Academic and Career Advisement for Student Postsecondary Education Success

1. Academic and Career Advisement for Student Postsecondary Education Success 2009 State University System (SUS) Tour Helen Lancashire School Counseling Consultant Division of Public Schools Florida Department of Education

2. Strengthen foundation skills Globally Competitive Workforce Improve college and career readiness Expand opportunities for postsecondary degrees and certificates Improve quality of teaching in the education system Improve K-12 educational choice options Align resources to strategic goals Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 3 GRADE 4-8 GRADE 9-12 College / Career Florida’s Next Generation PreK-20 Education Strategic Plan Approved December 2, 2008

3. The Next Generation Initiatives Effective Teacher Instruction Bright Beginnings Reading/Math - VPK-3rd grade Next Generation Sunshine State Standards www.floridastandards.org Rigorous and aligned to college readiness national and international standards IV. Next Generation High School Shift in culture Higher expectations Rigorous curriculum Prepare for college/high-wage, high-skill work force More rigorous graduation requirements

4. The Next Generation Initiatives (cont.) Redefine Accountability Change school grading formula (HB 991-2009 Legislative Session) 50% FCAT 50% other Graduation rate- regular and at-risk Acceleration AP, IB, AICE, dual enrollment, Industry Certified Postsecondary readiness ACT, SAT, CPT Differentiated Accountability www.flbsi.org/DA/index.htm Combines Federal and State accountability Focuses support delivered through regions End of course assessments performance - Specific and aligned

5. School Counseling Program and Accountability The school counseling program contributes to successful student progression.

6. What Story Does the Data in Your School Tell? Student Demographics Attendance/Drop Outs Student Performance in Rigorous Courses Graduation Rate Promotion Rate (per grade, subject area, and course) Disaggregated by Sub Group Discipline/Suspensions Multiple Failure Rate Postsecondary Going Rate Standardized Test Scores Enrollment in AP, AICE, IB, honors, dual enrollment Align Programs and Services to School Improvement Goals

7. MEASURE* www.fldoe.org/workforce/programs/measure.asp • MEASURE confirms the impact of the school counseling program on critical data, those components of the school report card that are the backbone of the accountability movement. MEASURE supports the accountability component of the ASCA National Model and moves school counselors from a “counting tasks” system to aligning the school counseling program with standards-based reform. • Student achievement data measures students’ academic progress. • Achievement-related data measures those fields that research has shown to be correlated to academic achievement. • To disaggregate data, school counselors separate data by variables to see if there are any groups of students who may not be doing as well as others. These data often bring to light issues of equity and focuses the discussion on the needs of specific groups of students. * Carolyn Stone, University of North Florida and Carol Dahir, New York Institute of Technology

8. Role of the Next Generation School Counselor Collaborate with the school leadership team to: Use data driven decision-making Access and analyze disaggregated data Increase participation rates in honors, dual enrollment, Gifted education, Advanced Placement, advanced career and technical courses to prepare students for the rigor of postsecondary education and the work force Increase postsecondary readiness of students as measured by ACT, SAT, Common Placement Test (CPT)

9. Role of the Next Generation School Counselor (cont.) Increase high school graduation rate and progress of at-risk students who scored Level 2 or lower on the Grade 8 FCAT Reading and Mathematics Provide advisement to students and their families on: High school programs and academic curriculum to prepare students for: College programs of study Career/work ready opportunities Electronic Personalized Education Plan (ePEP) as a planning tool Ensure accountability of school counseling services

10. Middle Grades Promotion S. 1003.4156, F.S. • 3 middle school or high courses in the academic areas of • English • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies, and • 1 course in career and education planning to be completed in the 7th or 8th grade which must include • Career planning using CHOICES (www.flchoices.org) or a comparable cost-effective program and • Educational planning using FACTS (www.FACTS.org) resulting in a personalized academic and career plan [electronic Personalized Education Plan (ePEP)]. • Students entering grade 9 in 2009-10 and thereafter must have an ePEP.

11. Educator's Toolkit www.fldoe.org/workforce/ced Please contact: Peggy Land 800-342-9271 Margaret.Land@fldoe.org

12. Standard Diploma Graduation Options Successful completion of • A four-year, minimum of 24-credits standard program • An International Baccaulaureate (IB) curriculum or an Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) curriculum • A three-year,18-credit standard college preparatory program, or • A three-year,18-credit career preparatory program. (Three-year programs do not include options for Certificates of Completion or Special Diplomas)

13. Minimum State Graduation Requirements – 24 credits • 16 core curriculum credits • 4 credits in English • 4 credits in mathematics (one credit must be in Algebra I or higher) • 3 credits in science, two of which must have a laboratory component • 3 credits in social studies (1 world history, 1 American history, .5 American government, and .5 economics) • 1 credit in fine or performing arts, speech and debate, or practical arts as identified in the Course Code Directory (CCD) • 1 credit in physical education to include the integration of health • 4 credits designated toward a Major Area of Interest (MAI) • 4 elective credits

14. A Rigorous High School Curriculum* Greatly Increases Bachelor’s Degree Completion for All Students but Especially for Low-SES Students Source: Clifford Adelman, U.S. Department of Education, The Toolbox Revisited, 2006. *Rigorous Curriculum is defined as the top 40 percent of high school curriculum and the highest high school mathematics above Algebra 2. Note: These numbers reflect outcomes for high school graduates who enter four-year institutions with no delay.

