college & career readiness update...6/23/2014 2 broaden our definition of college and career...

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COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS

UPDATE

STRATEGIC

GOALS

SUPPORT

THE VISION

OF OUR

GRADUATE

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Broaden our definition of College and Career

Readiness to support Regional, State and

National research.

Build on successful “college prep culture”

Expand programs and services related to

Academic and Career Planning

Leverage partners to provide access to

programs and services needed to support

vision of graduate.

COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS

GOALS

College Ready

Effectively navigate the world of higher

education

Career Ready

Effectively navigate the world of work

“COLLEGE AND CAREER READY”

SIMILAR, BUT NOT THE SAME.

A “career” describes an individual’s journey through learning,

work, and other aspects of life. It is built on a collection of

experiences. Each step informs the next.

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It’s My Future Program (G8)

Career & Service Based Learning (G11/12)

ACT Work Keys Pilot (G11)

Senior Exit Survey

Recognition of Student Accomplishments

Recent Grant Awards for 2014-15

UPDATES TODAY

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Senior Exit Survey



UPDATES TODAY

High Interest Days,

Increase access to Junior Achievement Programs

ACP’s, WIScareers, Expanded Electives

Junior Achievement “It’s My Future” Program, Expanded Electives

College and Career Days, Academic and Career Planning Resources

COLLEGE AND CAREER EXPLORATION

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STEPHANIE’S STORY

Partnership with Junior Achievement

Delivery of Career focused lessons to 8th

grade students at Ike and West

8TH GRADE – IT’S MY FUTURE

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STAFF

Felt the program was very ef fective

Felt the program aided students in recognizing individual strengths as well as technical vs. soft skills

Recognized need for students to have more exposure to WISCareers and Programs of Study for career exploration

JA “IT’S MY FUTURE” FEEDBACK

STUDENTS

Felt confident af ter the program

Learned what to take into consideration when choosing a career

Know how to search for a job

Learned what it takes to be a successful professional

Could use more knowledge to create a pathway to employment




Senior Exit Survey



UPDATES TODAY

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Career & Service Learning Launch for Employers -

April

Employability Seminar - May

Summer Employability Course - June

Development of online board for Jobs (Co-ops),

Internships, Apprenticeships

Student support over summer to assist in

placements – Deadline is September 12th

Some learning projects already underway

Next presentation – Students learn about communication, marketing

and multi-media by producing a video for SDNB partner WILLIS

CAREER & SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM




Senior Exit Survey



UPDATES TODAY

http://www.nbexcellence.org/district/exclusive-csbl-opportunities.cfm




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Part of ACT Suite – administered to Juniors in May

SDNB “pilot” prior to State mandate in 2014 -15

Measures foundational skills, those that employers believe are critical to success in the workforce

Assesses the areas of Applied Mathematics, Locating Information and Reading for Information

WORK KEYS PILOT

Successful completion leads to ACT's National

Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), a

portable credential to complement high

school diploma

Students met with counselors to review results

(also sent home)

Results help students plan for their senior

year of high school and potential post-

secondary learning experiences

WORK KEYS ASSESSMENT

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SDNB: 1%

National Benchmark: 1%

SDNB: 25%


SDNB: 57%


SDNB: 13%


96% JUNIORS EARNED A NATIONAL

CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE!




Senior Exit Survey



UPDATES TODAY

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To gain feedback on graduating seniors

future plans as well as thoughts on their

experience in the District

Types of Questions Asked:

What are your Future Plans?

What grade would you give the school?

What could have improved your experience?

SENIOR EXIT SURVEY

Overwhelmingly positive feedback

Students very confident on their

performance in core subjects

“Academics and Teachers are some of the

best.”

Interest in returning to the learning labs

(Reading. Writing, etc.)

Students felt they were lacking:

Financial Literacy

Entrepreneurship

Knowledge

Skills

Dispositions

Engagement

SENIOR EXIT SURVEY

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Strong desire for “future skills” classes:

Finance, Engineering, Construction, Marketing,

Business

Want more challenging versions of these

classes as well

Students unhappy with range of courses

offered (received a C)

Knowledge

Skills

Dispositions

Engagement

SENIOR EXIT SURVEY

Students felt they were strong in:

Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Global

Awareness, Civic Responsibility, Confidence

Mixed feelings about Homework Policy

Hurts strong work ethic

BUT, allows students to focus on more important

assignments

Challenges with counseling

Counselor availability

No counseling to “finance plans after high school”

Knowledge

Skills

Dispositions

Engagement

SENIOR EXIT SURVEY

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Many students commented “certain staff

members exceptional in what they do.”

