CHESTERFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Educating

a DiverseCommunity

January 2012

Chesterfield County Public Schoolsmychesterfieldschools.com

VisionChesterfield County Public Schools will provide an engaging and relevant education

that prepares every student to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

MissionChesterfield County Public Schools, in partnership with students, families and

communities, emphasizes and supports high levels of achievement through a global education for all, with options and opportunities to meet the diverse needs and interests of individual students.

GoalsThe Design for Excellence six-year strategic plan illuminates the path to achieving the

School Board’s vision. The goals of the Design for Excellence 2020 are

Goal 1. All learners will acquire, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information to solve meaningful problems and to achieve success as productive, thriving global citizens.

Goal 2. All learners will demonstrate the 21st-century learning and technology skills and knowledge that will prepare them for success in school, postsecondary education, work and life in a global society.

Goal 3. Working in partnership with school and family, all learners will understand, model and embrace the important attitudes and attributes necessary to be responsible global citizens.

NondiscriminationChesterfield County Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis

of sex, race, color, age, religion, disability or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities.

For more information, go to mychesterfieldschools.com.

2

Children are constantly moving toward their futures, and it is our role to nurture the potential in each child. Who knows how high our students will soar?

Providing opportunities for all students in Chesterfield is an important annual action in the Design for Excellence 2020, the strategic plan of Chesterfield County Public Schools. This Educating a Diverse Community booklet details the array of services available to our students, families and schools. Parents whose children learn differently may use this guide to find services to help them achieve success.

We cannot know where each student will land, but we are teaching them the foundational knowledge and the 21st-century skills needed to fulfill their potential no matter where their path leads.

Marcus J. Newsome, Ed.D.

Superintendent’s Message

3

4

Table of Contents

SchoolsChesterfield Community Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Connections Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Chesterfield Community High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Prekindergarten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

Instructional ServicesAdult Continuing Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12English for Speakers of Other Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Exceptional Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports . . . . . . . . . . . 15Gifted Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17CCPS Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Secondary Education GED Prep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Summer Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Student Support ServicesChild Study and Pre-referral Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Communities In Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Economically Challenged Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Homebound Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Health Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Homeschooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Pupil Placement and Student Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26School Counseling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27School Psychologists and Educational Diagnosticians . . 28-29Parent-Teacher Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29School Social Workers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Title I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

5

6

Focus areas•Offerinstructionformiddleschoolstudentswho

are in long-term suspension or are expelled•ProvideSOL-driveninstructioninthefourcore

areas that is in alignment with the content at a student’s home school

•Provideinstructioninsocial,employmentandstudy skills

•Offercounselingforangermanagement,substanceabuse and peer relationships

•Coordinatewithcounty’sMentalHealthOfficetoprovide services to students as a requirement for placement at the end of suspension

Additional information•Thegoalistosuccessfullyprovideinstruction/servicesto

at least 50 students.•Studentsareofferedskillstohelpthemexperience

success when they return to home schools at the end of their suspension.

•Thestaffisqualifiedandmotivated.•VirginiaStandardsofLearningpracticetestsareusedto helpstudentsprepareforfinalSOLadministration.

•SOLsareadministeredattheChesterfieldTechnicalCenter to all students who need to be tested.

•Studentsandparentssignagreementsforparticipationin the program and to be provided transportation

•Academystaffmembersprovidegradesandprogressreports to home schools at nine-week intervals and whenrequestedthroughtheOfficeforStudentConduct.

Chesterfield Community Academy

Contact informationInstruction Division Center600 Southlake Blvd .Richmond, VA 23236phone 594-1702fax 594-1798

Robert Talley Directorrobert_talley@ccpsnet .net

Vicki Blankenship Administrative Assistantvicki_blankenship@ccpsnet .net

7

Focus areas•Thisprogramofferseveninginstructionforhighschoolstudentswhoareinlong-

term suspension or are expelled.•Studentstakegrade-levelcourseworkanddemonstratetheirabilitytofunctionin

an alternative school environment.•Studentswhosucceedinthisprogramhavetheopporunitytoapplyforreadmission

to Chesterfield County Public Schools.

Additional information•Studentsreceiveinstructioninthefourcoresubjectsofmath,science,

social studies and English.•Classesheldfoureveningsaweek.•Instructionprovidedbycertifiedteachers.•Capacityof40students.•Assiststudentswithpreventionandinterventionstrategiesthat

address inappropriate behaviors that are disruptive to the learning environment.

•HelpstudentsdevelopappropriatebehaviorsbasedonChesterfieldCounty Public School’s core values of respect, responsibility, honesty and accountability.

Contact informationInstruction Division Center

600 Southlake Blvd .Richmond, VA 23236phone 594-1702fax 594-1798

Robert Talley Directorrobert_talley@ccpsnet .net

Vicki Blankenship Administrative Assistant

vicki_blankenship@ccpsnet .net

8

Connections Program

Focus areas• Serve at-risk students in Chesterfield County• Provide academic programs to help ensure students earn a high school diploma

and are prepared for further education or employment• Establish close relationships with students to foster emotional health and well-

being• ProvidecommunityserviceswithintheschoolthroughCommunitiesInSchools

Resources/special academic and service programs• Offer4x4schedulethatallowsstudentstoaccelerategraduation• Provide small classes (17-1 student-teacher ratio)• Offerbuilt-ininterventions:strategicreading,literaryreadiness10,algebra

readiness 1 and 2, algebra parts 1 and 2, geometry parts 1 and 2• Offervocationalopportunities:buildingtrades1and2,cateringandcommercial

foods 1 and 2, health occupations 1, landscaping 1, information technology fundamentals and education for employment

• Providedualenrollment:keyboarding,businesscomputerapplicationsandcareers

• HoldTutorialTuesdayandActivityPeriodThursday — in-school sessions for intervention and makeup

• CoordinatewithThomasDaleHighSchool — limited seats in world language andJROTC

• Offerathletics:boysbasketball,golf,crosscountry,trackandsoccer• ProvideFastTrackEnglishLanguageLearners — serving overage, non-degree-seekingESOLstudents

