DEC is a special space in Joplin Schools that welcomes students to the Beacon Behavior Center (BBC) and the Communication Behavior and Social Skills (CBSS) program. Our staff are united in our mission to make positive changes in the lives of our students. We believe in equipping them with the necessary skills and confidence to be active participants in their own education.
April 16, 2025
Eagles, It's time to enroll for Summer School 2025! Classes are available for students from PreK through 12th grades for a chance to boost academic skills for the coming school year and have a ton . . .
April 8, 2025
Happy Teacher Proud Tuesday, Eagle Nation! Please help us recognize our April winner: Deborah Brill from McKinley Elementary. Ms. Brill teaches 4th grade, and received nominations from parents and. . .
April 1, 2025
Eagles, Please help us celebrate our 2025 Joplin Schools Teacher of the Year, Shanon Cooper! Mrs. Cooper teaches Transitional Kindergarten at Cecil Floyd Elementary ; she also spent 9 year. . .
March 24, 2025
The Eagle Express Dr. Sachetta's Quarterly Newsletter March 21, 2025 A message from the Superintendent Eagles, Weve officially wrapped up the third qua. . .
February 18, 2025
Eagle Nation, By now you should have received the alert that due to heavy snow accumulations and poor road conditions, all Joplin Schools buildings will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 19. This will be. . .
February 11, 2025
It's Teacher Proud Tuesday in Joplin Schools, and today we are celebrating this month's winner, Monica Bay! Monica teaches 1st Grade at Jefferson Elementary . She's been in the district for . . .
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