FAQ

The Recognized Schools program encourages schools to expand, refine, and sustain full implementation of an equitable, multi-level system of supports. By providing a picture of full implementation and recognizing schools during the implementation journey, we encourage and celebrate progress in equitable student outcomes.

There are three content areas for recognition: behavior, mathematics, and reading.

In Wisconsin, a fully-implemented system is equitable, and provides increasing levels of student supports for all three content areas (behavior, mathematics, and reading). The three levels of student supports are known as universal (tier 1), selected (tier 2), and intensive (tier 3).

This is important because research tells us that full implementation leads to improved student outcomes.

There are four levels of recognition: bronze, silver, gold, and platinum.

• Bronze: At full implementation/fidelity in one content area at the universal level (tier 1) for at least one year
• Silver: At full implementation/fidelity in one content area at the universal level (tier 1) for at least two years and at selected (tier 2) level for at least one year
• Gold: At full implementation/fidelity in two content areas at the universal (tier 1) and selected (tier 2) levels for at least two years
• Platinum: At full implementation/fidelity in all three content areas, at all three levels (universal, selected, and intensive), and for at least three years

System self-assessment is critical to identifying areas of strength and uncovering areas for improvement in your implementation. This gives your school essential information to make changes that lead to improvements in student outcomes.

Bronze:

• Self-Assessments: A minimum score of 70% on the Benchmarks of Quality (BoQ) or Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) at the universal level for the current year, OR a minimum score of 80% on the Schoolwide Implementation Review (SIR) at the universal level for the current year.
• Staff Assessments: Must have completed the Self Assessment Survey (SAS) or Wisconsin RtI Center All-Staff (RtI All Staff) during the current year.

Silver:

• Self-Assessments: A minimum score of 70% on the BoQ or TFI universal level for two consecutive years and a minimum score of 80% on the Benchmarks for Advanced Tiers (BAT) or 70% on the TFI at the selected level for current year AND/OR a minimum overall score of 80% on the SIR at the universal level for two consecutive years and at the selected level for the current year.
• Staff Assessments: Must have completed the SAS or RtI All-Staff for current and prior school year. Demonstrated improvement required.

Gold:

• Self-Assessments: Minimum scores of 70% on the BoQ or TFI at the universal level and a minimum score of 80% on the BAT or 70% on the TFI at the selected level for two or more consecutive years AND/OR minimum overall scores of 80% on the SIR at both the universal and selected levels for two or more consecutive years.
• Staff Assessments: Must have completed the SAS AND/OR RtI All-Staff with an implementation average of at least 80% for the past two consecutive years.

Platinum:

• Self-Assessments: Minimum scores of 70% on the BoQ or TFI and 80% on the BAT at all levels for three or more consecutive years AND minimum overall scores of 80% on the SIR for both content areas for three or more consecutive years.
• Staff Assessments: Meet the requirements for gold level at least once. Complete SAS or RtI All Staff during the current year with an 80% average.

You can see the dates and results of your school’s self-assessments by visiting:

• PBISApps (behavior)
• Wisconsin RtI Center’s (reading and mathematics)

A login is required to obtain information. If your school or district needs assistance with your login, please contact your regional technical assistance coordinator.

Assessments for the 2019-20 school year must be completed between:
May 1, 2019, and April 30, 2020

Assessments for the 2018-19 school year must be completed between:
May 1, 2018, and April 30, 2019

Assessments for the 2017-18 school year must be completed between:
May 1, 2017, to April 30, 2018

The center monitors assessments taken between the time invitations are sent, and before the April 30 deadline, to determine if additional schools need to be invited to apply.

Bronze: Attended training in one content area

• Reading: Wisconsin RtI Framework or Reviewing Universal Reading Instruction
• Mathematics: Wisconsin RtI Framework Framework or Review Universal Mathematics Instruction
• Behavior: universal (tier 1)

Silver: Attended training in one content area

• Reading and/or Mathematics: Wisconsin RtI Framework
• Behavior: universal (tier 1) and selected (tier 2)

Gold: Attended training in two content areas

• Reading/Mathematics: Wisconsin RtI Framework AND/OR
• Behavior universal (tier 1) and selected (tier 2)

Platinum: Attended training in all content areas

• Reading and Mathematics: Wisconsin RtI Framework AND
• Behavior universal (tier 1), selected (tier 2) , and intensive (tier 3)

For more information about Wisconsin RtI Center training, view our Training and Supports Catalog.

A school or district is considered trained in a content area when:

• they have sent a team of at least three people to all days of the training series, and
• the training was completed by April 30 of the current year.

Contact your regional technical assistance coordinator to find out more about your training history.

For bronze and silver levels of recognition, you don’t need to do anything to apply!

To make it easier for schools to be recognized at the bronze and silver level, the center tracks training and assessment completion to determine which schools qualify for these levels. In early June, schools that have been awarded these levels will be announced.

Based on our assessment and training records, invitations will be extended in March or April to schools that are eligible to apply for gold and platinum level recognition.

Yes. You will be asked for additional information about your improvement in outcomes for all students and underserved student groups. Also, examples of culturally responsive practices and inclusion of student and family voice will be required.

The center will review assessment scores to ensure all eligible schools are invited to apply.

These levels are by invitation only.

Initial communication will be sent in late March to schools that qualify for gold or platinum. They will be asked to submit additional information by April 30. All assessments must be completed by April 30. Awarded schools will be announced in early June.

Assessments must be taken between May 1 and April 30 to be considered for the current school year.

For example:

Assessments for the 2019-20 school year must be completed from:
May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020

Assessments for the 2018-19 school year must be completed from:
May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019

Assessments for the 2017-18 school year must be completed from:
May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018

Initial contact would be in late March. The center will monitor assessments taken after this date and before April 30 to determine if additional schools need to be invited to apply.

Award packages will be distributed during the PBIS Leadership Conference. Recognized schools not in attendance, will receive their award package in the mail after the conference.

View our document outlining the award package at each level. Here are ways to Shout the News.

Yes, you can receive recognition in multiple areas. For example, a school might be at silver level for behavior implementation, and at bronze level for mathematics.

In early June, letters and e-mail communication will be sent to school principals and district superintendents. At the same time, the center will update their website and announce schools via various social media channels. If the awards package includes conference registration, the center will contact schools in June to gather registration information.

Additional information on award packages will be distributed at the PBIS conference or mailed to schools not in attendance in August.

We’ve created a helpful tool called Shout the News to share your recognized school status with your district and school community.

As part of their award, we offer recognized schools the opportunity to have a professional photo taken during a reception held in their honor during the PBIS Leadership Conference.

• 2019 Recognized Schools program professional photos
• 2018 Recognized Schools program professional photos