• OfferCommunitiesInSchools — provides guidance and services tostudentsandincludestheStudentAssistanceTeam,whichmakes referrals to and receives services from outside agencies

• Provide support for healthy relationships, teen parenting and anger management

• Sponsor Bright Beginnings (back-to-school shopping program) and Give Kids a Smile (dental screening and work)

• Serve more than 1,000 community and county students who take night classes only or night classes in addition to their day schedules

• Housealternativeeducationprogramsdayandnight — ISEAP(GED preparation) and pre-GED

Contact information12400 Branders Bridge Road

Chester, VA 23831phone 768-6156fax 768-6171

Jamie Accashian, Principal

jamie_accashian@ccpsnet .net

Chesterfield Community High School

9

What is prekindergarten?At 12 schools, Chesterfield County offers prekindergarten to provide school-readiness

skills to eligible children so that they are prepared for the kindergarten curriculum. Eligible children with the greatest need have priority for the limited number of prekindergarten spots.

When are applications accepted for prekindergarten?Applications for prekindergarten are accepted throughout the year. The main application

window is February through April, with multiple dates and times available for applying. Applying does not guarantee acceptance into prekindergarten. After April, prekindergarten rosters are determined for the following school year and other applications are placed on a waiting list for possible openings.

Who is eligible?Prekindergarten classes are offered for children who are

4yearsoldbySept.30,whoshowaneducationalneed,who exhibit risk factors or whose families meet federal income guidelines. Children must live in the attendance zone of Bellwood, Bensley, Beulah, Chalkley, Marguerite Christian,Davis,Ettrick,FallingCreek,Harrowgate,Hopkins,Providence or Reams Road elementary school. For more information,call279-7357,279-7352or594-1671.

What information should parents bring when applying for prekindergarten?• parent’sphotoID• child’s certified birth certificate• proof of county residency by providing one of these documents

— lease for at least one year or deed of a residence or property located in Chesterfield County

— contract or lease free of contingencies to occupy a Chesterfield residence within two months of the date of enrollment

— resident manager’s letter on company letterhead stating that residence is a corporate residence located in Chesterfield

— weekly receipts for temporary residence in a hotel or motel for up to60days(willrequirerenewalorevidenceofmorepermanentresidencywithin60daysofenrollment)

• proof of income• child’s Social Security number (requested)

Contact informationFulghum Center4003 Cogbill RoadRichmond, VA 23234phone 279-7357, 279-7352 or

594-1671

David Williams, Instructional

Specialist for Head Start

david_williams@ccpsnet .net

Linda RectorInstructional Specialist for Title I

linda_rector@ccpsnet .net

Debi MellandInstructional Specialist for VPI

debi_melland@ccpsnet .net

10

Prekindergarten

Does the child need to accompany the parent to apply?Yes. Children will be given a brief screening to obtain a

broad sampling of their skills.

If the child is accepted into prekindergarten, what items are required by the first day of school?• record of a physical examination within the past 12 months• updated records listing dates of each required

immunization

What if a family does not have a doctor or does not have health insurance?ContacttheChesterfieldHealthDepartmentat748-1691ortheBon

SecoursCare-A-Vanat287-7826.

What if a parent is unable to attend on one of the prekindergarten application days?Tohavethebestchanceatbeingselectedforoneofthelimited

number of prekindergarten spots, parents should make every effort toattendoneoftheprekindergartenapplicationdays.Ifthisisnotpossible,parentsshouldcall279-7357tosetupanappointmenttocomplete an application as soon as possible. Applications taken after April 19 will be placed on a waiting list.

More about prekindergartenPrekindergarten programs operate five days a week within the same

hoursastheschoolswheretheyarebased.Eachclassroomhas16to18children,ahighlyqualifiedteacherorclassroomeducatorandafull-time assistant.

The classroom environment is guided by a research-based curriculum aligned with the state preschool standards, which promotes children’s emotional, social, cognitive and physical growth. Children’s development is reported to parents twice a year, and there are opportunities throughout the year for parents and families to be involved.

Bus transportation is available. Prekindergarten children riding a bus must be accompanied by a parent or designated adult at the bus stop when the bus arrives for pickup and dropoff. A child not met by a parent or designated adult will be returned totheschooloffice,andtheparentwillbecalledtopickupthechild.Parentswhodonot regularly meet their child at the bus stop risk having their child removed from the prekindergarten program.

Free or reduced-price lunches are available for children from families that qualify.

Prekindergarten programs are available in 12 Chesterfield schools . Parents who live in these elementary school zones may apply for a limited number of prekindergarten spots: Bellwood, Bensley, Beulah, Chalkley, Marguerite Christian, Davis, Ettrick, Falling Creek, Harrowgate, Hopkins, Providence or Reams Road .Parents who are not sure which school zone they live in may call 594-1726 or go online to mychesterfieldschools .com, go to the parents section and click “find my school .”

Prekindergarten (continued)

11

Focus areasGED — General Educational Development program• Provideclassesandtestingforadults18andolder• Offerfreetestingforfirst-timetesttakersatvarioustimesthroughouttheyear($58value)

• Offerdayandeveningclassesatsitesthroughoutthecounty

ESOL — English for Speakers of Other Languages• Offerclassestoallnationalitiesbasedonlevel(literacytoadvanced)• Prepare adult students with conversation and writing skills as quickly

as possible to help them assimilate into American culture• Provide registration for day or evening classes — day classes

offered at Beulah United Methodist Church and evening classes at MeadowbrookHighSchool($70persemester)

Workforce/Enrichment Programs• Offerclassestoallcountyadults,withseniordiscountsforresidents

with Super Senior Passports (obtained from Community Relations Department).•Provide industry certification available through

classes in medical assistant, nurse assistant; dental assistant,HVAC,EKGtechnicianandmedicalbilling.•Publicize 100-plus classes in program guides published each August and December (program guides are mailed to former students and available online and at county and school sites)

