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School Counselor Summer Institute June 25, 2014 Olympia, WA. Superintendent Dorn’s Priority. “Improve academic achievement for all students and reduce dropout rates”. Integration of the Work. Teacher Evaluation Criteria High expectations for student achievement.
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Superintendent Dorn’s Priority “Improve academic achievement for all students and reduce dropout rates”
Integration of the Work Teacher Evaluation Criteria • High expectations for student achievement. • Recognize and address individual student learning needs. 5. Fostering and managing a safe, positive learning environment. • Communicating and collaborating with parents and the school community. SSS Principles • Provide Strong Leadership • Increase Learning Time 5. Use Data to Improve Instruction • Establish a Safe Learning Environment • Engage Families and Communities
Graduation: A Team Effort (GATE) Graduation: A Team Effort (GATE) is working at the local, regional and statewide level to support comprehensive whole child systems that help students be more successful. We are supporting students and families in their communities by addressing barriers and coordinating support services. We want every Washington student to graduate from high school ready for college, a career and a productive life.
Elements of GATE Collective Impact • Backbone Support System • Common Vision • Shared Outcome Measures • Continuous Communication • Mutually Reinforced Activities
Essential Elements Comprehensive Dropout Prevention, Intervention, and Reengagement System • Engaged Students • Engaged Families and Communities • Support for Collective Impact Efforts • Integrated Data Systems for Identification and Evaluation
Results WA Goal Increase the graduation rate by two percentage points per year through 2018 Increase the availability/access of dropout prevention programming by students and families
District System Components 78% of Districts Participated www.k12.wa.us/LegisGov/2014documents/StudentAccesstoDropoutPreventionEfforts.pdf
District Challenges www.k12.wa.us/LegisGov/2014documents/StudentAccesstoDropoutPreventionEfforts.pdf
"They may forget what you said but they will never forget how you made them feel." -- Carl W. Buehner
The Playbook • Monitor the ABCs (Early Warning Indicators) • Understand who is walking in the door • Identify your resources • Know your leadership and their roles.
Dropout Prevention Webinar Series • Monthly 1 hour or less • Specific topics and focus • Primary Audience: District Dropout Prevention Coordinators www.k12.wa.us/GATE/Results.aspx
For further information Dixie Grunenfelder, OSPI Dixie.grunenfelder@k12.wa.us (360) 725-6045 Rhett Nelson, OSPI rhett.nelson@k12.wa.us (360) 725-6050