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Challenges
Growing
population of
45 million
high school
dropouts
Approximately 1 million youth drop out annually
Transitioning youth
experience high rates of
involvement in the criminal
justice system and/or a
reliance on social services
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Teens that drop out of high school are much more likely to be teen parents, commit crimes and rely on welfare.
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Newspaper Family Stories
Sites of Worship
BillboardsRadio
Movie
sMagazines
Neighbors
Schools
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Newspaper Family Stories
Sites of Worship
Billboards
Radio
Movie
sMagazines
Neighbors
Schools
www.generational diversity.com
Benefits of Online Training
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ConvenienceAvailable anytime/anyplace; allows individuals to set
their scheduleCustomizable/More Options
Blended, onsite, online – numerous options to meet the students’ needs.
Can be modified to address unique training requirements
Consistent Content/Good TeachersProvides opportunities for consistency within an
organization or field.Access to great teachers in every subject matter.
Cost-effectiveMinimizes training costs requirements (initial and
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Educational OpportunitiesCareer Online High School – Accredited
career high school program – E-cademy Career High School
Career Courses – 10 different vocational/career tracks for a career credential or career certification.
Independent Living Skills – E-cademy Learning Center – 5 Catalogs
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E-cademy Learning Center
Career Certifications (Electives)
Childcare and Education (CDA) Prepares students to obtain the national Child Development Associate
(CDA) certification and employment as a childcare worker. Office Management
Prepares students to obtain a certificate and employment as an office manager, receptionist, data input specialist, and/or a customer service representative.
Certified Protection Officer (CPO) Prepares students to obtain a Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
certificate and employment as a security guard and/or a protection officer.
Certified Transportation Services Prepares students to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and
employment as a truck driver and/or commercial driver. Homeland Security
Prepares students to obtain entry level employment as a security officer, baggage screener, and/or a compliance inspector.
Healthcare - Coming SoonPrepares students to obtain certification as a Home Health Aide (HHA).
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Electives, Electives, Electives
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Business ManagementBusiness CommunicationPersonnel ManagementSelf ManagementBusiness TrainingCustomer ServicesBusiness Computing
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Independent Living Skills
Curriculum Organization
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Lesson Examples
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Application
GOAL Academy
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►Provided 10 Career Tracks for students.
►Articulation Agreement with local Community College.
►Developed an internship program based on those tracks.♦Museum of Arts♦Chamber of Commerce♦Non-profit Organizations♦Child Care Centers
Riverside Unified School District
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►Average Daily Attendance “Recapture” - $10,430 per student
►EACH STUDENT RECEIVES: (hard services)
NEW LAPTOP TWO-YEAR Online curriculum subscription HIGH SCHOOL diploma CAREER-VOCATIONAL certificate
►EACH STUDENT RECEIVES: (soft services)
“Wrap-Around” support and stabilization network Social services, faith-based community, community based
organizations, family engagement assistance Access to workforce development coalition
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Georgia Department of Human Resources
(Computer Camps 2011-12)
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►Contract provides SIX computer camps for 150 youth in care
Camps include accommodations, meals, and hands-on training
Camps located throughout the state of GA
►EACH STUDENT RECEIVES: NEW LAPTOP and INK-JET PRINTER to keep! ONE-YEAR Online Independent Living Skills (ILS)
subscription Customized catalog with 200 courses
►Program Impact: Since 1998 more than 17,000 young people in 22 states
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Student Benefits
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Earn credit for courses Earn credit for internshipGain “real life” job experiencesPotential Employment opportunitiesResume BuilderEngagement Factor
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Reporting
NexPort Campus – Digital Libraries
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Digital libraries can be created and maintained with subscriber-only access. Customers may choose to share their libraries or not.
Reports
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Customized reportsFilter on groups within a organization and/or data fields Save report parameter(s)Download reports
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Instructional Access, Inc. provides new laptop computers for each participants and digital literacy training to ensure students’
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DEMO TIME
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Instructional Access, Inc.
Digital Literacy Computer Training
Established 1998
More than 17,000 young people in 22 states and Puerto Rico served
The Instructional Access, Inc. “Just Add Water” approach manages all aspects of the training, logistics, and arrangements
Training options are fully customizable
Affordability
Computer Camp training takes place in the local area where youth participants live
EVERY PARTICIPANT RECIEVES A NEW LAPTOP / PRINTER
• ALL Youth need equal access to computers.
•Evidence supports that having a computerat home as an educational tool enhances student learning and educational outcomes.(Learning With Technology: The Impact of Laptop Use on Student Achievement, 2005).
• Digital literacy can support student academic success, workforce-career development, and support a healthy online learning values and internet responsibility
DEMO TIME
Contact Information
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Joy Morales Cress, M.A.Managing Director, E-cademy Learning
Centerjcress.echs@gmail.com
719.271.1397 (Cell)719.647.6322 (Office)
Alfonso Garcia, Director, E-cademy Learning Center
Agarcia.echs@gmail.com719-369-9547 (Cell)
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Contact Information
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DeNae Reagins, M.A., Partnerdenaer@instructionalaccess.com951.341.8982 (Office)909.717.8982 (Cell)
Steve Martin, M.B.A., Partnerstevem@instructionalaccess.com951.341.8982 (Office)951.283.8982 (Cell)
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