PBIS and implement with high fidelity have seen impressive outcomes, including improved academic performance, reduced disciplinary issues, enhanced student well-being, and increased overall school satisfaction. Top Diamond Recognition schools included Fritsch Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary School while Al Seeliger Elementary School earned a Gold Recognition. Diamond Recognition is the highest distinction awarded to schools demonstrating exemplary implementation of MTSS and PBIS. Each year, Nevada schools submit data on their MTSS implementation to the state’s technical assistance center, where a panel of local experts review the submissions and awards recognition based on the schools’ level of implementation. Schools that meet the criteria serve as models for other institutions looking to improve their student support systems. These awards recognize the school's hard work and dedication to fostering a supportive school culture. The recognized schools will be honored at the Nevada Association of Positive Behavior Support conference in February 2025, where they will share their strategies and successes, helping to inspire other schools to embrace the MTSS framework. Since its inception, the Nevada MTSS project has been supported the implementation of this framework in one-third of Nevada’s schools, spanning 10 high-needs school districts. The continued success of the MTSS framework highlights the importance of building systems that focus on the holistic needs of students, ensuring every child has the support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. For more information, visit www.unr.edu/education.