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Disproportionality:

Disproportionality:. Looking from the Bottom Up. Presented by Lori Charlet & Frances Dick Gonzales Middle School July 9, 2009 Sessions 3A 9:30 & 3B 12:45. Disproportionality Defined. Disproportionality refers to a situation in which a particular group of individuals

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Disproportionality:

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  1. Disproportionality: Looking from the Bottom Up Presented by Lori Charlet & Frances Dick Gonzales Middle School July 9, 2009 Sessions 3A 9:30 & 3B 12:45

  2. Disproportionality Defined Disproportionality refers to a situation in which a particular group of individuals is represented at a higher percentage than other groups.

  3. At the Top: Suspension & Referral Data

  4. 06-09 Suspension Data 445 408 387

  5. 06-09 Suspension Data

  6. 07-09 Suspension Data 07-08 Demographics: Student Pop. 616 52% Black 48% White* 08-09 Demographics: Student Pop. 582 57% Black 43% White* 332 128 91 60

  7. 07-09 Referral Data 07-08 Demographics: Student Pop. 616 52% African Am. 38% Caucasian 10% Hispanic 08-09 Demographics: Student Pop. 582 57% African Am. 33% Caucasian 10% Hispanic 1182 951 353 341 96 93

  8. 07-09 Referral Data

  9. Where It Begins: At the Classroom Level

  10. Infraction System • Used to track inappropriate behaviors in classrooms & hallways - Teacher assesses situation - Student is redirected - Infraction is issued if necessary • Also used to track appropriate behaviors & reward - Bulldog Bucks & Positive Behavior Reports (PBRs)

  11. Weekly Team Meetings Analyze infraction data collected: • Teacher • Time of Day • Specific Students • Student Race • # of Bulldog Bucks Issued • Student Gender • # of PBRs Written

  12. Weekly Team Meetings • Cite possible causes or influences • of disproportionalities • Identify ways to address • disproportionalities • Complete Team Questionnaires for • students identified

  13. The Data (looking from the bottom)

  14. Infraction/PBR Totals

  15. Infraction/Suspension Totals

  16. Concerns Disproportionalities are evident: • among grade levels • within grade levels • among teams • within teams

  17. Question How are the disproportionalities seen at the classroom level affecting the disproportionalities evident in our referrals & suspensions?

  18. Plan of Action • Design professional development opportunities focused on the following: - classroom management skills - increasing active student engagement - increasing awareness & sensitivity to cultural differences • Utilize new 1st 9 weeks Weekly Infraction Analysis forms (will allow team teachers time to “get on the same page”). • Teach school-wide social skills.

  19. Please complete evaluations Presented by Lori Charlet & Frances Dick Gonzales Middle School July 9, 2009 Sessions 3A 9:30 & 3B 12:45

  20. Contact Information Lori Charlet - charletl@apsb.org Principal Gonzales Middle School 225-621-2505 Frances Dick - dickf@apsb.org SBLC Facilitator/PBS Team Leader Gonzales Middle School 225-621-2512

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