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Wyomissing Area SD outlines K–8 social-emotional learning plan, will pilot Second Step with grade 7
Summary
District leaders presented a phased K–8 social-emotional learning plan using the Sabers screener and the Second Step curriculum, saying the program will provide tiered supports and parent notifications; rollout will be gradual and accompanied by PBIS and restorative practices.
District officials on March 23 presented a phased social-emotional learning (SEL) plan for kindergarten through eighth grade that pairs the Sabers screening tool with the Second Step curriculum and will be rolled out incrementally beginning with a seventh-grade pilot.
The presentation by district SEL leads explained that Sabers (teacher ratings) and My Sabers (student self-assessments for grades 2–8) will be the universal screener administered three times a year, and Second Step will serve as the tier‑one curriculum. Dr. Johnson said the district will use screening data to identify students who need targeted small-group support (tier two) or intensive…
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