1. SSPs & HPS: Ensuring the Academic Success of all Students
Principal’s Leadership Meeting
May 8, 2012
Presenter: Sonia Dinnall

2. Session Overview SSPs and the CT SDE vision SSPs and the HPS vision
Tools & Tips
The Good News!
Q & A
Recap & Review

3. SSPs & the CT SDE Vision Public Act No. 11-135
Section 2(j)
“For the school year commencing July 1, 2012, and each school year thereafter, each local and regional board of education shall create a student success plan for each student enrolled in a public school , beginning in grade six. Such student success plan shall include a student’s career and academic choices in grades six to twelve, inclusive.”

4. Purpose of the Student Success Plan
Prepares students for
postsecondary education, life, and careers
competition in a dynamic global economy
Provides students
opportunity to design their own future with the support of critical adults and innovative school policies
opportunity to know and understand self in a positive learning environment

5. 3 Core Components of SSP
l. Academic Development
ll. Career Development
lll. Social, Emotional & Physical Development

6. 3 SSP Components: I. Academic Development
Specific Model Criteria
Rigorous Courses Linked to Interests, Skills & Career Pathways
Courses For The Attainment of Education &/or Career Goals
Successful Completion of Portfolio/Capstone Project
Support & Assessment of Student Progress With Mentor/Advisor
Timely Intervention & Student Support

7. 3 SSP Components: II. Career Development
Specific Model Criteria
Interest and Ability Inventories
Career Exploration and Interest/Career Courses
Post Secondary Education and Career Pathway Development

8. 3 SSP Components: III. Social, Emotional & Physical Development
Specific Model Criteria
Self-Regulation and Resiliency
Positive Peer Relationships
Broadened Awareness of Self Within A Global Context
Healthy and Safe Life Skills/Choices

9. SSPs & HPS vision Encourages a student – centered approach
Aligns with Goal #2 & #3 of SOP
Includes Hartford Promise
Aligns with CT SDE model
Provides free access to electronic tool
Supports customization of implementation
Focuses on the artifacts

11. What the SSP is not!
The sole responsibility of school counselors or social workers
Only necessary for students who are not meeting age and/or grade level expectations
A plan developed for students
An electronic system
A plan to begin in grade 6 with a gradual role out
A plan that tracks students into a career path
An inflexible career track
A plan that requires an electronic system

12. Tools & Tips Connect EDU Develop an SSP Implementation Team
Create Staff buy-in
Assess current condition (i.e. artifacts currently utilize)
Determine needs (i.e. tools, resources)
Develop implementation plan including resources and delivery method
Input & suggestions (TODAY)
Connect EDU demo 1:00 p.m.)

13. The Good News!
HPS SSP artifacts were selected based on what schools are currently using
Students can “start where they are”
Electronic tool is free & data has been uploaded
CT SDE Mini grant pending

14. Thank you!