College Career Readiness in Florida: How are we Reaching Higher?

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1 College Career Readiness in Florida: How are we Reaching Higher? Michael Kane, Ph.D. Rebecca A. Schumacher, Ed.D.

2 College-Career Readiness What I Already Know What I Want to Know

3 What is College-Career Readiness Florida Department of Education Students are considered college and career ready when they have the knowledge, skills, and academic preparation needed to enroll and succeed in introductory college credit-bearing courses within an associate or baccalaureate degree program without the need for remediation. These same attributes and levels of achievement are needed for entry into and success in postsecondary workforce education or directly into a job that offers gainful employment and career advancement. Educational Policy Improvement Center A student who is ready for college and career can qualify for and succeed in entry-level, credit bearing college courses leading to a baccalaureate or certificate, or career pathway-oriented training programs without the need for remedial or developmental coursework.

4 College-Career Readiness Definition Key Cognitive Strategies Key Content Knowledge Key Transition Knowledge Key Learning Skills and Techniques Problem Formulation Research Interpretation Communication Precision Structure of Knowledge Technical Knowledge & Skills Challenge Value Attribution Effort Postsecondary Awareness Postsecondary Costs Matriculation Career Awareness Role/Identity Self-Advocacy Ownership of Learning Learning Techniques Source:

5 Urgency Rationale for Attending to College-Career Readiness

6 63% of jobs in Florida will require a college degree or career certificate by 2020

7 35% of adults in Florida currently have an associate degree or higher

8 28% skills gap

9 For the well-being of Communities: Research shows that the share of workers with high educational attainment is the major source of variation in economic growth among cities. They not only earn more than lesser educated workers, they are more productive and increase the earnings of other workers in the city, as well. Cities with high proportions of college graduates have also been shown to attract more college graduates. Florida is a global state. Florida attracts global business, enrolls throngs of international students at our colleges, and is a global economic competitor. In 2013, the gross domestic product of Florida s economy topped over $800 million for the first time, which would place Florida s economy as the 18th largest in the world if it were a country. FL CAN Data Brief July 2014 Education the Key

10 Educational Attainment Postsecondary education and economic success are a strong link for individuals and communities. A high-quality college degree or credential is also associated with better health, higher levels of civic engagement, and improved quality of life for people and the communities in which they live. State and national workforce projections predict that over 60% of Florida jobs will require some form of postsecondary education or training by the year 2020, yet currently, only 38% of working-age Floridians holds an associate s degree or higher.

11 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey 5- year Estimates. Color of this next slide shows percent of residents in county with an associate s degree or higher, Size shows estimate of 25 to 64 year olds in a county. Source: Florida College Access Network

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13 ACT The Condition of College & Career Readiness % 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2015 College Readiness Benchmarks 64% 46% 42% 38% Science Math Reading English Met Benchmark 28% met all 4 12% met 3 14% met 2 15% met 1 31% met 0 Source:

14 SAT College and Career Readiness Benchmark 2014 Who Met the Benchmark? 42.6% overall 15.8% African American 23.4% Hispanic 33.5% Native American Source:

15 Hot Jobs in Florida Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic 4.3% 1,156 vocational schools, associate's degree, OJT First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction 3.3% 1,130 vocational schools, associate's degree, OJT Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 3.9% 670 bachelor's degree minimum, graduate school Medical Secretaries 3.6% 666 vocational schools, associate's degree, OJT Cost Estimators 4.6% 561 bachelor's degree Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 4.7% 547 vocational schools, associate's degree, OJT Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment 3.1% 443 vocational schools, associate's degree, OJT Physical Therapists 3.1% 387 bachelor's degree minimum, graduate school Dental Hygienists 3.5% 365 vocational schools, associate's degree, OJT Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 3.7% 280 vocational schools, associate's degree, bachelor s degree, OJT Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity - Bureau of Labor Market Statistics Occupational Projection Data

16 College & Career Readiness Why Now? Why Us?

17 The Time is Now ACT Aspire Tracking progress towards CCR benchmarks in grade 3 Heckman Equation Half of the inequality of lifetime earnings is due to noncognitive factors determined before age 18 (Heckman, 2008) University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research Sensitive time to develop is the middle years. Students are increasingly able to define goals, engage in self-regulation, create a sense of self and engage in efficacious learning (Farrington, et al, 2012)

