Lisbon Middle used LiveSchool to connect students, staff, and families, cutting office referrals by 68%
Before LiveSchool, behavior tracking lived in spreadsheets and forms that only a few people ever saw. Communication was slow, and students had little visibility into how their choices affected their progress. Families often learned about concerns only after they’d escalated into office referrals.
Tricia knew that had to change. “We wanted to reinforce positive behavior, not just manage negative ones,” she said. “And we wanted students to see that academics and behavior go hand in hand.”
Her team chose to launch right after winter break, “a fantastic time,” she said, “because it feels like a natural reset.” They reintroduced their expectations, aligned staff around a common rubric, and tied everything to their House system, where students earn points for teamwork, leadership, and daily effort.
“It’s actually very easy to get started,” she said. “Have a plan, make it an event, and find champions. That’s what made our rollout successful.”
The results came fast:
Tricia said she can now “feel the day” just by scanning the LiveSchool timeline. The data tells a clear story: which behaviors need reinforcement, which teachers may need support, and which students are thriving.
LiveSchool also helped align MTSS and special education goals. “We can track specific behaviors like ‘blurting out’ or ‘organization,’ so we know if an intervention is working,” she explained. “That’s powerful.”
For Lisbon Middle, LiveSchool became more than a point system; it’s a culture system.'
“Students are motivated, teachers are consistent, and parents are involved,” Tricia shared. “LiveSchool makes behavior data meaningful, not just measurable.”
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When Lisbon Middle School launched LiveSchool, Principal Tricia Schmit wasn’t just looking for a digital tool. She wanted a way to connect students, teachers, and families around the same data. “We wanted something that communicated better with students and parents,” she explained. “LiveSchool lets everyone see progress in real time.”
Before LiveSchool, behavior tracking lived in spreadsheets and forms that only a few people ever saw. Communication was slow, and students had little visibility into how their choices affected their progress. Families often learned about concerns only after they’d escalated into office referrals.
Tricia knew that had to change. “We wanted to reinforce positive behavior, not just manage negative ones,” she said. “And we wanted students to see that academics and behavior go hand in hand.”
Her team chose to launch right after winter break, “a fantastic time,” she said, “because it feels like a natural reset.” They reintroduced their expectations, aligned staff around a common rubric, and tied everything to their House system, where students earn points for teamwork, leadership, and daily effort.
“It’s actually very easy to get started,” she said. “Have a plan, make it an event, and find champions. That’s what made our rollout successful.”
The results came fast:
Tricia said she can now “feel the day” just by scanning the LiveSchool timeline. The data tells a clear story: which behaviors need reinforcement, which teachers may need support, and which students are thriving.
LiveSchool also helped align MTSS and special education goals. “We can track specific behaviors like ‘blurting out’ or ‘organization,’ so we know if an intervention is working,” she explained. “That’s powerful.”
For Lisbon Middle, LiveSchool became more than a point system; it’s a culture system.'
“Students are motivated, teachers are consistent, and parents are involved,” Tricia shared. “LiveSchool makes behavior data meaningful, not just measurable.”
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Explore 100+ ideas from schools like yours.
Turn your behavior challenges into a clear behavior rubric.
The best Houses reflect your school’s unique culture. Browse examples from real schools and start brainstorming your House system!
Track behavior, motivate students, and promote a positive culture — all in one easy platform.
Before LiveSchool, behavior tracking lived in spreadsheets and forms that only a few people ever saw. Communication was slow, and students had little visibility into how their choices affected their progress. Families often learned about concerns only after they’d escalated into office referrals.
Tricia knew that had to change. “We wanted to reinforce positive behavior, not just manage negative ones,” she said. “And we wanted students to see that academics and behavior go hand in hand.”
Her team chose to launch right after winter break, “a fantastic time,” she said, “because it feels like a natural reset.” They reintroduced their expectations, aligned staff around a common rubric, and tied everything to their House system, where students earn points for teamwork, leadership, and daily effort.
“It’s actually very easy to get started,” she said. “Have a plan, make it an event, and find champions. That’s what made our rollout successful.”
The results came fast:
Tricia said she can now “feel the day” just by scanning the LiveSchool timeline. The data tells a clear story: which behaviors need reinforcement, which teachers may need support, and which students are thriving.
LiveSchool also helped align MTSS and special education goals. “We can track specific behaviors like ‘blurting out’ or ‘organization,’ so we know if an intervention is working,” she explained. “That’s powerful.”
For Lisbon Middle, LiveSchool became more than a point system; it’s a culture system.'
“Students are motivated, teachers are consistent, and parents are involved,” Tricia shared. “LiveSchool makes behavior data meaningful, not just measurable.”
“LiveSchool makes behavior data meaningful, not just measurable.” – Tricia Schmit, Principal, Lisbon Middle School
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Before LiveSchool, behavior tracking lived in spreadsheets and forms that only a few people ever saw. Communication was slow, and students had little visibility into how their choices affected their progress. Families often learned about concerns only after they’d escalated into office referrals.
Tricia knew that had to change. “We wanted to reinforce positive behavior, not just manage negative ones,” she said. “And we wanted students to see that academics and behavior go hand in hand.”
Her team chose to launch right after winter break, “a fantastic time,” she said, “because it feels like a natural reset.” They reintroduced their expectations, aligned staff around a common rubric, and tied everything to their House system, where students earn points for teamwork, leadership, and daily effort.
“It’s actually very easy to get started,” she said. “Have a plan, make it an event, and find champions. That’s what made our rollout successful.”
The results came fast:
Tricia said she can now “feel the day” just by scanning the LiveSchool timeline. The data tells a clear story: which behaviors need reinforcement, which teachers may need support, and which students are thriving.
