CTI Coordinator TIPS November 18, 2016 Zelphine Smith-Dixon, State Director Division for Special Education

Georgia’s Story from the Teacher/Student Perspective 4/27/2018

Let’s start with the end in mind…What is the ultimate end goal? 4/27/2018

Starting with the end in mind… Every student is working towards job placement, career opportunities, and independence. Tomorrow’s dreams are hinged upon today’s discipline, decisions and dedication. The student’s future is now! 4/27/2018

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Data indicate that missing more than five days of school begins to impact student academic performance and starts shaping attitudes about school. For students in Grades 6-9, student attendance is a better predictor of dropping out of school than test scores. 4/27/2018

Suspensions are associated with negative outcomes (e. g Suspensions are associated with negative outcomes (e.g., lower academic performance, higher rates of dropout, failures to graduate on time, decreased academic engagement, and future disciplinary exclusion). (Achilles et. al) 4/27/2018

What are the barriers? 4/27/2018

Effect Sizes on Dropout Rate Chappell, O’Connor, Withington, Stegelin, 2015 (NDPC/N) 4/27/2018

Why might career development and job training have an impact on dropout? 4/27/2018

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FY16 State Exit Data (SWD) GHS Dropout Sp Ed. Diploma Total Exiters 8695 3339 810 12,844 67.7% 25.99% 6.3% 4/27/2018

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What are the barriers? 4/27/2018

Would you want to be the leading actor/actress in this film? Is this really an acceptable student success timeline? Fail a course No entry level job skills Skip School Meaningless Transition Plan No Career 4/27/2018

The “Real” Student Success Timeline Meaningful Pathway for Careers Course Completion Meaningful Pathway for Careers Self Advocacy Entry level job skills Disciplined and Healthy Social/Emotional Skills 4/27/2018

Which variable can you leverage? Racial/Ethnic Group Gender Economically Disadvantaged Disability Area or Handicap Homelessness Status 4/27/2018

Student Success: Imagine the Possibilities These are just a few of the chapters in the BOOK (STUDENT SUCCESS) that OUR STUDENTS CAN’T CONTROL. STUDENT SUCCESS The Disability, Race, and SES become the background! The Ability becomes the centerpiece! The Possibility becomes the new horizon of hope! 4/27/2018

CTI Tips in Closing Stay focused on the main person but plan for the main thing Open shut doors and heist locked windows Unlock the dreamer in you and help these students imagine the possibilities 4/27/2018

Partnering for Success “You are a critical part of the work!” 4/27/2018