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CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS TO WATCH
California Schools to Watch is a statewide program implemented by the California League of Middle Schools, California Department of Education, California Middle Grades Alliance, National Forum, and the California Schools to Watch model schools.
Don Juan Avila Middle School
New School: 2023
Designated 2023
Capistrano Unified School District
Orange County
Amy Varricchio, Principal
26278 Wood Canyon, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0348
School Characteristics
Enrollment: 926. Grade Levels: 6-8.
Replicable Practices
Onsite PLC coach supports teams re: standards, learning, interventions
MTSS provides interventions for students needing support beyond Tier 1
Daily 26-minute “Bronco+” tutorial for intervention, re-teaching, enrichment
PBIS expectations in school-wide behavior matrix with “Bronco Bucks” digital rewards
Inclusive, collaborative co-teaching for SWD and ELs for ongoing support
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