Welcome Reigon eight!
A message from Region Eight Lead Luis Garcia:
On behalf of the California PBIS Core Leadership team, welcome to our statewide network of support. More specifically, for those building positive school climates in
– Kern
– San Luis Obispo
– Santa Barbara
– and Ventura counties
I’d like to personally welcome you to region eight.
Kern County Superintendent of Schools serves as the region’s California PBIS Technical Assistance Center, housing multiple programs in our Instructional Services Department– including Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
As members of the Core Leadership Team, Eloy Alcala and I represent the needs of Kern County and all communities housed within region eight
I look forward to connecting with you soon as we continue to create equitable environments in California schools.
Learn more about Region 8 and find local offerings on the Region 8 Technical Assistance Website.
Region Eight Contacts
Luis Garcia, LCSW, PPSC
is the Social Emotional & Academic Supports Senior Director for the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Within this role he serves as a support for districts and schools implementing Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and all components within the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). Previous to this role, he served as a PBIS Coordinator and a School Social Worker for local districts within Kern County. He has also served as a consultant, adjunct professor, and field instructor for graduate students in social work. For over a decade much of the focus of his work has been around building up multi-tiered systems with a focus on mental health integration. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, he aspires to continue to integrate mental health supports within our school systems to eliminate barriers to learning.
Eloy Alcala, LCSW, PPSC
is the Coordinator of Social Emotional and Academic Support for the Kern County Superintendent of Schools and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of experience supporting equitable outcomes for students. His professional background includes serving as an Intervention Specialist, School Social Worker, and PBIS Coordinator.
Eloy’s work focuses on helping schools and districts develop sustainable systems that integrate Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), social-emotional learning, and school-based mental health services. He is passionate about creating inclusive learning environments where all students feel connected, supported, and empowered to succeed. Through his leadership, he collaborates with educators and partners across California to advance effective, equitable practices that improve student well-being and outcomes.