Public Act No. 11-135 An act concerning implementation dates for the Secondary School

Reform, exceptions to the school governance council requirement and the inclusion of continuous employment in a cooperative arrangement as part of the definition of teacher tenure.

Section 2(j)

“For the school year commencing July 1, 2012, and each school year thereafter, each local and regional board of education shall create a student success plan for each student enrolled in a public school , beginning in grade six. Such student success plan shall include a student’s career and academic choices in grades six to twelve, inclusive.”

1) How to Begin the SSP: The “nuts and bolts”

2) How to Engage Staff in the SSP Process3) Portability of the SSP4) Scheduling Time for the SSP5) Use of Technology6) Accountability

7. Research to support use of SSPs8. Development of Soc./Emot. & Phys.

Development strand9. Relationship between SSPs and other

Individualized Plans/activities 10. Confidentiality and SSPs

The sole responsibility of school counselors SSPs are only necessary for students who are not

meeting age and/or grade level expectations A plan developed for students An electronic system A plan to begin in grade 6 with a gradual role out A plan that tracks students into a career path

beginning in grade 6 An inflexible career track A plan that requires an electronic system