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Mason Middle credits advisory, PBIS and 'Catch Up Cafe' with improved behavior and reading gains
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Mason Middle School principals told the Waterford Board that advisory, a PBIS behavior model and a new "Catch Up Cafe" for students failing multiple classes have coincided with improved NWEA scores and reductions in suspensions.
Mason Middle School administrators on Monday told the Waterford School District Board of Education that a year-long emphasis on advisory, positive behavioral interventions and a new academic support program has produced measurable improvements in both behavior referrals and reading scores.
Stefan Henning, principal of Mason Middle School, said the school restructured its advisory period so students meet for 35 minutes with a teacher from a different grade level to build cross-grade relationships and deliver four core components: social-emotional learning, peer mentorship (WEB), career exploration (EDP) and a PBIS framework. "A positive school climate is associated with improved…
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