Current District Initiatives Dropout Prevention Strategies School / Level District-wide Pre-Kindergarten Elementary School Middle School High School Systemic Renewal * Professional Development for certified and personnel * Student Progress Monitoring System (SPMS) tracking tool * Accountability Analyzer *EZ Test Tracker * Data analysis of student work * Curriculum Specialist in each school * Teacher Support Teams (TST/Interventionist) * Aimsweb *Batelle Screener * Aimsweb * Repeated Reading (K-5) * Reading to Read (2-5) * Reading to Understand * Accelerated Math (2-5) * Incremental Math (2-5) * Maze-reading comprehension (2-5) * Title I * Fold-In Technique * Touch Math * Math to Math (Grades 2-5) * Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT2) / Common Core *In School and After School Tutoring with AmeriCorp (Grades 1-5) *FBA * Aimsweb * Repeated Reading * Reading to Read * Reading to Understand * Accelerated Math * Incremental Math * Maze-reading comprehension * Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT2) / Common Core * End of 8th grade data analysis *In School and After School Tutoring with AmeriCorp (Grades 6-8) * 21st Century After school tutoring and after school skills classes *FBA * 21st Century Grant: After school tutoring and after school skills classes * Subject Area Testing Program (SATP) * 9th Grade Transition School * GEAR UP Mississippi program
*Auto Mechanics *Building Trades *Allied Health *Teacher Academy *Marketing *Information Technology Grade Level Addressed (District-wide, Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High) Purpose or Goal Who is Involved? Proposed Cost Timeline for Implementation Dropout Prevention Strategy Addressed Expected Outcomes for Students
Extended School Year Elementary School, Upper Elementary School, Middle School To target students experiencing difficulty in mastering skills during the regular school year. Students will be pre- and to determine skill mastery. Teachers will create individualized plans for students targeting the skills needed to be able to earn their way to the next grade. Students in grades K-8 Parent conferences Dropout Coordinator GES K-1 Principal GES (2-3) Principal GUES Principal GMS Principal Counselors ESY Teachers and asst. teachers; Therapists (OT, PT, L/S) AmeriCorp Sped Pre-K Transportation $30,000 June 2008-Ongoing 4 20 days M-F, Alternative Schooling Individualized Instruction Students will be able to master specific objectives/skills needed to move to the next grade. Credit Recovery High School To target students experiencing difficulty in mastering skills during the regular school year. The students will test at teacher's advice to determine if skills are mastered to receive credit. Students in grades 9-12 Parent conference Dropout Coordinator GHS Principal Counselors ESY Teachers and asst. teachers $10,000 June 2008-Ongoing 4 weeks, 20 days M-F, Alternative Schooling Individualized Instruction Students will be able to master specific objectives/skills needed to pass a and move to the next grade. post- tested
Challenge Track Program Middle school To address the needs of 7th and 8th graders that are two or more years behind. They will be taught in a separate group from other students. The class size will be smaller than typical classes. Instructional strategies will be implemented to target specific needs of the students. 7th & 8th grade students 6th - 8th grade teachers GMS Principal GMS Counselors $0 2008-Ongoing During each school year Individualized Instruction Active Learning Professional Development Students will have an opportunity for more one on one with the teacher. Students will be able to master the objectives taught. District Interventionist District Wide To asst. TST teams with interventions, Asst. with PBIS and individualized student testing. TST/RTI Coordinator, Principals, and teachers. SPED Staff Based on experience 2007-Ongoing Individualized Instruction Behavior Modification Fewer students will be recommended for Special Ed. Testing.
Pathways to Success (iCAP-Individual Career and Academic Plan) Middle and High School (6-12) An education plan detailing the courses necessary for a high school student to successfully prepare for graduation and transition into a profession or college experience. Students 7-12 Dropout Prev. Coordinator Director of School Management Career and Technical Director Career and Technical Counselor GHS Principal GMS Principal Middle School Counselors High School Counselors $10,000 2011-2012 SY for implementation of TIPS During each school year Family Engagement Mentoring /Tutoring Individualized Instruction Alternate Schooling, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Students will be counseled on their high school course of study according to future plans. Students who are not planning on attending college will not drop out of school, because they are unable to complete 24 credits. (17.5, 21 or 24 credits for graduation) Students will be able to make better choices for their future, whatever direction that may lead. Special Services tutoring for Vocational students who have not passed SATP. GED/SKILLS Middle school, High school To offer a program who desire to develop a job-skill area as they prepare to pass the GED test. Counselors, High School Principal, parents, Dropout Prevention Coordinator, GED/SKILLS teacher, students, CTC Director $100,000 2008-Ongoing Alternate Schooling Career and Technical Education Students will complete the GED test and at Vocational skills class.
