A lot can shift during a break from school.
Some students may move to a new home or even a new district.
Others may be nervous about having a new teacher.
A handful may face the loss of a loved one.
Back-to-school season often brings excitement and the opportunity for a fresh beginning. But for some students, it’s a time of uncertainty that can disrupt learning before the first bell even rings.
A Gap Between Student Needs and Staff Capacity
Research shows that nearly one in five students will need targeted or intensive support this school year. These supports, known as Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, are designed to meet students where they are through targeted small-group instruction or one-on-one support. Building key behavioral, emotional, and social skills early can help prevent more serious academic or disciplinary issues later on.
However, as schools prepare to open their doors, they may find their staff isn’t fully prepared to meet students’ needs. In fact, 45% of schools report that they don’t have the staff capacity to deliver proper support services.
Even with a plan in place, overwhelmed staff, inconsistent delivery, and piecemeal resources can make it difficult to implement interventions effectively.
In fact, 45% of schools report that they don’t have the staff capacity to deliver proper support services.
A Clear, Consistent Path to Student Support
Behind every intervention is a student navigating something hard. The stakes are incredibly high.
The student who moved may be feeling lost.
The student adjusting to a new teacher may be experiencing anxiety.
The student coping with loss may not know how to handle grief.
Their challenges may differ, but their needs are the same: targeted skill-building that helps them feel safe, seen, and supported. A Tier 2 and Tier 3 curriculum can make that possible while ensuring consistency and empowering staff.
A Curated Curriculum for Maximum Support
Introducing NavigatED, a ready-to-use Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention curriculum designed for grades K-12.
NavigatED provides school counselors and interventionists with age-appropriate, no-prep sessions that foster growth for students who need it most.
Here’s what makes NavigatED different:
- Age-appropriate, grade-banded courses across five core skill areas:
- Responsibility for self and actions
- Social Interaction Skills
- Coping Skills
- Executive Functioning Skills
- Sense of Self
- 12 no-prep lessons in each course with scripts for facilitators
- Progressive lesson structure to grow trust and skill retention
- PD and facilitator guides to grow confidence in course topics
- Progress monitoring tools to track growth and guide next steps
- Home letters to keep families informed
Students thrive when they have structured, consistent support – and so do the staff who serve them. Provide interventions that make a difference this school year.
NavigatED will be available in fall 2025, so start exploring what’s possible today.
For more details, download our NavigatED one-pager.
Plan your rollout for fall by contacting our team today.
