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PBIS AT WASHINGTON

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based framework for improving and integrating all of the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day. It is a way to support everyone as Washington STEM Academy creates learning experiences where ALL students are successful. Washington STEM Academy is committed to addressing student behavior through systems change.

Teachers serving on the PBIS Committee include:

  • Melanie Slone
  • Emma Reer
  • Christy Overman
  • Sarah Niemi

ACADEMIC SUPPORT AT WASHINGTON

As part of a school guidance program, a complete student record is maintained beginning in kindergarten and continuing through high school. All grades, test scores, health records, personal data, and the like are included in this confidential record. All students are given nationally standardized tests. The objective evaluations of each student’s achievement assist the school in making decisions, which will help provide a more adequate program of instruction.

In order to best prepare students for the rigor of each grade, Washington STEM Academy supports student academic achievement. Contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions.

Response to Intervention (RtI)

Response to Intervention (RtI) is a multi-tier approach to the early identification and support of students with learning and behavior needs. The RtI process begins with high-quality instruction and universal screening of all children in the general education classroom. Struggling learners are provided with interventions at increasing levels of intensity to accelerate their rate of learning. These services may be provided by a variety of personnel, including general education teachers, special educators, and specialists. Progress is closely monitored to assess both the learning rate and level of performance of individual students. Educational decisions about the intensity and duration of interventions are based on individual student response to instruction. RtI is designed for use when making decisions in both general education and special education, creating a well-integrated system of instruction and intervention guided by child outcome data.

Members serving on the Washington STEM Academy RTi Team are:

  • Miss Slone
  • Mrs. Voss
  • Mrs. Corson
  • Mrs. Guilford
  • Mrs. Baker