Goal 1: Increase Graduation Rate/ Decrease Drop Out Rate for Students with Disabilities (SWD)
Year 1 (2008-09)
Initiative Activities
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Train administrators in PBIS
(PBIS) PBIS Committee meet monthly
Creation of PBIS Coach
Professional development for staff
Increase social work support Hire two additional social workers
Student mentoring program (Check and Train coach in Check and Connect
Connect) Train staff in Check and Connect
Identify students to be mentored
Why Try Train support staff in Why Try
curriculum
Obtain materials
Discussions regarding implementation
at all levels
ASSIST (School Based Intervention Teams) Professional development at all levels
Guidance counselors, school
psychologists, social workers, and
administrators at OHS meet with
SETRC to improve processes
All levels continue to implement and
refine ASSIST process
Attendance Counselor Monitor student attendance at OHS
Provide support and referrals as
needed
School Messenger Notify parents of student attendance,
student events, and emergency
notifications
At Risk Committee Implement recommendations from
committee (elementary guidance
counselors)
Credit Recovery PLATO
Summer School
Guidance Team Leader Monthly team meetings
Change of guidance summer schedule
Data Analysis Regular review of student and program
data
Focused Review at Oswego High School Educational Benefit Process and
Quality Improvement Process (QIP)
Transition Planning for SWD Plan for Transition Coordinator
position with ARISE
Increase participation in Regents testing Modify testing dates
Monitor participation of students
Component re-testing
Goal 2: Increase Performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math for Students with Disabilities (SWD)
Year 1 (2008-09)
Initiative Activities
Differentiated Instruction Coach Co-planning
Staff training
Embedded coaching
Test Center Implement test center at OHS
Assistive Technology Team Train and certify Assistive Technology
Team
Read 180 Implement Read 180 at 8th and 9th
grade for SWD
Every Day Math Continue implementation of Every Day
Math
After School Homework Centers Continue to develop after school
homework support at all buildings
Harcourt Intervention Kits Implement Harcourt Intervention Kits
in Reading First schools
Increased participation in Academic Hire staff
Intervention Services (AIS) for SWD
Special Education Coach Professional Development
Embedded Coaching
Creation of Individualized Education
Plans for students with severe
disabilities
Increased participation in New York State Review IEPs
Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) Apply for 1 percent cap waiver
Autism Resource Group Monthly meetings
Extended Year Programming for SWD Continue to implement and develop
Extended Year Program
Add PLATO with special education
support
Curriculum Mapping Diary mapping and beginning of math
consensus mapping
Diagnostic Screening Write district policy
Implement screenings
Response to Intervention (RTI) Write district policy
Staff training
Implement district wide
Goal 3: Decrease Long Term Suspension Rate for Students with Disabilities (SWD)
Year 1 (2008-09)
Initiative Activities
Functional Behavioral Assessments and Professional Development
Behavioral Intervention Plans Monitor plans
Modify as needed
Consistent discipline procedures Discipline Committee
Monitor and evaluate discipline data
Collaboration with community agencies Meetings and referrals
Why Try Train support staff in Why Try
curriculum
Obtain materials
Discussions regarding implementation
at all levels
ASSIST (School Based Intervention Teams) Professional development at all levels
Guidance counselors, school
psychologists, social workers, and
administrators at OHS meet with
SETRC to improve processes
All levels continue to implement and
refine ASSIST process
Attendance Counselor Monitor student attendance at OHS
Provide support and referrals as
needed
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Administrators trained in PBIS
(PBIS) PBIS Committee meets monthly
Creation of PBIS/Check and Connect
Coach
Professional development for staff
Check and Connect (Student mentoring Train coach in Check and Connect
program) Train staff in Check and Connect
Identify students to be mentored
Goal 1: Increase Graduation Rate and Decrease Drop Out rate for Students with Disabilities (SWD)
Year 2 (2009-10)
Initiative Activities
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Train new administrators in PBIS
(PBIS) PBIS Committee meets monthly