Resources• Adult Continuing Education program guide — mychesterfieldschools.com• VirginiaDepartmentofEducation— doe.virginia.gov• VirginiaAdultLearningResourceCenter— theliteracyinstitute.org

Contact information10101 Courthouse Road

Chesterfield, VA 23832phone 768-6140fax 768-1658

Dawn Wells, Program Manager

dawn_wells@ccpsnet .net

Dawn Wells, Acting GED Chief Examiner

dawn_wells@ccpsnet .net

Catherine Dillingham, Acting ESOL Coordinator

catherine_dillingham@ccpsnet .net

Lorraine Callis, Secretary for GED/ESOL

lorraine_callis@ccpsnet .net

Terri West, Secretary for Workforce/Enrichment

terri_west@ccpsnet .net

12

Adult Continuing Education

Focus areas• ImplementshelteredinstructionandcollaborativeclassesforEnglish

language learners• Offerin-servicetrainingforEnglishforSpeakersofOtherLanguagesandmainstreamteachersintheShelteredInstructionObservationProtocolmodel

• InitiateadditionaloutreachtoparentsandfamiliesofEnglishlanguagelearners

• Expand the Parents as Educational Partners program• Specialize content-area training provided to mainstream teachers who serve

English language learners• Disseminate resource guide for teaching English language learners

AllelementaryschoolEnglishlanguagelearnersandlevel3and4middleschoolEnglishlanguageleanersareservedintheirhome schools.

ESOL secondary centersFallingCreekMiddle LloydC.BirdHighManchesterMiddle ChesterfieldCommunityHighProvidenceMiddle JamesRiverHighSalemChurchMiddle MeadowbrookHigh• ESOLinstructionisavailable,withparentalpermission,to

identified English language learners.• ESOLinstructionincorporatesChesterfieldCountyPublicSchoolscurriculumandVirginiaStandardsofLearning.

• ESOLprogramcontentstressesEnglishskillsinlistening,speaking, reading and writing.

• ESOLinstructionincludesavarietyofmethodsandpractices that integrate language and content.

• ParentsupportprovidedattheESOLcenterschools.• Interpreter/translatorserviceprovidedtofamiliesof

students who are English language learners.• Funding provided by Chesterfield County Public Schools andTitleIIINoChildLeftBehindAct.

Contact informationFulghum Center4003 Cogbill RoadRichmond, VA 23234phone279-7344•fax279-7350

Laura Kuti, Instructional Specialistlaura_kuti@ccpsnet .net

Maria Manning, Secondary Liaisonmaria_manning@ccpsnet .net

Lolly Young, Elementary Liaisonlolly_young@ccpsnet .net

Carole Jones, Elementary Liaison and SIOP Coach, carole_jones@ccpsnet .netDonna Kite, Secretarydonna_kite@ccpsnet .netWelcome CenterTrailer No . 4 at Falling Creek Elementaryphone743-7542•fax743-7012

Sharon Lommel, Welcome Center AssistantGloria Janer, Interpreter/Translatorgloria_janer@ccpsnet.net•279-7347

English for Speakers of Other Languages

13

Focus areas• TheOfficeofExceptionalEducationservesstudentsages2-21withidentified

special needs. Services are provided for students with autism, developmental delays,emotionaldisabilities,severedisabilities,traumaticbraininjuries,hearingimpairments, orthopedic impairments, other health impairments, speech and language impairments and visual impairments.

• Students are determined to be eligible for special education through a referral, evaluation and eligibility process that takes place in the school the student would normally attend.

• Students found eligible for special education services are pro-vided specialized instruction, supports and services according toIndividualizedEducationPrograms(IEPs)incompliancewith federal and state regulations and division procedures.

•Special education teachers, therapists and support staff members collaborate with general education staff members to provide students with disabilities with relevant, rigorous instruction attuned to the individual needs of the student. The goal is to provide students with disabilities opportunities to progress in their mastery of knowledge and skills beyond the StandardsofLearningoralternateassessments.

•Parents are integral participants in all facets of special education, including referral, evaluation, eligibility and

developingtheIEPstosupportthestudent’sachievement.TheParent-TeacherResourceCenterhelpsparentsandstaff members promote student success by sponsoring workshops,providingofficeandphoneconsultations,compiling requested information packets and operating a library of educational and parenting resources.

• Chesterfield students with disabilities have the opportunity to participate in a state-supported initiative to promote students to be self-directed advocates for their own learning. Chesterfield County supports students learning more about themselves and their learning needs, eventually leading their educational planning meetings.

• Chesterfield teachers, administrators, and support staff members work with students and their families to promote strong citizenship and exemplary student conduct in supportive, nurturing environments. Positive behavioral interventions and supports are provided to enhance opportunities for student success in this area.

Contact informationInstruction Division Center600 Southlake Blvd .Richmond, VA 23236phone 594-1732fax 594-1680

Michael AsipDirector of Exceptional Educationmike_asip@ccpsnet .net

Valerie Doebler, Assistant Directorvalerie_doebler@ccpsnet .net

Beverly BowlusAdministrative Assistantbeverly_bowlus@ccpsnet .net

14

Exceptional Education

Contact informationInstruction Division Center600 Southlake Blvd .Richmond, VA 23236phone 594-1786fax 594-1744

Carolyn Lamm, Coordinatorcarolyn_lamm@ccpsnet .net

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

Exceptional Education (continued)

15

• Co-teaching, collaborative and consultative models support inclusion in general education classes to the maximum extent appropriate for each student. Specialized instruction and sup-ports can be provided in general education classes, pull-out classes or specialized programs.

• Transitionservicesareprovidedtoassiststudentsinplanningpostsecondary education, training or employment opportuni-ties.IEPsforChesterfieldstudentsreflectappropriategoalsaddressing postsecondary options for students with dis-abilities. Goal-directed transition planning provides students with meaningful coursework and activities that contribute to greater on-time graduation and postsecondary options.

