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2. VTSS is … A data-driven decision making approach for establishing the academic and behavioral supports needed for a school to be an effective learning environment (academic and behavior) for all students. Increase Effectiveness and Efficiency (OSEP Center on PBIS, 2010) Process for Continuous Improvement in Student Achievement

3. VTSS is … (Tom’s edits) a data-driven decision making approach for establishing practices needed for a school to be a supportive learning environment (across domains) for all students. A Process for Continuous Improvement

4. Vision of VTSS The vision of VTSS is to build capacity for a sustained tiered system of academic and social behavioral supports that are responsive to the needs of all students in their preparation to become contributing citizens in a global society.

5. Vision of VTSS (Tom’s edits) The vision of VTSS is to build capacity for a sustained tiered system of supports responsive to the needs of students in preparation to become contributing citizens.

6. TIER I: Core, Universal GOAL: 100% achieve at high levels!Implementing well researched programs and practices demonstrated to produce good outcomes for the majority Tier 1 is effective if at least 80% are meeting expectations 6

7. TIER II: Supplemental, Targeted GOAL: No more than approximately 20% needing supplemental in addition to the core for achievement. Tier II is effective if at least 70-80% improve performance 7

8. TIER III: Intensive, Individualized GOAL: 0-5% of needing intensive, individualized support in addition to core and supplemental Tier III: is effective if at least 70-80% improve performance 8

9. Universal Targeted Intensive Continuum of Supports for Dec 7, 2007 Science Soc Studies Comprehension Health Spanish Social Skills Self Management Skills Label supports…not people Attendance Writing Technology

10. Supporting Personnel Supporting Decision Making Supporting Youth Supporting Improvements in Behavioral Competence, Academic Achievement and Social-Emotional Wellness SYSTEMS PRACTICES DATA OUTCOMES 10

13. Expectations Superintendent supported Aligned organization structure Divisions Coordinator Roles and responsibilities of division teams – Representatives should have knowledge of and ability to make decisions related to curriculum, instruction, special education, student support services and scheduling On-going professional learning for all Data driven Evaluation

14. Funding Sources & Cohorts State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) School Climate Transformation Grant (SCTG) Project AWARE – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services State VTSS Funds (Classrooms not Courtrooms) 14

15. VTSS Cohorts 15 VTSS School Divisions Cohort 1 & 2VTSS School Divisions Cohort 3 Charlottesville Accomack County Dinwiddie* Fairfax County* Essex County Hanover County Fauquier County Madison County Frederick County* Montgomery County* Greensville County Northumberland County Northampton County Prince Edward County Orange County Pulaski County* Page County Virginia Beach Pittsylvania County * Warren County Powhatan County Waynesboro Prince William County Williamsburg-James City County Surry County Wythe County Westmoreland County

16. Thank you!