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District describes shift to alpha caseloads and expanded tiered counseling; Atwater cited as model
Summary
District counseling leaders reported a systemwide move to alpha caseloads and a strengthened MTSS-aligned counseling program, noting a rise in Student Support Team meetings from 104 in 2021–22 to roughly 1,750 this year and plans for targeted professional development.
District counseling leaders told the board the Merced Union High School District has moved toward a multi-tiered, multi-domain counseling model and shifted from grade-level to alpha caseloads to preserve family continuity and expand preventive services.
Miss Johnson and her team said the structure has increased delivery of tier 1 lessons (universal counseling curriculum) and expanded tier 2 interventions such as small-group…
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