Chesterfield County Public Schools is moving to add positive behavioral interventions and supports at every school. So far, 25 Chesterfield schools have embraced this approach and arecollaboratingwithVirginia’sEffectiveSchoolwideDisciplineinitiative.Participating are 15 elementaries (Beulah, Chalkley, Marguerite Christian, Crenshaw, Davis, Ecoff, Enon, Ettrick,FallingCreek,Harrowgate,JacobsRoad,ReamsRoad,SalemChurch,SwiftCreekand Watkins), six middle schools (Bailey Bridge, Carver, Elizabeth Davis, Falling Creek, Providence and Salem Church) and four high schools (Bird, Chesterfield Community, Meadowbrook and Monacan). All Chesterfield schools will participate by 2020.

Positive behavioral interventions and supports provide a framework for developing a well-orchestrated system of tiered interventions that produce and sustain improvements in studentbehavior.Positivebehavioralinterventionsandsupports,alsoknownasPBIS,arenot a program. They are a schoolwide, systematic approach employing data-driven problem-solving to build innovative and effective solutions using evidence-based practices and research-based interventions.Behaviorchangeisaninstructionalprocess.ThegoalofPBISisnot

justtomanageorcontrolstudents;thegoalistomaximizeeachstudent’sskills in self-management and decision making.Tochangestudentbehavior,schoolsfirstchangeadultbehavior.PBIS

establishes a positive coaching model that builds skills and improves practices for students and staff members. Students learn skills in communication, problem-solving, self-control and self-management. Faculty and staff members learn skills in behavior coaching and learn to more effectively provide guided practice and scaffolded supports, feedback and encouragement, as students learn self-management skills.Teachersbecomemoreproficientinestablishingtrust,buildingmotivation and engaging students in the learning process.

Gifted Education Program Services

Providing Opportunitiesfor Optimal Learning

Grades K-2English and Mathematics

School-Based ProgramIn-ClassDifferentiationAll Elementary Schools

Grades3-5English/Mathematics

School-Based ProgramCluster Grouping

In-classDifferentiationAll Elementary Schools

Grades3-5English/Mathematics

Center-Based ProgramIn-ClassDifferentiationWinterpock, Greenfield, Hening,M.Christian

Grades6-8English/MathematicsSocial Studies/ScienceSchool-Based ProgramClusterGrouping/HonorsIn-ClassDifferentiation

All Middle Schools

Grades6-8English/MathematicsSocial Studies/ScienceCenter-Based ProgramIn-ClassDifferentiation

Manchester, Matoaca, Midlo-thian, Robious

Grades 9-12English/MathematicsSocial Studies/ScienceSchool-Based ProgramClusterGrouping/Honors

AP/DualEnrollmentIn-ClassDifferentiation

AllHighSchools

Grades 9-12Speciality Centers

Regional ProgramsAppomattox Regional

Governor’s School(www.args.us)

MaggieL.WalkerGovernor’s School

(www.gsgis.k12.va.us)

Grades6-8Summer RegionalGovernor’s School(doe.virginia.gov)

Grades 10-11Summer ResidentialGovernor’s School(doe.virginia.gov)

Contact informationInstruction Division Center

600 Southlake Blvd .Richmond, VA 23236

Patty CoverInstructional Specialist

patty_cover@ccpsnet .net

594-1767

Robin ForbesCoordinator of Special Programs

and School-Based Services

594-1722

Instructional Consultants

Leslie Baskin-Asip, 594-1703

Lorisue Hammond, 594-1782

Courtney Howard, 594-1767

Karen Speers, 594-1767

Elizabeth Sutton, 594-1767

Sandy BickfordAdministrative Secretary

594-1767

16

Gifted Education

Focus areasRecognize and identify diverse gifted learners and offer a comprehensive

program that•Provides an appropriately differentiated instructional program responsive to

student ability and learning needs.•Assists students in achieving maximum use of potential to achieve personal

success.•Provides a continuum of program service options.•Addresses the social and emotional needs of diverse gifted students.•Supports an educational environment that challenges gifted learners and

enables students to perform at levels of excellence.•Facilitates the development of self-directed learners.

Student identification and placementIdentificationandplacementofgiftedstudentsbeginswithastudentbeing

nominatedtotheGiftedEducationIdentificatonandPlacementCommitteeatthe student’s school.

Students may be nominated by a parent, staff member, community member or student. Nomination forms are available at all schools. The deadlinesareOct.15forstudentsingrade5,Jan.15forstudentsingrades6-12andstudentsingrades2-4andMarch15forstudentsingradesK-1.

Permission for assessment is requested from the parent or guardian of each candidate the committee recommends for assessment. A combination of data is gathered over a period of time and may include• aptitude • science achievement• characteristics rating scale • social studies achievement• vocabulary achievement • grades• comprehension achievement • product evaluation• math problem-solving achievement • interview/observationThe criteria vary depending on the student’s grade level. Assessment results are reported

on a student profile. Parents or guardians receive a copy of the student profile with the eligibility decision at the end of the identification-and-placement process.

Gifted Education Advisory CommitteeThe Gifted Education Advisory Committee is composed of 22 members approved

by the Chesterfield County School Board. Selection of members is based on a balanced representation of parents, professional staff members and community members from each magisterial district. The purpose of the committee is to advise the School Board, through the superintendent, of the educational needs of all gifted students in the division. The committee prepares and submits a written report annually, which includes reviews of plan implementation and makes suggestions for program improvement.

Gifted Education (continued)

17

Focus areas• CCPSOnlineoffersonlineinstructiontoassiststudentswhoareexperiencingdifficultyinacquiringtheircourseworkbecauseofschedulingconflictsorspecialcircumstances.

• CCPSOnlineprovidesresourcestochallengestudentswhowould like to increase their academic rigor. The department also helps students prepare for Advanced Placement classes by allowing them to register for pre-AP classes so they may learn the Advanced Placement structure.

• CCPSOnlineassistsstudentswhowishtoacceleratetheirlearning or need to retake a course to graduate.

