THE FORSYTH PROMISE educate equip engage cradle to career

THE FORSYTH PROMISE educate equip engage cradle to career

The Forsyth Promise Outcomes and Indicators Social/ EmoJonal Skills Indicator TBD* Community ParJcipaJon Indicator TBD* Reading 3D (DIBELS & TRC) 3 rd Grade Reading & Math 8th Grade Reading & Math High School GraduaJon ACT Completes Military Entrance Requirements Degree, CredenJal or ApprenJceship CompleJon Workforce Readiness Indicator TBD* Chronic Absence Juvenile Delinquency Rates Suspension Rates Rates of Drug & Alcohol Use CollaboraJve AcJon Networks have been established. Outcomes *Task Force has been convened to IdenJfy Indicator. Prepared for Kindergarten from Birth Exhibits Proficiency & Growth Graduates from High School Ready for Post- Secondary OpportuniJes Exhibits Social & EmoJonal Competence Makes PosiJve Decisions Completes Post- Secondary Demonstrates the Skills Most Desired by Employers ParJcipates in the BeWerment of His or Her Community

Deep Dive Post-Secondary Completion A Note about Terminology: College or Post-Secondary Completion = 2- and 4-Year Degrees Credentials Certifications Apprenticeships

Educational Attainment (2009-13) Forsyth County Highest Level of Education 25 years and above (% of Total Population) 39% have a postsecondary degree Average Income High School Diploma - $26,000 Bachelor s Degree - $46,000 Source: US Census Bureau. American Community Survey 2009-13. Table S1501 (hwp://facbinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml).

Educational Attainment (2009-13) Forsyth County by Race/Ethnicity Bachelor s Degree or Higher 25 years and above (% of Population) Source: US Census Bureau. American Community Survey 2009-13. Tables C15002A, C15002H, C15002I, B17003 (hwp://facbinder.census.gov/ faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml).

Educational Attainment (2009-13) Comparison to Other Regions Bachelor s Degree or Higher 25 years and above (% of Population) Source: US Census Bureau. American Community Survey 2009-13. Table S1501 (hwp://facbinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml).

Post-Secondary Degree Pipeline 2011-12 WS/FCS High School Graduates No Completion Data Yet *Note: Na)onal Student Clearinghouse (NSC) data covers approximately 95% of colleges and universi)es in the US, so the data we receive from them is likely an underes)mate of the true enrollment numbers. Sources: NaJonal Student Clearinghouse. College Enrollment and Persistence. WS/FCS Staff CommunicaJon.

Post-Secondary Completion Collaborative Action Network Purpose Statement: The Post-Secondary Completion Collaborative Action Network will use data to identify best practices and align resources to help residents in Forsyth County prepare for and complete a meaningful post-secondary opportunity that leads to a sustainable living wage career.

Current Network Membership Institutions Represented Crosby Scholars Ambassador Cathedral Carver High School College Foundation of NC Communities in Schools Early College of Forsyth Experiment in Self Reliance Financial Pathways of the Piedmont Forsyth Technical Community College GIFTS Goodwill Industries Hispanic League Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust Mt. Tabor High School Piedmont Triad Regional Council Salem College The Enrichment Center United Way of Forsyth County Urban League WS/FC School District WS Chamber of Commerce Winston-Salem Prep Academy Winston-Salem State University Youth in Transition

Post-Secondary Completion CAN Current Projects v Increase Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Rates v Create More Awareness Around Opportunities/ Pathways for Career Options v Create a Post-Secondary/College-Going Culture in our Community

FAFSA and College Enrollment 2013-14 High School Graduates FAFSA 51%* FAFSA Completion Rate (%) College Enrollment 60% College Enrollment Rate Fall 2014 (%) 100% Sources NC DPI, Accountability Services (http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/accountability/reporting/cohortgradrate). US Dept. of Education, Federal Student Aid ( https://studentaid.ed.gov/about/data-center/student/application-volume/fafsa-completion-high-school). National Student Clearinghouse, WS/FCS staff communication. * Rates are an approximation. FAFSA data does not perfectly match up with NC DPI data.

FAFSA Data Consideration Ultimate goal is not to reach 100% FAFSA completion Why? Because not all families in Forsyth County need the additional financial assistance to pay for college. However, it is very unlikely that 49% of the families of the 2013-2014 graduates can completely cover the costs of college. This is why we have more work to do to ensure students who need financial aid are able to access it!

Career Pathways Purpose To increase awareness of Career Pathways offered in the high schools To increase the number of pathway completers To show the linkage between Career Pathways and post-secondary education

Why Career Pathways? CTE concentrators graduate at a higher rate than their peers o WS/FCS graduation rate for 2014 was 83.5% o WS/FCS CTE Concentrators graduation rate for 2014 was 95.0%

Why Career Pathways? College credit o Many courses provide articulated credit at the community colleges in NC High School Course Microsof Word & Powerpoint Early Childhood 1 & 2 Health Science 1 Carpentry 2 Community College Course CIS- 111 Basic PC Literacy EDU- 119 Intro to Early Childhood EducaJon MED- 121 Medical Terminology CST- 111 ConstrucJon 1

Career Pathways Next Steps Coordinate work with the High School Graduation Collaborative Action Network Reach out to potential partner o Look at data to see which schools have high career pathway offerings and low numbers of completers

College-Going Culture Project Listening Sessions Purpose To learn what has helped residents decide to pursue education after high school and make the transition Feedback will be used to help guide the work of the Post-Secondary Completion CAN Characteristics of Participants Currently in a higher education setting or young professionals; Qualified for free/reduced lunch in K-12 and/or were eligible for Pell grants; First generation students (defined as having no parent/ guardian who has obtained a four year degree); and/or Had taken developmental courses (sometimes referred to as remedial or basic skills courses)

College-Going Culture Project Listening Sessions Loca5ons The Enrichment Center *Parents Forsyth Technical Community College Urban League Young Professionals New Jerusalem Missionary BapJst Church Salem College Young Leaders United Winston- Salem State University Number of Par5cipants 10 10 24 4 8 3 12 TOTAL 71

College-Going Culture Project Listening Session Highlights Parents need to be informed of post-secondary opportunities in order to better prepare students who primarily look to them for guidance and support. Preparation for post-secondary opportunities needs to start in late middle school to early high school so they can be directly engaged. Students need/want more exposure to realities & requirements necessary to prepare for post-secondary opportunities through community engagement (K-12 schools, local colleges/universities, and mentoring specifically with young adults with whom they can relate).

Discussion Questions 1. What needs to change in our community in order to increase the number of young people pursuing higher education? 2. What specific actions can you take in your various roles (as a Community Leadership Council member, in your organization, as an individual, etc.) to promote a college-going culture in Forsyth County?

Reminders: Please complete: ü Action Commitment Card ü Meeting Evaluation Form ü CLC Compact (if you have not already done so) Mark your calendar for next CLC meeting! Thank you for participating!