The ABC's + Diagnostics for Student Intervention and Support Paul Verstraete School and Student Support Services Facilitator Talent Development Secondary Center for the Social Organization of Schools School of Education Johns Hopkins University

Interventions that Support Students Bob Get a working number and have a Team/Parent call. During the next writing assignment Mr. SocStudies is going to spend extra time with Bob. Mr. English is going to give Bob a make up work packet for afterschool tutoring.

Early Warning Indicator and Intervention Data System

Research Based Information Balfanz, Robert; Liza Herzog, and Douglas Mac Iver. (2007). “Preventing student disengagement and keeping students on the graduation path in urban middle-grades schools: early identification and effective interventions.” Educational Psychologist. 42(4),

Bob 75% Chance of Dropping Out Research Based Information

Bob A: Less Than 90% B: 1 or More Susp C: Failing English C: Failing Math Any One of These Research Based Information

Interdisciplinary Teacher Team Bob MathEnglish ScienceSocial Studies

Data Sharing Bob MathEnglish ScienceSocial Studies Facilitator

Data Sharing Bob Facilitator

Sharing of Professional Experience and Opinions Bob MathEnglish ScienceSocial Studies Facilitator

I have “Bob” first Period and he isn’t turning in work on a consistent basis. I have 1 homework assignment and 2 classwork. He isn’t even doing the Bellringer. He is getting Cs on my quizzes. Bob Math Sharing of Professional Experience and Opinions

Bob English Sharing of Professional Experience and Opinions He’s doing ok in my class, a D, but he is missing a lot of days. I called his mom last week to find out why, but the number was disconnected.

Bob Science Sharing of Professional Experience and Opinions I’ve got Bob 4 th Period. He’s showing up to my class. He only missed a couple days this year. Maybe he’s just showing up late.

Bob Social Studies Sharing of Professional Experience and Opinions I’m with Mrs. Science on Attendance (He’s in my 5 th Prd). My problem is writing assignments. I can’t get him to even try. Every essay section on my tests come back blank.

Bob Understanding Student Needs A: Late to school with no parent contact B: No major behavior issues C: Inconsistent with turning in work, but can pass a quiz. C: Problem with writing assignments.

Bob Assigning Interventions Get a working number and have a Team/Parent call. During the next writing assignment Mr. SocStudies is going to spend extra time with Bob. Mr. English is going to give Bob a make up work packet for afterschool tutoring.

Bob Completing the Interventions Get a working number and have a Team/Parent call. During the next writing assignment Mr. SocStudies is going to spend extra time with Bob. Mr. English is going to give Bob a make up work packet for afterschool tutoring.

Bob Checking in on Intervention Effectiveness Get a working number and have a Team/Parent call. During the next writing assignment Mr. SocStudies is going to spend extra time with Bob. Mr. English is going to give Bob a make up work packet for afterschool tutoring.

Carol Jane Joe Sue John Bob MathEnglish ScienceSocial Studies Facilitator 5 Min Setting Norms and Keeping Pace

MathEnglish ScienceSocial Studies Facilitator Share Data Share Professional Experience Diagnose Student Issues Select Interventions 5 Min Per Student Setting Norms and Keeping Pace

The Goal... Right Intervention, for the Right Student, at the Right Time. - Dr. Bob Balfanz

The ABC's + Diagnostics for Student Intervention and Support Paul Verstraete School and Student Support Services Facilitator Talent Development Secondary Center for the Social Organization of Schools School of Education Johns Hopkins University

+ Proficiency Tests + Resiliency Tests + College Readiness Bob + Diagnostics

+ Proficiency Tests + Resiliency Tests + College Readiness Bob + Diagnostics

Third Party Evaluation of the EWI Process

Research Based Process MDRC. (August 2014). Laying Tracks to Graduation: The First Year of Implementing Diplomas Now. New York, NY: William Cain, Susan Sepanik, Aracelis Gray, Ashley Briggs, and Kathleen Wang.

Research Based Process 91% of Schools Scheduled Bi-Weekly Meetings with 81% reporting those scheduled meetings occurring at least once a month. (67)

Research Based Process They’ll bring students into our EWI Meetings and show them, “Look, this is where you are in all of your classes. All your teachers know where you’re at right now.” (67)

Research Based Process EWI meetings facilitated information sharing, collaboration, and improved working relationships between school staff members and program staff members, and some teachers attributed improvements in students’ course work to information shared during EWI meetings. (66)

The ABC's + Diagnostics for Student Intervention and Support Paul Verstraete School and Student Support Services Facilitator Talent Development Secondary Center for the Social Organization of Schools School of Education Johns Hopkins University