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