CLOSING THE GAP ACTION PLAN

School Name Goal: Target Group: Data to Identify Students North Lawndale College Prep Collins Campus Year: 2013-14 1. At least 85% of sophomore STLS will pass all of their classes by the end of the semester. 2. Increase Sophomore STLS student attendance by at least 5% by the end of the semester. The 15 Sophomores who are participating in the Students in Temporary Living Situations (STLS) Program Out of the 111 sophomores, 96 students have an average GPA of 2.38 and an average attendance rate of 84.7%. The 15 sophomore students who are identified as homeless and are participating in the STLS program have an average GPA of 1.92 and have an average attendance rate of 72.6%.
Type of Activities to be Delivered in What Manner? Process Data (Projected number of students affected) Perception Data (Type of surveys to be used) Outcome Data (Achievement, attendance and/or behavior data to be collected) Project Start/Project End

School Counselor(s)

ASCA Domain, Standard and Student Competency

Resources Needed

Brea Adams

Standard A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span. A:A3 Achieve School Success A:A3.2 Demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as the ability to work cooperatively with other students Standard B: Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college. A:B1 Improve Learning A:B1.4 Seek information and support from faculty, staff, family and peers Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and interpersonal

Academic tutoring for STLS students two days a week after school with groups of 10-15 students.

Teacher volunteer(s) to supervise the tutoring sessions. Applications for sophomore peer tutors. At least 10-15 sophomore peer tutors identified. Permission slip for STLS students & peer tutors to participate in afterschool program Donated snacks for the tutoring sessions.

100% of the 15 sophomore STLS students will participate in the tutoring sessions.

Current progress report /report card End of the quarter report card

85% of students will be passing all of their classes by the end of the quarter.

March 11th May 30th

skills to help them understand and respect self and others. PS:A1: Acquire SelfKnowledge PS:A1.9 Demonstrate cooperative behavior in groups Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others. PS:A1: Acquire SelfKnowledge PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills. PS:C1: Acquire Personal Safety Skills PS:C1.6 Identify resource people in the school and community, and know how to seek their help PS:C1.10 Learn techniques for managing stress and conflict PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events

Brea Adams

Four week group counseling sessions discussing frustration, promoting school importance, offering support, and sharing resources. To accommodate all 15 students, they will be split into two groups (one group of 7 and one group of 8) and each small group will meet on different days of the week. Monthly check-in calls from Ms. Adams to STLS parents to review their childs academic progress, social/emotional health and attendance.

Consent form for student participation in small group counseling. Meeting Space for tutoring sessions and group meetings.

100% of the 15 sophomore STLS students will participate in the group counseling session.

Pre-Group Questionnaire Post-Group Questionnaire Students will report that they feel connected to and supported by their peers.

Sophomore STLS student attendance will increase from 72.6 % to 78% by the end of the semester.

March 11 March 25th