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Duxbury launches K–12 SEL screener; early results show high completion and targeted needs
Summary
The Duxbury School Committee heard that the Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (DESA) universal screener reached roughly 92% completion and identified small but actionable groups of students needing intervention; district leaders outlined targeted follow‑up and classroom supports.
The Duxbury School Committee on Monday heard details about the district’s rollout of a universal social‑emotional screening program and the next steps for classroom and counseling follow‑up.
Guidance Director Lisa Dembowski told the committee the district implemented the Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (DESA) K–12 this year. Educators administered a short educator mini‑screener for K–5 students while students in grades 6–12 completed a…
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