Student Success Plans

Assuring students are college and/or career ready

Mandated by P.A. 11-135 To begin 2012-13 school year and each

school year thereafter For ALL students, Grades 6-12 Must include career and academic choices Must be in an electronic format Should be updated at least annually Should travel with the student if school

changes

Student Success Plans (SSPs)

Promote regular communication between

school and parent/guardian, and among school personnel

Develop 21st Century Skills Connect school program to “real life” Identification of students who need

proactive support and intervention Involve student in a meaningful way in goal

setting, reflection, and thoughtful planning

Reasons for SSPs

Student program results in some sort of demonstration of student accomplishments

Could be compilation of student best work examples (portfolio)

Could be some project, demonstration, performance, or experience

Demonstrates “most important components of K-12 learning”

Increases engagement Assures students meet SSP goals Aligns with NEASC standards for core values and

21st century learning expectations

Capstone

Academic Development

Career Development

Social, Emotional, and Physical Development

Aligned with Connecticut Secondary School Reform Plan, CT Comprehensive School Counseling Program Guide/Frameworks, and Perkins Career planning

SSP Core Components

Map of planned academic choices over time

Selection of rigorous courses linked to interest, skills and career pathways

Selection of courses for the attainment of education and/or career goals

Progress toward successful completion of Portfolio/Capstone Project

Ongoing support and assessment of progress with mentor/advisor

Provision of timely intervention

Academic

Interest and ability inventories Career exploration activities and elective

courses Postsecondary education and career

pathway development Provides some real experience such as a job

shadow, internship, or work-experience

Career

Effective decision-making skills Empathic interactions and community

service Utilizing supportive resources Healthy and safe life skills/choices Broadened awareness of self within a global

context

Social, Emotional, Physical

Adults are expected to mentor and support students in a more formal way

Adults need to be more cognizant of what students are interested in doing and how to get to the target

Adults need to be aware of requirements and options for students

Adults need to “keep doors open” for students by exploring possibilities and opportunities

Expanded role for adults

Expanded 6-12 focus because students start on some course trajectories early in their academic careers

Exploring interests and skills and matching them to relevant and rigorous coursework will make school more relevant and engaging

SSPs depend on developing relationships between students and adults

SSPs are enhanced by experiences beyond the school walls

Some other thoughts