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Georgia’s Graduation/ Dropout Prevention Project

Georgia’s Graduation/ Dropout Prevention Project. Building Systems to Help Students with Disabilities Graduate. State Personnel DeSvelopment Grant (SPDG ).

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Georgia’s Graduation/ Dropout Prevention Project

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  1. Georgia’s Graduation/ Dropout Prevention Project Building Systems to Help Students with Disabilities Graduate

  2. State Personnel DeSvelopment Grant (SPDG) The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), Division for Special Education Services and Supports, received a five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. Funding began September 1, 2007.

  3. Goals of the SPDG The intent of funding is directed towards improving educational results for students with disabilties through the delivery of high quality instruction. • Improved student reading and mathematics achievement and increased numbers of students who graduate with a regular diploma • Decreased number of students who dropout • Increased attainment of better postsecondary outcomes

  4. Goals Cont’d 4. Increased recruitment of fully certified special education teachers 5. Increased parent support and skills development for young children

  5. Project Partners GaDOE Divisions of Special Education Services and Supports, with other Divisions within GaDOE Local School Districts Georgia Learning Resources Systems (GLRS) Other Agencies Parent Advocacy Groups Colleges/Universities

  6. Project Partners The National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities (NDPC-SWD) Site: Clemson University Director: Dr. Loujeania Bost Center faculty is providing in-depth training!

  7. Introduction of Team Members

  8. Project Strands

  9. Project Strands

  10. Year One Training Sessions November January March February • * Action Plan will be completed by the end of Day 4. 10

  11. Overall Project Design

  12. What YOU Know About Dropout • How would your life be different if you had not completed high school? • What motivated you to stay in school and not drop out? List all related factors/variables (e.g., people, experiences, goals). • How can you use your experiences to promote school completion?

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