Office of Climate and Wellness

  • 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:

    Student Appeals

    The office of Climate and Wellness seeks to improve academic performance and achievement for all students-providing an optional placement for students having diffuclty functioning in the regular academic setting. This request also supports JPS Goals. Ensure safe schools, protect the health and safety of all students-by ensuring that discipline consequences are administered according to federal/state laws and district policy when students are removed from a regular school setting.

    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

     

     Academic & Behavior

Contact Information

Last Modified on August 17, 2021