each year, nationwide, 1.2 million students fail to graduate from high school!

Each Year, nationwide,

1.2 million students fail to graduate

from high school!

One high school student drops

out every eleven seconds!

70% of students graduate from HS,

but African American and

Hispanic students have less than a 55% chance of

finishing high school with a regular

diploma!

28% of students with disabilities left school by dropping out!

One in three students with disabilities do not graduate

on time with a regular

diploma!

Dropouts are less likely to have a

driver’s license or checking account, and they are much

less likely to be registered to vote!

One in three dropouts with

disabilities have spent a night in jail!

What Can You Do About It?What Can You Do About It?

Look At Your District PerformanceLook At Your District Performance

Secondary Transition

Graduation/Dropout

Post-School Outcomes

GraduationGraduation• Youth with IEPs

graduating from high school with a regular diploma.

Graduation Data ResultsGraduation Data Results

School year

State Target

Allstudents

Special Education Students

2006-07 > 72%Available

soonAvailable

soon

2005-06 > 69% 82% 71%

2004-05 82% 63%

State TargetsState Targets

FYY Measurable and Rigorous Target

2005

(2005-2006)Grad. Rate for SWD will increase to 69%.

2006

(2006-2007) Grad. Rate for SWD will increase to 72%.

2007

(2007-2008) Grad. Rate for SWD will increase to 75%.

2008

(2007-2008) Grad. Rate for SWD will increase to 78%.

2009

(2009-2010) Grad. Rate for SWD will increase to 81%.

2010

(2010-2011) Grad. Rate for SWD will increase to 84%.

Drop OutDrop Out

• Youth with IEPs dropping out of high school.

Drop Out Data ResultsDrop Out Data Results

  School year

State Target

All students

Special Education Students

2006-07Less than

5.4%Available

soonAvailable

soon

2005-06Less than

5.5%4.1% 4.3%

2004-05 4.2% 4.3%

State TargetsState Targets

FYY Measurable and Rigorous Target

2005

(2005-2006)Drop Out rate for SWD will decrease to 5.5%.

2006

(2006-2007) Drop Out rate for SWD will decrease to 5.4%.

2007

(2007-2008) Drop Out rate for SWD will decrease to 4.9%.

2008

(2007-2008) Drop Out rate for SWD will decrease to 4.6%.

2009

(2009-2010) Drop Out rate for SWD will decrease to 4.3%.

2010

(2010-2011) Drop Out rate for SWD will decrease to 4.1%.

Transition ServicesTransition Services

• Youth with an IEP that includes coordinated, measurable, annual IEP goals and transition services that will reasonably enable the student to meet the post-secondary goals.

Results of Analysis Results of Analysis for Transition Servicesfor Transition Services

Preliminary data

Number of files reviewed that met

all 3 standards

Percentage of files reviewed that met all 3

standards

2006-07 502/ 560 90.7%

2005-06 454 / 499 91.0%

Post School OutcomesPost School Outcomes

• Youth who had IEPs, are no longer in secondary school and who have been competitively employed, enrolled in some type of postsecondary school, or both, within one year of leaving high school.

Results of Pilot Collection Results of Pilot Collection for Indicator 14for Indicator 14

Preliminary DataExit

InterviewsFollow-up interviews

Potential interviews 4000 400

Completed interviews 1000 80

Number of districts submitting data 66 7

How Can I Analyze My Data?How Can I Analyze My Data?

Step 1: Look at the students who graduate and

those who drop out:

• Primary Disability• Federal Placement • Age• Ethnicity

Step 2: Compare graduation and dropout data with:

• Regular Education Data• Trend data -- Look for Patterns—Multiyear Data

Base• Similar Size Districts • Districts in Your ESD• National Data

• Compare the schools and programs in your district

Step 3: Check compliance and “effective practices” for transition services. Do I have:

• measurable postsecondary goals based upon age-appropriate transition assessments?

• measurable, annual IEP goals that will assist the student in progressing toward his/her post-secondary goal?

• annual goals which include academic & functional goals?

• transition services that will reasonably enable the student to meet the post-secondary goals?

• the course of study needed to assist the child in reaching post-secondary goals?

Step 4: Check compliance and “effective practices” for post-secondary outcomes.

POST-SECONDARY GOALS:• appropriate and measurable • based upon age-appropriate transition assessments • results of those assessments in the present levels• related to

• training,

• education,

• employment, and,

• where appropriate, independent living skills

What other factors can What other factors can influence my district success?influence my district success?

• Improvement activities • Academic supports• Behavioral supports • Extra-curricular Activities• Recreation Activities• Exit methods

Influences on Grad/Drop OutInfluences on Grad/Drop Outand Transition Successand Transition Success

Academic Achievement

Assessment Results

Suspension or Expulsion

No connection to school

community

Behavior Problems

Lack of Adult Mentors

Functional Performance

Goals for the Future

Appropriate Peer

Relationships

What Do Kids Say Matters?What Do Kids Say Matters?

1. Help with identifying future plans.

2. Class work connected to their lives.

3. Positive interactions with adults.

4. They want to enjoy school.

5. Engagement.

Strategies for SuccessStrategies for Success Start early—at least middle school

Make connections to at-risk students

Provide professional development for staff

Incorporate Early literacy education

Create a sense of place and belong

Research employment needs of community

Enhance vocational education

Consider alternative schools

More Strategies for SuccessMore Strategies for Success

Review District Policies and Procedures

Foster Ongoing Collaboration With Other Agencies

Encourage Self Advocacy

Teach Goal Setting and Self Determination

Provide Full Access to Learning Opportunities

Consider Family vs School Expectations

Provide Career Preparatory Experiences

Support Youth Development and Youth Leadership

Encourage Connecting Activities

Post Secondary Outcome

GraduationGraduation

Transition Services Annual Goals