Identifying Perceptions, Barriers, & Implementation of Middle School SAE

Abstract

Future efforts must first account for middle school students' age, maturity, and exposure to strategies to address or integrate SAEs and meet the students where they are. [...]efforts to develop future middle school SAE curriculum and implementation strategies should focus on exploratory experiences that allow students to see the potential in educational investment (Ross, 2021). Efforts to increase instructor effectiveness must also respect the number of students each teacher is responsible for. [...]it is recommended that middle school SBAE teachers and supporters seek purposeful professional development opportunities specific to their needs to further the implementation of middle school SAEs. Professional development should engage teacher leaders, teacher educators, state staff, school administrators, and guidance/counseling professionals, as each group has a shared interest in the success of middle school programs, focusing on identified perceptions, barriers, and best management strategies.