Delaware Department of Education recently released a list of schools on improvement plans and several local schools appeared on the list. There are several categories used to identify schools who need improvement, including Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI and CSI-R) and Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI-1 and TSI-2). According to DOE, a school falls into CSI either when students score …
This story was originally published on Spotlight Delaware. The reality of school shootings has plagued the nation for more than two decades, and last year saw more than 300 such incidents. While Delaware has been able to escape much of the bloodshed, recent incidents have unnerved many families and faculty. Guns have been fired inside schools amid altercations, threats have been left …
A school counselor at Mispillion Elementary School in Milford was named the 2024 Delaware Behavioral Health Professional of the Year Monday night. Shannon Gronau was chosen as the best in the state for her services in improving student mental health. an element of student success that has received a lot of attention since the COVID-19 pandemic. âStudents thrive when they …
Lake Forest School Districtâs Dana Carey, Delawareâs behavioral health professional of the year, almost turned down the job for which she won the state award. âOnce I started teaching, I loved it so much, I actually passed up on a couple opportunities to take a school counseling job,â Carey said. âEven though that was my passion and what I really …
Dana Carey â counselor at Lake Forest North Elementary School â is this yearâs behavioral health pro of the year. âI would like to first thank my Lake Forest family,â she said. âThank you so much for being here to support me and love me. School behavioral specialists are typically psychologists, counselors, social workers or nurses. They assist teachers by …
