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Principals outline student-experience push, behavior interventions and a fifth-grade pilot
Summary
Elementary principals told the Selah School District board about coordinated student-experience work emphasizing belonging and attendance, described a three-tier reset program that reduced some serious incidents, reviewed referral and assessment data, and proposed a small fifth-grade pilot for applied-afternoon learning.
Principals from the district's elementary schools presented a consolidated update to the board on student experience, behavior systems and academic indicators, saying coordinated practices across buildings aim to increase students' sense of belonging and improve attendance.
Hunter (elementary lead), Sarah (SIS representative) and Irina (principal at Robert Lynch) described a district MTSS framework and explained tiered supports: tier 1 for all students, tier 2 for targeted groups and tier 3 for intensive individualized supports. "We really want a positive school environment with a sense of belonging for all of our students," Hunter said, framing attendance as the primary outcome measure tied to belonging.
Principals described tier-1 recognition systems (tickets and a Viking pride store), leadership opportunities…
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