1. SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005 How is SDFS connected to other top school priorities? No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Michigan Education Yes (MEY) What are some local examples of connecting SDFS to NCLB and MEY? How can SDFS Coordinators promote the connection between NCLB, MEY and SDFS? Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS We’ll Cover:

2. SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005 NCLB Improved Instruction SDFS Violence/ Drug Prevention Curricula Example: Second Step curriculum is tied to MI Standards, Benchmarks, or Grade-Level Content Expectations Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS

3. SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005 NCLB Healthy Learning Environment SDFS Prevention Strategies that Promote a Healthy Learning Environment Examples: Bullying prevention, Service Learning, Character Education, Asset Building strategies Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS

4. SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005 NCLB Safe School Environment (Avoid “Unsafe School” Designation) SDFS Strategies that Promote a Safe School Environment (physical and emotional) Examples: Homeland Security assessment and training, School Climate building strategies, Bullying Prevention strategies Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS

5. SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005 NCLB Parent Involvement SDFS Strategies that Promote Parent Involvement in their Child’s Schooling Examples: Parent Newsletter, Backpack Program, Parent workshops and Seminars Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS

6. SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005 NCLB Supplementary Education Services for Target Populations SDFS Strategies that Target Low- Income, Homeless, or Limited English Proficiency Students Example: After-School prevention education programs Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS

7. SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005 Education Yes (MI) Curriculum Alignment of other Content Areas (e.g., health education) SDFS Progress toward alignment of safety, violence, and drug prevention Example: Michigan Model is currently aligned with the Health Education Standards and Benchmarks Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS

8. SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005 Education Yes (MI) School Improvement Process SDFS Title IV Principles of Effectiveness (Data-driven, content-centered planning, research- based programs, evaluation) Example: Incorporate SDFS process into NCA Performance Accreditation or other school Improvement process Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS

9. SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005 Education Yes (MI) Teacher Quality and Professional Development SDFS Title IV Principles of Effectiveness (training in research- based instructional practices) Example: Incorporate SDFS process into NCA Performance Accreditation or other school Improvement process Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS

10. SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005 Education Yes (MI) Extended Learning Opportunities SDFS Drug/Violence prevention opportunities available during non-school hours Examples: After-school or weekend prevention education program Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS

11. SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005 Education Yes (MI) Coordination/ communication/ collaboration with local youth organizations SDFS SDFS Advisory Board Examples: Key community leaders on SDFS Advisory Board; district/school participation in community anti- drug coalition Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS

12. SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005 Education Yes (MI) Advanced coursework SDFS Provide prevention- related learning opportunities which respond to the diversity of learners Example: Education Yes document lists “mentoring” as a strategy to meet this criteria Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS

13. SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005 Education Yes (MI) Family Involvement: Communication SDFS Provide strategies to communicate prevention messages between school, families, and the community Examples: Parent newsletters, printed materials for parents, parent surveys Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS

14. SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005 Education Yes (MI) Family Involvement: Collaboration SDFS Collaborate with families and community to build positive relationships that support prevention for all students Examples: Parent education programs, parent evaluations/ surveys, parent-school partnerships Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS

15. SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005 Education Yes (MI) Student Attendance and Drop-Out SDFS Drug/Violence- prevention strategies/ programs that also impact discipline and attendance rates Examples: Second Step, Michigan Model, peer mediation, social skills enhancement programs Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS

16. SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005 Jigsaw Exercise Form g roups with same-color brain erasers Spend 20 minutes answering two questions: 1. What are some local examples of connecting SDFS to NCLB and MEY? 2. How can I promote the connection between NCLB, MEY and SDFS in my district? Return to original table and share answers A copy of all answers will be complied by ODCP and sent to all SDFS Coordinators Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS