The Project Pathways Program “A Stepping Stone to Success” 125 South Old Glebe Road Arlington, Virginia Located on the Thomas Jefferson Middle School Campus, Trailer #125 Teachers: Eleanor W. Dasenbrook: English and Social Studies James Clyburn: Math and Science James Clyburn: Math and Science Dasenbrook and Clyburn: Physical Education and Community Service Elective Dasenbrook and Clyburn: Physical Education and Community Service Elective Counselor: Bette Schmidt Administrator: Sharon Monde’

Program Description A 45-day behavior intervention program designed to meet the immediate emotional, instructional and developmental needs of selected students at the middle school level Students often have a history of repeated and serious disruptive behaviors and anger management issues

Program Description: Student is provided with: A restrictive and supportive environment with close supervision Crisis intervention Emotional support Behavior restructuring and anger management Middle school curriculum based on the Va. Standards of Learning Continued monitoring by Pathways counselor

Instructional Program Reflects APS guidelines and Virginia Standards of Learning After initial assessment, student continues work with grade level objectives, within Pathways guidelines Program encourages critical thinking, problem solving, cooperative learning and team building

Pathways Staff Two full time teachers A.4 counselor Support services: guidance dept. staff, mental health, social work, school law enforcement, Jefferson’s administrative staff Parental, family and community support

Placement Student must have a documented record of seriously disruptive behaviors Referrals made by middle school principal, Office of Student Services or the Superintendent’s Staff Placement committee meets with referred student and parents, for consideration If stated guidelines are met, student is accepted for minimum of 45 days

PATHWAYS FACILITY Housed on the centrally located campus of Thomas Jefferson Middle School Student remains in Pathways classroom for the school day except for the counseling period

Parental Involvement A strong partnership between parents and educators insures success Communication with Daily Point Sheet Shared high expectations and goal setting for student

The Pathways Program “A Stepping Stone to Success”