Education and Economics FASA presentation July 28, 2009

1. Education and EconomicsFASA presentation July 28, 2009 Where Education Meets Experience

2. Education and Economics • Session Goals • Philosophy and make up of school • Work base learning training • Academic curriculum and support • Stakeholder involvement, why and how • Suggested Do’s • Suggested Don’ts • Questions and answers

3. Essential Question • Is there a way to design a school that engages students, educators, and the business community that will produce learning outcomes as never before seen?

4. - FCAT - CPT Business Community

5. What MTI is not… • This is not your father’s vocational education • Dropout recovery program • School that works in isolation

6. Who does MTI attract? The “Neglected Majority” of Students 15% 65% 20% • Capable, but not achieving at high levels • “Applied” (or contextual) learners • The future technicians in our workforce

7. HS diploma is a by- product of a Career education. Post-secondary articulations in a seamless model. Nationally recognized industry certifications – Business drives the standard and expectation for proficiency. Work based-learning curriculum offering opportunities to learn through internships, school-based enterprises, corporate training, and job shadowing. Core Philosophy

8. Philosophy continued • Career Academies based on local high-demand occupations. • Embrace the 3 R’s - Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships • Version oriented. Expectation of change and need for flexibility.

9. About MTI • School of Choice • Target Middle Majority • 7 Career Academies • Recruit Students from 7 Area High Schools • 11th and 12th Grades • No District Transportation • School Uniform • Application Process • Flexible Scheduling • Extra-curricular activities

10. Work-Based Learning Curriculum: Employment Preparation Extensive Employability Skills Training including: • Employment Portfolios (Resume, Cover Letter, Application, References, and more) • Campus One Stop/Partner Participation • Mock Interviews • Corporate Soft Skills Training (monthly on half days) • Academy and Academic Teacher Recommendations

11. Work-Based Learning Curriculum: Internships • Career Expo • Paid, Training-Related Internships • Internship Coordinator = Business Liaison • Employer/Partner Appreciation Banquet • Job Shadowing Opportunities • Ground Hog, Senior, Coach, Curriculum Support Shadowing

12. Work-Based Learning Curriculum: Career Coaching • Career Coach Curriculum=Career Mentor • One Hour Per Week • On Campus • Academy/Career Matching • Coach Appreciation Banquet

13. Challenging Academic Curriculum • Learning academics in the context of real world applications: • Career Academy and Dual Enrollment • CORR-Quadrant D • Interdisciplinary Projects • Marion Virtual (FLVS curr.) • Field Trips, Tours, Demonstrations, Speakers • Junior Achievement® • CTSO’s: FBLA®, SkillsUSA® • Leadership, Service Learning, Capstone Project

14. Academic Supports • 212 Degree Motto • Lunch Bunch (Zero’s Not an Option) • Focus Assessments • Tutoring • Mentors/ Coaches • Campus Testing Center Certiport® and VUE®

15. Industry Stakeholder Involvement – Why? • Fluctuating Demands • Varying Unemployment • Future Demands • Demographics – Increasingly Retirement Eligible • Lack of Qualified Workforce • Cost • Time • Resulting Turnover • Graduates Lack Strong Work Ethics

16. Industry Stakeholder Involvement – How? • Task Force Task Force Chair Academy Chairs • Recruiting Students School Visits & Parent Nights • Curriculum Development Instructor Selection, Curriculum Review, Guest Speaking, Company Tours, College Credit/Articulations, Banner Center Liaison • Student Development Internships, Career Coaches, Shadowing • Resources Marketing Materials Development Brochures, TV & Radio Ads, Billboards, Financial Support & Grant Opportunities

17. Suggested Do’s • Establish school board, business, and college relationships. • Have an application process and dress code • Random drug testing • Employability skills training • Partner with Workforce Board/One-Stop • Personalize and Build Relationships • Direct marketing • Establish “Career Coaches” for all students • Allow time for evolution • Have a grant writer • Utilize surveys to involve students in decision making • Celebrate Successes

18. Suggested Don’ts • Lower Your Standards • Offer Academy Training That Is Not In Demand • Advertise As A Vocational High School • Send Unqualified Students Into The Workplace • Forget To Support Struggling Learners • Forget to involve students and build student, parent, and business/community relationships! • Forget to encourage and support CTSO’s • Use “Manufacturing” In Academy Name

19. What is the Measure of Success? • Trained Workforce * Industry certifications * Positive attitude, work ethic, and soft skills • Student Performance Improvement *Industry Certifications *Training Related Internships *GPA performance *Attendance *Attitude *College Admission/Scholarships/Articulated Credits • Interns Receive Jobs Upon Graduation • Post-Secondary Articulations/Scholarships • Concept Replication & Recognition • Waiting list to get into MTI

20. Questions and Answers • Mark.Vianello@marion.k12.fl.us • Diane.Clinton2@marion.k12.fl.us • Brian.r.oconnor@lmco.com