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Nov 12

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Nov 20

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Nov 25

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Nov 25

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Nov 25

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Nov 25

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No School - School Improvement Planning

Nov 26

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Thanksgiving Break

Nov 27-29

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Early Dismissal

Dec 11

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Board of Education Meeting

Dec 17

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Dec 23-27

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Dec 30 - Jan 3

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RTO Reduction Plan

Goal 1

Reduce the number of RTO incidents by 10%.

Goal 2

Reduce the number of students experiencing RTO by 10%.

The plan shall include at least one goal selected by the district from the list of optional goals based on district data. Select at least one of the following:
e plan shall include at least one goal selected by the district from the list of optional goals based on district data. Select at least one of the following:

Reduce the number of K-2 students experiencing RTO by 25%.
Reduce the number of students of color experiencing RTO by 25%.
Reduce the number of students experiencing five-plus instances of RTO in a 30-day period by 25%.
[X] Reduce the number of male students experiencing RTO by 25%.
Reduce the number of incidents of RTO for students with autism by 25%.
Reduce the number of students with an emotional disability experiencing RTO by 25%.
Reduce the number of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) experiencing RTO by 25%.

Required ComponentsAction Item Steps to Complete Action ItemTimelineResponsible Party
Provide details of a plan to support a vision for cultural change that reinforces the following:

A) Explain how the entity plans to adopt and utilize positive behavioral interventions and support rather than physical
restraint, time out, and isolated time out;
Quarterly learning labs to assess implementation of our two SEL programs. Train K-1 teachers, all new and some returning paras in behavior modules created by our BCBAs. District wide training in logical consequences.Early release dates in the fall will be dedicated to K-1 teacher and paraprofessional training in behavior modules. Quarterly building walk throughs with PPS staff will be held. District wide
training in logical consequences.
Fall monthly early dismissal dates; Quarterly Learning Labs; November Institute DayDirector and Coordinator of Student Services; Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; District BCBAs
B) Identify effective ways/best practices to deescalate situations to avoid physical restraint, time out, and isolated time out;Restorative practices are incorporated in both RULER and Responsive Classroom approaches.All buildings are now fully implementing these approaches.On-goingDirector and Coordinator of Student Services; Assistant Superintendent of C and I; Principals
C) Describe how the entity will utilize crisis intervention techniques as an alternative to physical restraint, time out, and isolated time out; andCPI training which includes trauma informed and restorative practices.Each building identifies team members. Teams complete training through SASED cooperative.YearlyBuilding Administrators and Director of Student Services
D) Describe the entity’s plan to utilize debriefing meetings to reassess what occurred and why it occurred and to think through ways to prevent use of intervention the next time.Teams meet following incidents to debrief, review plans, and inform next steps to avoid further incidents. Parent meetings offered.Teams complete process and paperwork and meet following each incident. Parents will be included in meetings to discuss next steps.On-goingPPS Staff, Coordinator of Student Services, and Director of Student Services
E) Include action step(s) that describe procedures to ensure that appropriate school personnel are fully informed of the student’s history, including any history of physical or sexual abuse, and other relevant medical/mental health information. Such disclosures of student information must be consistent with federal and state laws and rules governing student confidentiality and privacy rights.Share relevant information with appropriate personnel at the beginning of school year, to the extent such impacts behavior management, de-escalation, crisis response, etc. Information should be relevant to the setting and the type of interactions that the staff will have with the student.If/when creating individual student plans, team will ensure appropriate school personnel are fully informed of the student's history, including any history of physical or sexual abuse and other relevant medical and mental health information. On-goingDirector of Student Services, Coordinator of Student Services, and PPS Staff
F) Identify steps to develop individualized student plans as required by PA 102-0339. Plans should be separate and apart from a student IEP or 504 Plan.Following debriefing or the requested parent meeting, teams will develop a plan to reduce further incidents.Utilize district forms and parent notification process to create a plan to decrease further incidents.On-goingBuilding administrators and PPS staff
G) Describe how the information will be made available to parents for review.Phone calls, documentation forms, and meetings as neededProcess and paperwork found on internal site; Plan posted on websiteOn-goingDirector and Coordinator of Student Services
H) Describe a modification process (as necessary) to satisfy aforementioned goals.Parent Teacher Advisory Committee MeetingsReview RTO data and planQuarterlyPTAC, Director of Student Services