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Norris schools recommend continuing Character Strong social-emotional curriculum, seek one-year funding
Summary
District counselors and psychologists told the Norris School Board the Character Strong social-emotional curriculum helped build classroom community and reduced disciplinary incidents; staff recommended another year of tier 1 and tier 2 access at a projected cost of $11,293.60 with Region 5 covering $3,000.
Norris School District 160 counselors and school psychologists presented an update on Character Strong implementation and recommended the district continue using the program for another year.
The presentation, led by school counselors and the district’s director of student services, described how counselors and classroom teachers across elementary, intermediate, middle and high schools are using Character Strong lessons to teach monthly themes such as courage and empathy and to build classroom routines. "The kids really look forward to it," said Jill Berenson, elementary school counselor. "It has provided just a really solid foundation for us to build from." The presenters said teachers are…
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