Student Success Planning in Connecticut Cross Division Professional Development February - 2012.

Student Success Planningin Connecticut

Cross Division Professional DevelopmentFebruary - 2012

Legislation

An Act Concerning Implementation Dates for Secondary School Reform

… commencing July 1, 2012, and each school year thereafter, each local and regional board of education shall create a student success plan for each student enrolled in a public school, beginning in grade six. Such student success plan shall include a student’s career and academic choices in grades six to twelve, inclusive.”

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Purpose

Prepares students for - postsecondary education, life, and careers- competition in a dynamic global economy

Provides students - opportunity to design their own future with the

support of critical adults and innovative school policies

- opportunity to know and understand self in a positive learning environment

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Student Engagement

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o Helps student stay connected in school

o Helps students achieve post-secondary education and career goals

o Begins in 6th grade, continues through high school and beyond

o Establishes an adult support team

o Provides students with support in setting goals (academic and personal)

o Explores career paths

Core Components

Academic Development

Career Development

Social, Emotional and Physical Development

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Academic Development

Rigorous Courses Linked to Interests, Skills & Career Pathways

Courses For The Attainment of Education &/or Career Goals

Successful Completion of Portfolio/Capstone Project

Support & Assessment of Student Progress With Mentor/Advisor

Timely Intervention & Student Support

Learning Experiences Outside of the Classroom

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Interest and Ability Inventories

Career Exploration and Interest/Career Courses

Post Secondary Education and Career Pathway Development

Experiential Learning (i.e., Work-based learning, community service, capstone project)

Career Development

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Social, emotional and physical Self-Regulation and Resiliency

Positive Peer Relationships

Broadened Awareness of Self Within A Global Context

Healthy and Safe Life Skills/Choices

Identification of School & Community Resources

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Secondary School Reform

“Student success plans (SSPs) are tools that integrate the best features of individual education plans (IEPs) and “advisor-advisee” programs that have been initiated in thousands of middle and high schools nationwide.”

Implications for our Districts

Must have a SSP in place for all students grades 6-12 by July 1, 2012

Intangible

Beyond Guidance Department– Advisories– SSP Advisors/Mentors

Accountability

Challenges for our Districts

Electronic and Portable

Computer Access

Scheduling

K-8 schools

IEP-SSP Connection

Development of Resources

A state-led team is in the process of developing supporting materials for districts– Process Flow Chart– Action Plan to facilitate self audit and planning– Web Site– Toolkit– Model SSPs from all regions of the state,

urban/suburban models

Training & Technical Assistance Creation of modules to address SSP development within

districts– Multiple overview workshops to provide expectations of

SSP, model SSPs, and resources– Content specific workshops

• Special Education• Implementing SSP into the School Day • Advisor/Advisory programs

Ongoing workshop development to address emerging needs of districts

On site consultation as needed

Alphabet Soup SSP – Student Success Plan ILP – Individualized Learning Plan IEP – Individualized Education Program SOP – Summary of Performance 504 Plan – Provides protection under the

Rehabilitation Act – Section 504 IHP – Individualized Healthcare Plan FERPA – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and

Accountability Act of 1996

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SSP & Other Plans SSP can not replace other individualized plans (e.g., IEP, 504,

IHP)

Other plans are legal documents

Students with disabilities/medical conditions must be included in the general education SSP process

Integrated process between all students and adults

SSP and individual plans can inform the development of each other

SSP can be attached to individualized plans All plans should be student driven and include ongoing input from parents

and professionals

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SSP & Other Student Planning

Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program (school counselors)

Transition planning by the PPT

Summary of Performance

Advisor/Advisee – Mentor/Mentee Systems

Work-based learning programs

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Developing the SSP

Ensure that the following personnel are actively involved in the development of the SSP as well as the implementation process:

Special Education School Nurses 504 Coordinator School Counselors School Social Workers School Psychologists College/Career/Vocational Counselors Other related services personnel (e.g., OT, PT, Speech)

Ensure that all students have an opportunity to work with a dedicated adult mentor/advisor and a group of integrated students

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For More Information

Look for the Secondary School Reform page of the Connecticut State Department of Education’s website http://www.sde.ct.gov for information on:

– Connecticut Student Success Plans – Model Criteria and Recommended Elements– Connecticut Career Pathways– Capstone Projects – essential and

recommended practices

CREC CONTACT INFORMATION Community Education

– Anne [email protected]

Teaching & Learning– Linda T. Darcy

[email protected]

– Mary E. [email protected]

Student Services– Rose McGurkin-Fuhr

[email protected]