Parent Center District Wide To provide workshop opportunities for parents and students on various topics related to parenting skills, literacy improvement, behavior management, technology enhancement, and college prep. Parent Center Coordinator Dropout Prevention Coordinator Teachers, Parents Students Community organizations/ associations $35,000 January On a yearly basis, during school hours, after school and during the summer Family Engagement Collaboration Parent Center After-school Opportunities Professional Development Students will benefit from their parents learning how to help them at home with their homework and other school activities. Student attendance will increase, MCT2 / SATP / Common Core scores will increase, and attitudes toward school will improve. A high school education will be encouraged and fostered. Curriculum Department District Wide To improve communication from the State to the District to the School level. Administrative Asst. Instructional Specialists Principals Teachers Excellence SPED $30,000 2011-Ongoing Professional Development and preparing for success in state assessments Teachers will have more insight and expertise into how and what they should their students. Teachers will develop additional teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students in their classes. Ongoing
PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) District Wide To reduce the number of discipline referrals and special education referrals. District intends to fully implement the appropriate emotional and behavioral supports for all students in the district. TST/RTI Coordinator Special Education Director Dropout Prevention Coord. Principals Teachers PBIS Committee. $10,000 2010-2011 – K-5 2011-2012- 6-12 Ongoing Individualized Instruction Active Learning Professional Development Develop school wide proactive discipline strategies with positive behavior supports Tier 1 instruction) Utilize Tier 1, 2, & 3 intervention strategies. Tier 1, 2, & 3 intervention strategies. Less referrals and SPED referrals. To produce a positive approach and reaction from students and teachers.
Pathways Program Grenada Middle School (6-8) To implement positive behavior and intervention supports (PBIS) as part of the tier process by addressing more effectively behavior of students who are classified in Tier Two or Tier Three by avoiding placement in the Alternative School. TST/RTI Coordinator Dropout Prevention Coord. Principal Teachers PBIS Committee Counselors $120,000 August Individualized Instruction Active Learning Professional Development Students will continue to receive their full academic education and avoid Alternative School. Less referrals.
21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (After School Program) Middle and High School To target students experiencing difficulty in mastering skills during the regular school year. Decrease dropout rate by 10% through and summer initiatives over the 5 year period. Increase completion rate by addressing individual student needs and eventual goals/objectives. Increase student motivation (underlying remedy of dropout rate) Provide teacher training, including instruction in the use of equipment, to optimize student performance (Teachers will incorporate objectives into real-life situations Students in grades 6-12 Parent conferences Ms. Russell, Dropout/21st CCLC Coordinator Mr. Lyle Williams, 6-8 Principal Mr. Jerry Williams, Principal Myra Muirhead, 21st CCLC Secretary and Parent Resource Coor. 21st CCLC Teachers Transportation October 2013-June 2018: Approx. $1.6 million November 2007- June 2012 & October 2013-June 2018 *After-school: October-April-3:15 – 5:45pm; *Summer: for 4 each weekday morning Alternative Schooling Individualized Instruction Active Learning Professional Development Family Engagement Collaboration Parent Center Opportunities Professional Development Students will be able to master specific objectives/skills needed to move to the next grade. Dropout rate will decrease 2% at the end of each year. Increase number of students passing subject area tests by 2% each year Increased participant school attendance by 2% yearly
District RTI Interventionist Decrease in Special Ed. Referrals and in mainstream schools. Doubled number of emotionally disturbed students and decreased number in all other special education students. MSIS Data Aimsweb Universal Screening (3 times a year) Progress Monitoring weekly 6 weeks review meeting with teachers A decrease in discipline referrals for special education and school population. 63.6 % of K-8 students out of intervention Individualized Instruction Yes and Pathways to Success Increase student graduation by offering other options for graduating Graduate Rate Dropout Rate MSIS Data An increase in the number of graduates and decrease in the number of dropouts Individualized Instruction /Counseling Yes and Ongoing GED/SKILLS Increase in attendance, increase in positive thinking about school Survey of GED students, attendance records An increase in the number of students taking and passing the GED test. Alternate Schooling, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Yes and Ongoing
Parent Center Increase in parental involvement. Parent Center and workshop Sign In sheets At least 10% increase in parental involvement. Family Engagement School-Community Collaboration Parent Center After-school Opportunities Professional Development Yes and Ongoing Curriculum Department Increase in student test scores Increase in teacher satisfaction of professional development opportunities Teacher surveys District wide common assessments Local and state test scores Graduation/Completion rate increased & Dropout rate decreased State test scores improved after receiving quality & focused professional development Professional Development Systemic Renewal Yes and Ongoing PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) Decrease in Special Ed. referrals and in mainstream schools in K-5 only. MSIS Data SWIS Behavior Screening-2 times a year. CICO 22% decrease in Special Ed. referrals and in mainstream schools in K-5 only. Individualized Instruction Yes and Ongoing
Pathways Program To decrease number of middle school students sent to Alternative school by implementing positive behavior and intervention supports (PBIS) as part of the tier process by addressing more effectively behavior of students who are classified in Tier Two or Tier by avoiding placement in the Alternative School. Teacher/Counselor Recommendations Parent Conferences MSIS Data grades and teacher recommendation. Alternate Schooling, After-school Opportunities, Individualized Instruction Yes and Ongoing 21st Century Community Learning Centers (After School Program) To target students experiencing difficulty in mastering skills during the regular school year. Decrease dropout rate Increase completion rate Increase student motivation (underlying remedy of dropout rate) MCT2/SATP/Common Core Scores Teacher/Counselor Recommendations Parent Conferences 2007-2012 showed a 20% increase in Graduation Rate and 20% decrease in Dropout Rate Individualized Instruction Family Engagement School-Community Collaboration Parent Center After-school Opportunities Yes and Ongoing