• CCPSOnlineisavailabletostudentsinChesterfieldCountyand has also been approved as a multidivision online providerbytheVirginiaDepartmentofEducation.Forthe2011-12 school year, there are 10 online classes available to students outside Chesterfield County. For details, go to mychesterfieldschools.com.

Contact informationFulghum Center4003 Cogbill RoadRichmond, VA 23234phone 279-7394fax 279-7462

David RankinManager of Online Learningdavid_rankin@ccpsnet .net

Katie SkeensSecretarykatie_skeens@ccpsnet .net

18

CCPS Online

Focus areas• Designed for students who are unable to earn a traditional high school diploma• Provide academic instruction to prepare students to pass General Educational

Development (GED) tests• Comprehensive career development component of the program includes

vocational assessments, instruction in workplace-readiness skills, in-depth career investigations and exploration of postsecondary education and training opportunities.

• Junior Achievement financial literacy training provided through partnership with area business volunteers

• ProvidecommunityserviceswithintheprogramthroughCommunitiesInSchools

• ServicelearningcomponentincludesrecyclinginitiativeandanAdopt-a-Trailpartnership with Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department.

• Provide,inpartnershipwithChesterfieldCountyMentalHealthDepartment,support in the areas of drug and alcohol prevention and healthy relationships

Additional information• Participation is voluntary. Application forms are obtained through the school

counseling department of the home school.• Applications are accepted year-round, and students are placed in a timely manner.• Abbreviated school week includes a variety of class schedules to accommodate

student needs.• Transportationcanbeprovided.• All students have individualized learning plans.• Smaller class sizes allow staff members to establish closer

relationships with students to help them be successful.• Concurrent enrollment opportunities available at community

colleges for qualified students.• Students who earn a GED are eligible to attend college, enlist

in the military or enter the workplace.• Students participate in graduation ceremony with Chesterfield CommunityHigh.

• There is a 97 percent pass rate for all students taking the GED test.

Contact information10101 Courthouse RoadChesterfield, VA 23832phone 768-6165

Marianne FeeneyInstructional Specialistmarianne_feeney@ccpsnet .netMelissa RadtkeSecondary GED Liaisonmelissa_radtke@ccpsnet .net

Secondary Education GED Prep

19

PurposeTheOfficeofSummerSessionsupportsthebeliefthatallchildrencanlearn.To

enable all students to successfully achieve the high academic standards established byVirginiaandChesterfieldCountyPublicSchools,summersessionprovidesadditional time and supplemental instruction in a compressed time frame. The primary purpose is to provide ongoing instruction to students who need assistance beyond the established school year.

Almost all school buildings operate a summer programthatismanagedbyasitecoordinator.Itisagoal of the school system to hire as many Chesterfield County teachers as possible to work with their schools’ students during summer session. Each spring, principals appoint a site coordinator who works with the building’s administrative team to organize and run the summer program at each school.

The summer program on the elementary and middle school level is primarily reinforcement, focused mostly on mathematics and language arts. Students are referred for participation based on their average grade at the end of the third marking period.Individualschoolsareencouragedtoofferenrichment

programs that meet the needs of their specific community.The high school program provides students with the

opportunity to earn a full Carnegie unit of credit. Students enroll either to repeat a course or to advance by taking a new course. Generally, summer classes are in the core subjectsofmathematics,science,Englishandsocialstudies.

The school system also offers a three-week Standards of Learningreviewclassforhighschoolstudentswhopassaclassbutarenotsuccessfulwiththeend-of-courseSOLtest. The review class targets specific content reinforcement tohelpstudentspreparetore-taketheSOLtest.AnSATPreparationAcademyisofferedparalleltotheSOLAcademy.

DatesSummer session dates are established in early fall.

Generally, the program covers July through the first two weeks of August.

Contact informationInstruction Division Center600 Southlake Blvd .Richmond, VA 23236phone 594-1781fax 594-1691

Cecilia M . DonohueProgram Managerceal_donohue@ccpsnet .net

Karen Newcomb, SOL/SAT Academy Teacher Consultantkaren_newcomb@ccpsnet .netDelores ParsonSecretarydee_parson@ccpsnet .net

20

Summer Session

Child Study and Pre-referral Services

21

Focus areas•Workwithschoolstostrengthentheirgeneraleducation

pre-referral and intervention practices and procedures through implementationoftheChildStudyInterventionTeamprocess.This process includes establishing a clear understanding of studentlearningandbehaviordifficulties,data-basedproblem-solving and decision making, research-based intervention strategies to help students, ongoing monitoring of student progress and review of student progress in response to interventions to determine what additional actions may be needed.

•ProvideongoingguidanceandsupporttoschoolsthatusetheChildStudyInterventionTeamprocesstoensurecontinueduseand consistent application of the process.

•ExpandtheChildStudyInterventionTeamprocesstoadditionalschools to establish throughout the school system a uniform, school-based, general education, problem-solving intervention team approach.

MissionStrengthen general education pre-referral and intervention practices in schools in order to• foster use of effective instructional and behavioral

intervention strategies in schools to increase student achievement, close learning gaps and prevent academic failure

• encourage use of data-based instructional decision making and problem-solving to improve the academic and behavioral skills of students

• ensure that general education students who experience difficultiesinschoolreceiveinterventionsandsupportsassoonastheirdifficultiesbecomeevidentinordertoimprovetheiracademic achievement

• reduce the inappropriate referral of students to special education that results in a disproportionate representation of students in special education

Contact informationInstruction Division Center600 Southlake Blvd .Richmond, VA 23236phone 594-1763

Dr . Jacqueline Bullock, NCSPAdministratorjacqueline_bullock@ccpsnet .net

Focus areas• ThemissionofCommunitiesInSchoolsofChesterfieldistosurroundstudents

with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

• Throughaschool-basedcoordinator,CISstrategicallyalignsanddeliversneededresourcessothatstudentscanfocusonlearning.CISbuilds

relationships among students, teachers, families and community resourceswithasingularfocus:improvingacademicachievement.• CISpromotesacademicachievementforat-riskstudentsby

creating public-private partnerships and provides assistance to students and families through the Student Assistance Program, a nationally known service delivery model.