15. What is College- and Career- Ready? • Content knowledge and skills high school graduates must possess to be successful in ant and all endeavors in English and mathematics including, but not limited to, • Reading • Writing • Communications • Teamwork • Critical thinking • Problem-solving. College-ready – the high school graduate has the English and mathematics knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for and succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing college courses without the need for remedial coursework. Career-ready – the high school graduate has the English and mathematics knowledge and skills needed to qualify for and succeed in the postsecondary job training and/or education necessary for their chosen career. Source: American Diploma Project Network

16. Common Placement Testing and Remediation for High School Students www.fldoe.org/schools/CommonPlacementTesting.asp • Purposes: • Expand college and career readiness assessment of high school students indicating an interest in postsecondary education • Extend opportunities for remediation to high school seniors • College and Career Readiness Assessment Student Incentives • Students who score below specific cut scores on the CPT, SAT, or ACT • May take a .5 high school elective course • Mathematics for College Success (1200410) • Writing for College Success (1009370) • Reading for College Success (1608350) • Are guaranteed entry into postsecondary, college-level coursework without the need for re-testing or remediation within 2 years of passing the postsecondary readiness course in the 12th grade • - For example, Math for College Success prepares students for Intermediate Algebra MAT 1033 – 3.0 college credit hours • Save money by not having to pay for college remediation

17. Common Placement Testing and Remediation for High School Students www.fldoe.org/schools/CommonPlacementTesting.asp • Mathematics for College Readiness (1200700) – • 1 high school math credit, counts for Bright Futures • Appropriate for 12th grade students scoring between “72-86” on CPT, “520” or greater on SAT Math, or “22” or greater on the ACT Math. • Closely mirrors the 3 semester hour college credit “bridge” course, Intermediate Algebra MAT 1033. • Provides guaranteed entry into College Algebra (MAC 1105) if student scores at least an 86 on the CPT taken at end of the course.

18. Common Placement Testing and Remediation for High School Students www.fldoe.org/schools/CommonPlacementTesting.asp • Students who score at or above 86 on the CPT, or comparable scores on the ACT or SAT • Have an opportunity for dual enrollment in MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra during 12th grade (first semester) and • May have an opportunity for dual enrollment in College Algebra (MAC 1105) if they pass Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1033) with a grade of “C” or better via dual enrollment.

19. State University System (SUS)High School Course Requirements • English 4 Credits • Mathematics 4 (or 3) Credits (algebra I and higher) • Natural Science 3 Credits • Social Science 3 Credits • Foreign Language 2 Credits (sequential courses in the same language) • SUS Approved Electives 2 (or 3) Credits Total 18 Credits (Be sure to double-check to see if courses are SUS approved)

20. SUS – Mathematics Courses Core Requirements • Grade 9 – 11 Students in 2009-2010 • 4 math units required for SUS admission at the Algebra I level and above • Algebra I (1.0 credit) equivalents include • Algebra Ia and Ib sequence will satisfy 1 credit in math for SUS purposes • Applied Math I and Applied Math II sequence will satisfy 1 credit in math for SUS purposes • REMINDER: If a student needs one of these sequences and plans to meet state university admission standards, he or she must begin it in 8th grade to avoid taking two credits of math within one year of their high school years.

21. SUS – Approved Elective Courses • Freshman Applicants (2010) – 12th Grade Students 2009-10 • Up to 3 credits of: • Level II courses in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Foreign Language, Social Science, Natural Science, Fine Arts (see Course Code Directory) • Level III courses in any discipline (see Course Code Directory) • OR • Two credits from the above list and one credit of: • Courses grade 9 or above in ROTC/Military Training; or • Equivalent courses in any discipline as determined by the Articulation Coordinating Committee (see list in the Florida Counseling for Future Education Handbook).

22. SUS – Approved Elective Courses • Freshman Applicants (2011) and Thereafter – • 11th Grade Students 2009-10 • 2 credits of: • Level II courses in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Foreign Language, Social Science, Natural Science, Fine Arts (see Course Code Directory) • Level III courses in any discipline (see Course Code Directory) • OR • 1 credit from the above list and one credit of: • Courses grade 9 or above in ROTC/Military Training; or • Equivalent courses in any discipline as determined by the Articulation Coordinating Committee (see list in the Florida Counseling for Future Education Handbook).

23. Florida’s Response to Intervention (RtI)www.fldoe.org/Schools/florida-reponse-to-intervention.asp • Florida Department of Education’s Statewide Response to Instruction/Intervention (RtI) Implementation Plan • Florida RtI Introductory Training Course • The Response to Intervention Model

24. Useful Links Florida Department of Education www.fldoe.org A++ Implementation www.fldoe.org/aPlusPlus Automated Student Information System 2009 – 2010 www.fldoe.org/eias/dataweb/student_0910.asp Comprehensive Course Table www.fldoe.org/articulation/CCD/ Florida Counseling for Future Education Handbook www.FACTS.org Bureau of Curriculum and Instruction www.fldoe.org/BII/curriculum/SSS/ Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services www.fldoe.org/ese Florida Bright Futures Scholarship www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/ CHOICES www/flchoices.org Student Progression www.flbsi.org/schoolimprove/studentprogression/index.htm Support for Next Generation High Schools www.fldoe.org/schools/SupportForNGHS.asp Talented 20 Program www.fldoe.org/Talented20.htm

25. Follow Up Question and Answer Session Submit Questions to hlancash@tempest.coedu.usf.edu