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Alamo I-BEST Further, Faster… Finished!

Alamo I-BEST Further, Faster… Finished!. I-BEST College Credit Training Models for Basic Education and ESL Students National Council for Workforce Education Conference Sunday, October 21, 2012 9:45 – 10:45 am. Anson Green Carrie Tupa. What is Alamo I-BEST?.

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Alamo I-BEST Further, Faster… Finished!

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  1. Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished! I-BEST College Credit Training Models for Basic Education and ESL Students National Council for Workforce Education Conference Sunday, October 21, 20129:45 – 10:45 am Anson Green Carrie Tupa

  2. What is Alamo I-BEST? • Comprehensive service redesign for lower-skilled students • Short-term training in high-demand occupations • Integrates VESL, ABE and Developmental Education with technical training • Employment is the main goal • Strategic initiative of Board of Trustees Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  3. About Alamo CollegesSan Antonio, Texas Palo Alto College Northwest Vista College Economic and Workforce Development Northeast Lakeview College San Antonio College • Workbased English Solutions • Support the colleges • Strategic planning • Innovation development • Continuous improvement • Student support • Local, state, national interface St. Philip’s College Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  4. The College Challenge Changing Customer, Same System Current and Future Customer The New Texas Challenge, Steve Murdock et al. 2003.

  5. Higher / More Why is this Important?Challenges with Access Lower / Less Educational attainment Reading on grade level Graduation rates College access /completion Lower per capita income Limited English proficiency Drop out rates Rates of unemployment Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  6. 11.6 % of 8th grade Hispanics will earn any type of higher education credential

  7. Problem ESL, ABE and Developmental Education students either never get into college or don’t persist Why? Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  8. Problem ESL, ABE and Developmental Education students either never get into college or don’t persist Legacy Designs Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  9. Legacy Effectiveness • Lowest 2Levels • Reading 19.4% • English 45.7% • Math 47.1% • (ACCD IRES. 2012) • Lowest 2Levels • Reading 19.4% • English 45.7% • Math 47.1% • (ACCD IRES. 2012) 5.9% transition to college (THECB 2012) ESL ESL ESL 3.8 Million in Texas 302,022 In San Antonio (THECB 2012) 83% First Time in College Enrolling Require Dev Ed (ACCD IRES. 2012) ABE ABE Adult Basic Education (ABE) GED Gatekeeper • Success in Gatekeeper in 3 years • Reading 11.2% • English 18% • Math 25.2% • (ACCD IRES. 2012) • Success in Gatekeeper in 3 years • Reading 11.2% • English 18% • Math 25.2% • (ACCD IRES. 2012) DE DE Developmental Education Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  10. Legacy Effectiveness • Lowest 2Levels • Reading 19.4% • English 45.7% • Math 47.1% • (ACCD IRES. 2012) • Lowest 2Levels • Reading 19.4% • English 45.7% • Math 47.1% • (ACCD IRES. 2012) 5.9% transition to college (THECB 2012) ESL ESL ESL 3.8 Million in Texas 302,022 In San Antonio (THECB 2012) 83% First Time in College Enrolling Require Dev Ed (ACCD IRES. 2012) ABE ABE Adult Basic Education (ABE) GED Complete Gatekeeper 5 Year Graduation All Developmental Education 11.3% (ACCD IRES. 2012) • Success in Gatekeeper in 3 years • Reading 11.2% • English 18% • Math 25.2% • (ACCD IRES. 2012) • Success in Gatekeeper in 3 years • Reading 11.2% • English 18% • Math 25.2% • (ACCD IRES. 2012) DE DE Developmental Education Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  11. Legacy Effectiveness ESL ESL ESL GED Complete Gatekeeper ABE ABE Adult Basic Education (ABE) • The Sequential Model does not work. • Students: • Lose interest and enthusiasm • Run out of time and funds • No light at the end of the tunnel DE DE Developmental Education Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  12. That is why we developed Alamo I-BEST ESL ESL ESL GED Gatekeeper Complete College ABE ABE ESL / ABE / DE Adult Basic Education (ABE) • Alamo I-BEST • Integrated • Contextual • Fast-Track • Comprehensive Training DE DE Developmental Education Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  13. Student Profile

  14. Student Profile • Searching for short term training • Desires a career path, not just a job • Thrives when basic skills are integrated with training • Benefits from support services and educational case management • Requires high-touch advising Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  15. Our Quality Model Comprehensive Service 5 4 3 2 1 Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished! Quality Model

  16. How do we learn?Assessment, Not Just “Testing” School Peers Self Upbringing Life Experience Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  17. What do we measure?Assessment, Not Just “Testing” What test do we use? CASAS / GAIN Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  18. Alamo-I-BEST Quality Model • RAPID Assessment Process • (Real Assessment of Proficiency for Individual Development) • Measures: • Basic reading, English, math needed to benefit • Demonstrated skills and abilities • Employment history and goals • Interest, drive and dedication • Income and support to persist and complete 1 Assessment Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  19. What we have found that works Testing Structured Interview RAPID: Real Assessment for Progress and Independent Development Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  20. What we have found that works Holistic Assessment RAPID: Real Assessment for Progress and Independent Development Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  21. Transition Challenges Unclear education and employment goals Limited understanding of training or occupations • Weak basic skills • English • Reading • Math Life turbulence Childcare, transportation or income instability Study skills Inexperience with college-level rigor Computer literacy Difficulty navigating largecollege system Low self-confidence

