Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler

1. Public Service Leadership Academyat Fowler

2. Public Service leadership academy Orientation/Welcoming event Welcome School’s Design and development Vision, mission Stakeholder involvement Expectations and Student responsibilities Stakeholders’ roles (school, home, community) Transportation

3. TEAM TALKS *Team Designation(s) *Supply list *Questions *Tours *Closing (what to expect for the first day, Tuesday,September2, 2014)

4. PSLA VisionPeregrine Pride Peregrine pride starts on the inside Inspiring Students to become life ready for a future filled with passion, success, and enjoyment.

5. The Challenge 28% Into 82%

6. Academies and Pathways

7. Early College High School • Features of Early College High Schools: • Students have the opportunity to earn an Associate’s degree or up to two years of transferable college credit while in high school • The years to a postsecondary degree are compressed • Schools provide academic and social supports that help students succeed in a challenging course of study • The physical transition between high school and college is eliminated—and with it the need to apply for college and for financial aid during the last year of high school

8. First Responder Academy

9. First Responder Academy • Law Enforcement Pathway • Prepares students to react appropriately and professionally to situations where the public might be put at risk by natural or manmade emergencies • Students participate in courses that address practical and current issues in law enforcement • Students will learn the tactics, theory, and skills required of today’s law enforcement professional • Training in DNA analysis, surveillance expertise, and white collar crime • Specialty services instituted since 9/11 • Cadet training

10. MOU/Articulation Agreements • University at Albany Criminal Justice BS • Buffalo State Criminal Justice BS • Cazenovia College • Criminal Justice/Homeland Security Studies BS • Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies BS • SUNY College of Technology at Delhi- Online Criminal Justice BS • Eastern Kentucky University • Police Administration/Criminal Justice BS • SUNY Morrisville-Criminal Justice B.Tech. • Utica College • Criminal Justice BS • Economic and Crime Investigations BS • University of Maryland (University College) • Criminal Justice/Homeland Security BS

11. First Responder Academy • Fire Rescue Pathway (FRP) • Students will learn about fire prevention and develop critical fire skills necessary to handle the challenges and demands of fire protection • Fire awareness • Tactics and operations • Hazardous materials • Fire hydraulics • Safety management

12. MOU/Articulation Agreements

13. First Responder Academy • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Pathway • EMT practitioners provide pre-hospital emergency medical care • May provide both basic and advanced medical care at the scene of an emergency and en route to a hospital • Requires proficiency in CPR • Training is centered on recognizing and treating life-threatening emergencies outside the hospital environment • Basics in how to handle cardiac and respiratory arrest, heart attacks, seizures, diabetic emergencies, respiratory problems and other medical emergencies • Manage traumatic injuries such as falls, fractures, lacerations and burns • Conduct patient assessment, history, and vital signs • SCSD will partner with Rural Metro Emergency Services to design this pathway

14. First Responder Academy • Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigations Pathway • Forensic sciences play a vital role in the criminal justice system by providing investigators with scientifically based information through the analysis of physical evidence • Rigorous and relevant four-course PLTW Biomedical Science sequence • Investigating the death of a fictional person, learning content in the context of real-world cases • Examining the structures and interactions of human body systems and explore the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease • Working collaboratively to understand and design solutions to the most pressing health challenges of today and the future • SCSD will partner with local law enforcement, hospitals, and the medical examiners office to ensure students learn about biomechanics, genetic engineering and forensics as applied to crime scene investigations • SCSD will determine higher education partner

15. Use of OCC’s Public Safety Training Center • Students at PSLA will have access to train at the Public Safety Training Center at Onondaga Community College This center has been recognized by the US Department of Justice for innovations in training methods to combating terrorism

16. Homeland Security Academy

17. Homeland Security Academy • Computer Forensics Pathway • Computer forensics is the application of investigation and analysis techniques to gather and preserve evidence from a particular computing device in a way that is suitable for presentation in a court of law • Computer Forensicsinvolves the identification, preservation, recovery, extraction, examination, interpretation, documentation, and presentation of the contents of computer media (digital evidence) • Students will gain a strong foundationin the principles of information assuranceand security, including security investigation,analysis, implementation, maintenance,and design

18. MOU/Articulation Agreements

19. Homeland Security Academy • Cybersecurity Pathway • Cybersecuritycreates a safe, secure, and resilient cyber environment in an interconnected world. Evolving cyber threats require the engagement of the entire nation — from government and law enforcement to the private sector. Cybersecurityinvolves the monitoring of networks for security breaches, responding to cyber attacks, and gathering data and evidence to be used in prosecuting cyber crime • Students will be introduced to information security theory and practical skills in the management and maintenance of effective infrastructure in information assurance and security • SCSD will partner with Bryant & Stratton College in the development and delivery of this program, ensuring students have mastery of the competencies necessary to pursue higher education and career opportunities in this field

20. MOU/Articulation Agreements

21. SUNY ESF Homeland Security Academy • Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Pathway • GEOINT is an intelligence discipline comprising the analysis of geospatial data to describe, assess, and visually depict physical features and geographically referenced activities on earth • GEOINT data includes all aspects of imagery and mapping data collected by commercial and government satellites, aircraft or other means, such as maps and commercial databases, GPS waypoints, utility schematics, or any discrete data that have locations on earth

