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Student Success Planningin Connecticut
Cross Division Professional DevelopmentFebruary - 2012
Legislation
An Act Concerning Implementation Dates for Secondary School Reform
… commencing July 1, 2012, and each school year thereafter, each local and regional board of education shall create a student success plan for each student enrolled in a public school, beginning in grade six. Such student success plan shall include a student’s career and academic choices in grades six to twelve, inclusive.”
Source: SDE
Purpose
Prepares students for - postsecondary education, life, and careers- competition in a dynamic global economy
Provides students - opportunity to design their own future with the
support of critical adults and innovative school policies
- opportunity to know and understand self in a positive learning environment
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Student Engagement
Source: SDE
o Helps student stay connected in school
o Helps students achieve post-secondary education and career goals
o Begins in 6th grade, continues through high school and beyond
o Establishes an adult support team
o Provides students with support in setting goals (academic and personal)
o Explores career paths
Core Components
Academic Development
Career Development
Social, Emotional and Physical Development
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Source: SDE
Academic Development
Rigorous Courses Linked to Interests, Skills & Career Pathways
Courses For The Attainment of Education &/or Career Goals
Successful Completion of Portfolio/Capstone Project
Support & Assessment of Student Progress With Mentor/Advisor
Timely Intervention & Student Support
Learning Experiences Outside of the Classroom
Source: SDE
Interest and Ability Inventories
Career Exploration and Interest/Career Courses
Post Secondary Education and Career Pathway Development
Experiential Learning (i.e., Work-based learning, community service, capstone project)
Career Development
Source: SDE
Social, emotional and physical Self-Regulation and Resiliency
Positive Peer Relationships
Broadened Awareness of Self Within A Global Context
Healthy and Safe Life Skills/Choices
Identification of School & Community Resources
Source: SDE
Training & Technical Assistance Creation of modules to address SSP development within
districts– Multiple overview workshops to provide expectations of
SSP, model SSPs, and resources– Content specific workshops
• Special Education• Implementing SSP into the School Day • Advisor/Advisory programs
Ongoing workshop development to address emerging needs of districts
On site consultation as needed
Secondary School Reform
“Student success plans (SSPs) are tools that integrate the best features of individual education plans (IEPs) and “advisor-advisee” programs that have been initiated in thousands of middle and high schools nationwide.”
Implications for our Districts
Must have a SSP in place for all students grades 6-12 by July 1, 2012
Intangible
Beyond Guidance Department– Advisories– SSP Advisors/Mentors
Accountability
Challenges for our Districts
Electronic and Portable
Computer Access
Scheduling
K-8 schools
IEP-SSP Connection
Development of Resources
A state-led team is in the process of developing supporting materials for districts– Process Flow Chart– Action Plan to facilitate self audit and planning– Web Site– Toolkit– Model SSPs from all regions of the state,
urban/suburban models
Alphabet Soup SSP – Student Success Plan ILP – Individualized Learning Plan IEP – Individualized Education Program SOP – Summary of Performance 504 Plan – Provides protection under the
Rehabilitation Act – Section 504 IHP – Individualized Healthcare Plan FERPA – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996
Source: SDE
Source: SDE
SSP & Other Plans SSP can not replace other individualized plans (e.g., IEP, 504,
IHP)
Other plans are legal documents
Students with disabilities/medical conditions must be included in the general education SSP process
Integrated process between all students and adults
SSP and individual plans can inform the development of each other
SSP can be attached to individualized plans All plans should be student driven and include ongoing input from parents
and professionals
Source: SDE
SSP & Other Student Planning
Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program (school counselors)
Transition planning by the PPT
Summary of Performance
Advisor/Advisee – Mentor/Mentee Systems
Work-based learning programs
Source: SDE
Developing the SSP
Ensure that the following personnel are actively involved in the development of the SSP as well as the implementation process:
Special Education School Nurses 504 Coordinator School Counselors School Social Workers School Psychologists College/Career/Vocational Counselors Other related services personnel (e.g., OT, PT, Speech)
Ensure that all students have an opportunity to work with a dedicated adult mentor/advisor and a group of integrated students
Source: SDE
For More Information
Look for the Secondary School Reform page of the Connecticut State Department of Education’s website http://www.sde.ct.gov for information on:
– Connecticut Student Success Plans – Model Criteria and Recommended
Elements– Connecticut Career Pathways– Capstone Projects – essential and
recommended practices
CREC CONTACT INFORMATION Community Education
– Anne [email protected]
Teaching & Learning– Linda T. Darcy
– Mary E. [email protected]
Student Services– Rose McGurkin-Fuhr