SSPs & HPS: Ensuring the Academic Success of all Students

1. SSPs & HPS: Ensuring the Academic Success of all Students Principal’s Leadership Meeting May 8, 2012 Presenter: Sonia Dinnall

2. Session Overview • SSPs and the CT SDE vision • SSPs and the HPS vision • Tools & Tips • The Good News! • Q & A • Recap & Review

3. SSPs & the CT SDE Vision Public Act No. 11-135 • Section 2(j) • “For the school year commencing July 1, 2012, and each school year thereafter, each local andregional 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.”

4. Purpose of the Student Success Plan Prepares students for • postsecondary education, life, and careers • competition in a dynamic global economy Providesstudents • 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

5. l. Academic Development ll. Career Development lll. Social, Emotional & Physical Development 3 Core Components of SSP

6. Specific Model Criteria 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 3 SSP Components:I. Academic Development

7. Specific Model Criteria Interest and Ability Inventories Career Exploration and Interest/Career Courses Post Secondary Education and Career Pathway Development 3 SSP Components:II. Career Development

8. Specific Model Criteria Self-Regulation and Resiliency Positive Peer Relationships Broadened Awareness of Self Within A Global Context Healthy and Safe Life Skills/Choices 3 SSP Components:III. Social, Emotional & Physical Development

9. SSPs & HPS vision • Encourages a student – centered approach • Aligns with Goal #2 & #3 of SOP • Includes Hartford Promise • Aligns with CT SDE model • Provides free access to electronic tool • Supports customization of implementation • Focuses on the artifacts

11. What the SSP is not! • The sole responsibility of school counselors or social workers • Only necessary for students who are not meeting age and/or grade level expectations • A plan developed for students • An electronic system • A plan to begin in grade 6 with a gradual role out • A plan that tracks students into a career path • An inflexible career track • A plan that requires an electronic system

12. Tools & Tips • Connect EDU • Develop an SSP Implementation Team • Create Staff buy-in • Assess current condition (i.e. artifacts currently utilize) • Determine needs (i.e. tools, resources) • Develop implementation plan including resources and delivery method • Input & suggestions (TODAY) • Connect EDU demo (TODAY @ 1:00 p.m.)

13. The Good News! • HPS SSP artifacts were selected based on what schools are currently using • Students can “start where they are” • Electronic tool is free & data has been uploaded • CT SDE Mini grant pending

14. Thank you!