seattle pacific university culminating presentation necia engebretsen june 13 th, 2015
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Seattle Pacific University Culminating Presentation
Necia Engebretsen June 13th, 2015
Introduction
Necia Engebretsen – Department HeadEnumclaw High School CounselorSmall Rural District4,437 Students in area of 444 sq. miles9-12 enrollment is 1,400 students45 miles from the nearest Skills/Tech
School
Introduction ContinuedHornet Alternative Program
Support24 credits required for
Graduation6 period day – no room for failureStudent Helplessness
◦28.4% Healthy Youth Survey
Introduction Continued
Hornet Alternative Program – HAL2nd year at E.H.SResearch shows an inverse
relationship between hope & dropout rate
Standard 3 Benchmark 4
ARP GoalImprove post high school planning and
on time graduation for HAL students◦Develop a connection between HAL students
and a high school Counselor◦Provide support for post high school
planning◦Provide Social/Emotional support
Impact on Learning◦Deeper understanding of post high school
planning and the barriers that have interfered with their education
Standard 2 Benchmark D
ARP Rationale
HAL Instructor reported a lack of post high school support in 2013-2014 & Students did not know what they wanted to do
2014-2015 SIP goal focuses on improving on-time graduation rate
Support EHS Mission Statement
ARP Description
Selected a cohort of 21 students based on the Pre-Survey of HAL students
Needs Assessment◦62% student’s stress was school related
Collaboration◦Counseling PLC, HAL Instructor &
Principal
Standard 3 Benchmark C
Design & Implementation
Post High School Planning Support◦Career Interest Inventories◦Increased Communication of
Opportunities at EHS ( ASVAB, Military, Tech & College Visits)
◦Field Trip to Bates Technical School
Standard 2 Benchmark D
Design & Implementation
Post High School Planning Support ContinuedFAFSA support
◦Collaboration with Cultural Specialist◦Collaboration with Community Member
support for All students
◦Language Barrier support – Hispanic Night
◦Individual follow up and support needed
Standard 2 Benchmark B
Design & Implementation
On Time Graduation Support◦Increased communication with Cultural
specialist◦Translate communications home◦Parent phone calls ◦Individual meetings and support discussed
Teacher communication Connection to resources - Career Center
Specialist, Tutoring, and Referrals
Standard 3 Benchmark B & D
Demographic Comparison
F/R Lunch Minority Hispanic Special Education
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Post High School Planning Results
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Gender Growth Analysis
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Project Analysis
Effectiveness of HAL Intervention◦Increase in Plans/Applications/FAFSA◦Understanding the Demographic Data
61% of students attended multiple schools
◦Increase in collaborationImpact on Student Learning
◦Post High School Planning Data◦90% of students graduated
Standard 2 Benchmark D
Project Analysis ContinuedEffect of Stakeholders
◦Provided incite and suggestionsChallenges & Obstacles for Students
◦Continued increase in supports for students
◦Collaboration & Support for HAL TeacherCommunication of Intervention
Results◦PLC & Administration meetings◦HAL/Cultural Specialist/Skills & Special
Education DepartmentStandard 3 Benchmark D
Professional & Personal Growth Next StepsChanges
◦Simplify the ProjectContinue Connection with HAL
◦Increased Communication & Opportunities
◦HAL teacher recommendations◦Community Resources
Continue PLC◦HAL data on meeting agendas◦Implement staff suggestions
Standard 2 Benchmark C
Professional & Personal GrowthSignificant Growth Areas & Future FocusSMART Goal settingPrioritizing TimeLeadership Growth
◦ Intentional use of PLC agenda and Meetings◦ Using Data to identify student needs◦ Collaborating: Counselors & HAL
Increased use of resources: ASCA, Research◦ Practical uses for Student Surveys
Standard 3 Benchmark D
Professional & Personal Growth Next StepsNeeds Assessment for all of 9th Grade
◦Analyze Data & Develop Supports such as Group Counseling
Initiate Intervention with 9th Grade Skills◦Work closely with Skills teacher to
develop supports Improve study skills/organization/test anxiety Individual meetings
Standard 3 Benchmark C
ClosingSuccessfully improved post high
school planning and on time graduation for HAL students
Any Questions