A poor, low-performing urban school district wanted to raise students’ math and reading test scores. The school district established a team to look at district data. They wanted to identify and address barriers to learning. Many students in school made some academic progress, but the school district realized that they needed a broader approach. They […]
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 1 North Shore School was a school for children in kindergarten through high school. The school just had a major flood from a nearby river during the summer. Many families lost their homes due to the flooding. School counselors had more requests during the next fall from students […]
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 1 Maple Farm is a small community of about 5,000 people. Maple Farm residents and the surrounding communities received brochures in the mail with information about mental wellness. A group of mental health practitioners in the community developed the materials. Additionally, the group facilitated community meetings to […]
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 1 Jefferson Elementary School implemented school wide positive behavior support.This new approach to behavior supports was put in place to address some problems in the school. In the previous school year, there were a high number of office discipline issues. Many of these were given because students were […]
Overview of Education Children attend school until they are young adults. Early childhood and kindergarten classes help children develop academic and social skills that they will need as they get older. Elementary and middle school students learn core academic and social skills. In high school, students prepare for jobs or get ready to attend college […]
Sun County School District reviewed data related to challenging behaviors. They discovered racial disproportionality in office discipline referrals. They also determined that a large number of students experienced anxiety and depression. These students showed a trend of inconsistent school attendance. The school district established a multi-disciplinary work group. They decided to merge Positive Behavioral Interventions […]
Renee’s Story Renee is a 6 year old. She has spina bifida and uses a wheelchair. She lives with her mother, father and two older sisters in northwestern Minnesota. Renee attends a neighborhood school in a special education classroom. She has many friends with and without disabilities. Her family has always been careful to give […]
