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THE CERTIFICATION REVOLUTIONHOW IT INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION HAS

REVOLUTIONIZED THE AMERICAN SCHOOL SYSTEM

Denise Spence, Dunbar High School

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Engaging, Enriching, and Empowering Students for Success

Charting the Course – The Dunbar Story

Heading into Uncharted Waters - Certification Track

Creating College Opportunities

Business Partnerships that Make a Difference

Impact on Our School, Our State, and the United States

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ENGAGING STUDENTS

Keeping Students Focused on Achievement

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CHARTING THE COURSE – OUR STORY> 2000-2004

Declining Enrollment

> 85% Low Socioeconomic

> Needed a more diverse population

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Cody Nelson, ATE Graduate

Because of the program and getting certified, my idea of school has improved and going to school is something that I love to do. The chance to certify is invaluable and I hope that I will be able to continue to receive certifications later in life. This program has truly changed my life and nothing will ever be the same for me. I already feel like a success in life.

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ENRICHING STUDENTSCollege and Career Focus Objectives

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Academic Year Certification Focus Career Connection

Tier 1 – Freshmanapprox. Age 13-14

• Microsoft Office Specialist

• CompTIA A+

• Strata / MTA / IC3*

• Enterprise technician

• PC Support technician

Tier 2 – Sophomoreapprox. Age 14-15

• CompTIA Network+

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCENT/CCNA)

• Network Administrator

• Network Technician

Tier 3 – Juniorapprox. Age 15-16

• Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)

• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

• Customer Support Technician

• System Manager

Tier 4 – Seniorapprox. Age 16-17

• Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)

• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

• System Administrator

HEADING INTO UNCHARTED WATERSIT CERTIFICATION TRACK

*Strata, MTA and IC3 – Are being considered as a comprehensive starting points for preparing students for the more rigorous certification exams.

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Gervacio Diego, ATE Graduate

Before I entered the program it was hard for me to come up with an idea for a career. The certification program focused my view of what I want to become. I want to run my own business and now I know that I can.

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BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE> Business

Partnership> Internships> Employment> Support for

College

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CREATING COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES> College

Readiness> Articulation

Agreements> Course

Alignment> Enriched

Content> Greater Fluency

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Jacob Osterhout, ATE Graduate

I know that these certifications will not only make me stand out in colleges but will help me obtain a job in the IT field later in life. I am happy to know that my work in high school will actually have a use in my future, but currently this class is my single most driving point to come to school in the morning. I am currently employed because of the certifications I have at a local computer repair store where I constantly see the application of what I am learning and getting certified.

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EMPOWERING STUDENTS

21st Century Skills Needed to be Workforce Ready

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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 20110

50100150200250300350400450500550600

Tests Passed Certified Students

TOTAL IT CERTIFICATIONS TO DATE

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DATA

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Alan Gokool, ATE Graduate

I never knew much about computers before I started this program. I now have the following certifications: A+, Net+, MOS, MCAS, MCP, MCDST, MCSA and MCSE. I wanted to get certified to make myself stand out. I know that the possibilities for myself are endless when you achieve certifications in this program.

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Denise SpenceDenisecs@leeschools.net

Dunbar High Schoolhttp://dhs.leeschools.net