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TODAY’S REALITY

Today's reality is that students need to continue their education after high school to obtain a quality job. The WV EDGE initiative allows students to establish a college transcript while in high school, increasing the college-going rate and success. College Transition 101 provides college courses for middle group students, while parental workshops and college review courses aid in the college transition process.

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TODAY’S REALITY

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  1. PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS: WV EDGE, College Transition 101, Parental Workshops, College Review Courses

  2. TODAY’S REALITY • For our students to obtain a quality job, they must continue their education beyond high school. But that does not always imply a 4 year college degree.

  3. Labor Market Profiles

  4. ▪70% college bound ▪ 30% Workforce with HS Diploma or less Workforce Dilemma Student Cohort - 100 ▪ After one semester or one year ▪ 30% drop-out – 60% workforce ▪ 10-20% Drop-out – 70-80% workforce ▪ Before Graduation ▪ 20-30% earn degrees ▪ College Graduates Source: National Research Center for Career and Technical Education

  5. The Nation’s Dilemma - The Quiet Part ▪ University enrollments at all time high ▪ University time to graduate at all time high ▪ University drop out rates at all time high ▪ University underemployment at all time high

  6. So… How do we help change the statistics? • Answer: • Think “out of the box” and engage students

  7. West Virginia EDGEEarn a degree –GraduateEarly

  8. The EDGE • A dynamic initiative that allows students to establish a college transcript while till in high school. It promotes the blend of academic and technical courses to raise the achievement of students and to increase the college-going rate and more importantly college-going success.

  9. How Does EDGE Work? • CTC worked with high school faculties to identify duplication of competencies. • Courses became EDGE courses • Requires an end-of-course test • College Transcript for successful completion • No College Tuition

  10. ● Provide an opportunity for all students to establish a college transcript while in high school. Increase the numbers of students attending and graduating from community and technical colleges. Establish a pathway that allows students the opportunity to obtain an associate degree one year after high school or along with a high school diploma. Bring ALL articulation agreements under the EDGE process West Virginia EDGE GOALS

  11. Total Schools Participating in EDGE

  12. EDGE Matriculation Rates

  13. West Virginia EDGE CHALLENGES • Mind-sets toward CTC value • WV is the reverse of the entire nation • Using credits toward a degree • Impacting time and money • Career Knowledge

  14. FUTURE COLLEGE PLANS • Mapping out the curriculum pathway for students and parents.

  15. COLLEGE TRANSITION 101

  16. BACKGROUND • Legislature wanted to provide an opportunity for the “middle” group of students who are also first generation college going students access to college courses at the high school. • Initiative was designed and presented to the legislature.

  17. Legislative Funded Initiative • Dollars: $997,500 distributed over a three year period. • Each College Consortium would receive approximately $33,000 per year.

  18. College Transition Initiative • A three year project • Facilitated by the college • Comprehensive high schools or career tech centers participate • Two (2) cohorts of 20 students per consortium

  19. Key Components of the Initiative • Cohorts • Credit College Orientation Class • Orientation for parents/students • MOU between parents/students and schools • Financial Aid • Senior year – blended curriculum

  20. PARENTAL WORKBOOK AND WORKSHOPS

  21. PARENTAL WORKBOOK • Parental input • Free to parents

  22. PARENTAL WORKSHOPS • Orientation for the book • Held in different venues • Very Successful

  23. COLLEGE REVIEW COURSES

  24. BACKGROUND • Curriculum Alignment Workshops • Identified gaps • Postsecondary and Secondary designed curriculum • 6 pilot programs

  25. Questions ???????

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