Transcript Dropout Coaching and Support
Miami Dade County Public Schools
District Support Staff
In Action
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Barbara Cicilia, Ed.S
Curriculum Support Specialist M-DCPS Dropout Prevention - District Coach
Focus
• • • • • • • • Why Dropout Prevention?
District Support – What does it look like?
Professional Development District Leadership Team Dropout Coaches – & Responsibilities School Teams – & Responsibilities Developing Action Plans – The Framework – The Attributes – The Goals School Expectations – Planning – Monitoring – Evaluating Outcomes
Why Dropout Prevention
Rigorous Targets set by FL-DOE 2006-07 The dropout rate for students with disabilities will decrease
to 4.25%
2007-08 The dropout rate for students with disabilities will decrease
to 4.00%
2008-09 The dropout rate for students with disabilities will decrease
to 3.75%
2009-10 The dropout rate for students with disabilities will decrease
to 3.50%
2010-11 The dropout rate for students with disabilities will decrease
to 3.25%
Dropout Rates
District Support…
What does it look like?
• Analyze District Data • District-wide Collaboration • Develop Annual Goals • Provide technical guidance to schools • Introduce research based interventions to schools • Monitor School Implementation • Offer Professional Development
Professional Development
• NDPC-SD Framework • Using DATA • Problem Solving Strategies • Evidence-Based Interventions • Positive Behavior Support Strategies • Classroom Management
Dropout District Core Team
Robin J. Morrison Instructional Supervisor Dianne Halfaker Project Manager, SEDNET Barbara Cicilia Case Manager, SEDNET Charles Ochipa Curriculum Support Specialist Candance Young-Lane Curriculum Support Specialist
School District Coaches
• assist schools in the development of action plans and interventions. • monitor school’s dropout action plan implementation • collect data from schools • report outcome data to District • provide professional development to schools
School Teams
• District Coach • School Administrator • Special Education Staff • Community Specialist
School Team Responsibilities
• Analyze Data • Develop Action Plans • Identify Target Areas • Problem Solve • Implement Interventions • Collect accurate Data • Evaluate Outcomes • Staff Training
Developing Action Plans
The Framework
• Phase 1 - Analyze Data • Phase 2 - Identify Target Areas for Intervention • Phase 3 - Develop Improvement Plan • Phase 4 - Implement Monitor and Evaluate
PHASE 1
• • • • • • • District and School Demographics Student Performance District/School Infrastructure Assessment, Curriculum and Instructional systems Current initiatives and partnerships Professional development Parent/family engagement
Analyze Data
Academic Behavior Attendance School Climate
PHASE 2
Self Management Family Engagement Mentoring Community Service Learning
Identify Target Areas
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PHASE 3
Select evidence based practices
Develop Improvement Plan
• Determine level of intensity • Contextualize to setting • Establish timelines
PHASE 4
• • • • • Conduct baseline measures Implement strategies Coaching & Consultation Measure results Evaluation outcomes
Implement Monitor Evaluate
1.
Attendance
The “5” Attributes
2.
Academic Engagement 3.
Behavior 4.
Parental Involvement 5.
Student Engagement
School Expectations
Developing Effective Goals
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Schools will develop effective dropout goals that are S.M.A.R.T.
Specific – goal is focused on dropout prevention Measureable – goal can be assessed Appropriate – goal is relevant Realistic feasible Time-bound – annual
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School Action Plans
Current Baseline – Outcome – Where do they start?
What is lacking or is needed?
Goal – What will they focus on?
Strategies – What interventions will be implemented?
Activities – How will the interventions be used?
Person Responsible –Who is accountable?
Timelines – How often will data be collected? Status – Has the plan been implemented with fidelity?
Evaluation/Monitoring – What needs to be adjusted?
What is effective?
Criteria for monitoring goals
• • • • • Goals are SMART 2 or more activities involved Data is available to monitor implementation of activities Outcome date is available to monitor goal achievement Outcome data is available to monitor modification of activities
Book of Products
• School Action Plan • Data Reports • Academics • Behavior • Attendance • Parent Engagement • Evaluation & Outcomes • Student
Barbara Cicilia [email protected]