Dr Charles Drew College Preparatory in San Francisco is truly a gem. This elementary school is in their 5th year of partnership with Seneca and has been working hard to implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Drew was also our ONLY school partner to receive Platinum-level PBIS recognition with the state last year. How did they do it? To answer that question, all you need to do is visit their school store. When children at Drew demonstrate safe, responsible, and respectful behavior, they receive points through the PBIS Rewards app. Then, on a rotating schedule, each class has the opportunity to visit the Drew Store. The Drew Store is like Toys R Us in its hay-day merged with Groupon. The shelves sparkle with items appealing to all grade levels and interests. There is also a whole wall of "Experiences" that students can buy into with their points. These experiences range from VIP lunch to Lazer Tag, and they are largely run by our fabulous Unconditional Education Coach, Katy Krogstad. The Drew Store not only reinforces students for demonstrating positive behaviors, but it contributes to Drew's identity as a joyful, affirming place for children to learn and grow. We are so proud to be in partnership with Drew, and as their staff always say, spread the "Drew Love."
Blog By: Jonathan Barnett Tugbenyoh, Director of School Partnerships
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