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RPS reports expansion and trauma‑informed approach at Middle School ALC housed in Bridal Building
Summary
District and program leaders described a growing middle school Alternative Learning Center in the Bridal Building focused on trauma-informed supports, small classes, mental-health services and project-based learning; current enrollment and staffing were presented.
District leaders and program staff gave the board a progress report Feb. 18 on the middle‑school Alternative Learning Center (ALC) now housed in the Bridal Building, saying the program emphasizes safety, individualized supports and community partnerships while continuing to refine its referral criteria and capacity.
Program lead Travis (last name not specified in the transcript) told the board the ALC focuses on the whole child and that “our number 1 priority at the school is the safety of our kids,” explaining that school staff design a calm, predictable environment for students who struggle in larger middle‑school settings. He said most students referred to the program…
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