1. Success Planning

2. Confusion  a situation in which people are uncertain about what to do or are unable to understand something clearly  the feeling that you have when you do not understand what is happening, what is expected, etc.  a state or situation in which many things are happening in a way that is not controlled or orderly

3. Confucius (551 – 479 BCE)  Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.  Tell me, and I will forget. Show me, and I may remember. Involve me, and I will understand.  Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.

4. Success Planning Success Planning provides a framework for gathering and summarizing important information about each student in the class. Tasks and activities can be arranged in various ways depending upon the needs of the individual student.

5. Student Success planning should foster, support, monitor and document: Communication between school and parent(s) and among school personnel Goal setting and related activities Social/emotional/physical skills with connection to school/community Active, responsible student participation in the plan development and continual evolution.

7. Development of Success Plans  Town hall meeting  Individual parent-teacher meeting  Questionnaire  Collaboration with student, teacher(s) & school counselor/administration

8. Core Components Academic Development Social, Emotional and Physical Development Career Development

9. Academic Development Student interest and aspiration are the basis for the development of the student’s individualized academic program. A planned academic program will lead to the acquisition of the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to be an effective learner in school and across the life span.

10. Social, Emotional & Physical Development Supports positive social, emotional and physical development, allowing students to more fully engage in the school environment and take the risks necessary for optimal academic performance. Establishing and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships, managing feelings and emotions and engaging in behaviors supportive of positive physical health.

11. Career Development Investigation of students interests and abilities as they relate to their role as a global citizen. Varied and flexible educational opportunities, personal connections and targeted supports tied to each student’s education and/or career goals.

12. Results We become much more knowledgeable about the students. We identify students interests, strengths and become aware of areas of improvement. Family concerns Identification of supports for helping students succeed.

13. Student Specific Goal Setting Development of clear and consistent learning objectives. Goal setting brings structure and tractability towards objective. SMART goals provide each student with roadmaps for successful learning.