Nathan F. Twining Elementary and Middle School is the fortunate recipient of a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) 5-year grant: Behavior Intervention at Twining (BIT) or Project BIT. What does this mean?
With the $500,000 funding provided for Project BIT, resources, supplies, and staff will be utilized to support and prepare all military-connected Twining students for success behaviorally, socially, and emotionally resulting in improved academic achievement in core content areas. The ultimate goal is for our K-8 students to show an increase in positive behaviors each and every day.
What does this mean for students? Our students will be taught clearly defined behavioral expectations with a common language. Expected student behaviors will be recognized in a variety of positive ways, e.g. Lightning Strikes, Thunderstruck awards, Students of the Quarter, verbal praise, recognition at school assemblies, etc. Moreover, a unified system for responding to and tracking inappropriate student behaviors will be implemented.
Ultimately, Twining staff and parents working collectively in the best interest of all our students will ensure the success of Project BIT. The grant is an additional resource for our military-connected students and their families to experience an education that promotes a positive culture and climate resulting in optimal student achievement for each child.
