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Explore the criteria and process for identifying at-risk students across academic, personal/social, and career/vocational domains for 2011-12. Learn the specific indicators at elementary, junior high, and high school levels, and understand the application of the Modified Allowable Growth concept. Stay informed about the budget allocation and key considerations for addressing students requiring additional support.
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Modified Allowable GrowthReport for 2011-12 Board Report 11/22/10
Definition: “ An at-risk student means any identified student who needs additional support and who is not meeting or not expected to meet the established goals of the educational program (academic, personal/social, career/vocational).”
Criteria for identifying students at risk • Academic Domain • Student Achievement • Attendance • Personal/Social domain • Career/Vocational domain
Criteria for identifying students at risk • Very complex process • Referrals can be from students (HS), families, teachers • Communication critical with families, staff, and outside resources if needed • State requirements increasing
Elementary level • Absent or tardy for 7 days • Meeting ≤50% content area standards quarterly • 6th grade – 2 or more F’s quarterly • Receives 3 or more checkmarks for Social/emotion development or Work Habits
At the elementary level… • A K – 3 student must meet a minimum of three criteria to be identified as “at risk” • A 4-6 student must meet 2 criteria
Junior High – Attendance & Academics • Absent or tardy for 10 days • On D/F list for minimum of 3 classes • Previous attendance at alternative school and/or program • 504 Plan
High School – Attendance & Academics • Absent or tardy for 15 days/year • Fail in a minimum of 1 core course OR 2 classes overall • 504 Plan • Shows a credit deficiency • Freshman ≤ 12 credits • Sophomore ≤ 24 credits • Juniors ≤ 38 credits • Or overaged, undercredited senior (Senior = 54 credits) • Attend Edison Academy
Academics for all levels: • A 3-12 student is two years below grade level in Reading Comprehension and/or Math on ITBS/ITED • A K-2 student is reading below grade level as measured by BRI or Observation Survey
Consider for ALL students: • Unstable home situation • Behavior referrals (minimum 5) • Mental health/medical diagnosis • Personal/social issues • (Including pregnancy for older students) • (May include Low SES)
Application Dollars • Modified Allowable Growth application is due December 15, 2010 • 2010 – 2011 budget = $1,200,676 • MAG = $875,832 • District share = $324,844 • 2011 - 2012 budget • MAG = $872,008 • Minimum 25% regular district program cost • Budget specifics will be shared @ 12/13/10 meeting for board approval