18 The Time is Now ACT The Forgotten Middle K 8: focus on the knowledge and skills that are essential for college and career readiness Upper elementary Middle: monitor and intervene early with students who are no on track to be ready Address students academically related behaviors (e.g. learning strategies, social skills, self-management skills, mindsets) Support CCR intervention programs for all students Source:

19 The Time is Now Social Cognitive Career Theory Identify career processes for elementary & middle school Self-efficacy (belief I can) Outcome expectations (what will happen as the result of my efforts) Development of career relevant interests Formation of provisional career goals/aspirations Source: Lent, Hackett & Brown, 1999

20 8 Components of College & Career Readiness Counseling (K-12) Source:

21 Non-Cognitive Factors (University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research) Contribute to Learning & Academic Performance Academic Behaviors (Participating, Doing the work) Academic Perseverance (grit, tenacity, self-control) Academic Mindsets (I belong, I can, This is important) Learning Strategies (study skills, metacognitive strategies) Social Skills (interpersonal skills)

22 Model: Noncognitive Factors Impact on Academic Performance (University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research) Source:

23 Foundations for Young Adult Success Broader definition of young adult success Educational Attainment College-Career Readiness Inward Goals (creating a meaningful life) Outward Goals (career, community impact) Source:

24 What Leads to Young Adult Success Key Factors/Outcomes Agency Integrated Identity Competencies Foundational Components Self-Regulation Knowledge and Skills Mindsets Values Source:

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26 Learning and Growth NonCognitive Factors Self-regulation Knowledge and Skills Mindsets Values Social Skills Learning Strategies Perseverance Academic Behaviors Cognitive Factors Core instruction Content knowledge Academic skills

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29 CCR in School Counseling Programs

30 Early College and Career Readiness More than truck days More than career weeks More specific than exploration and aspirations A complementary approach that runs in conjunction with career awareness activities

31 Career Development

32 Applicable to K-12 School Counseling As we go though these slides make a note if you see student mindset, strategy, behavior, or skill that you already address or think you should address as an elementary school counselor

33 Guided by ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success

34 ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success Mindset Standards o Self-confidence o Development of whole self o Postsecondary education and life-long learning are necessary o Use abilities to their fullest o Positive attitude toward work and learning Behavior Standards o Learning strategies o Self-management skills o Social skills

35 College Career Readiness Efforts Current school counselor or school based efforts include: o Curriculum o Classroom/School Structures o Advocacy Groups o Aspirations o Advisement

36 Believing the College Dream Believing the College Dream helps 4th through 8th grade students and their families by: Showing them that going to college is within their grasp Helping them believe in themselves and their ability to succeed in school Source: ECMC Foundation (2013)

37 AVID Elementary (K-8) New Classroom certification program Embedded in core instruction throughout the day 3 stages designed to meet the development needs of students Beginnings: learning to read Foundations: reading to learn Bridges: thinking about thinking and learning

38 Student Success Skills Eight Classroom (Tier 1/ Core) Lessons Eight Session Small Group Counseling (Tier 2/ Supplemental) Program Instruction in Learning Skills, Social Skills, Self-Management Skills Consistent with sensitive period for development of Mindset & Behavior Standards

39 #CollegeFridays Social Media Campaign Spark Conversations Friendly Competition Keep School Counselors Engaged in this Work Partner with other District departments

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44 Aspirations to Action Occupational Knowledge Self-Knowledge Decision Making Career Development Young Adult Success Mindsets Knowledge & Skills Self-Regulation Values Cognitive Strategies Content Knowledge Learning Skills & Techniques Transition Skills College-Career Readiness Hopes and Dreams Skills for Living, Learning & Earning

45 FSCA CCR Survey A small sampling of current school counselors from a survey administered spring 2015 indicated 67% of these school counselors have been working in the field six or more years. Further responses included: 63% have one or no career readiness course; 47% have no college readiness course; and 88% would you participate if available, in a comprehensive CCR training program.

46 Reach Higher Initiative Update

47 What is your REACH HIGHER FOR YOUR STUDENTS?

48 The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida. (2013, March). A strategy for philanthropic investment in duval county public schools. Retrieved from: datacenter.kidscount.org The Florida Legislature s Office Of Program Policy Analysis & Government Accountability (2015). Unpublished Report. Resources

49 Reading Putnam, R. D. (2015). Our kids: The American dream in crisis. NY,NY: Simon & Schuster.