jackson county year one results may 2012 ndpc sd and wvde
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Jackson County
Year One ResultsMay 2012
NDPC SD and WVDE
BASELINE DATA
What stood out in the data probes worksheets as areas for improvement
for students with IEPs?
Baseline Data Details
• Thirteen (13) students participated in the 2011 ‘Jump Start Summer Academy’
• SY 2009-10 – 8th Grade Students w/Disabilities– 25.40% met standards in Math, 54.60% did not– 6.98% met standards in Reading, 90.72% did not
• SY 2010-11 – 24% of 9th grade students had been retained at least once
FOCUS TOPICS
Considering current resources and practices, what did the team select as the
focus area(s) for the work?
Focus Areas Attendance BehaviorAcademics/Course Performance School Climate Family EngagementStudents Engagement
GOALSOUTCOMES
EVALUATION
What we did and our results
Goal One:
All ninth grade students with disabilities will be academically and socially prepared for 10th grade on schedule with their cohort.
Goal One Data Targets
• Percentage of proficiency will increase for students with disabilities (growth model).
• 9th Grade students will be provided the necessary instruction and support to gain the credits and requirements for 10th grade/End of Course grades and credits/Increase in proficiency or mastery
Goal One Strategies• Freshman Seminar to focus on learning strategies,
organizational skills, sense of belonging, etc.• Alternate programming (academic coaching teams)• Double dosing of math and reading for freshmen• Alternate means to gain course credits (PLATO, On Target
WV, Tech Academy, Virtual Schools, summer school)
• Supplemental Reading programs (READ 180, System 44)
• Work readiness/work-based learning• Special education co-teaching support in summer
school
Goal One Implementation Steps
• Freshman Seminar – study skills, goal setting, social skills
• First semester “catch up” courses for Math and Reading/second semester Algebra & English
• Before/after school tutoring, summer school• Personalized summer school schedule, provision of
transportation• Core team instructors for at-risk students• Career/vocational courses that relate to adult success
GOAL ONE RESULTS
What are our results at the end of one year?Where do we stand now with our progress?
What conclusions have we identified?
Freshman Academy
• FY 12 – All incoming 9th grade students and teachers (either English 9 or homeroom) were trained in organizational skills for classroom success by Weber and Associates.
• FY 12 – Ravenswood High -Three (s) students earned elective credit for Learning Skills class
• FY 13 – All students with disabilities will be provided binders and organization skills training with additional learning skills and organizational skills for incoming 9th grade students
Double Dosing Math/Reading
• Students with disabilities reading significantly below grade level and/or below mastery in Math or Reading will be provided supplementary instruction for elective credit
• FY12 – Ravenswood High 30 students received direct, special education services in Math,
• 28 students received direct services in Reading
Credit Recovery
• FY 12 – Ravenswood High – 26 SWDs participated in tutoring and/or summer school
• Ravenswood High: three (3) SWD recovered credit using PLATO
• Ripley High: 15 SWD recovered credits • Summer 2012 – Special Education Co-Teacher
will provide individualized support for students with disabilities enrolled in summer school
Work-Based Learning• FY 12 – Ripley High School – 47 students were enrolled in
career technical training at the Roane-Jackson Technical Center
• FY 12 – Ravenswood High School – 8 students were enrolled in career technical training at the Roane-Jackson Technical Center
• FY 12 – 13 Students with disabilities participated in paid work-based learning experiences in community settings
• FY 12 – 11 Students with disabilities participated in paid work-based learning experiences in school settings
Goal Two: • Provide incoming freshmen social support to
build positive relationships with older students• Parents and freshmen students will have a
better understanding of curriculum, facilities, safety and discipline, and extra-curricular activities
• Incoming 9th grade students with disabilities will establish ongoing peer relationships with mentors
Goal Two Data Targets
• Parent/Student surveys• Jump Start participation data• Activities List/Schedule/Participation Dates• Dropout Data• Internet web page by/for students
Goal Two Strategies
• Provide online information about high school expectations, behaviors, attendance, courses of study and extra-curricular activities.
• Parent and student visits/meetings.• Provide face to face activities between eighth
grade students with disabilities and high school mentors
Goal Two Implementation Steps
• High school students create a web page about activities, clubs, classes, grades (Edline), etc.
• Plan/coordinate activities beginning spring semester of eighth grade year with 10th or 11th grade mentors (e.g., socials, school visits)
• Week long summer academy (academic tutoring team building activities)
GOAL TWO RESULTS
What are our results at the end of one year?Where do we stand now with our progress?
What conclusions have we identified?
Information for Students & Parents
Each school has a web page which includes student rights and responsibilities, attendance requirements, graduation requirements, etc.
Information for Students & Parents
• February 15 – 16,2012 – Middle and high school counselors – meeting with eighth grade students regarding schedules, credits, etc.
• February 21, 2012 – Parent Night– Automated calling system utilized by counselors to invite
parents• March 23, 2012 – High School Principal Presentation for
Eighth Grade Students at RMS• March 27 – 28, 2012 Move Up Day with paired mentors• March 2012 – Eighth grade tour of Roane-Jackson
Technical Center
Jump Start Program• Thirteen at-risk students participated in the
Summer 2011 Jump Start Program. Five of the thirteen students were students with disabilities.
• February 13, 2012 – Jump Start informational meeting with 8th grade students
• Jump Start Application/Registration given to all eighth grade students during Move Up Day
GRADUATIONDROPOUT
POST SCHOOL OUTCOMES
Where were we in the past?Where are we for 2012?
Graduation Rate Projection
PROJECTED NCLB Data for 2011-12 (2011 Cohort)
All Students Students with Disabilities
Students Receiving Standard
Diplomas within four years
Cohort Denominator
Rate Students Receiving Standard
Diplomas within four years
Cohort Denominator
Rate
Ravenswood 91 122 74.59% 7 9 77.78%
Ripley 255 289 88.24 47 49 95.92%
Jackson County 346 411 84.18 54 58 93.10%
Dropout Rate ProjectionPROJECTED Dropout Rate ALL
2011 -12Grades 7 - 12
PROJECTED Dropout Rate SWD2011 – 12
Grades 7 - 12Enrollment
AllDrops All Drop Rate All Enrollment
SWDDrops SWD Drop Rate
SWD
Ravenswood 122 16 1.31% 12 4
Ripley 289 20 6.92% 43 3
Jackson County
411 36 8.75% 55 7
NEXT STEPS
What do we do next year?What does our future hold?
Next Steps and Plans for the Future• Implement Freshman Academy to enhance skills for
success with at-risk incoming 9th graders • Expand Freshman Orientation to include ‘commitment
to graduate’ and parent sessions• Expand Jump Start Program to include Ravenswood
Middle to High transition• Expand 9th grade learning/organizational skills support
to all grade levels for SWDs• Strengthen/increase individualized mentoring activities
for at-risk students with disabilities• Pursue implementation of GED Option Pathway
REFLECTIONS
What have we learned?What do our students, staff, families
and community members say?What will we change?
CONTACT US
Lisa Martin, Director of Special Education ([email protected])Jim Mahan, Director of Secondary Schools/Vocational Education ([email protected])Judy Lieving, Educational Diagnostician ([email protected])Judy Fisher, IEP Coordinator ([email protected])Lora Sturm, Transition Coordinator ([email protected])Samantha Skeen, Special Education Department Chair, Ravenswood High School ([email protected])Bev, Shatto, Assistant Principal, Ripley High School ([email protected])Melissa Browning, Assistant Principal, Ripley Middle School ([email protected])Jo Hendricks, Principal Ravenswood High School ([email protected])