lilibeth pinpin robert lee iii educating for careers march 2-4 2014 surviving your first year in the...
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LILIBETH PINPIN • ROBERT LEE III • EDUCATING FOR CAREERS
MARCH 2-4 2014
SURVIVING YOUR FIRST YEAR
in the Academy
California Partnership Academy 101
• BACKGROUND on Requirements about the CPA Grant
• SUGGESTIONS on Managing the Academy
• SCHEDULING
• HANDBOOK
• CPA Reporting
• Evaluating the Academy
• Outcome: SURVEY and Next Steps
AGENDA & OUTCOMES
1. Name
2. Academy
3. School
4. Something in your pocket or purse that REPRESENTS YOUR EXPERIENCE in the Academy
TABLE INTRODUCTIONS
• Medium-sized K-12 school district serving around 17,000 students
• Diverse student population (ethnicity, socio-economics)16 K-5, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 continuation schools
• Declared bankruptcy in 2004
VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
• Returned to local control last SY
• Wall-to-Wall Academies this SY (Biotechnology, Hospitality, Engineering, Visual and Performing Arts, Health and Fitness)
• National Academy Foundation (NAF) Partnership
• Other Grants: Linked Learning (CDE), AT&T Aspire
VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
The current enrollment: 1838 students
GRADES 9-12
0.8% American Indian or Alaskan1.4% Asian2.0% Pacific Islander3.2% Other8.8% White18.1% Filipino31.3% Black or African American34.4% Hispanic or Latino
VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
• Full Service Community School
• 49% drop out rate
• Loss of QEIA Funds
• Loss of 21st Century Funds
• Survived 1st Year of School Consolidation
• Met our target API & AYP score
VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Biotechnology AcademyBiotechnology Academy
• Started in 2007
• Moved to another high school
• Currently with 210 students
• 10 academy teachers
BIOTECHNOLOGY ACADEMY
• Academy should be “school within a school” with classes restricted to Academy students
• 100% Matching funds from district and business
• Students meet eligibility criteria
• State funds should only be used for development, operation and support of partnership academies
WHAT ARE THE WHAT ARE THE GRANT REQUIREMENTS?GRANT REQUIREMENTS?
• COMMON PLANNING TIME for academy teachers + another prep for lead teacher to as a team in planning, teaching and troubleshooting program activities
• Set up an ADVISORY BOARD
• SEQUENCE of CTE courses in 10th-12th grade
WHAT ARE THE WHAT ARE THE GRANT REQUIREMENTS?GRANT REQUIREMENTS?
• Instruction in at least 3 academic classes + CTE class (12th grade varies)
• Mentor from the business community during the student’s 11th grade
• Employer-based summer internship or work experience before the student’s 12th grade
• Student provided with motivational activities with private sector involvement for college and career prep
WHAT ARE THE WHAT ARE THE GRANT REQUIREMENTS?GRANT REQUIREMENTS?
Take part in Master schedule development
Ask for Aeries access
Academy student purity check should be part of the Academy
Agenda at the start of the year
ACADEMY SHOULD BE A “SCHOOL WITHIN A SCHOOL” RESTRICTED TO ACADEMY STUDENTS
• Can be in cash or kind
In Kind Support
100% MATCHING FUNDSFROM THE DISTRICT
• Guest Speakers
• Mentors• Trainers• Judges• Interviewers• Equipment
In Kind Support
• Chaperones for Field Trips
• Transportation for Field Trips
• Internship Opportunities (Paid or Unpaid)
• Community Service/Volunteer Work
100% MATCHING FUNDSFROM THE DISTRICT
Monetary Support
• Money
• Dine & Donate Events
100% MATCHING FUNDSFROM THE DISTRICT
REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM (ROP)
funds career-tech classes
PARTNER WITHLOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGES
& UNIVERSITIES
Free suppliesand equipment
Find organizations giving outFREE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
• Biolink
Look for organizations withLOAN PROGRAMS
• Biotechnology Teacher Support Network (BTSN)- Provides resources, training, and loan lab equipment
Find organizations that offerFREE FIELD TRIPS
• Exploratorium in San Francisco• Monterey Bay Aquarium• Local community colleges and universities
- Solano Community College- Sacramento State University- UC Davis- Stanford University
Up to one-half of the pupils enrolled at a partnership academy should be pupils who meet the criteria of "at-risk" pupils. (1) Past record of irregular attendance. For purposes of this
section, "irregular attendance" means absence from school 20 percent or more of the school year.
