The elementary school has fully implemented our new policy for missing assignments, and it has brought positive results. During our first days of the program, the elementary school was averaging about 20 missing assignments/day.  Now, after 1 month of implementation, we typically have about 5 missing assignments/per day for a 75% reduction!  The No-Missing-Assignment policy has also had a positive effect on student achievement. Mid-term reports went out last week and students with a history of missing assignments all had passing grades.  More importantly, these students are no longer missing important practice that is necessary to reach proficiency in mastering the Montana State Academic Standards.   

In addition to the monthly reading and math team meetings to augment our RTI (Response to Intervention) program, we have added a behavior intervention team.  This team meets monthly and consists of 6 CPS educators and our school psychologist from North Central Learning Resource Center.  Data collected through our SWIS software program is analyzed to look at ways to improve procedures, target areas for Social/Emotional education through our counseling department and brainstorm ideas to help students whose data shows a need for intervention.  Currently, we are creating universal classroom behavior expectations to address general areas of need that is evident through our SWIS data analysis, and are developing positive individualized behavior plans for students with a high number of behavior infractions. 

I would like to note how much I appreciate the efforts of the Elementary School educators. They are completely committed to their work and care deeply about the education and well-being of each of our students.  Our educators go above and beyond what is required and asked of them both as far as effort and time.  If you have a chance, please thank them for all they do.  We are incredibly lucky to have such a wonderful group of educators.