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Seattle Pacific University Culminating Presentation Necia Engebretsen June 13 th, 2015
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Introduction Necia Engebretsen – Department Head Enumclaw High School Counselor Small Rural District 4,437 Students in area of 444 sq. miles 9-12 enrollment is 1,400 students 45 miles from the nearest Skills/Tech School
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Introduction Continued Hornet Alternative Program Support 24 credits required for Graduation 6 period day – no room for failure Student Helplessness ◦ 28.4% Healthy Youth Survey
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Introduction Continued Hornet Alternative Program – HAL 2 nd year at E.H.S Research shows an inverse relationship between hope & dropout rate Standard 3 Benchmark 4
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ARP Goal Improve post high school planning and on time graduation for HAL students ◦ Develop a connection between HAL students and a high school Counselor ◦ Provide support for post high school planning ◦ Provide Social/Emotional support Impact on Learning ◦ Deeper understanding of post high school planning and the barriers that have interfered with their education Standard 2 Benchmark D
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ARP Rationale HAL Instructor reported a lack of post high school support in 2013-2014 & Students did not know what they wanted to do 2014-2015 SIP goal focuses on improving on-time graduation rate Support EHS Mission Statement
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ARP Description Selected a cohort of 21 students based on the Pre-Survey of HAL students Needs Assessment ◦ 62% student’s stress was school related Collaboration ◦ Counseling PLC, HAL Instructor & Principal Standard 3 Benchmark C
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Design & Implementation Post High School Planning Support ◦ Career Interest Inventories ◦ Increased Communication of Opportunities at EHS ( ASVAB, Military, Tech & College Visits) ◦ Field Trip to Bates Technical School Standard 2 Benchmark D
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Design & Implementation Post High School Planning Support Continued FAFSA support ◦ Collaboration with Cultural Specialist ◦ Collaboration with Community Member support for All students ◦ Language Barrier support – Hispanic Night ◦ Individual follow up and support needed Standard 2 Benchmark B
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Design & Implementation On Time Graduation Support ◦ Increased communication with Cultural specialist ◦ Translate communications home ◦ Parent phone calls ◦ Individual meetings and support discussed Teacher communication Connection to resources - Career Center Specialist, Tutoring, and Referrals Standard 3 Benchmark B & D
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Demographic Comparison
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Post High School Planning Results
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Gender Growth Analysis
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Project Analysis Effectiveness of HAL Intervention ◦ Increase in Plans/Applications/FAFSA ◦ Understanding the Demographic Data 61% of students attended multiple schools ◦ Increase in collaboration Impact on Student Learning ◦ Post High School Planning Data ◦ 90% of students graduated Standard 2 Benchmark D
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Project Analysis Continued Effect of Stakeholders ◦ Provided incite and suggestions Challenges & Obstacles for Students ◦ Continued increase in supports for students ◦ Collaboration & Support for HAL Teacher Communication of Intervention Results ◦ PLC & Administration meetings ◦ HAL/Cultural Specialist/Skills & Special Education Department Standard 3 Benchmark D
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Professional & Personal Growth Next Steps Changes ◦ Simplify the Project Continue Connection with HAL ◦ Increased Communication & Opportunities ◦ HAL teacher recommendations ◦ Community Resources Continue PLC ◦ HAL data on meeting agendas ◦ Implement staff suggestions Standard 2 Benchmark C
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Professional & Personal Growth Significant Growth Areas & Future Focus SMART Goal setting Prioritizing Time Leadership Growth ◦ Intentional use of PLC agenda and Meetings ◦ Using Data to identify student needs ◦ Collaborating: Counselors & HAL Increased use of resources: ASCA, Research ◦ Practical uses for Student Surveys Standard 3 Benchmark D
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Professional & Personal Growth Next Steps Needs Assessment for all of 9 th Grade ◦ Analyze Data & Develop Supports such as Group Counseling Initiate Intervention with 9 th Grade Skills ◦ Work closely with Skills teacher to develop supports Improve study skills/organization/test anxiety Individual meetings Standard 3 Benchmark C
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Closing Successfully improved post high school planning and on time graduation for HAL students Any Questions
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