1. JOIN THE CONVERSATION : #PBISLC16 DOWNLOAD THE CONFERENCE APP Academic Seminar Summer 2016

2. Getting Kids Ready for the Real World: Using Academic Seminar to Teach Behaviors Needed for School, Work & Life Michelle Polzin, WI RTI Center polzinm@wisconsinpbisnetwork.org Kristin Rockwell, Baraboo High School kristin@educlimber.com

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6. Not THAT kind of class

7. Or THIS kind of class

13. Adolescent Brains

14. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/work/anatomy.html

15. Pre-Frontal Cortex—The “CEO” PFC of adolescent is about 80% developed compared to adults http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/work/anatomy.html

16. The Amygdala— Emotional Control Center Adolescent brains rely heavily on this part of brain to interpret events and information! http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/work/anatomy.html

17. Cerebellum— Coordination of Mind & Body It is possible to be physically AND mentally clumsy during development http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/work/anatomy.html

20. Getting Started Download the Manual: www.pbis.org Search “Academic Seminar, The High School Behavior Education Program” For Technical Assistance: Contact your WI PBIS Network or WI RTI Center Regional Technical Assistance Coordinators

21. Academic Seminar at Baraboo High School Kristin Rockwell goo.gl/u3f4W1

22. Background 2009 - graduated from UW-La Crosse (bachelor's degree - English) 2010 - hired as an EBD Teacher (K-5 grades) 2011 - became PBIS Internal Coach 2011 - graduated from Edgewood College (master’s degree - SPED) 2012 - hired as PBIS External Coach 2013 - hired as a Cross-Categorical SPED teacher (8th grade) 2014 - hired as Academic Seminar teacher (9th grade) 2015 - recipient of Herb Kohl Fellowship Grant 2016 - hired as Instructional Designer for eduCLIMBER

24. 2013-2014 Data Pulled Immediately after Grading Period GradeNumber of Students Failing Number of Fs 958120 1045102 114696 123468 Semester 2 GradeNumber of Students Failing Number of Fs 993213 103572 1161124 125385 Semester 1

25. ONE OF THE SOLUTIONS Academic Seminar

26. Selection Process Grades from 8th grade Attendance DEWS Score Teacher recommendation Middle school behavior data –Social –Emotional –Behavioral

27. Setting It Up

28. Purpose of Academic Seminar Success skills in all academic settings Improve attendance Provide check-ins/check-outs Promote academic success Build academic confidence Start small with freshmen and build

29. Curriculum of Academic Seminar Set goals and actively monitor own behavior Learn about resources Demonstrate appropriate academic/social behaviors Learn study habits Identify test-taking strategies Create graduation plans Learn organizational skills Increase positive adult interactions Develop self-management skills

30. THE DATA Semester 1 - 2014-15 School Year

31. 2-Year Comparison Semester 1 Grading Period (Recent Data) School YearStudentsNumber of Students Number of Fs 2013-149 th Grade87191 2014-159 th Grade50101

32. 7-Year Comparison Semester 1 Progress Grades

33. 7-Year Comparison Semester 1 Final Grades

34. WHY IS ACADEMIC SEMINAR SUCCESSFUL?

35. The Facts Provides a consistent, supportive adult Provides structure to structure Directly teaches academic and social skills Provides students adequate time and necessary resources to complete work Increases progress monitoring of academic and social success

36. Goal Setting - Examples

37. Student goal example: Goal: Get more than a 90% in all of my classes by the 6-week grading period. -4 objectives to meet the goal -Self monitored every class

38. Student goal example: Goal: Get at least a C in Algebra by progress grading period -3 objectives to meet the goal -Self monitored every class

39. Keeping Students On-Track Calendar of Events

40. Classroom Website Academic Seminar Website

41. Number of Students: 1A = 7*1B = 7 2A = 15 2B = 10** 4A = 13 4B = 10 * = some new students for 2nd semester ** = new students for 2nd semester Total Students: 62

47. Interventions Help Students eduCLIMBER

53. Individual Student Progress

54. Cohort Student Progress

55. Individual Student Progress

56. Student Survey and Testimonials Academic Seminar

61. I feel my teacher supports my academic success.

62. I feel my teacher wants me to have a successful future.

63. Describe Academic Seminar “Academic Seminar is where you learn how to be a better student. For example, learning what to do and what not to do while a teacher is talking. This seems like common sense, but some people still have a hard time with it. This is teaching us for the future as well as in the work business. Also, Academic Seminar helps give you time to get caught up on work for classes.”

64. Describe Academic Seminar “Academic Seminar is a class to help us learn easier ways to do things. We learned how to respect others and ask for help.” “Academic Seminar is an elective class in which you get chosen to be in. It’s a supporting class to help you finish and be efficient with your time. It also helps you stay organized.”

65. “ The best aspect of Academic Seminar would be working with my peers to achieve the same end goal in mind, success.”

66. “ I learned many lessons to help me be successful not only in future careers and academics, but with relationships and people.”

67. “ The best part of Academic Seminar was the teacher and getting to know other students. ”

68. “ Everyone should have this class! ”

69. “ What helped me the most was connecting with teachers and not getting in trouble. ”

70. “ Academic Seminar has helped me with many of things. This class has helped me become a better student by teaching me how to be respectful to other teachers and responsible with my homework. Because of this class it has helped me not miss one homework assignment. ”

71. “ It helped me to get the motivation to do my homework and being more confident in participating in/during class.”

72. “ Learn how to use teacher credits!”

73. Teacher Testimonials Academic Seminar

74. “ Wow - I can't say enough! AS is such a positive experience for students and staff - feel so lucky that my students have the extra support!!”

75. “ It was great that kids had time to work on what they needed to. Students feel comfortable in the class.”

76. “ It was a great resource for freshman in terms of helping them get caught up in classes. It was also nice to have a teacher to communicate with about students. ”

77. “ I value the effort we put into showing students we care about their well being. The work you have done has great potential to guide students and provides extremely important emotional and academic support. Each time I work with or visit the class, students are engaged in activities that help develop their character and work ethic. What I find most important is the connection made between the expectations schools have and the knowledge and skills needed to be self-empowered in their own lives. The students are very lucky to have the opportunity to be part of this program because most high school students who need this type of support do not get it, which leads to bigger problems for the individuals and communities. ”

78. “ Students seemed to benefit from the positive support and interactions (especially students who typically dislike school and staff).”

79. “ The relationships built are very positive, the fact that students have an adult to go to in school is essential to their learning. The focus on reflection seems to have made a difference in many of these students’ lives. ”

80. “ I really appreciate the intentional support for our at risk students. These students need the extra attention and supports, and I feel as though Academic Seminar was able to support both their academic and personal needs.. ”

81. “ I'm so glad this is an option for kids!”

82. Contact Kristin Rockwell Instructional Designer eduCLIMBER Email: kristin@educlimber.com