1. Brenda Johnson, Transition Coordinator, Stadium View School Lia Venchi, Teacher/Literacy Specialist, Stadium View School

2.  Short term facility  Mostly students of color, predominantly Black  Students detained on serious charges  12 staff: 8 teachers, a transition specialist, a principal and a life skills coach  Serve also students in the adult facility  Nationally accredited

3.  Sunday visitation  “Meet and Greet” with community partners  Classroom “Meet and Greet” with follow-up phone call home  Parent Council monthly meetings  Calendar

4.  Transition Specialist as point person  Student referral  Lobby display  Facility supervisors  Community partners

5.  Community Showcase (celebrate student success)  Court support  Freedom School Showcase  Evening student debates  IEP meetings  Parent Council meetings

6.  Facilitate transportation, childcare stipends, meeting dinners  Home visits  Connect and facilitate community to support student and family  Build trust through relationships

7.  Each interaction with a student and family member is with the highest level of respect and sincerity  Respect and care are foundation of student/staff interaction  Staff are required to provide educational and social-emotional support  No judgment

8.  Staff regularly reflects on our commitment to our vision and mission  Student Support Team meets weekly to discuss students’ academic and social-emotional well being  Staff has on-going communication training  Transition Specialist as point person

9.  IEP meetings include teachers, support staff, student and family members  Letters and phone calls announce events and meetings  15 day academic report

10.  Juvenile justice, community and school systems work together  Freedom School, debates, visiting authors and guests  Work to support engagement between community partners and families  When appropriate, include parents and JDC staff in professional development (we learn together)

11.  Weekly Student Support Team meetings  Staff attend IEP meetings  Over 100 hours each year of professional development  Staff, student surveys, observations  Community partners as critical friends  Pacer Center/Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities

12. Brenda Johnson, Transition Specialist Work: 612.543.0762 Cell: 612.490.5249 Larry Lucio, Principal Work: 612.596.1158 Lia Venchi, Teacher Cell: 651.247.1908