ive changes in teacher practice, student outcomes, and school climate (All Kinds of Minds, 2005):
1. Improvements in the academic and personal outcomes of students who are struggling in school. Schools and parents reported higher end of grade test scores, grade improvement, and increases in studentsÆ sense of self-efficacy, self-esteem and self-concept.
2. Positive impacts on teacher practice. Teachers reported being better prepared to address the learning needs of their students, formulate educational plans and select strategies to improve academic achievement, and work with families to better understand students and support their learning.
3. Improvements in school climate, culture, and systems. Schools reported fewer behavior problems and fewer disciplinary referrals. Schools found a decrease in referrals for special education, fewer false positives in referrals, and a reduction in personnel costs. Teachers began to feel that they could first try to help students prior to making referrals.
4. Positive impact on parents. Parents of children whose teache
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