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Freshmen Academy: What Works?. Dominick Pistone, Director of Special Ed. Heidi Driscoll, Director of Academics Southeastern Regional . Pitfalls. Isolation Limited Vocational Exploratory Transitions. Essentials. Vertical Planning 9 – 12 Natural Supports. Nice to Have. Looping.
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Freshmen Academy: What Works? Dominick Pistone, Director of Special Ed. Heidi Driscoll, Director of Academics Southeastern Regional
Pitfalls • Isolation • Limited Vocational Exploratory • Transitions Essentials • Vertical Planning 9 – 12 • Natural Supports Nice to Have • Looping
Freshmen Academy 2.0 • Summer STAR program • NWEA testing (MCAS prediction tool) • Freshmen Exposure Teams • Exploratory • Vocational Centers • Academic AM & PM homerooms • Guidance & Spec. Ed. Liaison Looping
Results • This year’s senior class is one of the largest Southeastern has ever had. • Approximately 90% of the freshman class participated in our STAR program to transition from middle school to high school. • All freshman can explore ALL shops due to increased scheduling flexibility.