Collaborative Pathways to. Certificates

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1 Collaborative Pathways to College Degrees and Certificates Presenters from FRCC: MargoLeone Leone, Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator Sheena Martin, Instructional Coordinator Presenter from CCCS/CTE: Lauren K Jones, CTE Career Guidance Trainer Presenter from CDE: Misti Ruthven

2 Colorado Community College System Dual Enrollment: is a generic term for a program allowing a student to be enrolled in two separate institutions at the same time Concurrent Enrollment Programs Act: is a type of dual enrollment program that is explicitly defined in statute and provides the opportunity for students to earn high school and college credit at the same time ASCENT: is a 5 th year program for the student who has completed or is on schedule to complete at least 12 credit hours of post secondary coursework by the end of his/her 12 th grade year 8 Designated CTE schools statewide 4 Dept. of Corrections

3 Front Range Community 4 locations College Westminster Campus Boulder County Campus (Longmont) Larimer County Campus (Ft. Collins) Brighton Center College wide strategic plan focused on: Concurrent Enrollment Underserved dpopulations lti Targeted districts College wide high schoolprograms = College Now Additional program strategic plan created

4 Making our Strategic Plan a Reality Focus energy on creating access for students Branching into the CTE realm in addition to core classes Create pathways for students To explore programs Work towards a program/degree of their choice

5 Creating Pathways CTE focus Looking at articulation agreements Reviewing college certificates. How do articulated credits apply? Options Convert articulated courses to concurrent credit Pair articulated credit with concurrent credit Focus on options, pathways, and completion!

6 Why CTE? Vision: ColoradoCTEdelivers CTE delivers proven pathways to lifelong career success! Mission: CTE ensures a thriving Colorado economy by providing relevant and rigorous education that is connected, responsive and real Perkins Funded NOT general fund! Remember!. CTE is the only aspect of education that is DIRECTLY connected to Business & Industry.

7 PWR Standards! INDUSTRY PLAN OF STUDY

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9 Getting Started Start small and grow Identify goals and priorities of the partnership Are there articulation agreements already in place? Identify opportunities for college credits Identify articulation vs. concurrent enrollment

10 Concurrent Enrollment Benefits of using high school instructors Students know the teachers More likely to try a college class Eases the transition Scheduling possible during the school day Professional Development for teachers Solves the transportation problem for students

11 Instructor Qualifications Submit Transcripts, resume, CTE credentials to be reviewed by Department Chairs Instructors must meet college requirements

12 Articulation Agreements Benefits of pairing with Concurrent Enrollment Credit applicable to a college degree/certificate at designated college after high school No cost to students or districts Curriculum competencies align between high school and college Reduces classes needed to complete a degree/certificate after high school Can be paired with Concurrent Enrollment

13 Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Cannot offer 50% or more of any degree or financial aid eligible certificate at a site Combine articulation and CE courses to get the most bang for your buck

14 Example pathway: Welding Articulated credit WEL 100 Safety for Welders (1 cr.) + Concurrent Enrollment credit WEL 101 Allied Cutting Processes (4 cr.) = Students graduate with Oxyacetylene Welding certificate!

15 Example pathway: Automotive Articulated credit Concurrent Enrollment credit Students graduate with Engine Repair certificate! ASE 100 Auto Shop Orientation (1 cr.) + ASE 130 General Engine Diagnosis (2 cr.) ASE 160 Auto Engine Removal & Installation (1 cr.) ASE 161 E i Di bl ASE 161 Engine, Disassembly Diagnosis and Assembly (5 cr.) =

16 Career Cluster Job Projection ** edu/certificates/

17 Be Thinking Ahead Clear communication from high school/district and college on the goals Number of class/sections, number of students needed ddin each class in order for it to run Myths in the community If I take this class, I have to attend that college when I graduate I don t want to major in business when I go to college. I don t need to take it now in high school

18 Collaboration Work Ethic Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Civic Responsibility Communication Creativity & Innovation Find and Use Information & IT Learning & Behavior Skills Postsecondary & Workforce Readyy Personal Responsibility Global & Cultural Awareness Social Studies & Social Sciences Social, cultural, historical concepts Interpret sources, evaluate evidence, build conceptual frameworks Civic responsibility & political process Interpret from a global perspective Arts & Humanities Shaping of culture Instruments of social & political thought Awareness of innovators Content Knowledge Mathematical Sciences Be quantitatively literate Algebraic & geometric principles Problem solving Data & statistics Science Scientific method Draw conclusions Core concepts of disciplines Scientific concepts can be challenged Literacy Read with understanding & write coherently Employ English properly & fluently Use logic & rhetoric Access primary & secondary sources

19 PWR and Dropout Prevention in Colorado s Reform Agenda The Education Accountability Act (SB ) Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Indicators in School and District Performance Framework (Graduation Rates and Dropout Rates) Innovation & Choice Priority Improvement and Turnaround plans Priority Graduation Districts (HB ) Student Graduation and Completion Plan Practices Assessment Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP) SB Assist students in developing a personalized plan that ensures readiness for post- secondary and workforce success High Expectations Accountability & Improvement Endorsed Diplomas and High School Graduation Guidelines (HB / SB ) Criteria for indicating a student s level of postsecondary and workforce readiness upon graduation Concurrent Enrollment Act (HB 1319/SB 285) ASCENT & Extended Studies Educator Effectiveness

20 Individual Career & Academic Plan

21 Steps to Consider Campus visit opportunity for students (see our lab space, meet instructors, etc.) Student recruitment (ICAPs, TCAP scores, etc.) Accuplacer Testing Students apply for the college & COF Students register for course(s) Students participate in the course Apply for graduation if applicable *These steps may vary depending on high school/college partnership and processes.

22 Clear Expectations Deadlines! Who can participate? i t Who will teach? What courses are we going to offer with CE vs. Articulation? When will the courses take place? (Yearlong or semester) Where will the course be held? Does the room meet college expectations/requirements? Why should students participate? (Pathways) a How will we work together to make it happen?

23 Promoting Student Orientation Engagement Encourage students to: Gettheir their Student ID card Connect with clubs Use campus resourcesr Promote continuation at the college Recognition of students efforts (ex: award certificates and cake for seniors)

24 Partnering with our Foundation $500 scholarship to any student that has successfully completed at least one CE course (at their HS or FRCC) Available regardless what students plan to study at FRCC Minimum requirements/commitment at FRCC Very simple application

25 Success Stories Spring 2012 Bollman Tech Thornton, CO 10 students graduated with their Engine Repair Certificate Prairie View High School Henderson, CO 4 students graduated with their Oxyacetylene Welding Certificate Fall 2012 Mountain Range High School (Westminster) & Adams City High School (Commerce City) Tax Help Colorado

26 What are you doing? Examples from the audience

27 Additional Resources: t l Toolbox for Educators: Plans of Study Content Standards Career Guidance Middle School (CIC) O*Net **(students) ***(veterans)

28 Questions?

29 Contact Us: CCCS/CTE Lauren Jones, CTE Career Guidance Specialist & Trainer FRCC Margo Leone, Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator FRCC Sheena Martin, Instructional Coordinator CDE Misti Ruthven