Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders
Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders: Faculty Publications
Document Type
Learning Object
Date of this Version
2-2016
Citation
Strategy brief
Building and Sustaining Student Engagement series (Febuary 2016)
Barkley Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Abstract
Conclusion
A vast amount of research supports the idea that positive school climate has many benefits for school systems. The positive benefits affect students, staff, families, and the local community. Benefits range from improved academic achievement, personal and mental health, and relationships; as well as reduced bullying, victimization, suspension, drop out, and teacher turnover. Appropriate assessment and intervention procedures are key to reducing the gap between research and practice. Although school climate enhancement is not a simple or quick task, it is a crucial piece of school improvement and can have profound effects on student wellbeing and academic success.
Tier 1 interventyion only.
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