Co Teaching Model
Co Teaching provides opportunities to integrate students with and without an IEP in the regular educational setting with support.  Co Teaching and Special Education teachers move among grades and students throughout the school day.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SUPPORTS (P.B.I.S.)
The PBIS program is implemented throughout the school. The “3 R’s” (Respect Others, Respect Property, Respect Self) are instructed through ‘Matrix Mondays’. Posters are displayed to remind the students of the 3R’s and the behaviors they need to display in each category. Weekly rewards are provided through the Student Outstanding Attitude Reward, SOAR program, and agenda drawings. Students who have good attendance are rewarded with gift certificates. Moreover, students who meet discipline point

Multi-level Intervention and Support Teams
The First Level of Support and Intervention is called the Universal/Primary Support Level.  The level of intensity and frequency of supports will be low to moderate and readily available to all students.

The Second Level of Support and Intervention is called the Secondary Opportunities and Supports Level (S.O.S. Teams).  The level of intensity and frequency of supports will be moderate to high and available to students at risk academically and/or behaviorally.

The Third Level of Support and Intervention is called the Teriary Level.  The level of intensity and frequency of supports will be very high and available to the students recommended by the S.O.S. Teams.

guidelines can participate in team rewards, quarterly rewards, and the end of the year reward.

Social and Emotional Learning

Alton Middle School is in its third phase of a grant that incorporates social and emotional learning into the curriculum and environment with an evidence-based program.  Illinois is the only state in the nation to have state standards for social and emotional learning.  The faculty and staff of Alton Middle School identify these standards as critical for an appropriate learni ng environment and student growth.  Piasa House will be piloting Peace 4 Kids in 2009-2010 and we will implement the same program campus wide in 2010-2011.  Our SEL vision is to address 5 specific skills that will assist in developing appropriate social and emotional characteristics in a safe, caring environment.  Those 5 competencies are: self-awareness, relationship skills, social awareness, self-management, and responsible decision making.  Through this program we hope to reduce risky behavior and promote academic performance and success in school and life.    You are welcome to contact your House administrator to get in touch with an SEL House representative and learn more.