Natomas Unified has been awarded a coveted Golden Bell by the California School Boards Association for its K-12 Continuum of Social-Emotional Support. The award honors educational excellence statewide. NUSD’s intervention program is designed to provide early detection, assistance, treatment and academic options for any student with mental health, emotional, or behavioral issues.
Success stories include that of a teen who attempted suicide and cut herself more than 200 times before entering the social-emotional support program. Last year, she graduated from high school with excellent grades, new confidence, and a bright future.
Accessibility to all students, whether in Special or General Education, is key to making NUSD’s program both innovative and exemplary. The program not only benefits participating students and their families, classmates, schools — but also the district, by enhancing kids’ capacity to learn and by reducing misbehavior that can force out-of-district placement. Learn more about the program by clicking the video posted below:
