Carson City School District employees and administrators participated in the Nevada Association for Positive Behavior Support (NVAPBS) annual conference at the University of Nevada, Reno, Feb. 5, 2026. As part of the conference, the district celebrated five elementary schools recognized with Diamond Awards for Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSSS) Implementation during the 2024–2025 school year at an Awards Ceremony Luncheon.
The highest distinction, Diamond Recognition, is awarded to schools demonstrating exemplary and sustained implementation of MTSS and PBIS, supported by strong data systems and positive outcomes. The schools include Bordewich Bray Elementary, Fremont Elementary, Fritsch Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary and Seeliger Elementary.
The recognition, awarded by the Nevada Association for Positive Behavior Support Network (a panel of statewide MTSS experts), reflects the school’s outstanding commitment to ensuring the success and well-being of every student.
NVAPBS is a professional organization and official chapter of the Association for Positive Behavior Supports (APBS). The mission of the NV APBS Network is to extend the awareness of Positive Behavior Support in Nevada, with the ultimate purpose being to enhance the quality of life of Nevadans through direct, evidence-based instruction, consultation and systematic change.
Additionally, all nine Carson City School District schools and district office personnel engaged in professional learning focused on strengthening their commitment to MTSSS and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework through keynote speakers, breakout sessions and a workshop focused on classroom tools and strategies.
Those presenters and session titles include the following:
- Rayce Malmed, Seeliger Elementary School: Tech-Enabled MTSS: Streamlining Systems for Better Student Outcomes.
- Molly Martin and Jeremy Falconer, Mark Twain Elementary School: Shopping for Success with School-wide Positive Behavior Points and Rewards – How we started, restarted and sustain our school store in conjunction with school-wide PBIS.
- Lacey Carey and Nicole Sitton, Fritsch Elementary School: From Referrals to Results – Implementing Targeted Behavior Bootcamp within MTSS.
- Amy Nutcher and Shelia Ono, Mark Twain Elementary School: Data Zen – Streamlining Referrals for Smarter Meetings.
- Stephanie Keating and Sean Palamar, Carson City School District: Managing the Cycle of Escalation with Compassion and Care.
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.
