From Diapers to Diplomas: From Diapers to Diplomas: A Model for Supporting A Model for Supporting Lifelong Success

Channelle Ragland – Executive Director, S h I di C ll A N k

Lifelong Success

Southwest Indiana College Access Network (SICAN)

V l i B ti k Di t f E l Valerie Bostick – Director of Early Childhood Education, EVSC

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Evansville, Indiana

Today’s GoalsToday’s GoalsToday s GoalsToday s Goals

Enhance understanding of EVSC Early Childhood Education and College Access

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EVSC Strategic Plan EVSC Strategic Plan EVSC Strategic Plan EVSC Strategic Plan

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Technology

Innovative School Models

Early Childhood Education

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EVSC Early Childhood InitiativeEVSC Early Childhood InitiativeProvide high quality early childhood programming

to increase kindergarten readiness and meet the needs

EVSC Early Childhood InitiativeEVSC Early Childhood Initiative

to increase kindergarten readiness and meet the needs of a whole child.

EVSC PreEVSC Pre--School Fast FactsSchool Fast Facts9 class rooms (20 students each)180 students (1:10 ratio)Mixed age groups (3 to 5 years old)Enrolled through CAPE / Head StartMeals and transportation providedp pIndividualized Learning PlansNAEYC accreditation & state licensureReggio Emilia approach/Creative Curriculumgg pp /

Family PartnershipsFamily PartnershipsHome visitsCollaboration on individualized learning plans/homeworkAssistance with family goalsWelcome in classroomsWe co e c ass oo sFoster Grandparent Program (CAPE)Parent/Guardian Orientation and Phase In

School PartnershipsSchool PartnershipsBus Transportation Services (CAPE/EVSC)Food and Nutrition Services

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EVSC Student Health ServicesSpecial Education / Psychological ServicesOffice of Assessment and Research (Data (Warehouse)Office of Academic Affairs/Title 1Supportive ServicesSupportive Services

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PartnershipsPartnershipsCAPE / EVSCEVPL (bookmobile)USI / VCHD (health screenings / hand washing)Fi t P b t i Ch h / PTA (Cl thi )First Presbyterian Church / PTA (Clothing reserve)Early Childhood Development Coalition/United Way y

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Universal Health Screenings (Heights Weights Universal Health Screenings (Heights, Weights, Blood Pressure, BMI, Dental, Hearing, Vision)Universal Behavioral Screenings (DECA)Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS)Early Language and Literacy Classroom y g g yObservation (ELLCO)Brigance: Comprehensive Inventory of Basic SkillsIEP IEP Head Start Outcomes (3 times a year)

Mission and VisionMission and VisionMission and VisionMission and VisionSICAN works in innovative collaboration with

it t d i t community partners, encourages and assists students in pursuit of postsecondary education by providing resources, career counseling, and p g gguidance through the application and admissions processes.

Established to help low-income, first-generation college-goers, minority students, and other underrepresented segments of the population underrepresented segments of the population gain access to post-secondary education.

SICAN Programs and ServicesSICAN Programs and ServicesSICAN Programs and ServicesSICAN Programs and ServicesCollege Access Center

o Free resources and assistance regarding careerso Educational opportunities o Financial aido Financial aidCareer Day

o Two workshops conducted by professionals in p y peach student’s career interest, 9th – 11th grade

o Seniors went on field trips and college toursC ll TCollege Tours

o City-wide interactive college tours

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aid processes

Year 1 – 2009 Cohorto 42 graduating seniors received assistanceo 31 students pursuing post-secondary educationo 5 students enrolled at 2nd semester

Y 2 2010 C h tYear 2 - 2010 Cohorto 132 students being served / 76 seniors

Hi d t di to Hired two coordinators

Community PartnershipsCommunity PartnershipsCommunity PartnershipsCommunity Partnerships

FAFSA filing workshopsg pTwenty-first Century Scholars enrollment weeke o e t eeJob training for High School Seniors (IDA Programs)Seniors (IDA Programs)Kids 2 College After School ProgramProgram

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College Access Consortiumgo Southwest Indiana College Success Coalition –

LearnMore IndianaC h h h lo Community organizations, high schools, universities, and alternative education program

o Local organizations share best practices, o Local organizations share best practices, upcoming events and assistance

o Network of services to create college going culture

EvaluationEvaluationEvaluationEvaluationLogic Model Development (handout)o Grounded in the goals of the Mayor’s Education

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o Focused on process and outcome evaluation strategies

o Integrated within the EVSC Strategic Plan Evaluation FrameworkData collected and updated in real-time on the o Data collected and updated in real-time on the WEST (Web-Enabled Student Tracking)

“A school system withoutparents at its foundationparents at its foundation

is just like a bucket ith h l i it ”with a hole in it.”

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Contact UsContact UsContact UsContact Us

Channelle Ragland, Executive Director, SICAN; 812-435-0524Channelle.ragland@evsc.k12.in.us

Valerie Bostick, Director of Early Childhood Education812-435-8483, valerie.bostick@evsc.k12.in.us