Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS We’ll Cover:

1. Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFSWe’ll Cover: • How is SDFS connected to other top school priorities? • No Child Left Behind (NCLB) • Michigan Education Yes (MEY) • What are some local examples of connecting SDFS to NCLB and MEY? • How can SDFS Coordinators promote the connection between NCLB, MEY and SDFS? SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005

2. NCLB Improved Instruction SDFS Violence/ Drug Prevention Curricula Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS Example: Second Step curriculum is tied to MI Standards, Benchmarks, or Grade-Level Content Expectations SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005

3. NCLB Healthy Learning Environment SDFS Prevention Strategies that Promote a Healthy Learning Environment Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS Examples: Bullying prevention, Service Learning, Character Education, Asset Building strategies SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005

4. NCLB Safe School Environment (Avoid “Unsafe School” Designation) SDFS Strategies that Promote a Safe School Environment (physical and emotional) Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS Examples: Homeland Security assessment and training, School Climate building strategies, Bullying Prevention strategies SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005

5. NCLB Parent Involvement SDFS Strategies that Promote Parent Involvement in their Child’s Schooling Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS Examples: Parent Newsletter, Backpack Program, Parent workshops and Seminars SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005

6. NCLB Supplementary Education Services for Target Populations SDFS Strategies that Target Low-Income, Homeless, or Limited English Proficiency Students Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS Example: After-School prevention education programs SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005

7. Education Yes (MI) Curriculum Alignment of other Content Areas (e.g., health education) SDFS Progress toward alignment of safety, violence, and drug prevention Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS Example: Michigan Model is currently aligned with the Health Education Standards and Benchmarks SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005

8. Education Yes (MI) School Improvement Process SDFS Title IV Principles of Effectiveness (Data-driven, content-centered planning, research-based programs, evaluation) Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS Example: Incorporate SDFS process into NCA Performance Accreditation or other school Improvement process SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005

9. Education Yes (MI) Teacher Quality and Professional Development SDFS Title IV Principles of Effectiveness (training in research-based instructional practices) Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS Example: Incorporate SDFS process into NCA Performance Accreditation or other school Improvement process SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005

10. Education Yes (MI) Extended Learning Opportunities SDFS Drug/Violence prevention opportunities available during non-school hours Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS Examples: After-school or weekend prevention education program SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005

11. Education Yes (MI) Coordination/ communication/ collaboration with local youth organizations SDFS SDFS Advisory Board Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS Examples: Key community leaders on SDFS Advisory Board; district/school participation in community anti-drug coalition SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005

12. SDFS Provide prevention-related learning opportunities which respond to the diversity of learners Education Yes (MI) Advanced coursework Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS Example: Education Yes document lists “mentoring” as a strategy to meet this criteria SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005

13. SDFS Provide strategies to communicate prevention messages between school, families, and the community Education Yes (MI) Family Involvement: Communication Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS Examples: Parent newsletters, printed materials for parents, parent surveys SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005

14. SDFS Collaborate with families and community to build positive relationships that support prevention for all students Education Yes (MI) Family Involvement: Collaboration Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS Examples: Parent education programs, parent evaluations/ surveys, parent-school partnerships SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005

15. SDFS Drug/Violence-prevention strategies/ programs that also impact discipline and attendance rates Education Yes (MI) Student Attendance and Drop-Out Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS Examples: Second Step, Michigan Model, peer mediation, social skills enhancement programs SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005

16. Connecting the Dots: NCLB & SDFS Jigsaw Exercise • Form groups with same-color brain erasers • Spend 20 minutes answering two questions: 1. What are some local examples of connecting SDFS to NCLB and MEY? 2. How can I promote the connection between NCLB, MEY and SDFS in my district? • Return to original table and share answers • A copy of all answers will be complied by ODCP and sent to all SDFS Coordinators SDFSCA Coordinators Meeting March 17, 2005