Case Studies | October 9, 2024
St. Paul Public Schools, NE
Martin City K-8 Schools
Public Middle School, Saint Paul, Nebraska
154
Students
3
Palo Teachers
2022-2023
Year Started
Training and Timeline
Oct. 2022
School’s limited time, faculty capacity, and classroom visibility have resulted in low fidelity teaching. Palo SEL emerges as the optimal solution to these challenges.
Jan. 2023
Students logged in for the first time. Teachers and administrators received newsletters, extension activities, and reports to infuse SEL into school practices.
2022-2023
School praised for its seamless implementation and flexible model, the engaging SEL program has become a daily highlight, much loved by students.
2023-2024
The continued use of Palo for character education has led to positive outcomes, including improved math and reading scores, increased attendance, and reduced office discipline referrals (ODRs).
How it’s implemented
- The school has decided that the 5-Day Model fits seamlessly into their daily advisory period.
- Counselors and teachers review the scope and sequence to modify it to meet their behavior goals.
- Students log in to the Palo Platform during the advisory period to learn critical skills for succeeding in middle school.
- Counselors are more in tune with students and develop meaningful relationships.
“It’s efficient and effective. Palo works really well with this age group. It’s not easy to find something that they like to engage in, but they like Palo”
– MS Counselor
“Palo does a great job of meeting my students at their level and being a judgment-free zone to share.”
– 6th Teacher
