‘Made in Ontario’ Model

1. ‘Made in Ontario’ Model “Invested in Student Success” Debora Ferrari & Susan Magerman Centrally Assigned SWAC Teachers (TDSB) Shelagh Taber Walsh SCWI Program Coordinator (GBC) Laura Reynolds Instructional Leader, Student Success & Experiential Learning (TDSB)

2. SWAC ‘School Within A College’ SCWI Approved Models Formal partnership between GBC & TDSB GLS & RCR& CO-OP 2 Dual Credits The primary focus continues to be on students facing challenges in graduating, but who have the potential to succeed in college. Age: 17-20 22 creditsOSSLT ENG 4C Students remain registered at their OSR school

3. SWAC GBC/TDSB Team TDSB(Experiential Learning & Student Success |Learning to 18) • Central Coordinating Principal • Central Coordinating Vice Principal • Program Coordinator • Instructional Leaders • Centrally Assigned SWAC Teacher • Centrally Assigned Dual Credit Teacher George Brown College(Community Partnerships Office) • Director of Community Partnerships • Educational Partnerships Manager • College Faculty • Coordinator of Educational Projects • Student Support Workers/Child & Youth Workers

4. TDSB Years of Action 5 strategic directions

5. George Brown College • Inspired by a commitment to achievement through excellence in teaching, applied learning and innovation: • We will set the benchmark to which all colleges will aspire, and be recognized as a key resource in shaping the future of Toronto as a leading global city. • We will build a seamless bridge between learners and employment as we develop dynamic programs, and workplace-ready graduateswho will be the candidates of choice for employers. • We will create a community of life-long learners, grounded in theprinciples of access, diversity, mutual respectand accountability.

6. George Brown College • We are the George Brown College department dedicated to large scale, collaborative projects with partners to create pathways to post-secondary futures. • The intention is to reach students within unique communities who might not otherwise consider post-secondary education. Together, we strengthen individuals and communities through education.

7. SCWI Approved Model • DUAL CREDITS IN SWAC: • Introduction to Psychology • Speaking with Confidence • Film Studies • Forensic Psychology • Evolution of Popular Music POTENTIALof 8 CREDITS in 1 SEMESTER

8. GLS40 Curriculum & Experiential Opportunities Examples include: • Teambuilding at Outdoor Education Centre • Tours/Fairs • Skills Canada/OYAP • Youth Employment Toronto • College Workshops • Financial Literacy • HotDocs/Film Literacy • Disability Services CONNECTED TO GLS40 DSO

9. SWAC College Services/Supports • Academic Advising • Disability Services • Breakfast program • Career Exploration/Advisory sessions • Counselling • Athletic Centre • Library & Learning Commons • Co-op placements at GBC • Community hours • Student Success Workshops (essay writing & presentation skills) • Exploration of College programs (health sciences, trades, graphic design, make-up and esthetics, etc.) • Participation in College Events (e.g. Sister to Sister & Stand Up conferences)

10. SWAC Student Recruitment Program Promotion (March-May / Oct-Dec) System-wide promotion: Direct Line Academic Workspace Guidance e-blast SS updates E-Monthly SWAC/DC updates VP Meetings SS Team Days External/Internal Websites Lunch & Learns/PD School Visits myBlueprint Teacher meetings Outlook message contains interactive graphic

11. SWAC Student Registration Registration online Data from Trillium Ability to enter school contact name Ability to run reports for Ministry Reporting Automated messaging for updates

12. SWAC Student Recruitment Mandatory Sessions @ GBC(Nov/May) • Student Information Session at GBC • Only students who attend will be considered for an interview • Student Interviews (Dec/June) • Teams with 1 GBC & 1 TDSB representative • Students come to interview with: • Interview Questionnaire • Credit Counselling Summary • Attendance Record • IEP (if applicable) • Student Index Card • Co-op Application

13. SWAC Interview Materials

14. Acceptances/Recommendations Successful Candidates • Schools receive an Acceptance Package with: • Acceptance Letter/Orientation details • Consent Forms (GBC & SCWI forms) • Timetabling instructions/TDSB Media Release forms/Excursion Forms Unsuccessful Candidates • Schools receive individual feedback about recommended alternate programs, e.g.: • Dual Credits • Co-op at OSR School • Credit Recovery at OSR School • OYAP

15. Updates on Student Progress Formal Communication with OSR School • Daily (Trillium) / monitoring and tracking reports • Midterm Report • Final Report

16. Summer SWAC programs Cohort 1: Power Your Future • Compressed delivery • 4+ week program • GPP Leadership + Dual Credit Cohort 2: • 5 week program • Grade 12 English + Dual Credit Cohort 3: • 5 week program • Credit recovery + Dual Credit

17. Summer SWAC Application 1

18. SWAC Success Data 2010-14 OVERALL SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM Student Retention : over 95% Secondary credits attempted vs. earned: over 86% success rate Dual Credits earned: over 86% success rate

19. Student Voice – Student Panel STUDENT VOICE SWAC Student Panel: Farah Mohamed Michelle Harrypaul Tate Chevolleau