Kanawha County SchoolsGraduation Coach

Qualifications & Responsibilities

StaffingAll 8 high schools have a full time Graduation

CoachBegin our third yearFound the concept at a National Conference:

Alternatives to Expulsion, Suspension, and Dropping Out of School

Not included in the school staffing ratio

Qualifications

Valid West Virginia teaching certificate

Proper endorsements as required

Job Description for Kanawha County Schools

ResponsibilitiesIndividual Intervention

StrategiesConnect students and

parents with Community Resource Programs

Mentor/Mentee ProgramMonitor Credit RecoveryMonthly meetingsPartnerships with

community

Personalized Education Plan (PEP)

Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

Track student progress through school staff

Collaborate with staffFormative/Summative

Evaluations of program

Identifying At-Risk StudentsSeniorEducational HistoryLow WESTEST scoresSpecial EducationAttendance/TruancyBehavioral IssuesDisengagement from schoolFamily Status

Implementation of ProgramBlock Schedule Traditional Schedule

Two classes – Drop-Out Prevention Class

One class – Credit Recovery Class

One class - Prep

Three classes – Drop-Out Prevention Class

Up to three classes – Credit Recovery Class

One class - Prep

Numbers8 High Schools reported:1446 Credits Recovered (some full and

some .5)836 StudentsPlato as the CurriculumQuestions??