Taskforces formed: Economic vitality Education Environment Healthy People Community Safety Over 120 individuals involved Each put forth 5 priorities

Guidelines Used: Magnitude affected Below a benchmark or want to preserve Impacts several aspects of community life Actionable in next 5 years

Cardiovascular Disease by Education Data Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS),

Gonzaga University: Middle School Evidence –Based Practice Study (2009) o Early identification o Social Support o High Academic Expectations Eastern Washington University: Youth Serving Programs (2010) o Programs identified that demonstrated performance o Capacity to serve youth o Stability o Connection to the school

Of the dropouts that could be predicted, most could have been identified before they entered high school. Dr. Mary Beth Celio Study (2011) o Longitudinal study o 7,000 Spokane Public School students

Most Significant Dropout Early Warning/Risk Indicators A Attendance B Behavior C Course completion

9 Students with 4+ unexcused absences who graduated from SPS A = Attendance

Multiple out-of-School Suspensions are serious behavior risk indicators.

Grades Matter! C= Course Completion

60.3%

School Community Partners’ Work Construct Community Attendance Boards for 6th - 8th grade o Recently received a $200,000 RWJ grant over 2 years Increase community mentoring programs o Life Center and Spokane Public Schools Offer professional development for teachers on childhood trauma o Empire Health Foundation funds

School Community Partners’ Work Develop a social marketing campaign o I Belong. In School. Align community support programs with need of students based on early warning system o JP Morgan Chase funds available o Includes sharing of data