  22. Alamo-I-BEST Quality Model 2 Preparation 1 Career EASE (Exploratory And Skills Enhancement) Assessment Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  23. Alamo-I-BEST Quality Model 2 Preparation • Career EASE • (Exploratory And Skills Enhancement) • Provides and Measures: • Education and employment guidance • Basic skills preparation • Study preparation • Computer training • Occupation awareness • “Tough love” in-class rigor 1 Assessment Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  24. Alamo-I-BEST Quality Model 2 3 I-BESTIntegrated Basic Education Skills Training Preparation Training 1 Course Integration & Contextualization Assessment ESL/ABE Language ReadingWriting Math SkilledTechnical Training SkilledTechnical Training Collaboration Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  25. I-BEST: Aligned Model The technical and ABE/ESL instructors jointly identify the basic skills that are needed to succeed in the course, which are taught separately. Technical Training Contextualized ESL or ABE Source: Wachen, Jenkins, Van Noy, et al. (2010) How I-BEST Works Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  26. I-BEST Integrated Model The basic skills instructor assumes a support role, but the course content now includes more focus on basic skills in addition to the professional-technical content. Technical ESL or ABE Training Source: Wachen, Jenkins, Van Noy, et al. (2010) How I-BEST Works Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  27. What it takes Course Integration & Contextualization ESL/ABE Language ReadingWriting Math SkilledTechnical Training Collaboration • Requires • Close collaboration between technical and ESL instructors • Feedback from employers on needed English language • ESL and technical instruction is enhanced Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  28. Alamo I-BEST Fall 2012 2011 Fall 2013 Medical Assistant: $11.12 Health Information Technology: $11.34 Dental Assistant: $14.21 New Program 1 Credit Community Health Worker: $10.31-$18.98 New Program 2 Information Technology Security: $21.01 New Program 3 Pharmacy Technician: $13.64 Industrial Automation Helper $11.43 • All Programs Are • High Demand • Career Path • Short Term CNA: $9.65 CE Apartment & Building Maintenance Tech: $16.73 Supply Chain Associate: $12.20 Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  29. Alamo-I-BEST Quality Model 2 3 4 Preparation Training Employment • Job Development • Early engagement • Workshops • One on one preparation • Employer visits • Follow up and retention 1 Assessment Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  30. Alamo-I-BEST Quality Model 2 3 4 Preparation Training Employment Support • High-Touch Support and Advising • Academic advising • Supportive services • Connection to faculty • Employment modeling 1 Assessment 5 Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  31. Our Quality Model Comprehensive Service 5 4 3 2 1 Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished! Quality Model

  32. Performance Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  33. ReadingGrade-level Equivalency Standard Enrollment(for entering Medical Assisting) Reading Grade Level Equivalency

  34. ReadingGrade-level Equivalency Standard Enrollment(for entering Medical Assisting) GPA after 29 Credit Hours: 3.09 GPA after 32 Credit Hours: 3.5 GPA after 29 Credit Hours: 2.31 GPA after 32 Credit Hours: 3.28 Reading Grade Level Equivalency GPA after 32 Credit Hours: 3.34 GPA after 32 Credit Hours: 3.5 GPA after 32 Credit Hours: 2.9

  35. Medical Assisting (Level 2 Certificate) Cohort 1 • Reading grade level equivalency range: 5th – 10th • Average reading grade level equivalency: 8th Human Disease & Pathophys. Medical Terminology Anatomy & Physiology Admin Procedures Communication Skills Freshman Comp Medical Law and Ethics

  36. Alamo I-BEST in the News alamo.edu/ibest

  37. Sustainability and Institutionalization Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  38. Procedure Alamo Colleges Student Success PolicyCollege Preparatory Requirements: Beginning with the fall 2012 FTIC (first time in college) cohort, students scoring below identified target thresholds will be advised to strongly consider pathways/options that lead to certificates and technical degrees in high-demand clusters. Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  39. Policy Strategic Plan: Goal II. Success/Completion The Alamo Colleges provide the academic and student support to facilitate the successful completion of student academic goals.  C. Provide a comprehensive approach to developmental instruction and support that accelerates the completion of requirements and ensures the movement of students toward their academic goals, such as flexible options and integrated occupational/DE program (I-Best) Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  40. Advising My Mapp: My Monitoring Academic Progress. A comprehensive system designed to improve student success I-BEST part of “Redirect Options” for low scoring students Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  41. Funding Differential Hi-cost Funding Model • Costs include: • Tuition • Comprehensive assessment • Case management / advising • Job placement • Program coordination and development Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  42. Questions? Contact: Anson Green, agreen27@alamo.edu Carrie Tupa, ctupa@alamo.edu alamo.edu/ibest Facebook: “AlamoCollegesIBEST” Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

  43. Sources • Alamo Community College District, Institutional Research and Effectiveness Services (2012). Achieving the Dream Longitudinal Tracking Report: Fall 2006-2011 First-Time-In-College • How I-BEST Works. Wachen, Jenkins, Van Noy, et al. (2010). Community College Research Center, Columbia University Alamo I-BESTFurther, Faster… Finished!

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