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Board committee hears Whitehaven SEL pilot after presenters cite 30% drop in suspensions
Summary
A district presentation on a social-emotional learning pilot at Whitehaven High highlighted wraparound services and a reported roughly 30% drop in suspensions over three years; board members asked about scaling, parent components and aligning with district programs.
Whitehaven High School personnel presented a social-emotional learning (SEL) pilot to the academic committee, describing wraparound services delivered through counseling, attendance and safety teams and outside facilitators brought in to teach positive social behavior. "We've seen a 30 drop in overall suspensions in just the last 3 years," a presenter said, describing the pilot as beyond infancy and seeking sustainment.
Board members pressed several practical questions: whether the program is limited to one school…
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