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SVHS DRAGON PATHWAYS
♦ Parent Information Night ♦ March 29th, 2012
Engineering, Design and Technology
Goals for tonight…
§ Review the rationale and process of selection for initial Linked Learning Pathway
§ Introduce the Engineering, Design, and Technology Pathway
§ Discuss advantages for students who enroll
§ Answer questions
Rationale – the BIG Picture view
The Seven Survival Skills for Careers, College, And Citizenship
§ Problem-solvers § Team-players § Adaptable to situations § Self-starters § Good communicators (oral and written) § Skilled in technology § Possessing curiosity and imagination
Moving from a 20th Century Learning System
§ Getting the right answers § Learners working alone & in competition § Taught by isolated content experts through memorization/recall § Assessed mainly by multiple choice, computer scored tests
To a 21st Century Learning System for ALL Students
§ Figuring out the right question/problem to be solved § Learners working in teams § Motivated more by pride in mastery and making a contribution § Taught by teamed coaches through inquiry, exploration/discovery—hands on work § Assessed through performance as well as tests
The Local View
How we arrived at today:
Many years: Robust selection of CTE courses at SHVS
2008-09: Site visits to 13 high schools doing innovative programs
2009-11: Preparation for 9th grade Design teams (2 years)
Spring, 2011: SVUSD Board approved a-g for all students
Community Meeting to introduce LL Pathways
Fall, 2011: Freshman teams implemented
This fall…
§ Engaged ConnectEd and secured funding (Vadasz Family Foundation, James Irvine Foundation)
§ Visited Porterville, Antioch, San Diego and Roseville
pathway programs
§ Began assessment phase at SVHS § Presented LL overview to staff; reported on Porterville § Began conversations about which industry sectors
might align with LL Pathways § Created prep period meetings for small group
conversations
§ Created the Community Planning Council
This spring
§ Conducted campus tours of CTE for staff and Community Planning Council
§ Administered 9th grade student interest surveys § Reviewed employment projections for industry sectors § Developed pathway application process and reviewed faculty
applications
§ Identified initial Linked Learning Pathway centered on Engineering, Design and Technology
§ Began planning process for Fall 2012 implementation
Extending 9th Grade Team Success
¨ Overall grades
¨ Science
¨ Increase of 15% in A’s, B’s, and C’s
¨ Identical percentage of A’s, B’s, and C’s with ALL students in college prep courses (last year only half 9th graders received college prep credit – 160/318)
Extending 9th Grade Team Success
¨ Algebra 1
¨ Discipline
¨ Increase of 19% in A’s, B’s, and C’s while ALL freshmen enrolled in college prep math (last year 51 out of 318 took Algebra Readiness)
¨ Classroom referrals decreased by 39%
Why Linked Learning?
Linked Learning: Guiding Principles
§ Prepare students for both college and career
§ Lead to the full range of postsecondary options
§ Connect core academics to real-world applications
§ Improve and support student achievement like our 9th grade teams have done
Linked Learning Components
A comprehensive program of study: § A college-prep academic core emphasizing real world
applications § A technical core of three or more courses meeting
industry standards; providing certification § Work-based learning § Support services—supplementary instruction,
counseling, and transportation Results: college and career ready
What Linked Learning is NOT
§ A program that forces 9th graders to choose a career
§ A system we must follow without adjustments
§ An easier path to graduation for students
§ Only for students who don’t plan on college § Only for students who do plan on college
Why focus on Engineering?
§ It’s a growing field with many specializations § There is broad community appeal § Many work-based learning opportunities are
available § We have strong Elective courses at SVHS that could
support the pathway § It offers rigor + hands-on opportunities in
coursework § It brings a math and science emphasis
How will it work?
Programs of Study § Academic Core § Technical Core § Work-Based Learning Activities § Support Services § Integrated Curriculum
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4
Math Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Math 4
Science Earth Science Biology Chemistry
History Geography World History
American History
Government & Economics
For. Lang Spanish/French Spanish/French
Spanish/French
Spanish/French
Technical Intro to Engineering & Design
Computer Aided Design Studio
Other Phys. Ed. Phys. Ed. Elements of Design Internship
A to G Credits = 18
Engineering, Design and Technology: A Sample Pathway
Also meets UC/CSU elec.ve requirement
Meets UC/CSU visual arts requirement
What about Electives?
Students in this pathway are ELECTING to focus on engineering, design and technology in a deliberate and integrated way.
Participation in other electives will be supported as much as is possible.
Is It Worth It? The Evidence— Students in Pathways…
§ Pass the California High School Exit Exam at higher rates
§ Are more likely to score proficient or higher on California Standardized Tests in English, science, and social studies
§ Are more likely to complete minimum “a to g” requirements
§ Are less likely to drop out and more likely to complete high school
§ Attend postsecondary at higher rates § Earn as much as $2,500 more annually in the
eight years after high school graduation
To Summarize…
§ Linked Learning can provide coherent, integrated, experiential learning opportunities for students
§ We want skill sets that are transferable across industry sectors
§ We want to incorporate the strengths of SVHS
§ But, this Pathway will prepare students for 21st century options not for a single career.
And…
§ Linked Learning will build upon the successes of the Freshmen Teams: § Dedicated team of academic and technical teachers § Cohort scheduling § Postsecondary articulation § Active, engaged Advisory Board
Next-steps
§ Talk with your student
§ Indicate interest on the Sophomore Scheduling sheet
§ Select students for inaugural Dragon Pathway
§ Continue planning time and professional development for pathway teachers
Questions?
Thank you for coming tonight!