• CISbelievesthateverychildneedsanddeservesfivebasics:1. A one-to-one relationship with a caring adult — mentors,

tutors, lunch buddies, reading buddies, hallway advocacy and parent involvement programs

2. A safe place to learn and grow — after-school programs, summer camp and camp scholarships and YMCA swimming lessons

3.Ahealthystartandahealthyfuture—StudentAssistanceProgram, mental health counseling, social work services, health services, family strengthening initiatives, drug and alcohol education, physical and dental exams, eye care, weekend backpack food program, emergency assistance and help for teen parents

4.Amarketableskilltouseupongraduation—lifeskillstraining,careerspeakers,jobshadowingopportunities,technology training for the future, career counseling and work readiness skills, college preparation and scholarship opportunities

5. A chance to give back to peers and the community — service learning camp and service learning opportunities

CIS sites• Bellwood Elementary School• Chalkley Elementary School• Ettrick Elementary School• Salem Church Middle School• ChesterfieldCommunityHighSchool

Contact information10107 Krause RoadChesterfield, VA 23832phone 717-9305fax 717-1976www .cisofchesterfield .org

Jay Swedenborg, Administrator

jay_swedenborg@ccpsnet .net

Stefanie Austin,Fiscal Technician III

stefanie_austin@ccpsnet .net

22

Communities In Schools

Economically Challenged Students

23

Chesterfield County Public Schools monitors the academic progress of students who are economically disadvantaged to determine whether their academic progress is equivalent to the progress of students who aren’t economically disadvantaged.Ingeneral,attheelementarylevel,Chesterfield students achieve at slightly lower rates than their non-disadvantaged peers but at higher levelsthandisadvantagedstudentsinVirginia.Thischanges as students move to high school and is evidentinallsubjectareas.Disadvantagedstudentsin Chesterfield perform at lower levels than disadvantaged middle and high school students in the state.

Additional local, state and federal funds support these programs to compensate for the effects of poverty:

•DepartmentofInstructionalSupportincludesTitleI,prekindergarten/HeadStart,EnglishforSpeakersofOtherLanguages,schoolpsychologists,educational diagnosticians and positive behavioral intervention supports.•CommunitiesInSchools•OfficeofElementarySchoolEducationincludestheprekindergarten program and safety net funds.•OfficeofMiddleSchoolEducationincludessafetynet funds.•OfficeofHighSchoolEducationincludesschoolcounseling, Chesterfield Community Academy, ChesterfieldCommunityHighSchoolandsafetynet funds.•OfficeofExceptionalEducationincludeschildstudy and pre-referral services.•OfficeofStudentSupportServicesincludesSchoolSocial Work Services.

Some federal funds, such as Title I, are specifically designed to compensate for poverty and are concentrated in schools with poverty rates greater than 45 percent:•BensleyElementary•BellwoodElementary•BeulahElementary•ChalkleyElementary•MargueriteChristianElementary•DavisElementary•EttrickElementary•FallingCreekElementary•HarrowgateElementary•HopkinsElementary•ProvidenceElementary•ReamsElementary

TheOfficeofHomeboundInstructionprovidesinstructionalsupportforstudentswho are unable to attend school. This includes students whose medical condition prevents their attendance, as well as special education students who are not permitted inaschoolsettingasaresultofdisciplinaryaction.HomeboundInstructionisaninstructional bridge for students who must leave the classroom until they are able to return.Itisnotintendedtobealong-termplacementforastudent’sinstruction.

HomeboundInstructioniscommittedtofindingabetterwaytoensurethe success of each student in the program.

Focus areas•Raising the bar through consistent delivery of appropriate instruction• Increasedcommunicationwithschoolpersonnel•Case management by regional case managers• In-schooldialoguesessionswithclassroomteachers• Integrationoftechnologyintoinstruction•Onlineinstructionalsupportsforhomeboundstudents•Expansion of homebound learning centers to four locations•Changing culture of homebound teachers•Understanding poverty and cultural differences• Increasingawarenessofdisproportionalityamonghomeboundstudents•Professional growth and development• Increasingawarenessofprofessionalismamonghomeboundteachers

• Building professional learning communities• Studygroups/bookstudies•Homeboundteachertrainingtoincreaseskillsandknowledge

ThecoordinatorforHomeboundInstructionmakesassignments based on the needs of the students and the available resources.Oneoftheseoptionsoracombinationoftheseoptionsmaybeused:• instruction provided by the student’s classroom teacher serving

as a homebound teacher• instruction provided by a teacher from the same school serving

as a homebound teacher•instruction provided via online instruction•instruction provided by a homebound teacher licensed in Virginiabutwhomaynotbeendorsedinthesubjectbeingtaught

24

Homebound Instruction

Contact informationInstruction Division Center

600 Southlake Blvd .Richmond, VA 23236phone 594-1741 or 594-1734

fax 594-1680

Kathryn Burnes, Coordinator

kathryn_burnes@ccpsnet .net

Janet Takagi, Secretary

janet_takagi@ccpsnet .net

Case ManagersPam Maxey, Region 1Donna Corbelli, Region 2

Corella Ricketson, Region 3

Donna Downs, Region 4

Leslie Foreman, Region 5

HomeschoolingChesterfield’s home instruction specialist is a liaison between the state and

a homeschooling community of about 2,000 students, providing information, assessing and updating records and preparing state reports.

Each year by Aug. 1, families who choose home instruction for their children must provide the local school division with evidence of grade-level achievement. Each spring, Chesterfield County Public Schools offers homeschooling families an opportunity to take a nationally normed standardized achievement test at no cost. Students are tested by trained administrators in small grade-level groups. Students who participate fulfill the reporting requirement.

Each academic year, homeschooled students may apply to enroll in up to two high school courses or two middle school courses in Chesterfield County Public Schools. Students must apply for classes in the spring of the preceding year, and participation is on a space-available basis. These classes may be taken in schoolsorthroughCCPSOnline.

