Transcript Self-Tour of NBA 2015-2016

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A clinical classroom model for public schools
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NBA
New Beginnings Alternative
A school-based program
at Fitch High School in Groton, CT
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for secondary students
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who need special education and…
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…intensive behavior support
NBA meets
3 major concerns for public schools
1. Effective programming for adolescents with
challenging behaviors
2. State and federal laws requiring students
placed in the Least Restrictive Environment
3. Local district needs to limit school
spending
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NBA uses a
Clinical Day School model...
…similar to programs in other area
secondary and middle schools...
...in compliance with
Special Education laws
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NBA is designed for:
Students in grades 9-12
whose behavior interferes
with their learning
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All students are capable of high
level learning
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…but all students don’t learn in
the same way or at the same rate
...and that all learning is influenced
continuously by ...
Feelings
Beliefs
and
Behaviors
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Because of this, some students learn
best in a setting that is...
Highly structured
and
Closely supervised
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Without this,
students can get locked into...
Failure cycles
and
Self defeating patterns of behavior
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Interpersonal conflict
Ineffective thinking
School failure
and
Self doubt
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School behaviors can appear...
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Inappropriate
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Irresponsible
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Disruptive
and sometimes…
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Unsafe
Removing students from the
‘mainstream’...
for a period of time...
can help them get back on a ‘success track’.
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The mission of NBA is to help students
become more successful in school...
by addressing:
 feelings & relationships
 attitudes & beliefs
 behavior habits & skills
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This Means Helping Students...
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to feel safe, capable and connected
to control and organize their behavior
to learn how to succeed
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and to become responsible
 & self directed
This requires daily attention to:
Learning needs &
motivation
Feelings & relationships
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Social
issues & skills
Order & control
…using several different program strategies
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Highly structured learning environment
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Small group & individualized instruction
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Incentives and rewards
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Supportive relationships
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Clear feedback about behavior
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Therapeutic crisis management
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Problem-solving counseling
These program
components are
designed to help
students
in 4 important ways:
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Safety & trust
Competence
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Initiative
Accomplishment
Identity & belonging
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Teaching how they learn
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Small group instruction
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‘Engaging’ learning activities
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Incentive strategies
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Day-to-day student management practices
based on behavioral learning principles
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Clinical & supportive group process
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Student empowerment
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Self awareness
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Communication
Ownership
Problem solving
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Goal setting & planning
NBA -
helping students rebuild...
Self Esteem
Self Control
Self Determination
Interpersonal Relationships
and School Success
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NBA Staff
2015-16
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Dr. Barbara Bronson
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Judith Santanelli
Mike Aldrich
Pam Neidig
Breanna Gomez
Chris Barsaleau
Steve Early
Dr. Paul J. Pattavina
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School Psychologist
SPED Teacher
SPED Teacher
SPED Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Teacher Assistant
Teacher Assistant
SPED Supervisor
-for
more information-
Dr. Paul J. Pattavina
Special Education Supervisor
860/ 572-2157
Ms. Erin McGuire
Assistant Principal, FHS
860/449-7200
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Special thanks to the following individuals for
providing invaluable technical assistance in the
production of this document:
 Mark
Russell, Media Department, Groton
 Ella Secchiaroli, High School Student, Stonington
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Musical background
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“Brothers in arms”, Dire Straits