KnowHow2GO Indiana College Readiness Tools & Grant Opportunities for Afterschool and Summer Programs June 6, 2012

1. KnowHow2GO IndianaCollege Readiness Tools & Grant Opportunities for Afterschool and Summer Programs June 6, 2012

2. Introduction • Sara Hess • Campaign Coordinator, Learn More Indiana • Debbie Zipes • Executive Director, Indiana Afterschool Network

3. Overview • Overview of LMI & IAN • Intro to KnowHow2GO and related resources • Suggested activities • Mini-grant application & best practices • Q&A

4. Learn More Indiana • Help students plan, prepare and pay for college completion and career success • Three annual campaigns • Online resources (LearnMoreIndiana.org) • College Success Coalitions • College Success Mentoring • Helpline: 1.800.992.2076

5. Indiana Afterschool Network Vision: All Indiana children have access to high quality afterschool and summer programs that prepare them for success in school, work, college and life. Mission:To build a sustainable network of cross-sector partnerships at the state, regional, and local levels to advance public policy, increase funding and resources, and promote quality afterschool and summer learning programs throughout Indiana. IndianaAfterschool.org

6. KnowHow2GO through Afterschool • College & Career Readiness Forum • Wednesday, June 13, 8:30-2:00 at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park • Join Indiana business, education, government and nonprofit leaders to accelerate the role of afterschool in preparing K-12 youth for success in the real world. • Sign up at IndianaAfterschool.org

7. KnowHow2GO Goals & Resources

8. What is KnowHow2GO? • An annual campaign kicking off statewide each spring/summer • Hosted by Learn More Indiana • Focused on preparingstudents for college & careers

9. Why do students need KnowHow2GO? • Combat summer learning loss • Get ready for back-to-school • Prepare to complete college • Prepare for your career

10. How can KnowHow2GO help? • Age-level goals • Fun contests for all ages • Events • Online resources • Printer-friendly tips sheets for all ages • See KnowHow2GOIndiana.org

11. Grades K-5

12. Goals: Grades K-5 • KnowHow2GO 2 School • Choose an academically-focused summer camp • Sign up for a summer reading program, or a read a book on your own

13. Goals: Grades K-5 • KnowHow2GO 2 Work • Read about careers that interest you • Accompany your mom or dad to work

14. Resources: Grades K-5 • Your local library • Professionals in your community (including YOU!) • A nearby college campus • Parents • BLS career profiles: BLS.gov/k12/azlist.htm • Educational games: PBSKids.org

15. Resources: Grades K-5 • Common Core State Standards: DOE.IN.gov/Achievement/Standards • KnowHow2GO Contest (color/write): KnowHow2GOIndiana.org

16. Grades 6-8

17. Goals: Grades 6-8 • KnowHow2GO 2 School • Read a book (or more!) this summer • Practice your math skills • Sign up for a camp or other activity that helps you learn while having fun

18. Goals: Grades 6-8 • KnowHow2GO 2 Work • Sign up for the Indiana Career Explorer at IndianaCareerExplorer.com • Participate in job-shadowing

19. What is job-shadowing? • Following a professional at work for a day or part of a day • See their everyday duties • Ideas for people to ask: • Parents or relatives • Neighbors • Friends’ parents • Parents’ friends

20. Resources: Grades 6-8 • Local resources (library, professionals, college) • Common Core State Standards: DOE.IN.gov/Achievement/Standards • Indiana Career Explorer (and Grad Plan): IndianaCareerExplorer.com • Drive of Your Life game: DriveOfYourLife.org

21. Resources: Grades 6-8 • KnowHow2GO Contest: KnowHow2GOIndiana.org • Career profiles: HoosierHot50.com • CapeNetwork.org

22. Grades 9-12

23. Goals: Grades 9 & 10 • KnowHow2GO 2 School • Make sure you’re on track for a college-and-career-ready diploma • Core 40 or higher (Core 40 with Academic or Technical Honors) • Consider AP or dual-credit courses • Keep track of your courses with the online Grad Plan at IndianaCareerExplorer.com

24. Goals: Grades 9 & 10 • KnowHow2GO 2 Work • Read up on careers that interest you • Participate in job-shadowing

25. Goals: Grade 11 • KnowHow2GO 2 School • Don’t slack off your senior year! • Sign up for AP or dual-credit to show colleges that you’re serious about your education • Study difficult subjects over the summer so you’re ready to go back to school

26. Goals: Grade 11 • KnowHow2GO 2 Work • Participate in job-shadowing or get a summer internship (see IndianaINtern.net) • Get a summer job that relates to your career interests

27. Goals: Grade 12 • KnowHow2GO 2 School • Schedule a summer campus visit • If you’re headed to college in the fall, make sure you sign up for the orientation program

28. Goals: Grade 12 • KnowHow2GO 2 Work • Make sure you have the right major for your future career • Complete an internship or job-shadowing experience • Find a summer job that relates to your future career

29. Resources: Grades 9-12 • Local resources (library, professionals, college) • Indiana Career Explorer (and Grad Plan): IndianaCareerExplorer.com • College Costs Estimator: IndianaCollegeCosts.org • Diploma Requirements: DOE.IN.gov/Achievement/Curriculum/Indianas-Diploma-Requirements

30. Resources: Grades 9-12 • Internships: IndianaINTERN.net • PSAT/SAT and PLAN/ACT info: in.gov/learnmoreindiana/2467.htm (no CAPS)

31. Suggested Activities

32. KnowHow2GO 2 School • Summer-long reading program • Build math into your activities • Review Common Core State Standards • Visit a college campus • Visitors to talk about their college experiences • Learn about a “College of the Week” • Workshops for parents or including parents in activities

33. KnowHow2GO 2 School • Learn about college mascots • Help students enter KnowHow2GO contest • Help students use the Indiana Career Explorer (6th grade and up—make sure Grad Plan is up-to-date) • Have math or Language Arts sessions to help students prepare for back to school • Tour the building (for incoming students)

34. KnowHow2GO 2 Work • Visit a jobsite (architect’s office, vet, etc.!) • Set up a “Take Your Child to Work” day • Create a matching game—match length/type of education to the career • Have students present reports on careers • Play dress-up with career uniforms (nurse, carpenter, etc.)

35. KnowHow2GO 2 Work • Invite local colleges to come talk to your students • Have a weeklong theme for a certain career (learn about necessary education, notable professionals, visit a jobsite, etc.) • Make math practical with career-oriented, real-life math problems • Stock your library with books on careers

36. KnowHow2GO Mini-Grant Opportunity

37. Overview of Mini-Grant • $1,000 for college and career readiness activities all year long • Promote Learn More Indiana campaigns • Due August 20, 2012 • 10-15 winners in three categories: • Serving any/all grades K-5 • Any/all grades 6-8 • Any/all grades 9-12

38. Best Practices • Four criteria: • Creativity • HINT: Go above and beyond—then show us how! • Involvement of students • HINT: Involve all staff, too! • Alignment with goals • HINT: Read KnowHow2GOIndiana.org • Verifiable results • HINT: Make your budget clear and detailed

39. Questions?

40. Don’t forget… KnowHow2GO Through Afterschool College & Career Readiness Forum Wednesday, June 13, 8:30-2:00 Reserve your spot: IndianaAfterschool.org

41. Thank you!