The Office of Climate and Wellness, oftentimes referred to as Student Support Services, is committed to the mission and vision of Jackson Public Schools.  We are focused on the District's core values and commitments and therefore provide support and assistance to schools and other departments in order to attain positive results.   This office provides support by leading the following initiatives:

Universal Screening

Facilitates and manages the diagnostic screening and progress monitoring of students (K-10th grades) in reading, math and behavior.

• Star Early Literacy, STAR Reading, STAR Math
• Behavior Screening

Multi-Tiered System of Supports- State Board Policy Part 3 Chapter 41: Rule 41.1 Intervention

• Tier I – High-Quality Core Instruction+ Differentiated Instruction
• Tier II – Strategic/Targeted Interventions-Supplemental Instruction, small group
• Tier III – Intensive Intervention, Individual, Teacher Support Team (TST)
• Reading, Math, Algebra I, Biology I, U.S. History, English II, Behavior
• Diagnostic Assessment Data and Progress Monitoring
• MKAS2 Third Grade Literacy Assessment

Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS)

• Districtwide-Schoolwide
• Systemic Implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support

Progress Monitoring

• Data-driven instruction/interventions and decision making ( Proficiency and Growth)

Professional Development

• Processes & research-based practices/strategies
• Data-driven technical support-action planning
• Coaching, modeling, support

Technical Support

• Reviews current practices for TST/PBIS
• Provides practical ideas/suggestions to improve

Early Warning Systems

• Promoting student attendance
• Promoting re-engagement in educational services
• Promoting graduation and career pathways