MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY

Systems of Support

A layered continuum of academic, behavioral and social/emotional support to meet each learner’s needs

Tier 1

Behavioral

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Cougar Pride behavior expectations are defined, taught, reviewed and universally implemented
·	Expected behaviors are recognized using the Cougar Pride Card system
·	Behavior errors are addressed positively and proactively, using the behavior decision flowchart
·	Communication with families about Cougar Pride is frequent

Academic

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Study skills, organizational strategies, and technology skills are taught
·	Instruction is differentiated
·	Engaging learning activities are taught
·	Clear learning targets, success criteria, and learning progression are utilized for student understanding and self- monitoring

Social/Emotional

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Second Step curriculum is taught K-5
·	Panorama data is used to inform
·	School-wide PBIS committee meets regularly, using data to inform strategies
·	Bullying prevention is implemented
·	Teachers utilize social-emotional classroom strategies for all students
·	Leadership skills are taught K-5

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Tier 2

Behavioral

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Behavior interventions, 1-1 with students, reinforce expected behavior and engage students in problem- solving and goal setting
·	Expected behaviors are recognized using the Cougar Pride Card system
·	Behavior errors are corrected progressively, using the behavior flowchart
·	Communication with families about student behavior is frequent

Academic

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Academic plans are created with students, teachers, and counselors
·	Classroom interventions occur during and/or before/after school
·	Progress monitoring to inform students and parents is ongoing
·	Communication with family about academics is frequent

Social/Emotional

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Consistent counselor check-ins occur
·	Social/emotional groups specific to students’ needs are implemented
·	Connections are made to available resources in and out of school
·	Teachers target social-emotional strategies for students in need

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Tier 3

Behavioral

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Student Intervention Team or Admin Team meets to determine and implement an individual behavior plan for student
·	Community resources are utilized to support student
·	Counselors check in regularly
·	Communication with family about student behavior is ongoing

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Academic intervention plan is created with students, teachers, counselors
·	Individualized interventions occur during and/or before/after school
·	Student Intervention Team meets to determine next steps
·	Progress monitoring to inform students and parents is ongoing
·	Communication with family about academics is ongoing

Social/Emotional

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Daily or weekly counselor check ins occur
·	Outside agencies are consulted
·	Student Intervention Team or Admin Team meets to determine and implement an individual social- emotional plan for students in need
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