Team PlanningTeam Planning
Loujeania W. BostLoujeania W. BostNational Dropout Prevention Center for National Dropout Prevention Center for
Students with DisabilitiesStudents with DisabilitiesClemson UniversityClemson University
Team PlanningTeam Planning
Loujeania W. BostLoujeania W. BostNational Dropout Prevention Center for National Dropout Prevention Center for
Students with DisabilitiesStudents with DisabilitiesClemson UniversityClemson University
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What Factors Lead to Better What Factors Lead to Better School Completion Rates?School Completion Rates?
Improved School
Completion Rates
Appropriate Social BehaviorsSufficient Academic SuccessEffective Transition Services
Decreased Dropout Rates
Increased School Engagement
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Where Are We Now?Where Are We Now?Where Are We Now?Where Are We Now?Identified core team at the building
levelReviewed and analyzed your local data
and identified the problem(s) attributing to dropout in your schools
Attended Core Training and received evidence-based strategies hat address major risk factors
Worked together and identified areas of need as well as areas of strength.
Developed a draft plan
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Where Are Going?Where Are Going?Where Are Going?Where Are Going?Finalizing our planTargeting our resources and needsMoving forward
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Getting Ready for Getting Ready for ActionAction
Getting Ready for Getting Ready for ActionAction
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Action PlanAction PlanAction PlanAction PlanThe action plan will initially assist
and guide personnel with:
identifying tasks,
delegating responsibilities,
identifying resources,
developing a timeline,
identifying indicators and selecting suitable interventions.
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Begin with tasks that will allow your team to effectively identify and examine: Risk factors and alterable variables that
increase SWD risks for dropping out Current policies or procedures (push effects)
that may impede school completion for SWD Interventions, strategies, or programs in place
to support SWD at risk for dropping out of school
Current strategies or practices implemented to promote parent engagement
Action PlanAction PlanAction PlanAction Plan
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Common Errors in Plan Common Errors in Plan DevelopmentDevelopment
Common Errors in Plan Common Errors in Plan DevelopmentDevelopment
Lack of Clarity and/or SpecificityMeasurement Does Not =
InterventionMismatch between Strategies and
ActivitiesNo Story Can Be Told
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Contact InformationContact InformationContact InformationContact Information
NDPC-SD
209 Martin Street
Clemson, SC 29631
Phone: (864) 656-1253
Fax: (864) 656-0136
www.ndpc-sd.org