GIVE Center East exists to ensure individualized, authentic instruction through the implementation of GIVE Focus, Social Emotional Learning, Trauma Informed Care, and Restorative Practices, with an emphasis on student and staff self-care, physical and mental health. 

Student

1. 200+ minutes of Advisement per week (focus on communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making)
2. Hacking School Discipline: 9 Ways to Create a Culture of Empathy & Responsibility Using Restorative Justice Book Study/PD
3. Targeted conflict resolution, decision making, and communication courses assigned as part of our Multi-Tiered System of Supports
4. One counselor assigned to each grade level team
5. One social worker funded with CSI Grant

Staff

1. Prioritizing adult Social Emotional Learning
2. Social Emotional Learning, Restorative Practices, and Positive Behavior Intervention Support (P.B.I.S.) PD
3. Incentivizing staff members for participating in monthly school based wellness activities
4. Staff Wellness Room

Student

During the 2023 school year, GIVE Center East will increase the Weighted average of Percent Positive Responses (% Often True + % Almost Always True) on the following EES-STUDENT survey items by 10%: 

GIVE Center East will use observational, anecdotal, performance, and student growth data to implement a comprehensive, fully operational framework of support to address academic and non-academic student needs, thus removing barriers to success. GIVE Center East will ensure that every student demonstrates critical thinking skills and has a clear path to improved academic and behavior outcomes. 

1. The New Classroom Instruction That Works: The Best Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement will serve as a book study to ensure that high-yield instructional strategies are being employed in each classroom. 
2. GIVE Center East will actively monitor all students granted an Early Return Contract for contract completion with 30, 60, 90 day progress checks.
3. Daily Check In/Check Out interventions for select students
4. Reflect & Restore program will emphasize on strategically re-teach GCPS and campus expectations. GIVE Center East students will have a restorative re-entry to class (when applicable).
5. MTSS Data Team meets monthly to develop data-driven, individualized interventions to increase student learning and behavior outcomes in the classroom. 
6. Kid Talk meetings will occur on a weekly basis to discuss and devise strategies for students that are demonstrating academic and/or behavior concerns. Teachers will be provided with additional strategies (inclusive of progress monitoring) and support to use in the classroom.

1. On the 2024 Georgia Milestones, GIVE Center East will decrease the percent of students scoring in the Beginning category in each EOG and EOC subject area by 10%.
2. On the 2024 Georgia Milestones, GIVE Center East will increase the percent of students scoring in the Proficient category in each EOG and EOC subject area by 10%.

At GIVE Center East we believe all students should have access to a rigorous curriculum paired with intimate support and opportunities to engage in relevant, individualized learning experiences that prepare students to be successful beyond the K-12 environment.

1. Transportation for all students assigned to GIVE Center East through the tribunal process
2. Quarterly parent information sessions around dual enrollment, post K-12 options, and the ASVAB assessment
3. Gwinnett Technical College dual enrollment partnership
4. 11th and 12th grade classroom guidance lessons that focus on the benefits of dual enrollment and ASVAB testing
5. Monday-Thursday; 3pm-5pm academic support sessions
6. 10 Saturday School sessions throughout the 2023-2024 school year

Redesign Results-Based Evaluation System (RBES) by redefining the inputs, behaviors, and outcomes that determine standards for student success. GIVE Center East will increase the percent of students in grades 10-12 that earn credits to reestablish on track graduation status with their graduation cohort.

1. Building credit and course recovery options into our academic day as well as offering extended learning time opportunities.
2. Weekly observation cycle conducted by administrators that focuses on growth-evoking feedback to improve practice.
3. Observation cycle schedule that supports administrators in prioritizing classroom visits. Each AP will have at least 45 minutes per day of uninterrupted time allocated for learning walks.
4. Peer Observations-school wide observation protocol for teachers to give and receive feedback from their peers. 
5. Three collaborative learning and professional development opportunities per month. These meetings champion data analysis and assessing evidence of best instructional practices.
6. The New Classroom Instruction That Works: The Best Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement Professional Learning (book study)
7. Hacking School Discipline: 9 Ways to Create a Culture of Empathy & Responsibility Using Restorative Justice Professional Learning (book study)

EES Family

During the 2024 school year, GIVE Center East will increase the Weighted average of Percent Positive Responses (% Often True + % Almost Always True) on the following EES-FAMILY survey items by 10%: 

EES Student

During the 2024 school year, GIVE Center East will increase the Weighted average of Percent Positive Responses (% Often True + % Almost Always True) on the following EES-STUDENT survey items by 10%:

At GIVE Center East we believe all stakeholders need to be informed and given the opportunity to provide input for shared decision making. We will accomplish this through transparent, two-way communication to build stakeholder trust and confidence. 

1. Build our parents' capacity to support their children's academic achievement by implementing family engagement activities identified in The Plan/The Promise (brochures available on site, family engagement meeting information shared on our website).
2. Progress reports sent home every two weeks 
3. Increased communication between teachers and parents (positive referrals, bi-weekly parent newsletters, quarterly parent conferences, etc.)
4. Title I information and resource meetings for parents to better bridge the school to home connection
5. Maintain the number of on-site mentorship programs 
6. Partnership with Dr. G Speaks, Kam Phillips, and Illumination Counseling & Coaching

During the 2023-2024 school year, GIVE Center East will increase the Weighted average of Percent Positive Responses (% Often True + % Almost Always True) on the EES Family by 10%.

EES Family Satisfaction Rating