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Can Special Treatment Aid a Child to Thrive in School

Yes. Using tools to proactively address and understand a student’s behavior rather than just simply reacting to it allows teachers to find other ways to help the rest of the students benefit as well.

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Creative ways to get kids to thrive in school | Olympia Della Flora ·

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  3. What Were the Results of Implementing These Changes in Olympia Della Flora's SchoolThe math and reading scores exceeded the expected growth. Kids were encouraged to stay in the classroom.
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