Ongoing professional development for
staff
Implement in all buildings
Increased guidance counselor support Hire two elementary guidance
counselors
Define roles and responsibilities of
human services team
Check and Connect (Student mentoring Train new staff in Check and Connect
program) Pair mentors and mentees
Begin implementation
Why Try Train new support staff in Why Try
curriculum
Obtain materials as needed
Begin implementation at all levels
ASSIST (School Based Intervention Teams) Ongoing professional development at
all levels
All levels continue to implement and
refine ASSIST process
Electronic data collection (RTIM Direct)
Attendance Counselor Continue to monitor student
attendance at OHS and provides
support and referrals as needed
School Messenger Notify parents of student attendance,
student events, and emergency
notifications
Broaden use and access
Credit Recovery PLATO-expand access to home use
Summer School
School Psychologist Team Leader Monthly team meetings
Develop and refine district procedures
Data Analysis Regular review of student and program
data
Transition Planning for SWD Contract with ARISE for half time
transition coordinator
Increase participation in Regents testing Monitor participation with individual
student follow up
Component re-testing
Goal 2: Increase Performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math for Students with Disabilities (SWD)
Year 2 (2009-10)
Initiative Activities
Differentiated Instruction Coach Co-planning
Staff training
Embedded coaching
Integrated Co-teaching Embedded coaching in ELA and Math
for 9th and 10th grade
Test Center Continue test center at OHS
Explore testing center at OMS
Assistive Technology Team Begin Assistive Technology Evaluations
and consultations
Explore systematic reading for
students who are nonverbal
Read 180 Continue Read 180 at 8th and 9th grade
for SWD
System 44 Pilot implementation at elementary
and OHS
Every Day Math Continue implementation of Every Day
Math
After School Homework Center Continue to develop after school
homework support at all buildings
Harcourt Intervention Kits Implement Harcourt Intervention Kits
in all schools
Increased participation in Academic Provide AIS for all eligible SWD
Intervention Services (AIS) for SWD
Special Education Coach Professional Development
Embedded Coaching
Creation of Individualized Education
Plans for students with severe
disabilities
Increased participation in New York State Review IEPs
Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) Apply for 1 percent cap waiver
Autism Resource Group Monthly meetings
Begin consultations and professional
development
Extended Year Programming for SWD Continue to implement and develop
Extended Year Program
Curriculum Mapping Begin using consensus maps to drive
instruction and ensure access to full
curriculum
Diagnostic Screening Implement screenings
Increase preschool options Explore district preschool options
Goal 3: Decrease Long Term Suspension Rate for Students with Disabilities (SWD)
Year 2 (2009-10)
Initiative Activities
Functional Behavioral Assessments and Continue professional development
Behavioral Intervention Plans Monitor plans
Modify as needed
Consistent Discipline Procedures Discipline Committee
Create district wide discipline policy
Monitor and evaluate discipline data Discipline Committee meetings
Collaboration with community agencies Meetings and referrals
Why Try Train new support staff in Why Try
curriculum
Obtain materials as needed
Broaden implementation at all levels
ASSIST (School Based Intervention Teams) Continued professional development
at all levels
All levels continue to implement and
refine ASSIST process
Attendance Counselor Continue to monitor student
attendance at OHS and provide
support and referrals as needed
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Train new administrators in PBIS
(PBIS) PBIS Committee meets monthly
Professional development for staff
District wide implementation
Student mentoring program (Check and Continue to train staff in Check and
Connect) Connect
Expand to OMS
Explore alternatives to suspension Improve in-school suspension rooms
Committee to explore alternatives
Goal 1: Increase Graduation Rate and Decrease Drop Out rate for Students with Disabilities (SWD)
Years 3-5 (2010-2013)
Initiative Activities
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports PBIS Committee meets monthly
(PBIS) Ongoing professional development for
staff
Implement in all buildings
Increased guidance counselor support Hire one additional guidance counselor
