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RPS presents second-part review of strategic plan: MTSS, belonging, mental health screening, career pathways and school improvement
Summary
District leaders reviewed progress on the 2021 strategic plan building blocks, including multi-tiered systems of support (literacy-focused MTSS), restorative belonging and behavior work, expanded mental-health screening (BASC-3 opt-out pilot), deployment of Xello for career pathways, and steps to strengthen school improvement processes and principal capacity.
Rochester Public Schools staff used the Dec. 16 board meeting to present a second installment of the district's strategic plan review, detailing progress and next steps across multiple building blocks: MTSS, belonging and behavior, school improvement (SKIP), funding redesign, postsecondary and career pathways, philanthropic partnerships, leadership capacity, and mental health supports.
MTSS and literacy: District leaders described a literacy-focused audit with the University of Minnesota's Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement and outlined how MTSS now emphasizes strong Tier 1 instruction plus layered Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions. Staff described literacy labs at each high school that provide small-group…
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