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Timberlake schools pilot 'house' system inspired by Ron Clark training; administrators report early attendance and behavior gains
Summary
Administrators described a house-based student engagement and incentives system learned from a Ron Clark Academy visit. Timberlake Middle School staff reported early improvements in attendance and student engagement after implementing a house program.
Administrators and staff reported early positive results after pilot implementation of a house incentive system inspired by professional development at the Ron Clark Academy.
Shannon Ryder, assistant principal at Timberlake Middle School, and Mike Minty, vice principal at Timberlake Middle School, told the board the house system groups students across grade levels and awards points for desired behaviors. The district said the system is intended to build cross-grade…
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