to fully staff program
Check and Connect (Student mentoring Train new staff in Check and Connect
program) Pair mentors and mentees yearly
Continue implementation
Expand to OMS and elementary
Why Try Train new support staff in Why Try
curriculum
Obtain materials as needed
Enhance implementation at all levels
ASSIST (School Based Intervention Teams) Ongoing professional development at
all levels
All levels continue to implement and
refine ASSIST process
Electronic data collection (RTIM Direct)
allows for sharing of information
between buildings
Attendance Counselor Continue to monitor student
attendance at OHS and provides
support and referrals as needed
School Messenger Notify parents of student attendance,
student events, and emergency
notifications
Continue to broaden use and access
Credit Recovery PLATO-expand access to home use,
add courses
Summer School
Data Analysis Regular review of student and program
data
Transition Planning for SWD Continue with ARISE for half time
transition coordinator
Collect data on post school outcomes
Monitor transition plans on IEPS
Increase participation in Regents testing Monitor participation with individual
student follow up
Component re-testing
Explore new strategies and programs Consider for implementation and
future professional development
Goal 2: Increase Performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math for Students with Disabilities (SWD)
Year 3-5 (2009-13)
Initiative Activities
Differentiated Instruction Coach Co-planning
Staff training
Embedded coaching
Integrated Co-teaching Expand to other core areas
Test Center Continue test center at OHS and OMS
Assistive Technology Team Continue Assistive Technology
evaluations and consultations
Read 180 Expand Read 180 to 7th grade
System 44 Increase implementation at
elementary, OMS, and OHS
Every Day Math Continue implementation of Every Day
Math
After School Homework Center Sustain homework support at all
buildings
Harcourt Intervention Kits Continue to implement Harcourt
Intervention Kits in all schools
Increased participation in Academic Continue to provide AIS for all eligible
Intervention Services (AIS) for SWD SWD
Special Education Coach Professional development/coaching
Creation of Individualized Education
Plans for students with severe
disabilities
Implement systematic reading for
students who are nonverbal
Increased participation in New York State Review IEPs
Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) Apply for 1 percent cap waiver as
needed
Autism Resource Group Monthly meetings
Consultations and professional
development
Extended Year Programming for SWD Continue to implement and develop
Extended Year Program
Curriculum Mapping Continue using consensus maps to
drive instruction and ensure access to
full curriculum
Diagnostic Screening Implement screenings
Response to Intervention (RTI) Ongoing staff training
Implementation district wide
Explore new strategies and programs (e.g. Consider for implementation and
Backward Design, Universally Designed future professional development
Instruction, etc.
Increase preschool options Implement district preschool options
Goal 3: Decrease Long Term Suspension Rate for Students with Disabilities (SWD)
Year 3-5 (2010-13)
Initiative Activities
Functional Behavioral Assessments and Continue professional development
Behavioral Intervention Plans Monitor plans
Modify as needed
Consistent district wide discipline policy Discipline Committee meetings
Implement and refine policy
Monitor and evaluate discipline data Discipline Committee
Collaboration with community agencies Meetings and referrals
Why Try Train new support staff in Why Try
curriculum
Obtain materials as needed
Broaden implementation at all levels
ASSIST (School Based Intervention Teams) Continued professional development
at all levels
All levels continue to implement and
refine ASSIST process
Attendance Counselor Continue to monitor student
attendance at OHS and provide
support and referrals as needed
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports New administrators trained in PBIS
(PBIS) PBIS Committee meets monthly
Professional development for staff
District wide implementation
Student mentoring program (Check and Continue to train staff in Check and
Connect) Connect
Expand to OMS and elementary
Explore alternatives to suspension Improve In-school suspension rooms
Committee recommends alternatives
Explore new strategies and programs Consider for implementation and
future professional development