General feeling of wanting more “social”

engagement

More dances, Higher Levels of School Spirit

from Teachers and Peers, Teachers willing

to plan trips abroad, A feeling of community

Want more access and connection to

administration

Better communication mechanisms

Knowledge

Skills

Dispositions

Engagement

SENIOR EXIT SURVEY

POST-GRADUATE PLANS

1%

12%

80%

1% 2% 1%

3% A Job Training Program

A Vocational/Technical

2-Year

A 4-Year college or

University

The Military

Employment (Job

Already Identified)

Seeking Employment

Undecided

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Most important factors in selecting a

college

Quality of major program

Learning environment

Living environment

Least important factor

Friends attending

POST-GRADUATE PLANS




Senior Exit Survey

NEW Recognition of Student

Accomplishments


UPDATES TODAY

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Technical Honors

Strong academic performance

Excellence in technical coursework (Information

Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering …. more in

future years!)

NEW RECOGNITION PROGRAMS

Society of Women Engineers – Certificate of Merit

(Recognizes potential of success in STEM careers)

NEW to Wisconsin! SDNB first to award!

Presenters from Professional and Collegiate SWE

Chapters

NEW RECOGNITION PROGRAMS

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Information Networking Professional Cer tification

Scott Thom (IKE), UW-Stout, Software Development

Microsoft Technology Associate

COMP TIA A+

Nathan Gorecki (WEST), UW-Parkside, Computer Science

Both received SDNB Technical Honors!

Welding Technician Cer tification

Alexander Hoelke (IKE), received SDNB Technical Honors!

Chun You Yang (WEST)

Derek Zimmermann (WEST)

All planning to complete Associates Degree in Advanced

Manufacturing at WCTC

WCTC DUAL ENROLLMENT ACADEMY

GRADUATION

Michael Wrzeski (IKE)

Youth Apprenticeship Certification in STEM

Awarded through WCTC Consortium

Tyler Myers (WEST)

Youth Apprenticeship Certification in Manufacturing Processes

Awarded through GPS Education Partners Consortium

MSSC Certifications: Quality Practices and Measurement, Manufacturing Processes and Production, and Safety

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP CERTIFICATES

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Senior Exit Survey



UPDATES TODAY

Junior Achievement BizTown Simulated Town

Relevance – How does what I am learning in school apply to my community?

Personal Finance

Potential Careers

Work Skills

Business Management

Grade 5, District-wide

$8,000: Covers all fees, transportation, substitute time for training

Piloted in 2013-14 by Elmwood

RECENT GRANT AWARDS: KOHL’S CARES

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Rewards a collaboration between business, the technical

colleges and K12.

SDNB On-Site Certified Nursing Assistant Program

SDNB: space and administration of program

LindenGrove: $20K lab, clinical site, commitment to hire

WCTC: State program and RN instructors through a 38.14 contract

WI Fast Forward Grant Award: $27,990

2 sections of 10 students each at IKE: 2nd semester in 2014-15.

Students who pass their State Exam are eligible for YA

RECENT GRANT AWARDS:

WI FAST FORWARD (DWD)

Rewards a collaboration between business, the technical

colleges and K12.

WCTC Dual Enrollment Programs: 2014-15

Printing and Publishing, Metal Fabrication/Welding, CNC/Tool & Die

8-12 am Monday – Friday; 21-24 college credits

All fees covered by Fast Forward Grants for 2014-15!!!!

10 students @ $3,000/each = $30,000 in grant funding!

RECENT GRANT AWARDS:

WI FAST FORWARD (DWD)

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Broaden our definition of College and Career

Readiness to support Regional, State and

National research.

Build on successful “college prep culture”

Expand programs and services related to

Academic and Career Planning

Leverage partners to provide access to

programs and services needed to support

vision of graduate.

WRAP UP:

COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS GOALS

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