Student Academic & Behavior Support
Student Academic & Behavioral Support Department Overview
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The Office of Student Academic and Behavioral Support, often times referred to as RTI/PBIS, is committed to the mission and vision of Jackson Public Schools. We are focused on the District's Goals 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
- Problem Solving Model/Standard Protocol
- 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
Project & Process Management
- Develops and oversee department projects
- Aligns projects to district goals
- Guides implementation of projects
Funding
- Seeks funding from diverse sources to gain additional resources
- Develops and implements grants to forward the District Goals
Contact Information
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662 South President Street
Jackson, MS 39201
(601) 973-8662Contact Student Academic & Behavior Support
Amanda D. Thomas, MTSS Director
(601) 960-2614Hope Pearson, Assistant Sped. Supervisor
Section 504 Coordinator- 504 Eligibilty, Deternination and Plan Development Support
(601) 960-8890
Tools for Life Intervention Specialists
- Cora Holland
- Twanda Leggin
- Ettatina Myles
- Loran Taylor