An extension of what your district already does
Adult level: the work already in place
Districts make PLUS a priority by giving it a class period and the time to help build safe and supportive schools.
The Safe School Initiative recommends that schools “empower students by involving them in planning, creating, and sustaining a school culture of safety and respect.”U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Department of Education
Evidence-based
Research supporting PLUS
University researchers have studied PLUS in schools and districts, and the results are published in peer-reviewed journals.
Attendance
One study found higher attendance among participating students, with early signs of gains in reading.
School climate
Another study reported that bullying declined at every grade span in a district using PLUS.
District decisions
A third study documented evidence gathered by students informing the decisions of district leaders.
Research conducted by faculty at
University of Florida
University of California, Berkeley
University of Oregon
Cleveland State University
Grant opportunity
A funded research opportunity for schools starting PLUS
Implement the PLUS Program through a five-year high school partnership and research study with the University of Oregon.
PLUS gives students a structured role in MTSS, PBIS, school safety, climate and accountability work. Through a year-long leadership class, students gather data, listen to peers and help move campus priorities forward.
Research opportunity
Learn how your high school can partner with the University of Oregon and PCE Solutions.
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For ASB, leadership classes and clubs
Teach your leadership students to run a Student Voice Forum
A two hour activity your students lead, with the training and tools to run it. Powered by PLUS.
