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Rivermont School Tidewater's mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for students' academic and personal growth. Through collaboration with parents and community, students receive opportunities for self-actualization and skill development. The school focuses on improving academic performance, reducing aggression, and enhancing attendance through mentoring programs and evidence-based practices. Professional development, family involvement, and community partnerships are key components of the school's vision.
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Rivermont School Tidewater Fiesta M. Martin & Heather M. Pinzon Longwood University PEDU-671 & PEDU-625 Project Based Learning Presentation
Mission & Vision The mission of Rivermont School Tidewater is to provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment to serve the unique instructional, social, and emotional needs of students striving to improve academic and personal skills required for successful transition to the least restrictive and most appropriate service environment. Rivermont School Tidewater envisions collaboration with parents and community to empower our students to become mentally and academically healthy individuals capable of sustaining skills beyond their initial transition.
Mission & Vision Each Rivermont student receives learning opportunities that promote self-actualization, the value of learning, self-discipline, cooperation, resiliency and self-advocacy through teaching excellence, therapeutic support, family participation and community involvement.
Goal One:By June 2020, students enrolled within the mentoring program will decrease incidents of physical aggression by 50% as measured by weekly data collection. PBIS Plan Implementation Review and Teach components of PBIS matrix to students and staff Professional development to review de-escalation and intervention procedures for behavior Social Skill lessons specific to students PBIS plan – monthly topics addressed Incentive program associated with PBIS program and decreased SIRs
Goal Two:By June 2020, students enrolled within the mentoring program will improve one year of academic growth in reading and math as measured by performance on the Brigance assessment. Student Brigance Assessment PD Curriculum Instruction and Implementation Lesson plans that follow VDOE guidelines for Reading and Math Instruction that target areas of concern from Brigance Assessment Incentive program increased Student Growth assessment data Student IEP goals and objectives reviewed, updated, and met
Goal Three:By June 2020, students enrolled within the mentoring program will increase attendance by 90% as measured by daily record keeping. Review PBIS plan interventions Create incentives for students and classroom that have increased weekly/monthly attendance PD on building relationships and fostering community partnerships Quarterly Family Night – Family Liaison Committee
Communication to Stakeholders All goals and plans are communicated to teachers, staff, parents, LEA’s, and community stakeholders Bi-monthly team meetings and PBIS meetings Committee meetings Presentations to stakeholders and community partners Quarterly administrative meetings Volunteer service to the community
Top D.O.G. Mentoring Program Distinguished Outstanding Gentlemen Offer community engagement Allow for self-discovery Build personal and interpersonal skills Promote self-advocacy Provide opportunities to learn and practice problem solving skills Improve commitment and sense of connection
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