1. Integrating SPP Indicators into EPSS Plans
Theresa Griffin-Golden, Director of Secondary Special Education
and
BJ Hartford, Director of Elementary Special Education
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Summer Transition Institute June 9-11, 2008

2. What are SPP Indicators?
20 specific data targets that the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has mandated that each state must assess and report in its Annual Performance Report (APR).
The indicators represent key areas in which schools need to improve in order to increase student’s short-term and long-term achievements and outcomes. (Think of this as an IEP for the State.)

3. What is EPSS?
The Educational Plan for Student Success is a long range strategic plan to promote student success and continuous school improvement.
EPSS is a written guide for the district and schools.
It gives a clear picture of where the district is today, set targets or milestones for the future and documents progress toward district/school goals.

4. SPP Indicators Indicator #1 - Graduation Rates
Indicator #2 - Drop Out Rates
Indicator #13 - HS Transition Post Secondary and IEP Goals
Indicator #14 - Post School Outcomes

5. SPP Indicator #1 – Graduation Rates
State Target = 70%
District Actual = 53.95%
State Target Met = NO
Special Services personnel work with School Sites on including SPP Indicator #1 in School Site EPSS Plans.
EPSS-SPP Indicator 1 - Graduation Rate RRPS.doc

6. SPP Indicator #13 – Post Secondary Measurable Goals and Transition Services
State Target = 100%
District Actual = 87%
State Target Met = NO
Special Services personnel work with School Sites on including SPP Indicator #13 in School Site EPSS Plans.
EPSS-SPP Indicator 13 - Measurable Post-Secondary Outcomes RRPS.doc

7. SPP Indicator #2 – Drop Out Suggestions
State Target = .68%
RRPS District Rate = .53%, Target Met
GED Waiver must be signed by Superintendent
Offer Alternative/Non-Traditional Education opportunities:
Independence High School
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
Crossroads for GE and SE (credit recovery, up to 2 courses during one semester) 2 teachers present, instructional seat time. Math, English, World History, Science Elective.

8. SPP Indicator #2 – Drop Out Suggestions - Continued
Offer Alternative/Non-Traditional Education opportunities:
Summer School (credit recovery)
Night school (credit recovery or to move ahead)
Community Resources YDI/DRC (Youth Development, Inc and Day Reporting Center) for short and long term suspended students, RRPS provides 3 teachers for YDI/DRC.
Applied Career Tech Center ( ): opportunities for career tech educational classes.

9. SPP Indicator #14 – Post School Outcomes Suggestions
RRPS District Rate = 98%, Target Met
EOY Information gathered by Transition Specialists (TS):
Get 2 contacts, not 1, of someone who will always know where the student can be found
Have students sign up at or (signing up is free)
Ask student who is their best friend
TS - relationship building with student, still here to help
1 year out, TS will ask found students if they still keep up with any friends.

10. Any questions???
Theresa Griffin-Golden, Director of Secondary Special Education – RRPS
BJ Hartford, Director of Elementary Special Education – RRPS