My dreams, my Story, my voice

1. My dreams, my Story, my voice supplemental lessons to navigation 101

2. Their Dreams and Story in their Voice Why Do I want to Go? First in the Family Video http://www.firstinthefamily.org/highschool/Videos_2.html

3. Explore with a partner • Why do today’s students want to go to college? • Where do first generation students find the help they need? • Who is instrumental in supporting or encouraging them? • Why did you want to go to college? • Where did you find help? • Who was instrumental in supporting or encouraging you?

4. Project Origins • Statewide focus groups evaluating Navigation 101 and the needs of first- generation and underrepresented students • Cross-function analysis of Navigation 101, Career Guidance Washington, Sparking the Future and the needs of the first-generation and underrepresented student • Multi-level development during the summer of 2012 • Change Systems for Educators writing team with college admissions staff, direct college access service providers staff, principals, counselors • OSPI Review team

5. Project Rationale/Research • Providing first-generation students with strong self-advocacy skills • lessens their stress and increases their ability to access • critical college-going information. • Students that understand the building blocks of self-advocacy • experience greater academic satisfaction, higher grades, and • have an increased level of ability to succeed in college and life. • (Astramovich, R. & Harris, K.. 2007, Downing, S., 2008), Engle, J. & Tinto, V. 2008).

6. Embedded Concepts • Habits of the Mind: • Provide a framework and common language for students, teachers, school leadership, parents and the wider school community to share when discussing and planning for the development of student thinking. • Common Core Standards: • Provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn. • Are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers.

7. Key Messages • You have “what it takes” to be successful in higher education. • You can add new learning and strategies to compete with other students at a high level. • Individuals just like you who are first generation, low-income or underrepresented minorities, have been very successful in college and beyond.

8. Big Themes focus the Learning Targets Attitudes and Beliefs Behaviors Planning and Follow Through Academic and School Behaviors • Asset Recognition and Asset Building • Aspirations and the First Generation Student • Contextual Skills and Awareness

9. Fit with Present Materials and Lessons

10. My dreams, my Story, my voice supplemental lessons to navigation 101

11. My Dreams, My Story, My Voice • Why is it so important that first generation students talk about their college dreams?

12. My Dreams, My Story, My Voice • Why is it so important that first generation students tell their story?

13. My Dreams, My Story, My Voice • Why is it so important that first generation students find their voice?

14. Creating a safe classroom • Model Your Story • Check Your Perceptions • Plan for Courageous Conversations

15. His Dreams, His Stories, His Voice • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9ELCF6xFIM

16. Lesson format • Lesson plans are two pages • Each lesson plan shows • Learning Targets • Measures of Success • Materials needed • Facilitator notes • Core Activity • Introduction • Activities • Closing • Enrichment Activities

17. Student Worksheets • Student worksheets are ready to be printed and located immediately behind the lesson plan • Worksheets help students organize their individual thoughts for sharing about sensitive subjects • Increases the sense that other students have similar perspectives and challenges • Guides students through: • Reflection on self-advocacy skills • Planning for discussions • Recording next steps for portfolios

18. Asset Recognition and Building • An introductory set of 8 lessons • Uses video, Power Points, and class interviews to help students see the assets they already have • Topics include: • Articulating why you want to go to college (Dreams) • How to make it to college • Finding role models close to home • Myths about college • Risk-taking • Telling My Story – Finding My Voice

19. Aspirations • A set of 9 lessons • Uses video, Power Points, and class interviews to help students see the assets they already have • Topics include: • Exploring what it feels like to be “college worthy” • Understanding doubt • Dealing with doubt • Removing barriers • Family benefits of family members going to college • Definition of perseverance • Expanding resilience • Peer isolation • Transition skills

20. Planning and Follow Through • Two lessons that provide additional support before the Career Development lessons in Navigation 101, Sparking the Future • Topics include: • Self-monitoring • How to research and access specific college information, especially for first generation students

21. Academic and School Behaviors • Two lessons that provide additional support for High School and Beyond Planning • Topics include: • How to ask for help • How to become involved in school • Strategies for time management

22. Contextual Awareness and Skills • Eight lessons that focus on helping the first generation or underrepresented student understand the high school and college context including the issues of race • Topics include: • Defining yourself as a leader • Building leadership skills • Dealing with conflict • Identifying issues, emotions, and interest in relationships • Effective listening skills • Communication skills • Race and education

23. Supplementing Navigation 101 What Should you consider? • Student Need • Establishing prerequisite format or structure • Time, time, time • Classroom safety • Continuing important discussions • Your attitudes and perceptions