getting the word out!. what is dual enrollment? courses that earn credit at both the secondary...
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Getting The Word Out!
What is Dual Enrollment?Courses that earn credit at both the
secondary & postsecondary institutions at the same time for the same class
These courses make up a technical certificate of credit (TCC) or diploma
The TCC or diploma leads into one or more programs with multiple exit points at the postsecondary institution
What is a Blitz?1. a. A blitzkrieg.
b. A heavy aerial bombardment.
2. An intense campaign: a media blitz focused on young voters.3. Football - A sudden charge upon the
quarterback by one or more of the linebackers or defensive backs when the ball is snapped.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/blitz
Why Are We Blitzing these Students?Inform high schools about program offerings
at the postsecondary institution
Inform students about program offerings
Inform parents about program offerings
If you don’t tell them, how will they know?
Why Dual Enrollment?Helps students earn high school credit and start college early
Many TCC’s can be completed in one school year on block scheduling
Why Dual Enrollment?Helps students learn more about the careers they are interested in and possibly narrow down choices to specific fields
Why Dual Enrollment?Helps students stay interested & engaged in school –
And that’s a good thing!
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Getting Started!Get Post Secondary Administration on Board with the Blitz
Determine industry needs in your areaDecide which dual enrollment programs will be
offered based on industry needs Are the dual enrollment program courses
articulated to secondary courses?Are there enough instructors to support teaching
the dual enrollment classes? Is the post secondary institute willing to send
instructors to participate in the Blitz to sell the classes?
Getting Started!Once Your Post secondary
Administration is on Board with the Blitz Plan:Coordinate a planning date for your Blitz
with high school and post secondary institutionAsk post secondary administration to
commit to sending a panel of instructors to represent each program
Choose dynamic representatives that will actively sell their programs to teens! This is no time to impersonate a bump on a log!
Presenting Your Blitz to High School AdministratorsForm a Dual Enrollment team :
postsecondary administration, Tech Prep Coordinator/ECP Manager, Dual Enrollment Coordinator
Present Dual Enrollment offerings including a schedule of the individual courses to be taught for the school year
Explain that these programs lead to additional postsecondary programs and are supported by industry needs in the high school community
Set up a Blitz date to present program information to students
What’s Next?
The BlitzExcited postsecondary instructors arrive with
information/visuals ready to present their programsStudents gather according to plan in either:
Small rotating groups in a library or classroom One large group in a large setting Career fair style presentation in a rotunda or gymPrevious successful dual enrollment students have
a positive impact on younger students when discussing their experiences in dual enrollment classes! Invite them to speak in their uniforms or any special gear required for the dual enrollment class if they are available.
Give students book costs and other out of pocket charges up front
Allow time for Q&A.
Cleaning Up After the BlitzDecide how much information is needed and WHEN
it is needed from all high schools and students BEFORE they can be enrolled in dual enrollment classes:ApplicationFinancial aid/copies of SSN cards if required by
financial aidPermission forms Class schedule approved by counselorTesting requirements – retesting plan for those who
don’t qualify for classRoster for each dual enrollment class from high school
Lessons Learned Be ready for an influx of students:
Had to offer more classes of the same course to accommodate the number of interested students because of clinical restrictions (PCA)
Had to hire more instructors to accommodate the increased class load
Finding additional qualified instructors became problematic in rural areas
Post secondary institute had to make the decision whether or not to use full-time faculty to cover these classes
Be aware that students may tip the scales from high school career tech classes to dual enrollment classes:
Small high schools may limit dual enrollment participation to protect Career Tech programs
Enrollment numbers may fluctuate wildly while schools make room for dual enrollment classes
Remain calm and give the secondary school time to sort things out BUT – be sure to establish and keep your deadlines
Results of the Blitz:Raw data
Blitz Day Number % of Blitz Number in Interest Enrolled Interest 10th grade
School #1 32 26 81% 195School #2 NA* 28 --- 220School #3 67 15 22% 220School #4 32 16 50% 210School #5 77 25 32% 120School #6 86 38 44% 236School #7 33 30 90% 75School #8 NA* 9 --- 130* NA numbers reflect schools whose counselors collected the initial numbers for processing
Results of the Blitz:Overall increase in enrollment by 14%
06/07 07/08 % Change
School #1 (block schedule – 1 yr DE) 17 26 +53%School #2 (6 period day – 2 yr DE) 43 28 -34%School #3 (mod. Block 06/07, to block 07/08) 23 15 -35%School #4 (block schedule – 1 yr DE) 11 16 +46%School #5 (block schedule – 1 yr DE) 17 25 +48%School #6 (block schedule – 1 yr DE) 27 38 +41%School #7 (6 period day – 2 yr DE) 17 30 +77%School #8 (block schedule-1 yr DE) 10 9 -10%
Contact Information:Cliff Sandifer, RecruiterHeart of Georgia Technical College560 Pine Hill RoadDublin, GA [email protected]
Robbie Hobbs, ManagerEducation & Career Partnership560 Pine Hill RoadDublin, GA [email protected]