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Meeting Date:
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11/30/2017 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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Report of the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation
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Action
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Subject:
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3. Report with Possible Action on College and Career Centers
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement
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Attachments
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College and Career Center Report 2017
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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During the 2016-17 school year, the College and Career Centers (CACCs) began a transition process from two external centers to centers within 20 traditional high schools. The switch from external sites to sites within high schools is not just about change in locations, but also a change in the daily work and mission of the centers. The transition has moved the CACCs from being independent centers to centers that are not only physically integrated into schools, but also integrated into the work of the different areas within the Department of College & Career Readiness.
Each center follows the same physical template in terms of equipment, color scheme, decorations and furniture choices. The size and shape of each may vary from school to school based on the room, but they all have the same distinct feel. The CACCs are all staffed the same with either a full- or part-time planning assistant depending on enrollment. Additionally, the services provided to students at each CACC are similar across schools. The staff at the centers are supervised by a district coordinator.
The CACCs are first and foremost about direct student level support. The key component for increased student success is the availability at the schools for students to receive additional individual and small group support through the CACC on tasks associated with college and career readiness. The tasks themselves are led by different areas within the Department of College & Career Readiness which include career and technical education, extended learning opportunities, GEAR UP, and school counseling. The following items are some examples of the different tasks:
• FAFSA completion and assistance
• Scholarship completion and assistance
• College application completion and assistance
• College essay completion and assistance
• Career Cruising exploration/My Plan completion
• Resumé writing support
• Youth Apprenticeship/Internship/Job application
assistance and follow-up
• Student checklist follow-up
• Inspire assistance
• Khan Academy assistance
The CACCs are the lead for other activities and tasks such as Passport to Adulthood, Remind App (grades 11 and 12), and the Fresh Coast Classic College and Resource Fair.
The connection between the work of the CACCs and the work of the Department of College and Career Readiness is critical to maintain to ensure future student success in accessing and successfully completing postsecondary educational opportunities. The coordinator and CACC planning assistant for the school meet with the school counselors and principal at each school to develop a working relationship. Critical to success is the development of strong partnerships between CACC and school staff. Building strong a relationships and understanding of each high school leadership team will lead to more support of the College and Career Center work.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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This item does not authorize additional expenditures. The College and Career Centers are funded in the FY18 budget and through grants from the General Electric Foundation and Great Lakes Foundation.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Recommendation:
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Your Committee reports having received the foregoing report from the Administration. Although this item has been noticed for possible action, no action is required.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer
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