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Southern
Regional
Education
Board
HSTW
The Power of Relationships
Brenda JoubertSchool Improvement Consultant
Southern Regional Education Board
Educator for 27 years with experience on the
school level, state level, and as a consultant
Wife and mother of four almost-grown children
Southern
Regional
Education
Board
HSTW
Your Relationships
Use the card to list all the hats you wear.
Think about how these relationships guide your actions and thoughts
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What is Important?
Belonging to a group
Working together
Relying on one another3
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HSTWTeamwork Makes the Dream Work
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Parents
CommunityStudents
Teachers
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HSTW Research
High Schools That WorkMaking Middle Grades Work
Direct correlation between specific:
Actions of Students Teachers
Administrators Parents
Results for Students:
PersonalAcademic
Career Preparation
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HSTWResearch Reveals Key Practices
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HSTWResearch Reveals Key Practices
Programs of Study
Challenging Academics/CTE
High Expectations
Extra Help
Actively Engage Students in learning
Work-based Learning
Data driven decisions
Teachers Working Together
Guidance and Advisement
Transitions
Guidance Affects Academics2008 Louisiana Results
Relationship b/w Emphasis on Guidance and Meeting Readiness Goals
Level of Emphasis on Guidance
AllStuden
ts
Percentage Who Met Readiness Goalswithin Level of Emphasis on Guidance
Reading
Math Science
Intensive (6 to 8) indicators)
61% 45% 43% 39%
Moderate (3-5) indicators)
34 42 43 37
Low (0 to 2 indicators)
5 34 43 36
Source: HSTW 2008 Assessment and Student Survey.
Dropouts Identify Five Major Reasons For Leaving School
47% Boring Classes
43% Absences; Could not catch up
42% Friends also disinterested in school
38% Low expectations
35% Failing grades The Silent Epidemic
John M. Bridgeland, John J. DiIulio, Jr., Karen Burke Morison. March 2006
Good News:Adults at school
can influence most of these.
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Dropouts say…
69 % were not inspired
66% could have worked harder
37 % were failing in school
62 % missed class oftenNational Center For Dropout Prevention
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Regrets
Almost all regret leaving school
76% would stay in school if they could do it over
74% of dropouts would re-enter school a year later
The Silent Epidemic, Civic Enterprises, March 2006
Relationship Power
Connect students to:Goal Plan to reach that goalCaring AdultsPeers
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
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Best
SelfEsteem
Belonging
Security
Physiological Need
Johari Window
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Public
Self
Blind
Spots
Hidden
Self Unconscio
us SelfTrue Self
Know
n to
Others
Unknow
n
To Others
Known to Self Unknown to Self
The Power of Relationships
Connections positively influence:
•Self esteem•Current actions•Future plans
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Connect students to an
Individual GOAL
Variety of experiences
Regular and Diverse Career exploration
Self awareness18
Connect Students to a
PLAN to Reach Their Goal
Legitimate 5 year planRefer to the plan for course taking
and other decisionsRevisit the plan oftenExplore possibilitiesRevise the plan
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Allow for Individuality
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It’s all about
ME!
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HSTWDo you understand
your students?Do you get where they are coming from?Can you appreciate the differences in students?
How would students answer these questions about the adults at your school?
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Connect Students to a
Caring ADULT
Role modelListenerReminder of goalsReflection of ethicsResource for information
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Relationship Power
Guidance/Advisement Programs
benefit
STUDENTS and TEACHERS
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Mentoring Students
Dropout Early Warning Systems (DEWS) tell school, district, and state personnel which students are at risk of dropping out of school.
Why wait ?
Interventions CompilationTutorial Services Homework hotline Teacher assistance Peer tutoring program Special class
Teaming Ninth-grade teams Regular team meetings Notifying teacher or other
professionals
Classroom Adjustment Ability grouping Smaller class sizes Freshman-only classes Extended day Credit Recovery
Alternative Program Options In school
suspensions/expulsions Alternative site Alternative school
Parent/Guardian Notification Progress reports Report cards Attendance letter Phone calls Parent Command Center
Parent/Guardian Conference Meeting with
parents/guardians to discuss intervention actions
Judicial Truancy court Pre court conferences TASC Home visits FINS Marine Institute Boot camp
Positive Behavior SWPBS DARE
Counseling School Based Professional treatment Conference with student Mental health services Verified not at risk
Special Services Referral to pupil appraisal Special education referral Behavior plan
Mentoring Pairs students with adults
and or students Buddy System Natural helpers
Students appreciate the
positive attention of adults
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Southern
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Mean a Lot!
Does EVERY student have a personal relationship with
at least one adult at school?
You can find out…
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Advisor-Advisee Programs
Meet regularlyEncourage professional
relationships between teacher and student
Have planned agenda/lessonsAllow time for career exploration
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Connect Students with PEERS
Create safe environment for
students to connect with peers who: Reflect similaritiesShare a common interestEnjoy similar activities
Connect all students to a team, club, co-curricular group
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Plan Peer Connections for EVERY Student
Think… Available Groups Student needs not yet met Create new opportunities for
increased peer connections
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HSTWEssential Questions Guide Guidance
What needs updating in the current guidance system?
What is missing from your guidance system?Adult – student Student - student
How can we fill the void?What will students will gain from the
proposed experiences?
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HSTWGet the most out of the conference…
Let our discussion trigger thoughts of how to assist students at your school.
Imagine positive relationships for all of your students.
DREAM BIG!Build one new relationship today.
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Board
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The Power of Relationships
Brenda JoubertSchool Improvement Consultant
Southern Regional Education Board
