School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SW-PBIS) Cohort 21 Application

Online Application

Thank you for your interest in being part of Minnesota SW-PBIS Cohort 21!

This is the cohort team application that you can submit online. There is a save and continue feature built into this application survey (banner on top of page after page one) that will allow you to complete the survey in multiple settings.

A Word document of this application can be found on the Getting Started: Application for School Training webpage. However, please remember that only the online application will be accepted.

To complete this application, you will need the following additional materials:

A signed letter of support from the superintendent
80% buy-in documentation from staff for investment in PBIS
Evidence of a student behavior data system

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and partners from the Regional Implementation Projects (RIPs) will offer team training as part of Minnesota SW-PBIS Cohort 20. If selected, schools will receive two years of training to support both understanding and implementation of School-wide (or Program-wide) Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SW-PBIS). PBIS is a framework for helping schools select and organize evidence-based behavioral interventions into an integrated continuum that enhances academic and social behavior outcomes for all students. It is used to build the capacity of school teams to identify clear behavior outcomes for all staff and students, utilize evidence-based practices to achieve those outcomes, and understand data/information used to support sustainable, safe, and positive learning environments.

Selection for school teams to participate in Cohort 21 is based on complete and accurate information required in this application. A strong emphasis will be placed on the following:

Evidence of a data-based decision system that informs behavioral practice
Administrative support and participation
Demonstration of staff buy-in/informed commitment
Capacity to participate in all required trainings and complete all PBIS assessment tools (TFI, SAS, etc.) in the Data Calendar-at-a Glance Training.

All applications must be submitted no later than 11:00 am CST on February 28, 2025. Only electronic submissions in Alchemer format will be accepted. If you have not received confirmation of receipt of your Cohort 21 application within three working days of submission, please send an email to mde.pbis@state.mn.us. School/program administrators will be notified no later than April 1, 2025, regarding selection.

If you have any additional questions regarding the application, contact the RIP Coordinator identified in this application.

Has your site or school been a part of a previous Minnesota PBIS Cohort Training?

If your response is “no”, proceed with the application process and questions.

If “yes”, please send an email to mde.pbis@state.mn.us. Your RIP Coordinator will contact you to help determine the next right steps for SW-PBIS at your site or school.

Unsure if your site or school has been a part of a previous Minnesota PBIS Cohort Training? Download a list of cohort trained PBIS schools in Minnesota.