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Rockford program expands 40-day behavior supports for about 60–80 students, district leaders say
Summary
Rockford Public Schools presented the Brothers for Change 'BAGS' behavior program to the board. Presenters described a 40-day cohort model focused on relationships, accountability and family engagement that currently serves roughly 60–80 scholars and relies on home visits and community referrals.
Rockford Public Schools on the Committee of the Whole meeting showcased the Brothers for Change "BAGS" behavior initiative, a wraparound program the district says is supporting roughly 60–80 scholars through a structured 40-day cohort of four 8‑day phases.
"We spend those first eight days relationship building," said Dr. Antoine Reed, the district's chief of culture and student engagement, describing the program's phased approach: relationship-building, accountability,…
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