Chesterfield County Public SchoolsmakesthePSATandAdvanced Placement tests available to homeschooled students in grades 9-12. StudentsmustregisterforthePSATat the appropriate high school during thefirstweekofOctoberandmustregister for AP tests during the first week of March.

Contact informationInstruction Division Center600 Southlake Blvd .Richmond, VA 23236phone 594-1697fax 594-1744

Debra GadberryHome Instruction Specialistdebra_gadberry@ccpsnet .net

25

Health IssuesTheChesterfieldCountyHealthDepartmentprovides

public health nurses to all schools, but nurses are not available in schools on a daily basis. These registered nurses provide health education, health counseling, communicable disease investigation and control, case management, immunization assessment, education and administration, screening and prevention programs. Parents of students with health concerns such as asthma, diabetes, seizures, cardiac conditions or severe allergies should contact the public health nurse serving the child’s school. Working with the parent, student, health-care provider, appropriate school staff members and community resources, the public health nurse will address the health needs of the student. Parents may contact the public healthnursebycallingChesterfieldCountyHealthDepartmentSchoolHealthServicesat748-1633.Guidelinesformanagingsevereallergiesatschoolareonlineat mychesterfieldschools.com.

Pupil Placement ServicesPupil Placement Services encompasses School Social Work Services and supports

the schools on matters of discipline, safety, contested residency, truancy, group home enrollments and support for homeless families.

Student ConductThemissionoftheOfficeforStudentConductistocoordinatetheschool

division’s effort to maintain a high standard of student conduct. This helps ensure that education is provided in an atmosphere conducive to learning, free of disruption and threat to person or property and supportive of individualrights.TheofficeimplementsSchoolBoardPolicy4010-R,theStandardsforStudentConduct:• toupholdhighacademicstandardsforstudentsbyhelpingschools

provide a safe environment conducive to learning and free from disruptions

• toprovidesupportservicesthataddresstheneedsofinternalandexternal publics regarding the Standards for Student Conduct

• toestablishguidelinesforstudentconductthatareacceptableandappropriate within the school environment

• toestablishguidelinesandprocedurestohelpensurethatthe Standards for Student Conduct are managed effectively, consistently,efficientlyandlegally

Alternative programsTheobjectivesforalternativeprogramsare

• to uphold and provide high academic standards for students placed on extended suspension or expulsion

• to assist students with prevention and intervention strategies that address inappropriate behaviors disruptive to the learning environment

• to help students develop appropriate behaviors based on the core values of respect, responsibility, honesty and accountability

• to help students develop self-confidence, self-discipline, dependability,soundjudgment,decision-makingskillsandacceptance of others

Alternative programs include Connections Program for high school students in long-term suspension and Chesterfield Community Academy for middle school students in long-term suspension. Get details about about Chesterfield Community Academy on Page 7 and details about Connections Program onPage8.

Contact informationInstruction Division Center600 Southlake Blvd .Richmond, VA 23236phone 594-1702fax 594-1798

Bob Talley Directorrobert_talley@ccpsnet .net

Ted ReynoldsCoordinator of Student Conducttheodore_reynolds@ccpsnet .netBrenda PhilbinCoordinator of Student Conductbrenda_philbin@ccpsnet .net

Teri TizardAdministrative Secretaryterese_tizard@ccpsnet .net

26

Pupil Placement and Student Conduct

School Counseling Services

27

Focus areas• Increasecommunityinvolvementwithineachschool• Develop strategies to bridge the achievement gap and empower all

students• Promote core values through classroom guidance units• Encourage online learning opportunities for all students• Honordiverseculturesandlifeexperiencesofallstudents• Collect data for program improvements in academic achievement,

personal growth and career development for all students• Promote equity and the high achievement of every student

Additional informationThe mission of the school system’s Professional School Counseling

Program is to empower all students to become productive and contributing membersofsociety.Inpartnershipwithfamilies,schoolstaffmembersandthe community, school counselors provide a developmental program that addressesstudents’academic,personal/socialandcareerdevelopmentinthe21st century.

School counselors provide services at every elementary, middle and high school.AcomprehensiveschoolcounselingprogramthatincorporatesVirginia’sStandards for School Counseling includes individual counseling, group counseling, classroom guidance and career development. This allows counselors to assist in the personal, social, academic and career development of all students. The school counseling program has standards to meet the individual needs of students in order to foster academic, vocational and personal success. These standards assume that students will acquire an understanding of the knowledge and skills that contribute to lifelong learning, career development and personal and social growth.

Services provided include• individual and group counseling• classroom guidance, assessment and testing services• career exploration• criticalincidentmanagementandthreat/riskassessment• consultation with students, parents and staff members• program planning and evaluation• professional development for school staff members and parents• college and career planning

Contact informationFulghum Center4003 Cogbill RoadRichmond, VA 23234

Bryan CarrInstructional Specialistbryan_carr@ccpsnet .netphone 279-7319

Kristi ParlowRecords Coordinatorchristina_parlow@ccpsnet .netphone 279-7404

Focus areas• Tobuildacademiccompetenceforallchildrenthroughtheidentificationand

remediation of the barriers to learning that impede a student’s progress.• Toimprovechildren’ssocialandemotionaldevelopmenttosupportacademic

success for all children.• Toprovidestudents,parentsandschoolstaffmemberswithmentalhealth

services that promote positive social skills, healthy relationships, tolerance and respect for others. School psychologists also help students develop competence, self-esteem and resiliency.

• Tobuildpartnershipswithteachers,parents,studentsandadministratorstohelpstudents succeed academically and become self-directed learners.

Additional informationSchool psychologists are mental health professionals who

are trained in both psychology and education. They support the development of learning and behavior to help students succeed academically, socially and emotionally.

School psychologists use a collaborative, problem-solving approach to help bring about positive changes in learning environment, attitude and motivation of students.

