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PRIORITY #4 Capture kids hearts and captivate their minds Implement positive school climates to capture kids hearts and captivate their minds. [click overview] |
WHY IS THIS A PRIORITY?
Research verifies the need to create a safe and positive environment that is focused on establishing strong relationships between adults and students. Our minority majority and high poverty student population justifies this being a priority. The academic performance gaps that exist stem in part from students' lack of understanding about and belief in the power of education to transform their opportunities for success both in school and after their schooling is completed. This priority is about affecting that belief through student and family understandings.
San Luis Valley counties, including Rio Grande County, are frequently cited in national statistics for having high unemployment rates. Families without earned income often suffer from increased levels of alcoholism, drug abuse, and domestic violence – with corresponding effects upon children. Over 76% of the students enrolled in our schools qualify for free or reduced meals based on federal guidelines. Students with these demographics are especially needful of these interventions.
San Luis Valley counties, including Rio Grande County, are frequently cited in national statistics for having high unemployment rates. Families without earned income often suffer from increased levels of alcoholism, drug abuse, and domestic violence – with corresponding effects upon children. Over 76% of the students enrolled in our schools qualify for free or reduced meals based on federal guidelines. Students with these demographics are especially needful of these interventions.
PRIORITY ACTION DETAILED
Blue color indicates DELTA Center only
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ACTION
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WHO IS RESPONSIBLE
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TIME FRAME FOR BEGINNING, IMPLEMENTING & SUSTAINING ACTION
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Strengthen implementation of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) model at all levels according to the existing district implementation plan.
PBIS/BPEG Liason will meet with buildings and report to Instructional Leadership Team monthly. |
School Leadership Teams, staff, PBIS coordinator
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Training provided for new staff and ongoing refreshers for continuing staff.
Position is currently paid for through the BPEG grant; the position will be sustained after the grant ends. |
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Implement bully prevention education program as noted in Bullying Prevention Education Grant award in January 2019. This is the final element in comprehensive climate program with a specific focus on student to student interactions not reached by the other three elements of the program.
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Principals, behavior interventionists, counselors, teachers, BPEG coach
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Grant began in 2019 and will end at the completion of the 2020-2021 school year. By the completion of the grant, all staff will be trained in Second Step (elementary) or Facing History and Ourselves (secondary) curriculum. A group with staff, community, and parents will be created. {click here for full BPEG vision/timeline]
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Work closely with SWAP (School to Work Alliance Program) Coordinator to assist young adults with mild to moderate needs in employment to become competitively employed and to achieve successful community outcomes.
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AEC 504 Coordinator, SPED teacher, Counselor, DELTA staff, DELTA Principal, High School Principal and Counselor
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The SWAP Coordinator has collaborated with the AEC staff and students since 2010. This is an ongoing program, supported by the local BOCES and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, providing work opportunities for students through paid work experiences, job skills training, job readiness skills, etc.
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Strengthen trauma informed practices and school environment to create a culture of trauma informed staff and climate. This work is critical to improve opportunities for all young people to fully develop the academic, social, work, and healthy life skills needed to graduate from high school and lead productive lives.
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AEC PBIS Coordinator, AEC SPED department, AEC Principal, DELTA staff
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April 2020 - Ruby Payne training-Emotional Poverty
April 2019-National Dropout Prevention Center training-Creating Trauma Skilled Schools. September 2017-Discussion with Tom Hayes, local expert on working with children from trauma Trauma informed training is ongoing in our AEC school. |
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Create a maker space room and sensory room to support the emotional and academic needs of students affected by trauma.
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DELTA staff
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Items were purchased in Spring of 2021 and the spaces will be available for students to use in Fall of 2021.
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Work closely with local supports to create multi-agency individualized support plans for high-risk students.
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Superintendent, Principals and counselors
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District hired 3 additional school counselors to support building connections with outside agencies for high risk students.
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Complete training in the 3rd "mast" of school climate program-Restorative Justice-by instructing all staff in theory and steps of restorative justice practices. [Click here for explanation.]
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School leadership teams, behavior interventionists
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Completed fall 2019. District-wide refresher training will be offered in the fall of 2022. All new staff will be trained during district induction program thereafter.
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Strengthen implementation of Capturing Kids' Hearts program at all levels according to the existing district implementation plan.
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District Staff
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Require refresher training for all staff every 3rd year starting Fall 2019. All new staff will be trained during district induction program thereafter.
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Multiple Measures - Benchmark Data
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Elementary behavior data collection: SWIS
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Secondary behavior Data
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