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The Project Pathways ProgramThe Project Pathways Program“A Stepping Stone to Success”“A Stepping Stone to Success”
125 South Old Glebe Road125 South Old Glebe RoadArlington, Virginia 22204Arlington, Virginia 22204
703.228.2246703.228.2246Located on the Thomas Jefferson Middle School Campus, Trailer #125Located on the Thomas Jefferson Middle School Campus, Trailer #125
Teachers: Eleanor W. Dasenbrook: English and Social Teachers: Eleanor W. Dasenbrook: English and Social StudiesStudies
[email protected][email protected]
James Clyburn: Math and ScienceJames Clyburn: Math and Science
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Dasenbrook and Clyburn: Physical Education Dasenbrook and Clyburn: Physical Education and and Community Service Elective Community Service Elective
Counselor: Bette SchmidtCounselor: Bette Schmidt
[email protected]@arlington.k12.va.us
Administrator: Sharon Monde’Administrator: Sharon Monde’
[email protected]@arlington.k12.va.us
Program DescriptionProgram Description
• A 45-day behavior intervention program designed to meet the immediate emotional, instructional and developmental needs of selected students at the middle school level
• Students often have a history of repeated and serious disruptive behaviors and anger management issues
Program Description: Program Description: Student is provided Student is provided
with: with: • A restrictive and supportive environment with close
supervision• Crisis intervention• Emotional support• Behavior restructuring and anger management• Middle school curriculum based on the Va. Standards of
Learning
• Continued monitoring by Pathways counselor
Instructional ProgramInstructional Program
• Reflects APS guidelines and Virginia Standards of Learning
• After initial assessment, student continues work with grade level objectives, within Pathways guidelines
• Program encourages critical thinking, problem solving, cooperative learning and team building
Pathways StaffPathways Staff
• Two full time teachers
• A .4 counselor
• Support services: guidance dept. staff, mental health, social work, school law enforcement, Jefferson’s administrative staff
• Parental, family and community support
Placement• Student must have a documented record of
seriously disruptive behaviors• Referrals made by middle school principal,
Office of Student Services or the Superintendent’s Staff
• Placement committee meets with referred student and parents, for consideration
• If stated guidelines are met, student is accepted for minimum of 45 days
PATHWAYS FACILITY
• Housed on the centrally located campus of Thomas Jefferson Middle School
• Student remains in Pathways classroom for the school day except for the counseling period
Parental Involvement
• A strong partnership between parents and educators insures success
• Communication with Daily Point Sheet
• Shared high expectations and goal setting for student
The Pathways Program
“A Stepping Stone to Success”