Restorative Practices
Restorative practices promote positive relationships and culture in order to prevent conflict.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
(SEL) is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop
healthy identities, manage emotions, achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and
maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.
Student Achievement
The amount of academic content a student learns in a given time frame and refers to the extent to which a learner has attained
their short- or long-term educational goals.
Transition System (grade level related) A systematic process to ensure the successful transition of students between grade levels.
Vertical Alignment
The relationship between the MA State Curriculum Frameworks, curriculum materials, teacher instruction, and student
achievement. It ensures that all elements work smoothly together toward a common goal.
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