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Magic Johnson s Bridgescape 2
Come Back Kids Established in 2008 to re-engage student dropouts and offer an opportunity to complete high school. 3
R 3 ISE Come Back Kids Orientation Survey Mid-Year Results 2013-2014 4
Please rate the degree to which each factor contributed to your decision to stop attending or drop out of school. SUMMARY TABLE (Somewhat/Very Much) Factor Percent of Students I missed too many days to catch up 39.2 I was failing in school or getting poor grades 39.1 I thought I could not complete the course requirements 26.4 I spent time with people who were not interested in school 23.4 I became a parent or became pregnant 19.6 I had too much freedom and not enough rules in my life 18.7 I got a job or left school to get a job 18.0 Classes were not interesting 16.7 I thought it would be easier to get a GED 13.6 I had to care for a family member 11.5 I could not work and go to school at the same time 9.2 I did not get along with teachers 9.2 I did not feel safe at school 6.0 N = 579~592 Note: The percentages may add up to more than 100% across all the categories because the respondents were asked to mark all the answers that apply. 5
Please rate the degree to which each factor contributed to your decision to come back to school. SUMMARY TABLE (Somewhat/Very Much) Factor Percent of Students I decided to earn my high school diploma 86.7 I decided that I want to go to college 71.7 I realized that I could not make enough money without a diploma 66.2 I realized that I could not get a job without finishing high school 60.0 I wanted to prepare or take my CHSPE* 27.4 I decided to prepare for or earn my GED 24.4 I found a better school 23.5 I moved 20.2 My parents/guardians made me come back to school 19.0 My friend(s) came back to school 4.6 N = 574~592 Note: The percentages may add up to more than 100% across all the categories because the respondents were asked to mark all the answers that apply; *CHSPE = California High School Proficiency Examination. 6
On average, how many hours per week do you work? 4.3 4.9 6.9 11.3 None 1-10 hours 11-20 hours 21-30 hours 31+ hours 72.6 N = 577 7
What is your current job? Current Occupation Percent of Students Frequency of Students Being a student 60.9 326 Other 20.7 111 Restaurant and Food Service 7.1 38 Parent 4.8 26 Retail 3.0 16 Grocery 1.5 8 Administrative and Clerical 1.3 7 Tutoring 0.6 3 N = 535 8
Students Current & Future Goals 9
What is the highest degree/certificate you plan to attain or pursue? Degree/Certificate Percent of Students Frequency of Students Community College (i.e., Associate's Degree) 25.8 141 No more than a high school diploma 22.3 122 Bachelor's degree 14.8 81 A certificate, credential or license 10.2 56 Professional Master's degree 6.8 37 A GED 6.4 35 Other 4.8 26 Academic Master's degree 4.8 26 Professional doctorate 2.7 15 Academic doctorate 1.5 8 N = 547 10
What is your career goal? Career Goal Percent of Students Frequency of Students Medical field 24.1 108 Unsure 14.0 63 Other 13.1 59 Law enforcement 10.2 46 Armed forces/military 5.3 24 Engineer 4.9 22 Cosmetology 3.8 17 Arts 3.3 15 Mechanic 3.3 15 Construction 3.1 14 Business 2.7 12 Mental health professional 1.8 8 Self-employed as a consultant or entrepreneur 1.6 7 Child care 1.6 7 Secondary or elementary school teacher or school counselor 1.3 6 Computers 1.3 6 Pilot, driver, motorcyclist 1.1 5 Scientist 0.9 4 College professor or other vocational instructor 0.7 3 Fire fighter 0.7 3 Writing, translating or public relations professional 0.4 2 Clergy 0.2 1 Financial 0.2 1 Farming 0.2 1 N = 449 11
Conclusions A majority of the students heard about the CBK program through a friend, staff member, or other sources. Students dropped out of school mainly due to prior failures in school or poor grades. Students decided to come back to school primarily because they wanted to earn a high school diploma and go to college, and they became aware of the difficulties in earning enough income without a diploma. Most students were not working. Many of them were students only. The CBK students academic aspirations were fairly high. More than half of the students who dropped out of school and came back to school would like to pursue an associate s degree or above. The highest percentage of students planned to pursue a career in the medical field. Students most important goals were independence. 12
Vision Reduce the dropout rate in Santa Clara County. Assist every student with an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) and Career Plan. Create a safe environment where communication and success are fostered and accomplishments celebrated. 13
