nationally recognized success in all three areas: academics, transitions, and attendance. The strategies used and record-keeping system developed for the program will be implemented by the student engagement case manager, as well as by the Title I, Part D Success Coordinators at Axtell Park Middle School and Whittier Middle School. It is recommended that the Behavior Facilitators in each of the elementary Title I buildings incorporates the “Check and Connect” strategies and record-keeping into the current program. All data will be kept weekly and monthly to monitor effectiveness. These data will be analyzed for program effectiveness and future staffing needs.

Committee Participation: Committee involvement included four teachers, two school counselors, a school social worker, three elementary principals, two middle school principals, four curriculum services and special services administrators, and two instructional support services administrators.

Action Initiatives:

• Train student assistance teams in the Tiered Intervention Model (universal, targeted, individualized) and the corresponding interventions.

• Pilot the “Check and Connect” program at Axtell Park Middle School and Whittier Middle School, utilizing a shared success coordinator supported through existing grant funds.

• Train staff members in recognizing the risk factor subgroups and related triggers for intervention.

• Implement the student engagement case manager intervention at elementary and middle schools utilizing existing staff.

• Evaluate the implementation of aligning elementary and middle school interventions with targeted risk factors and early indicators of school failure.

Administrative Recommendation to the School Board: Acknowledge review of the Elementary and Middle School At-Risk Intervention Committee Report.

SOURCE: Box 5-1 was reprinted with permission from Sioux Falls School District 49-5, Copyright 2008.