Northwest Middle School Sees Decline in Suspensions
Administrators and intervention staff from Northwest Middle School informed the Iowa City Community School District board about a significant drop in suspensions. This improvement is credited to a redesigned, team-focused behavior model combined with targeted Tier 2 supports.
Key Elements of the Approach
- Multiple interventions tailored to student needs
- Data-driven screening processes
- Culturally responsive SAGE groups
"The team-centered behavior model and targeted interventions have substantially decreased suspensions."
This update was shared during a recent school board meeting. For a comprehensive understanding, viewers are encouraged to watch the full video and review the transcript.
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Author's summary: Northwest Middle School’s adoption of a collaborative behavior model and focused interventions has led to a notable and data-supported reduction in student suspensions.
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