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HRE 399G: Theory to Practice

HRE 399G: Theory to Practice. Section 2: Organizing a Tech Prep Consortium Module 1: The Stakeholders: Choosing the Players/ Finding and Engaging Partners. Stakeholders & Partners.

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HRE 399G: Theory to Practice

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  1. HRE 399G: Theory to Practice Section 2: Organizing a Tech Prep Consortium Module 1: The Stakeholders: Choosing the Players/ Finding and Engaging Partners

  2. Stakeholders & Partners • Educational institutions: community colleges; secondary schools, regional CTE offices, area career centers, universities • State agencies • Business, industry and labor, economic development and chambers of commerce • Community: civic organizations, human service organizations, youth clubs, churches • Parents • Students

  3. Administrators: College presidents and deans; Superintendents; Principals; EFE System directors School Boards & Board of Trustees Faculty: academic & technical Counselors State Agencies Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) IL Educational Institutions

  4. Secondary – Postsecondary Collaboration • Improving curriculum coordination (articulation) • Improving communication • Helping high schools prepare students academically • Sharing faculty and/or facilities • Secondary & postsecondary shared inservices

  5. Role of the Community College in Economic/Workforce Development • Identifying the needs of the business community • Participation in state and local economic development planning • Liaison between secondary and the business community • Tech Prep Youth Apprenticeships

  6. Business, Industry, & Labor • Ideally, a range of career pathways should be represented • Relationships should also be formed with: • Economic development groups • Chambers of Commerce • Trade associations • Unions

  7. Aim for a long-term relationship Get top-level commitment Decide on goals Choose partners selectively Be flexible Publicize activities Take time to plan Develop benchmarks Select a leader Structure evaluation Maintain a positive attitude Guidelines for Effective Partnerships

  8. Emphasize benefits to business Offer different levels of involvement Target key employers Connect with small businesses Allow shared ownership Labor Can be important catalysts Provide WBL experiences Can help in identifying growing occupations Strategies for Recruiting Employers

  9. Community • Service clubs and organizations (Kiwanis, Lions, etc) • Government agencies and offices (mayor, county councils, legislators) • Religious organizations • Community and youth groups (4-H; Scouts, etc) • Advocacy groups

  10. Parents • Students with highly involved parents (regardless of educational backgrounds or income levels) are three times as likely to continue and complete their education after high school • Susan Quattrociocchi, PhD; www.calltoparents.org

  11. 83% of parents surveyed, cited “information about planning for their child’s future college or work” as the MOST important topic they would like information on (Survey, Center on Families, Communities, Schools, & Children’s Learning; www.stw.org) Parents need information Parents can be teachers Flexible workplaces can help parent involvement Parents can serve on advisory committees, focus groups, etc. Parent Involvement with Tech Prep

  12. 91% agree parent involvement is extremely important 53% say parents don’t know what’s going on in schools 40% say the school doesn’t keep the parents well informed Barriers: Parents are short on time, Often unavailable during school hours, Receive inadequate communication about events/how to be involved, Don’t feel welcomed by school, Experience transportation/child care problems. Parents would like: more letters, newsletters, and announcements meetings/activities on weekends or evenings parents and children participating together K-5 parents are much more positive about school’s outreach efforts National Survey of Parents of Public School Students (National PTA, 1998)

  13. More parental involvement equals: Higher grades, test scores, better attendance Positive attitudes and behaviors The greatest gains for the children who are farthest behind The more the relationship between parents and educators approaches a comprehensive, well-planned partnership, the higher the student achievement Parent Involvement and ….. (National PTA)

  14. Use a variety of communication tools. Share information on student strengths and learning preferences. Offer information on expectations, offerings. Mail report cards; hold follow-up conferences. Disseminate information on school reforms, etc. Promote informal activities. Some tools: Use mail, telephone, fax, or email access Class or program newsletters Parent handbook Program orientation Student recognition events. Communication is a key…

  15. Secondary students Postsecondary students Special populations Student groups Empower students Help them to understand the benefits of Tech Prep Encourage them to spread the word Offer a Tech Prep Leadership Academy Students

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