Services offered by school psychologists are provided directly to the student through individual assessment, counseling and critical incident (such as death, illness or community trauma) response or indirectly through consultation and the development of research-based academic or behavioral interventions with teachers, parents and other caregivers.

School psychologists recognize the critical importance of collaborative partnerships with school staff members, parents and community professionals (medical professionals, mental health therapists, etc.) to support the learning process and improve the academic competence and social and emotional health of all children.

Finally, school psychologists develop programs to train teachers and parents on a wide range of topics; for example, teaching and learning strategies and techniques to manage behavior at home and in the classroom. Psychologists also work with students who have disabilities or special talents,

School Psychologists andEducational Diagnosticians

28

School Psychologists andEducational Diagnosticians (continued)

29

as well as those who engage in dangerous behaviors. School psychologists are often called on to prevent and manage critical or life-threatening situations.

Educational diagnosticians have advanced training and experience as regular and special education teachers. Diagnosticians work collaboratively with parents and teachers to provide specific academic intervention strategies for working with the child at home and in the classroom. Diagnosticians work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide educational evaluation services to identify learning problems, including learning disability, emotional disability, mental disability or autism. Diagnosticians also provide in-service presentations to teachers and parents on effective teaching and learning strategies for supporting all students.

Contact informationInstruction Division Center600 Southlake Blvd .Richmond, VA 23236phone 594-1797fax 594-1688

Dr . James Russo, Supervisorjames_russo@ccpsnet .net

Jessie Elkey, Secretaryjessie_elkey@ccpsnet .net

ChesterfieldCountyPublicSchoolsprovidesaParent-TeacherResource Center to strengthen connections among home, school and community. The center helps parents participate fully and effectively in their children’s educational development and helps teachers gain knowledgeaboutdiverselearnersandothertopics.LocatedattheFulghumCenter,4003CogbillRoad,theParent-TeacherResourceCenterisopen7:30a.m.-4p.m.MondaythroughFriday.Thecenterisalsoopenbyappointmentintheevenings.Thestaffincludesaspecial/general education teacher and a parent with experience in special and general education services.TheParent-TeacherResourceCenteroffersconsultations,materials

and free workshops. The center also addresses issues in special education and general education, including academic strategies, organizationalskillsandcommunication.Online,thecenteroffersalist of books and videos available for lending, a list of tutors and links tootherresources.Toseetheseresources,gototheparentssectionofmychesterfieldschools.com,thenclickonParent-TeacherResourceCenter.

Parent-Teacher Resource Center

Contact informationFulghum Center4003 Cogbill RoadRichmond, VA 23234phone 279-7311fax 279-7401

Charlene LeeEducator/Family Consultantcharlene_lee@ccpsnet .net

Leslie McClainParent Information Specialistleslie_mcclain@ccpsnet .net

Dana Gatto, Secretarydana_gatto@ccpsnet .net

Focus areas• Identifyneedsamongat-riskandotherstudents•Linkhome,schoolandcommunityactivitiesandservices•Advocate for the learning needs and well-being of all students•Provide direct and indirect services to students, families and school personnel to

promote and support students’ academic and social success

Additional informationSchool social workers work in the home:• assessing problems that may affect children’s progress in school.• meeting with parents to develop a home behavior chart.• addressing attendance issues by interacting with the family and

establishing goals.• conducting parenting skills workshops.• helping families connect with educators.• helping families initiate counseling resources.• helping students and families with transitions.• informing families of resources for food, clothing and housing.

School social workers work in the schools:• assistingstudentswithconflictresolutionandangermanagement.• helping high-risk students develop appropriate social interaction skills.• facilitating school attendance, transportation, meals and other services for students

experiencing homelessness.• informing school staff members about the educational needs of homeless students.• assisting schools with crisis intervention.• establishing and maintaining a food and clothing pantry at schools.• conducting groups for students.• conducting professional development workshops.• volunteering to be mentors for students on a weekly basis.

• participating in parent-teacher conferences.• developing school intervention teams to address students who are

struggling.

School social workers work with the community:• organizing resource fairs with community resources.• working cooperatively with outside agencies to provide services to families

in need.• workingwithMentalHealthServicestoprovideservicesinschools.• coordinating community contributors for school supplies and holiday

food and gifts for families in need.• maintaining a brochure (in Spanish and English) of agencies and services

in the community that support families.

Contact informationInstruction Division Center600 Southlake Blvd .Richmond, VA 23236phone 594-1660

John E . Elliott, LCSWSupervisorjohn_elliott@ccpsnet .net

30

School Social Workers

Title I

31

Focus areasStudentacademicsuccessisenhancedinTitleIschoolsthrough

supplemental reading and mathematics services during the school day and in before- and after-school and summer programs for students in kindergartenthroughgrade5ineligiblehigh-povertyschools.TitleIprekindergarten programs are offered in six schools.ParentandfamilyinvolvementisrequiredwithTitleIprogramsin

order to involve parents in the education of their children. Workshops and trainingareofferedthroughouttheyearforparentsandfamiliesinTitleIschools.

Professional development through ongoing in-service training is offered forthestaffmembersinTitleIschoolsbasedontheneedsofthestudentsand staff.

Title I schools and percentage of povertyBensleyElementary 90.8percentBellwoodElementary 76.8percentBeulahElementary 64.9percentChalkleyElementary 76.8percentMargueriteChristianElementary 46.4percentDavisElementary 60.9percentEttrickElementary 68.7percentFallingCreekElementary 75.8percentHarrowgateElementary 61.1percentHopkinsElementary 65.7percentProvidenceElementary 48.6percentReams Road Elementary 51.1 percent

March 2011

Contact informationFulghum Center4003 Cogbill RoadRichmond, VA 23234phone 279-7352fax 279-7411

Dr . Linda RectorInstructional Specialistlinda_rector@ccpsnet .net

This is a publication ofChesterfield County Public Schools

Call(804)748-1405oremail ccpsinfo@ccpsnet.net

if you have questions or comments.Chesterfield County Public Schools

P.O.Box10Chesterfield,VA23832

mychesterfieldschools.com