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Evolution of FastTRAC Perkins CTE Conference

Evolution of FastTRAC Perkins CTE Conference. November 10, 2011 Crowne Plaza Plymouth, MN Karen Hynick, Jen Vanek. Setting the Context. Skills Gap in Minnesota. Minnesota FastTRAC target audience is 35%

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Evolution of FastTRAC Perkins CTE Conference

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  1. Evolution of FastTRACPerkins CTE Conference November 10, 2011 Crowne Plaza Plymouth, MN Karen Hynick, Jen Vanek

  2. Setting the Context

  3. Skills Gap in Minnesota • Minnesota FastTRAC target audience is • 35% • the 1,143,954 Minnesotans with either no high school diploma or only a high school diploma and no college experience…

  4. Tipping Point Research Study • Out of Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges in 2005 • Showed significant wage increases for students who were able to complete one year worth of college credit bearing curriculum and attain a credential • $7,000 for students who started in English as a Second Language (ESL) • $8,500 for those who started in ABE or GED • $2,700 and $1,700 for those entering with a GED or high school diploma, respectively • I-BEST students are type 29 – 35% more likely to earn a postsecondary credential than students in traditional model

  5. Sample Programs with Similar Target Audiences

  6. Industry recognized credential in regional high demand field Integrated Instruction Adult Basic Education skill building within a Career & Technical Education course Bridge I Low intermediate reading, writing, speaking, and math skills taught in the context of a variety of occupational sectors Bridge Prep Intentional focus on work skills into beginning basic adult education POST-SECONDARY CREDENTIAL INTEGRATED INSTRUCTION ABE/MnSCU instruction BRIDGE PREP BRIDGE I BRIDGE II ABE instruction INTEGRATED SUPPORT SYSTEMS Bridge II High intermediate basic skills and focused preparation for targeted postsecondary occupational courses in the context of a specific occupational sector Support services for success including barrier mitigation, career advising, system navigation provided by workforce development, community based organizations, and human services

  7. Wrap Around Services for FastTRAC students – sample partnership

  8. FastTRAC Outcomes • Since January 2010, preliminary results have demonstrated – • 34 FastTRAC programs became operational on 20 of the 47 college campuses.  17 in our new 3.0 model • 26 (making up approximately 90% of Minnesota’s ABE service delivery) of 51 ABE consortia have created bridge and integrated programming with FastTRAC funding. • Of the 807 adults who have enrolled in FastTRAC ABE bridge courses, 540 have completed to date and moved into an integrated MnSCU/ABE course – a success rate of 67%. • In the ABE/MnSCU integrated model, 415 adults were served as of August 2011, and 364 adults have completed an integrated instruction course – a success rate of 88%.

  9. FastTRAC Goals • By 2013, serve 3,000 adults and establish 50 FastTRAC adult career pathways offered at MnSCU campuses through integrated ABE and Career Technical Education courses and 50 FastTRAC bridge courses offered through ABE consortia.  • 75% (2,250) of participants will be placed in employment • 50% (1,500) of enrolled FastTRAC participants will earn industry-recognized credentials  • 30% (900) of FastTRAC participants will continue the educational pathway or return to a pathway within 5 years

  10. System Outcomes to Date

  11. Future Measures and Timeline of Outcomes by 2012 – 2013 • As implementation moves forward, through integrated data sources from ABE, MnSCU, Workforce Development, and Department of Human Services we can measure- • FastTRAC student bridge and integrated course completion • Attachment to funding streams like Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) • Persistence in higher education • Certificate, diploma, degree attainment • Industry certifications • Job placement and wage progression

  12. FastTRAC Data Framework • State Longitudinal Education Data System (SLEDS) -pre-kindergarten to postsecondary education into the workforce, identify predictors of long-term student success and drive policy decisions • Action Analytics – MnSCU tool to monitor and improve performance, predictive models that would permit targeted interventions to improve student success • Workforce Data Quality Initiative - DEED to link information on wages to postsecondary student information from OHE, MnSCU, and ABE • FastTRAC Data Management Plan seeks to pilot components of the SLEDS to assess and improve FastTRAC programming, tracking ABE students through MnSCU and into the workforce. Cross-agency partnership with agreements to share & analyze data

  13. ISIS Opportunity Opportunity to participate in a national longitudinal study on adult career pathways • Suggested by DHS, Mark Toogood • 10 years, 20 million dollars • Opportunity to secure dollars for staffing for research purposes • 9 other partners, 7 other states represented • Random sample versus programmatic focus • Need1,000 clients to participate

  14. FastTRAC Professional Development Plan PD Components – Funded by Joyce Foundation Integrated instruction • Best Practice Presentation • Discussion Prompt • Follow-up Activity Navigator PD • CBO or Workforce Development employee coordinates support service that the ABE/MNSCU learner needs to achieve success Administrator PD • ABE, CBO, Workforce, MNSCU leadership training to support career pathway program/partnership development and implementation

  15. PD Project Goals Build communities of practice • Provide online training tools to support ongoing FastTRAC partnerships • Learning modules accessed online • Training meetings for state’s partnerships • Building regional expertise for more local training in the future Development of training • Building online tools this year • Local partnerships’ feedback used to refine Enhanced communication and interaction as community grows!

  16. Integrated Instruction PD Modules • Understanding your role in your local program •  Integrated Outcomes – ABE Skill Building within CTE Course Outcomes • Understanding Assessment – Definitions, Purpose, and Screening Process • Sharing the Stage I –High-barrier population & how partnership can support • Sharing the Stage II – Successful models of co-teaching • Adult Learning Theory and Instructional strategies • Using Data to Describe Student Outcomes • Building Champions – Reflecting on the Integrated Instruction experience

  17. New website: mnfasttrac.org

  18. A free web-based platform • Goal-directed Learning Plans offering structured access to customized resources • Roles for teachers, tutors, counselors and others to coordinate support of Learners as they move from one program or setting to another, giving assistance, feedback, referrals • An e-portfolio for students to make their work and progress through a Learning Plan visible

  19. Stackable & Customizable Bridge II FastTRAC Course Integrated CTE FastTRAC

  20. Feedback From the Field and Next Steps Needs from the field Prioritizing next steps

  21. Contact information • Learner Web • www.learnerweb.org • Jen Vanek • jvanek@themlc.org • Karen Hynick • Karen.Hynick@so.mnscu.edu

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