(2) Past record of underachievement in which the pupil is at least one-third of a year behind the coursework for the respective grade level, or as demonstrated by credits achieved.
(3) Past record of low motivation or a disinterest in the regular school program.
(4) Disadvantaged economically.
(5) Scoring below basic or far below basic in mathematics or English language arts on the standardized test administered pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 60640) of Chapter 5 of Part 33.
(6) Maintaining a grade point average of 2.2 or below, or the equivalent of a C minus.
Students MeetELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• Student recruitment should be strengthened
• Closer ties with Admin and counselor
Students MeetELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
REMEMBER:
STATE FUNDS should only be used for
development, operation and support of partnership academies
25% in technology
40% salaries and benefits
Common planning time for academy teachers
another prep
for lead teacher
to work as a team in planning, teaching and troubleshooting program activities
Be vigilant in theMASTER SCHEDULE!
+
• Can meet quarterly
• It is recommended that meeting time is during the day
• It is recommended that Advisory Board Chair is not Lead Teacher
• Invite post-secondary partners, business partners, parents, students, site and district administrators, Academy teachers, community members
Set up anADVISORY BOARD
Tap Tap into your Advisory Board for your Advisory Board for leads and contactsleads and contacts
Guest
Speakers
E-mentorships
Internships
• Design them with the help of business and post-secondary partners
• Aim to articulate courses with local community colleges
• Plan on A-G approval of courses
SEQUENCE OF CTE COURSESin 10th – 12th Grade
10th & 11th grade>> usually English, History, Science and CTE
12th grade>> at least 1 academic class + CTE class
Instruction in at least3 ACADEMIC CLASSES
+CTE CLASS (all pure classes)
(12th grade varies)
A mentor from the business communityis needed during the student’s 11th grade
• Advertisements through professional organizations, universities
• E-Mentorship+ 2 months+ Email service
> Contract with mentors> Weekly discussion themes
+ Mentors from universities and industry+ Culminating Mixer
MENTORSHIPS
Where do I findCOMMUNITY/ BUSINESS PARTNERS?
• Word of Mouth: Parents, Alumni, Friends, Relatives
• Email List Serves
• Staff Networking
• District Networking
• County Networking
• Conferences
• Industry Organizations
Where do I findCOMMUNITY/ BUSINESS PARTNERS?
• Local Businesses> Chamber of Commerce Mixer
• Local Events> Farmer’s Market> Summer Celebrations> Teen Expos
• County Fairs
Employer-based Summer Internshipor Work Experience
Before the Student’s 12th Grade
• Advisory board can help
• Network with post-secondary and industry partners
Internships
• Search: Networking, Advisory Board Members, Professional Organizations, Non-Profit Organizations, Internet, Alumni
• Search Early!
• Job Shadowing
• Paid or Unpaid Internships> Ex. Humane Society, UC/CSU,
Touro University, Kaiser Permanente
Students provided with motivational activities with private sector involvement for college and career prep
Motivational Activities
• College and Career Fair
• Classroom activities
• Guest Speakers
• Science Fair
• Field Trips
College & Career FairCollege & Career Fair
Mock Job Interview 1Mock Job Interview 1stst SemesterSemester
MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM FIELD TRIP, MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM FIELD TRIP, OCT. 12, 2012OCT. 12, 2012
Watershed Walk Watershed Walk Dan Foley Park, Vallejo 2012Dan Foley Park, Vallejo 2012
SCC Career Fair, April 2013SCC Career Fair, April 2013
STEM Conference, SCCSTEM Conference, SCC
Scheduling is Key!
SCHEDULING WORKSHOP
CREATE STRUCTURE through a Hand book
Reporting Reporting
RECORDEVERYTHING!
Evaluate the Academy Evaluate the Academy performance yearly in the performance yearly in the
following areas:following areas:
• Academy Structure
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Partnership with Employers and Higher Education
casn.berkeley.edu
www.CTEonline.org
cde.ca.gov
naf.org
USEFUL WEBSITES
Enjoy the rest of the Enjoy the rest of the conference!conference!