Pennsylvania receives $7.2M grant to help students with behavioral needs

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The expected results include:

  • Better school personnel ready to implement intervention methods and support at-risk students.
  • Development of educational materials and solutions for parents and guardians.
  • Implementation of action plans for at-risk students by Middle school building teams using an early warning system

The P2G grant program will start in October. It will continue over the next five years.

Pennsylvania is preparing students for success

School districts will offer ongoing professional development to make sure that every student will have the ability to succeed, according to the state government.

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On the other hand, PDE Secretary Pedro Rivera said the governor’s administration and his department are committed to preparing students for success in college and career.

Additionally, Sec. Rivera noted that the grant aligns with their mission. It provides more resources to ensure the continuity of their work.

PDE will partner with higher education institutions to prepared preservice teachers to analyze critical data that impacts graduation and dropout rates.