The Clark County School District was recognized by Nevada’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) project at this year’s Nevada Association of Positive Behavior Support (APBS) conference for their outstanding implementation of the MTSS framework throughout their schools, earning the “You Nailed It” award for their accomplishments.
“The district is thrilled to receive this recognition, which truly highlights the hard work of our staff in implementing MTSS Districtwide to improve student outcomes,” said Brandi March, the CCSD director of MTSS. “This award is a deeply meaningful validation of our team's dedication to students, and it reinforces our ultimate goal of ensuring every student has a positive, supportive environment where they can truly thrive.”
Nine districts - encompassing 71 schools and two alternative sites – were formally recognized at the conference for their MTSS and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) implementation. 41 of the awardees are part of Clark County.
Schools earning recognition represent districts and charter schools across the state, reflecting a shared dedication to strengthening school culture, improving student outcomes and proactively supporting academic, behavioral and social-emotional success. These schools demonstrated strong implementation practices, data-informed decision-making and sustained commitment to inclusive systems of support.
“In education, one of our best practices is promoting that schools and districts ensure they are building intentional relationships with students and families as a way to encourage educational engagement and belonging,” said LaNesha Battle, M.Ed., Education Programs director, Nevada Department of Education. “The Nevada APBS Network is a great way for LEAs and schools to practice this notion of relationship building and connection across the state to ensure our educators are intentionally growing and learning together as colleagues in this work.”
In addition to awarding schools, sites and districts, the conference gave school teams an opportunity to share strategies, lessons learned and best practices to support continued statewide growth of MTSS and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
“Having experienced NV APBS both as a learner and a site leader, I have seen firsthand the transformative power of this framework,” said Lexi Kovalovich, Restorative Practices Education Programs professional, Nevada Department of Education. “Beyond my own implementation, observing the ripple effect of these processes across other sites has been remarkable. NV APBS is truly dedicated to a 'whole child' approach, creating the necessary environments for students to achieve holistic growth extending from the classroom directly into the community.”
This statewide recognition effort is coordinated through the Nevada MTSS Project, housed within the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities at the College of Education & Human Development. Through the MTSS framework, schools establish consistent, preventative systems that support all students while identifying and addressing challenges early.
Since the initiative began, Nevada’s MTSS has supported implementation in approximately one-third of the state’s schools, particularly in high-need schools and districts. These recognitions underscore the importance of building sustainable systems that support students’ academic, behavioral and social-emotional needs and promote success for all learners.