LiveSchool also helped align MTSS and special education goals. “We can track specific behaviors like ‘blurting out’ or ‘organization,’ so we know if an intervention is working,” she explained. “That’s powerful.”
For Lisbon Middle, LiveSchool became more than a point system; it’s a culture system.'
“Students are motivated, teachers are consistent, and parents are involved,” Tricia shared. “LiveSchool makes behavior data meaningful, not just measurable.”
Before LiveSchool, behavior tracking lived in spreadsheets and forms that only a few people ever saw. Communication was slow, and students had little visibility into how their choices affected their progress. Families often learned about concerns only after they’d escalated into office referrals.
Tricia knew that had to change. “We wanted to reinforce positive behavior, not just manage negative ones,” she said. “And we wanted students to see that academics and behavior go hand in hand.”
Her team chose to launch right after winter break, “a fantastic time,” she said, “because it feels like a natural reset.” They reintroduced their expectations, aligned staff around a common rubric, and tied everything to their House system, where students earn points for teamwork, leadership, and daily effort.
“It’s actually very easy to get started,” she said. “Have a plan, make it an event, and find champions. That’s what made our rollout successful.”
The results came fast:
Tricia said she can now “feel the day” just by scanning the LiveSchool timeline. The data tells a clear story: which behaviors need reinforcement, which teachers may need support, and which students are thriving.
LiveSchool also helped align MTSS and special education goals. “We can track specific behaviors like ‘blurting out’ or ‘organization,’ so we know if an intervention is working,” she explained. “That’s powerful.”
For Lisbon Middle, LiveSchool became more than a point system; it’s a culture system.'
“Students are motivated, teachers are consistent, and parents are involved,” Tricia shared. “LiveSchool makes behavior data meaningful, not just measurable.”
Laura began her educational journey as a middle school math teacher, and served in various roles from Technology Coordinator, Instructional Coach, MTSS Coordinator, to School Leader – all in Chicago Public Schools. She is energized by connecting with students and teachers around the world to continue learning from and sharing strategies for teaching and learning!
Explore 100+ ideas from schools like yours.
Turn your behavior challenges into a clear behavior rubric.
The best Houses reflect your school’s unique culture. Browse examples from real schools and start brainstorming your House system!
Track behavior, motivate students, and promote a positive culture — all in one easy platform.
When Lisbon Middle School launched LiveSchool, Principal Tricia Schmit wasn’t just looking for a digital tool. She wanted a way to connect students, teachers, and families around the same data. “We wanted something that communicated better with students and parents,” she explained. “LiveSchool lets everyone see progress in real time.”
Before LiveSchool, behavior tracking lived in spreadsheets and forms that only a few people ever saw. Communication was slow, and students had little visibility into how their choices affected their progress. Families often learned about concerns only after they’d escalated into office referrals.
Tricia knew that had to change. “We wanted to reinforce positive behavior, not just manage negative ones,” she said. “And we wanted students to see that academics and behavior go hand in hand.”
Her team chose to launch right after winter break, “a fantastic time,” she said, “because it feels like a natural reset.” They reintroduced their expectations, aligned staff around a common rubric, and tied everything to their House system, where students earn points for teamwork, leadership, and daily effort.
“It’s actually very easy to get started,” she said. “Have a plan, make it an event, and find champions. That’s what made our rollout successful.”
The results came fast:
Tricia said she can now “feel the day” just by scanning the LiveSchool timeline. The data tells a clear story: which behaviors need reinforcement, which teachers may need support, and which students are thriving.
LiveSchool also helped align MTSS and special education goals. “We can track specific behaviors like ‘blurting out’ or ‘organization,’ so we know if an intervention is working,” she explained. “That’s powerful.”
For Lisbon Middle, LiveSchool became more than a point system; it’s a culture system.'
“Students are motivated, teachers are consistent, and parents are involved,” Tricia shared. “LiveSchool makes behavior data meaningful, not just measurable.”
Explore 100+ ideas from schools like yours.
Turn your behavior challenges into a clear behavior rubric.
The best Houses reflect your school’s unique culture. Browse examples from real schools and start brainstorming your House system!
Track behavior, motivate students, and promote a positive culture — all in one easy platform.
When Lisbon Middle School launched LiveSchool, Principal Tricia Schmit wasn’t just looking for a digital tool. She wanted a way to connect students, teachers, and families around the same data. “We wanted something that communicated better with students and parents,” she explained. “LiveSchool lets everyone see progress in real time.”
Before LiveSchool, behavior tracking lived in spreadsheets and forms that only a few people ever saw. Communication was slow, and students had little visibility into how their choices affected their progress. Families often learned about concerns only after they’d escalated into office referrals.
Tricia knew that had to change. “We wanted to reinforce positive behavior, not just manage negative ones,” she said. “And we wanted students to see that academics and behavior go hand in hand.”
Her team chose to launch right after winter break, “a fantastic time,” she said, “because it feels like a natural reset.” They reintroduced their expectations, aligned staff around a common rubric, and tied everything to their House system, where students earn points for teamwork, leadership, and daily effort.
“It’s actually very easy to get started,” she said. “Have a plan, make it an event, and find champions. That’s what made our rollout successful.”
The results came fast:
Tricia said she can now “feel the day” just by scanning the LiveSchool timeline. The data tells a clear story: which behaviors need reinforcement, which teachers may need support, and which students are thriving.
LiveSchool also helped align MTSS and special education goals. “We can track specific behaviors like ‘blurting out’ or ‘organization,’ so we know if an intervention is working,” she explained. “That’s powerful.”
For Lisbon Middle, LiveSchool became more than a point system; it’s a culture system.'
“Students are motivated, teachers are consistent, and parents are involved,” Tricia shared. “LiveSchool makes behavior data meaningful, not just measurable.”
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