Successes

Among S3 schools

¨ 100% have been trained in Positive Behavior
Intervention and Supports (PBIS)

¨ 57% have completed Student Assistance Program (SAP) training (more than 90 personnel)

¨ 68% are already seeing significant declines in alcohol use and bullying.

¨ 55% are showing improvements in School Climate Index

¨ 50% are showing improvements in drugs being offered/sold on campus and violence-related suspensions

Is a systematic approach to
improving conditions for learning in Arizona high schools

Is a 4-year grant from the U.S.
Department of Education awarded to the Arizona Department of Education in October 2010

Gives $4.8 million annually directly to high schools in 14 Arizona districts

Arizona was one of only 11 states to be awarded funding, and
received the second highest grant amount.

The University of Arizona
College of Education

¨ Works to build the schools’ capacity to sustain their programs for the long term

¨ Researches the process of implementing and sustaining prevention programs throughout this grant, to extend benefits to all Arizona schools

¨ Provides training and technical
assistance

¨ Organizes ongoing professional development for participating schools

¨ Coaches leadership teams and supports schools in program implementation

S3 Implementation Strategies

¨ Establish faculty-staff leadership teams to plan and guide their S3 AZ activities

¨ Use parent/student/staff surveys, discipline records, attendance records, and other data to identify their most serious problems

¨ Select evidence-based programs to address those problems

¨ Implement their chosen programs with the support of coaches and trainers from the University of Arizona

Jean Ajamie, Director

Rani Collins, Program Administrator

Victoria “Tori” Havins, Prevention Education Specialist

Kris Bosworth, PhD, Smith Endowed
Chair in Education & Prevention

Maryann Judkins, M.A.,
Program Coordinator