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DCG middle school leadership outlines MTSS, PBIS and special‑education improvements
Summary
The Dallas Center‑Grimes middle school leadership team presented a multi‑year plan emphasizing MTSS (multi‑tiered systems of support), PBIS-style behavior work, special‑education stability and co‑taught courses; 6th‑grade BizTown activities and professional development plans were also highlighted.
At the Dallas Center‑Grimes Community School District board meeting, the middle school leadership team provided a progress report on building priorities, saying the building has prioritized a districtwide MTSS (multi‑tiered systems of support) approach alongside targeted work on behavior systems and special education.
Anne Dodge, interim principal at the middle school, said the building leadership team (BLT) met in a summer retreat to set priorities for 5th and 6th grade instruction and culture. The BLT identified MTSS for academics and behavior as the leading focus for the year and is scheduling time for building‑level professional learning communities (PLCs). A consultant, Emily Donovan, will begin…
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