Overview of Upper Darby School District District Goals RtII – Behavior RtII - Academic
Located on the border of West Philadelphia 8 Square miles with a population of approximately 90,000 14 public & 7 non-public schools 12,000 public school students and 4000 non- public 3,700 students in Upper Darby High School
2012 Black – 46% White – 35% Asian – 14% Hispanic – 4% 56% Free & Reduced Lunch 1999 Black – 15 % White – 72 % Asian – 12 % Hispanic – 1% 21% Free & Reduced Lunch ELL students -749 70 Countries of Origin 82 Native Languages Spoken
District Goals: 1. Increase achievement in math and reading for all students 2. Increase achievement and attainment of goals by all Special Education students 3. Improve school climate and culture District use of Three-Tiered Model for Academics (RtII) and Behavior (RtBII) Pupil Service Staff Support District Goals and RtII Framework
Home and School Visitors – 17 School Psychologists – 11 Guidance Counselors – 19 School Nurses – 15 Director of Pupil Services Coordinator of Psychology Coordinator of Social Work Coordinator of Nursing Director of Guidance
Responsive Classroom Restorative Practices Teach Like a Champion Behavior Matrix Positive Psychology Bullying Prevention Program TIER 1 Behavior Book, Second Step, social skills groups Character Counts, Restorative Practices Peer Mediation TIER 2 SST, Behavior Intervention Plan, SAP TIER 3
All Students in All Grades Sets Consistent School-Wide Behavioral Expectations Promotes effective teaching of behavioral standard - Teach Like a Champion Responsive Classroom Professional Development in Positive Psychology Restorative Practices
Elementary School – Social Skills Groups Character Counts Behavior Book Second Step Middle School - Identifying Character Strengths Problem Solving Strategies
Tier Three Individualized and Intensive support School based and community agency support Intervention is not time limited
Restructured in 2010 to ensure success in 9 th grade Dedicated Pupil Services staff committed to freshman success Teaming Approach 7 teams of 150 students and 6 core teachers Counselors assigned by team Teams meet daily Restorative Practices Behavior Committee School Improvement Grant Social Worker Prevention Specialist
School Psychologists took the leadership to secure the state level grants for implementation School Psychologists provided professional development to staff for data collection and analysis Social Workers and School Psychologists are team members at weekly RtII meetings
Prior to 2006, school psychologists were the “gate-keepers” to special education In 2006, we moved to embrace the Response to Instruction and Intervention framework As a result, our roles expanded to encompass both regular and special education students Our strength in data analysis helped move the district forward in using RTII
2005: Highland Park Elementary becomes pilot site Professional Development School Psychologists trained staff to use data-based decision making and interventions Use of AIMSweb Progress monitoring
Became a PA Learning Site in 2008 School Psychologists provided professional development for staff Made AYP Success at the Middle School has promoted RtII at the High School
Students get excited about learning Students are more motivated Options for students to move ahead Incentives for learning Parents are more involved in learning process Parents want to know about programs and data
Upper Darby School District has been asked to present their results and success with RTII at: National Learning Disabilities Conference: February 2011 Congressional briefing in Washington, D.C.: November 2010 Best Practices for School Psychologists - Department of Education: November 2009
Matches student need with program Rigorous programming using research-based curriculum Reduction in Special Ed referrals Better use of teacher resources and time management Accountability Parent and Student Satisfaction