If you’ve ever attended a school board meeting, you’ve likely heard dozens of acronyms. Find out what they mean below. If you know one that’s not listed, you can submit it from the link at the bottom of the list.
PBIS is a framework for reinforcing positive behaviors among students which improves behavioral, social, emotional, and academic outcomes and fosters a safe learning environment.
Learn more: https://www.pbis.org/pbis/what-is-pbis
The PFT is a series of physical tasks administered in grades 5, 7 and 9 in California. Test results are shared with schools to help them monitor their physical fitness programs and with students and their families to provide some insight into a student\'s overall fitness.
Learn more: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/index.asp
A formal association of volunteers who consist of parents, teachers and other school staff, focused on student educational success and family engagement. All PTAs fall under the parent state and national PTA organizations.
Learn more: National PTACA PTA
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