• Implement Positive Behavior Support.
• Infuse Partners In Excellence (PIE) in Positive Behavior Support schools to create a seamless system (Pre-K to 12).
• Include all staff in professional development concerning character development, anti-bullying and diversity.
• Use 21st Century programs to support students.
• Use Even Start programs to support pre-school children.
• Participate in the Delaware School Climate Survey and use data to guide decisions for school improvement.
• Integrate health, nutrition, and physical activity components with Positive Behavior Support professional development activities.
• Participate in professional development and technical assistance for creating and implementing Emergency/Crisis Plans.
• Integrate before and after-school programming with “regular” school goals.
• Invite the Delaware National Guard Drug Demand Reduction Unit to provide Project Adventure  activities.
• Participate in Indoor Air Quality training.
• Participate in professional development and  technical support in the area of Safety  Inspections/Evaluations.
• Integrate the Student Success Plans (SSP) program to provide a wide range of tools   to enhance the experience for students, their families and aid educators in guiding  students.
• Provide annual in-service training for school bus drivers and aides

Resources

• http://www.doe.k12.de.us/programs/climate
• http://csefel.uiuc.edu
• http://www.afterschoolalliance.org
• http://mott.org
• http://www.gse.harvard.edu/index.html (search “after-school”)