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CTI Coordinator TIPS November 18, 2016 Zelphine Smith-Dixon, State Director Division for Special Education. Georgia’s Story from the Teacher/Student Perspective. Let’s start with the end in mind…What is the ultimate end goal?. Starting with the end in mind….
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CTI Coordinator TIPS November 18, 2016Zelphine Smith-Dixon, State DirectorDivision for Special Education
Georgia’s Story from the Teacher/Student Perspective
Let’s start with the end in mind…What is the ultimate end goal?
Starting with the end in mind… Every student is working towards job placement, career opportunities, and independence. Tomorrow’s dreams are hinged upon today’s discipline, decisions and dedication. The student’s future is now!
Data indicate that missing more than five days of school begins to impact student academic performance and starts shaping attitudes about school. For students in Grades 6-9, student attendance is a better predictor of dropping out of school than test scores.
Suspensions are associated with negative outcomes (e.g., lower academic performance, higher rates of dropout, failures to graduate on time, decreased academic engagement, and future disciplinary exclusion). (Achilles et. al)
Effect Sizes on Dropout Rate Chappell, O’Connor, Withington, Stegelin, 2015 (NDPC/N)
Why might career development and job training have an impact on dropout?
Would you want to be the leading actor/actress in this film? Is this really an acceptable student success timeline? Fail a course No entry level job skills Meaningless Transition Plan Skip School No Career
The “Real” Student Success Timeline Course Completion Meaningful Pathway for Careers Self Advocacy Entry level job skills Disciplined and Healthy Social/Emotional Skills
Which variable can you leverage? • Racial/Ethnic Group • Gender • Economically Disadvantaged • Disability Area or Handicap • Homelessness Status
Student Success: Imagine the Possibilities These are just a few of the chapters in the BOOK (STUDENT SUCCESS) that OUR STUDENTS CAN’T CONTROL. STUDENT SUCCESS The Disability, Race, and SES become the background! The Ability becomes the centerpiece! The Possibility becomes the new horizon of hope!
CTI Tips in Closing Stay focused on the main person but plan for the main thing Open shut doors and heist locked windows Unlock the dreamer in you and help these students imagine the possibilities
Partnering for Success“You are a critical part of the work!”