Mission The Come Back Kids Program will inspire students to fulfill their academic, career, and personal goals. Students will prepare to earn their high school diploma, GED, or the California High School Proficiency Exam. 14
Prevalence In California, 7 busses full of kids drop out each day In Riverside County, 3 busses drop out each week California, estimated 1 out of 8 drop out before HS Benefit of effective dropout intervention $392,000 for every HS graduate 15
Santa Clara County Demographics (Youth Population) General Population Figures Youth Population ages 16 19 = 90,240 Youth Population ages 20 24 = 113,682 Santa Clara County Population ages 18 24 = 158,319 Male 83,629 Female 74,690 Education: Population ages 18 24 with less than a high school creditation 11.5% (approx. 18,200) Male 14.6% (approx. 12,100) Female 8.2% (approx. 6,100) 16
Dropout Rates by Ethnicity 17
Overall Data Results Santa Clara County s Class of 2011-12 cohort dropout rate was 13.2% (identical to the CA rate). Our county s Class of 2011-12 cohort dropout count was 2,671. Our county s Class of 2011-12 Hispanic/Latino cohort dropout rate was 24.0%. Our rate is significantly higher than the CA Hispanic/Latino rate of 16.2%. 18
Santa Clara County and California Classes of 2011-12 Percent of Cohort Students and Dropouts by Ethnicity 19
Dropouts by Cohort SY 2012: English Learners 1,301 (28.8% - 2,699 graduates) Migrant Education 87 (21.2% - 278 graduates) Special Education 377 (17.5% - 1,344 graduates) Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 2,089 (21.9% - 6,575 graduates) 20
Class of 2011-12 Cohort Dropout Rates by District 21
Admission Process Community Liaison/Dropout Specialist conducts an orientation and interview All students take CBK Orientation Survey Secure student records Registration appointment Interim Placement, if applicable Hold IEP or 504 meeting, if applicable 22
Instructional Program Curriculum aligned with California State Content Standards Use of PLATO online and other web based programs Small group instruction Enrichment activities CTE opportunities WASC Accredited College Coaching/Tours Job Readiness Coaching 23
Riverside CBK Graduates High quality learning opportunities, rigorous learning environment, and coordination of interagency collaboration, contributes to the efficacy and success of Come Back Kids. Established 26 126 176 280 327 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 24
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Partnerships: YOCs, Foster Youth, Local Colleges, Cops/Clergy, Youth Build, Career Tech Ed, Teen Councils, School Districts 26
Summer STEM Learning 27
College Connection Data October 2009 June 2013 RCOE School Sites & Outcomes 27 school sites visited throughout the Riverside, Southwest and Desert Regions 1,115 students identified 847 received direct service 375/517 eligible seniors completed the program, graduated with a HSD, GED or CC and enrolled in a post-secondary pathway 28
Student Pathways Students Post-Secondary Pathways 301 Enrolled in College 49 Obtained Employment 14 Enrolled in a CTE Program 11 Joined the Military 29
Program Outcomes and Growth Academic Year Program Graduates 2009-2010 77 2010-2011 81 2011-2012 87 2012-2013 130 30
CBK Charter Expanding critical services to nearly 4,000 Riverside County dropouts Filling a gap left by reduction in adult education programs and community college high school diploma programs from state funding cutbacks Assisting school districts as an additional resource for their credit-deficient seniors Providing a program for young adults that need to work, are parenting, or have transportation issues, and are in need of a flexible schedule to receive an education Preparing students who need another chance to be competitive within the workforce and post-secondary education 31
Research: Recommendations Provide targeted interventions for academic support and enrichment Provide rigorous and relevant instruction Create connections to the real world Personalize learning environment and instructional process Involve families and establish family friendly policies 32
Research: Recommendations Mobilize the community Act early through high quality preschool and transition/bridge programs Monitor students academic progress Maintain and utilize accurate data systems Provide professional development focused on needs of diverse students Create flexible options to reengage students 33
Next Steps Implement a classroom pilot(s) in SY 2014-15 Continue partnership with OYP Conduct a demographic study Convene a charter school study team Determine the viability of a charter school Develop a petition Possible opening in SY 2015-16 34