brenda johnson, transition coordinator, stadium view school lia venchi, teacher/literacy specialist,...
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Sunday visitation “Meet and Greet” with community partners Classroom “Meet and Greet” with follow-up phone call home Parent Council monthly meetings CalendarTRANSCRIPT
Brenda Johnson, Transition Coordinator, Stadium View School
Lia Venchi, Teacher/Literacy Specialist, Stadium View School
Short term facility Mostly students of color, predominantly Black Students detained on serious charges 12 staff: 8 teachers, a transition specialist, a principal and a life skills coach Serve also students in the adult facility Nationally accredited
Sunday visitation “Meet and Greet” with community partners Classroom “Meet and Greet” with follow-up
phone call home Parent Council monthly meetings Calendar
Transition Specialist as point person Student referral Lobby display Facility supervisors Community partners
Community Showcase (celebrate student success)
Court support Freedom School Showcase Evening student debates IEP meetings Parent Council meetings
Facilitate transportation, childcare stipends, meeting dinners
Home visits Connect and facilitate community to
support student and family Build trust through relationships
Each interaction with a student and family member is with the highest level of respect and sincerity
Respect and care are foundation of student/staff interaction
Staff are required to provide educational and social-emotional support
No judgment
Staff regularly reflects on our commitment to our vision and mission
Student Support Team meets weekly to discuss students’ academic and social-emotional well being
Staff has on-going communication training Transition Specialist as point person
IEP meetings include teachers, support staff, student and family members
Letters and phone calls announce events and meetings
15 day academic report
Juvenile justice, community and school systems work together
Freedom School, debates, visiting authors and guests
Work to support engagement between community partners and families
When appropriate, include parents and JDC staff in professional development (we learn together)
Weekly Student Support Team meetings Staff attend IEP meetings Over 100 hours each year of professional
development Staff, student surveys, observations Community partners as critical friends Pacer Center/Governor’s Council on
Developmental Disabilities
Brenda Johnson, Transition SpecialistWork: 612.543.0762Cell: 612.490.5249
Larry Lucio, PrincipalWork: 612.596.1158
Lia Venchi, TeacherCell: 651.247.1908