22. Possible careers include: Advanced Visualization Specialists, Aeronautical Analysts, Geodetic Surveyors, Military Analysts, Earth and Orbit Scientists, Radar Image Scientists, Thermal Infrared Image Scientists, Geospatial Data Stewards Homeland Security Academy • Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Pathway • Students will build strong foundations in math and science, high standards of computer skills, and broad research, writing, and analysis skills • SCSD will partner with SUNY ESFto ensure students have masteryof the competencies necessary to excelin this career field • Students who complete this programand meet criteria may enroll at SUNY ESF

23. Military Science Academy

24. Military Science Academy • Navy JROTC Pathway • The mission of NJROTC is to instill in students the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment • Benefits include the development of leadership potential; promotion of community service; development of a high degree of personal honor, self-reliance, individual discipline and leadership; and, the promoting an understanding of the basic elements and need for national security • Students gain a foundation in maritime heritage, the significance of sea power, the fundamentals of naval operations, seamanship, navigation and meteorology • Extra-curricular activities include community service, academic, athletic, drill and orienteering competitions, field meets, flights, visits to naval or other activities, marksmanship sports training, and physical fitness training • NJROTC students may apply to ROTC programs at more than 1,000 colleges and universities throughout the nation

25. Emergency Preparedness-Multilingual Students enrolled at the First Responder, Homeland Security, and Military Science Academies will also take four years of Arabic, American Sign Language, or Spanish. The intelligence community has been open about their need for interpreters, engineers, and scientists and other professionals who speak Arabic, ASL and Spanish are essential for emergency/disaster management.

26. Entrepreneurial Academy

27. Entrepreneurial Academy • Cosmetology/Barbering Pathway • Students will graduate with a license • Comprehensive two-year program designed to prepare students for entry level employment or post-secondary education • Exposes students to theory and practical skill training to prepare them for careers in cosmetology • Students are offered the opportunities to developand practice their skills during weekly clinicswhere the public is invited to make appointmentsfor service

28. Entrepreneurial Academy • Electrical Trades Pathway • Two-year program is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in electrical trades • Includes all aspect of residential wiring as well as commercial/industrial applications • By the end of the junior year students will have entry level skills and be certified through a ten hour OSHA safety course • Senior year students will have completed the accredited NCCER Curriculum in Core Skills and Level 1 Electrical Trades Curriculum

29. Entrepreneurial Academy • In both the Cosmetology/Barbering and Electrical Trades Pathways, business skills will be developed • Exploration of the process of developing a small business • Research the types of franchise options and start up designs behind business development • Explore tax policy and business models to understand the scope and impact of emerging markets on types of businesses • Learn how to design a marketing plan and business proposal for a business and the various agencies that inform small business development • Upon completion students will have developed a business plan and marketing campaign that can support the quest for small business ownership

30. WE ARE DIFFERENT • Provide a real-world perspective • Develop Relationships • Foster large and small community environment • Foster a community of learning • Model life skills and character education • Students will earn a CTE designation • Students will earn a minimum of 12 college credits

31. This School YearWhat Do We Expect of You • 95% of students will be promoted to the 10th grade • 80% of students will pass the algebra exam, and 90% of students will pass the living environment exam • Maintain a suspension rate lower than 15% • 80% of students will make the honor roll • Students will commit to a chosen area of CTE study • Student actions and aspirations will be driven by the PSLA code

32. Four Years From NowWhat Do We Expect of You? • Students will earn at least one industry credential • Students will pass the 5 gate-keeper regents exams with an 80ty or above • Students will earn at least 12 college credits • Students will embody the character to be successful in their post-secondary area of study • 82% of students will graduate from PSLA by August 2018

33. Next WeekWhat Do We Expect From You • Homework completion rate is 90% or above • Average daily attendance is 96% or above • Behavioral referrals (both local and district) are 10% or less • Team average is 80% or above

34. So What do we Expect of you Behaviorally? • Prompt, Present, and Prepared • Academic and Professional Language • Listen, and be Heard • Be Considerate of Yourself and Others • Have Fun

35. What do we Expect of Your Parents • That they tell you that they love you every night and then check that your homework is completed • That they require a nightly study period to complete homework and to study for at least one hour every night • Homework will be given nightly • No TV during the week • That they will ensure that you attend school everyday • That they will ensure that when you need extra help or assistance that you make arrangements to do so

36. What do we Expect of Your Teachers • That they will set their academic standards in alignment will college readiness • That they are well-planned and prepared with high quality lessons every day • That they assume accountability for your education • Meaning, they will call home when needed • They will assign detention or Saturday school when needed • They will track your progress and assign assistance as needed • That they will expect nothing less than excellence from you

37. What will Define PSLA? Do we really want something different?

38. Transportation • Bussing provided by CENTRO • Dedicated PSLA bus routes • Can use existing CENTRO bus routes • Visit www.centro.org • All Centro busses are free through Friday, September 5th