Virginia Dropout Prevention Summit Asia R. Jones Executive Director for Student Services October 28, 2008

HS Diploma Roanoke City Public Schools - Forest Park Academy Curricular Alternative Education Pathway to Success Overage Middle School Alternative High School Overage / Under-Credited Dropout Retrieval Future Planning Center Gibboney Hall VA Western Presidents Academy Dual Enrollment Workplace College Alternative High School PHHS or WFHS

4 Forest Park Academy Student Selection Criteria High School (170 Students) 2 years overage - or - Significantly under- credited for grade level - or - Current dropout who is still of age Middle School (80 Students) 2 years overage - or - 1 year overage and failing 3 core classes Parent Permission Required for all students under 18 Review team evaluates all applicants to determine fit for the program For high school, priority given to still-enrolled students (expect a wait list)

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Yes deep knowledge, good methods, and materials in education matter a great deal; however, it appears that so much of educational reform is the search for a one – trick pony, a silver bullet, or anything that does not require us to consider the complexities of a nurturing environment. –Asa Hilliard Engage Me

It takes a village…

Student ILP PLATO Learning System Career and Technical Education VWCC Direct Instruction

MULTIPLE PATHWAYS

Fire in the Belly

Attendance PLATO & grade reports Credit recovery Dropout retrieval Learning plans

Knowledge is Power!

Flickr Hilliard III, A. G. (2004). From Rage to Hope - Strategies for Reclaiming Black and Hispanic Students. In C. Kuykendall. Bloomington: Solution Tree. Roanoke City Public Schools Website Virginia Department of Education Website