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Georgia’s Graduation Coaches: Developing a Graduation Team

Georgia’s Graduation Coaches: Developing a Graduation Team. For some, without specific, targeted interventions…. Graduation may be more of a dream than a reality!. Graduation Team. Graduation Team Members: Minimum recommended team = 5 Graduation Coach (*) School Administrator (*)

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Georgia’s Graduation Coaches: Developing a Graduation Team

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  1. Georgia’s Graduation Coaches: Developing a Graduation Team

  2. For some, without specific, targeted interventions… Graduation may be more of a dream than a reality!

  3. Graduation Team Graduation Team Members: Minimum recommended team = 5 • Graduation Coach (*) • School Administrator (*) • Counselor assigned to the student (*) • Advisor (*) (if TAA exists in school) • Teacher of Special Programs serving the Student (*) (SWD, ELL, SST Coordinator, etc.) • Other professional staff who teach/have taught the student • Parent/Student (optional)

  4. The Graduation Team • Select those colleagues who can be most influential in achieving your goals. • Public relations and diplomacy will be key factors in establishing the team! • The following key players are recommended:

  5. The Principal • You MUST make sure your principal is aware of your role in the school, even if he/she is not a formal member of the graduation team. • Be very clear about your role and goals, or you may be subjected to roles that were not originally intended.

  6. The Assistant Principal • The Assistant Principal can also lend credence to your mission and help identify academically at-risk students, as well as those with discipline and/or attendance problems.

  7. School Counselors • School Counselors MUST be included on Graduation Teams. They should be incredibly helpful. Work with them and you can free them of some of their tougher cases, while gaining valuable assistance. • School Counselors can help you identify youth and resources as well as track down data, transcripts, schedules, etc.

  8. Specialists • Academic Department Heads to assure academic assistance from teachers and tutors. • Testing Coordinators to help gather information. • Social Workers to develop strong case management, parent involvement, community resources and outside services.

  9. Specialists • Special Education Coordinator(s): identify youth with special needs and help deliver services. • Teachers: their knowledge of the students and informal role as mentors is priceless.

  10. Volunteers • Community Members • Local CIS Affiliates • Vocational Educators • College Programs • Interns • Retired Teachers • Parents/Students

  11. Team-Building Tips • Work with existing teams in your school: School Improvement, Student Support, Leadership Teams—get on their agendas • Provide structured meetings with: Feedback on progress Results on interventions

  12. Thomas Roman Communities In Schools High School Graduation Coach Coordinator troman@cisga.org Julie Moore GA Department of Education Graduation Specialist School Improvement Division jumoore@doe.k12.ga.us Contact Information

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