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District recommends Character Strong as K–8 social-emotional learning curriculum
Summary
After a year-long review and pilots of three programs, the district’s mental-health committee, staff and administrators unanimously recommended Character Strong for young fives through eighth grade; the administration said it is the least expensive option and includes anti-bullying content and family communications plans.
Haslett administrators recommended adopting Character Strong as the district’s social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum for young fives through eighth grade following a year-long review and pilot process.
Associate Superintendent Mr. Hamilton told the board the district piloted three curricula and that staff feedback, student input and the mental-health committee reached a unanimous recommendation for Character Strong. He said the program was also the least expensive of the options considered and includes interactive online content, family communication components and a strong anti-bullying unit.
The administration plans a staged rollout with professional development for teachers and invited staff, social workers and administrators to form a rollout committee if the board approves the purchase at the June 22 meeting. Hamilton said the district is treating the initial adoption as a K–8 launch (young fives through eighth grade) with possible future expansion to high school level programs.
Board members asked whether the curriculum covers all grades and how the pilot feedback guided the selection; Hamilton said the program covers tiers through tier 3 plus and the district will start tier one in core instruction while offering optional extensions for further tiers and special education adaptation.
