Case Study: Jefferson County Public Schools reduces disciplinary referrals with CharacterStrong

Jefferson County Public Schools cuts disciplinary referrals by 52% with CharacterStrong

Jefferson County Public Schools faced significant behavior challenges and trauma-related stress among its 96,000 students, which was severely impacting the school environment and staff. The district vetted over 40 programs before selecting CharacterStrong for its trauma-informed approach to social-emotional learning.

By implementing CharacterStrong's user-friendly curriculum with fidelity, the district fostered a stronger culture of respect and collaboration. The measurable results were substantial, including a 52% decrease in disciplinary referrals at one school, a 5% district-wide drop in chronic absenteeism affecting nearly 4,800 students, and survey-reported increases in student feelings of safety, belonging, and desire to be at school.

Jefferson County Public Schools