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Why we do the work? We believe that:

• Recognition of success fosters students’ self-confidence and resilience

• Timely and effective supports for students at risk improve their engagement in school and result in increased personal success

• Strong support teams include students, teachers, support staff, administrators, parents and community agencies

• Flexible school structure/timetables and “pyramids of intervention” are important for the inclusion and engagement of students at risk

• A positive classroom/school climate is created when individual differences of students are recognized and celebrated

• Transition programs and caring community help students connect with their school & their future

How the work looks? We take action to:

• Encourage the celebration of student success

• Support school-based Student Success Teams

• Develop and/or provide support for differentiated instruction and after school programs

• Refine and support the UGDSB Transitions Plan

• Support school based programs that assist and support students in order for them to achieve their OSSD

• Encourage and support the empowerment of students

• Provide professional development opportunities to teachers & support staff in order to enrich their abilities to meet the needs of students

How do we measure effectiveness? We measure effectiveness by:

• Evaluating data on attendance, suspension, retention, student achievement, work habits, and student engagement in school life

• Surveying parents and student awareness of academic supports at schools

• Reviewing input from community partners and agencies