Dropout-Prevention，-Intervention，-and-Recovery-Strategies.ppt

Dropout Prevention, Intervention, and Recovery StrategiesBulletin 3720.0 James Anderson, Multidisciplinary Support Michelle Hogan, Dropout Prevention Advisor The Policy: Key Factors Comprehensive Student Support: Prevention, Intervention, and Recovery Strategies 3-tiered approach Multidisciplinary Team approach Relationship to other LAUSD policies How does this bulletin match… My beliefs My work The Los Angeles Unified School District defines a “dropout” as….. QUESTION??? Looking at your school’s total 9th grade population: What percentage of your incoming 9th grade population will graduate on time? What types of supports will they need to graduate on time? Utilizing the 3 “A’s” Attendance Attitude Achievement Prevention Responsibilities Each school should incorporate the following 7 aspects of school-wide Comprehensive Student Support Prevention Responsibilities 1. Connectedness Sense of Belonging - opportunities for every student to build significant relationships with adults on campus through positive communication and mentoring. Prevention Responsibilities 2. Opportunities for Meaningful Participation - students contribute to school and community through volunteerism, service learning and teamwork. Prevention Responsibilities 3. Supportive Relationships (Caring and Support) - through mentoring, unconditional caring, connectedness and behavioral/academic supports. Prevention Responsibilities 4. Safe and Positive Environment - schools should institutionalize school wide systems and supports that address all school community members’ right to a safe, respectful and welcoming environment. Prevention Responsibilities 5. High Expectations - high expectations for all students, that they can and will be successful. Prevention Responsibilities 6. Clear and Consistent Boundaries - boundaries are clearly established, communicated and enforced in school policies, guiding principles, staff follow-through, positive behavior support as well