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CarolAnn Eppens was one of the first Mason City teachers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Cerro Gordo Public Health is hoping to vaccinate more school staff this month.
Mason City Board of Education rolling out trauma responsive approach to dealing with behaviors
The district claims in the schools where the strategy has been implemented, they have seen a drop in instances where seclusion or restraint is needed to deal with a student.
Posted: Feb 1, 2021 10:32 PM
Updated: Feb 2, 2021 6:17 AM
Posted By: Nick Kruszalnicki
MASON CITY, Iowa - The Mason City Community School District is training its staff and educators to be more trauma responsive when it comes to handling kids who might be having trouble in the classroom.
To sum it up, it means a newer way of dealing with misbehaving students. School staff are trained to de-escalate a situation and then help a student realize why they feel the way they do and develop coping behaviors.
Follows legislation signed by Governor Reynolds on Friday.
Posted: Jan 30, 2021 10:01 AM
Posted By: Mike Bunge
MASON CITY, Iowa – Full-time in-person classes are scheduled to resume February 15 in the Mason City Community School District.
That follows Governor Kim Reynolds signing legislature on Friday requiring school districts to provide full-time in-class learning to parents who request it. Mason City schools will still offer continuous online learning for parents who prefer that option.
The school district says it will communicate with all families by February 5 on specific student schedules and how to request online learning. In-person classes will follow the approved school calendar, with includes early dismissal on Wednesdays to allow school staff time to prepare online learning materials.