Austin ISD Students with Disabilities in Secondary Settings Council of Great City Schools, October 21, 2010 Janna Lilly, Director of Special Education Dr. Paul Cruz, Chief Schools Officer Austin Independent School District
Context of AISD 86,103 students 124 schools (including special campuses) 6,067 teachers 8,200 special education students Austin ISD CGCS (512)
3 Strategy Design Problem: Low graduation rate Causes: Limited program options Theory of Action: If we provide expanded and modified options for vocational training, more students will graduate. Implementation: Expanded vocational programs and supports Assess: Data show positive student outcomes
Austin ISD CGCS (512) Secondary Outcomes for Students with Disabilities Graduation rate increased from 56% to 61% 6 – 11% point gains in state assessments in all subjects 32% of the class of 2009 confirmed post secondary enrollment State Performance Plan Indicator 13 (Transition) improved from 26% - 75% 100% in Ag/Horticulture class received OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) certification 100% of hospitality class received Texas Food Handlers Certification 8 students received Office Proficiency Assessment Certifications 3 students interns hired post graduation at Dell Children’s Hospital 4 students have jr. college credit banked
Austin ISD CGCS (512) Programs and Support Project ADVANCE College Connection Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
Austin ISD CGCS (512) Programs and Support Transition summer training Clifton Career Development School - 3 year program, CTE credit, Jr. College credit, recognized certifications, community partners Community Based Vocational Instruction - ARRA funded, 6 High Schools, job site establishment Greater Opportunities Project year olds, job coaches, community job cites
Austin ISD CGCS (512) Austin ISD Students with Disabilities in Secondary Settings Q & A For more information, contact: Ms. Janna Lilly, Director for Special Education Dr. Paul Cruz, Chief Schools Officer
Visit f or all of AISD’s Council of Great City School presentations and handouts AISD CGCS Presentations 8 AISD REACH: Supporting & Rewarding Educator Excellence David Lussier, Executive Director, Educator Quality Urban Students with Disabilities and Secondary Education Janna Lilly, Director, Special Education Dr. Paul Cruz, Chief Schools Officer Turnaround Schools: The Austin Way Meria Joel Carstarphen, Ed.D., Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz, Chief Schools Officer Using Technology to Engage Stakeholders in Shared Ownership and Accountability for Austin ISD’s Strategic Direction Meria Joel Carstarphen, Ed.D., Superintendent John Alawneh, Executive Director, Technology Janis Guerrero, Executive Director, Planning & Community Relations