Are student support plans in middle schools effective in addressing social/emotional needs in young adolescents?

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to look at whether current student support plans in British Columbia middle schools are addressing the social/emotional needs of students. Adequate funding, teacher training, and social emotional learning in children are a few key factors as to whether needs of students are being met. These key ideas will be discussed in depth in this paper through a literature review of recent research and findings of various authors in regard to 21st century education in British Columbia.