Davidson County Perkins IV Reserve Grant 2008

1. Davidson County Perkins IV Reserve Grant 2008/2009 Health Science Programs: Hillwood High School Glencliff High School McGavock High School Whites Creek High School

2. Goals To prepare students for post-secondary training in Health Sciences To increase the number of non-traditional students to this industry To increase graduation rate of CTE concentrators To increase the percentage of students with disabilities

3. Progress towards goals Four Health Science programs have grown to demand additional teachers for the next school year—student demand is high at every school. The average of the four schools has a 28% male student participation rate (non-traditional student). Graduation rate will be monitored over time as the students in the Health Science programs become concentrators. The number of students with disabilities will increase over time.

4. Grant Modifications There were no major grant modifications necessary. Grant funds were not spent until after November 1st, due to freezing of federal funds for MNPS. This pushed full implementation back for a few months. Contract issues with equipment and supplies was a challenge but resulted in a great vendor relationship that will be nurtured in the future.

5. Budget Reserve Grant: $90,000 Set up four new Health Science programs with equipment and supplies Local Funds: $215,200 Salaries and benefits for 5 teachers Local Funds: $6000 Consumable supplies for four programs Perkins Grant: $110,000 Additional equipment including computer labs for each program

6. Successes—Wows and Wonders Four great new Health Science programs Glencliff, Whites Creek, McGavock and Hillwood Five new teachers District advisory committee developed as best program advisory committee District Partnership Council developed around career academies At least six new Health Science teachers needed for 2009/2010 because of growth Regional and State HOSA participation One Health Science instructor selected to be a part of the TRIAD (Teaching, Research and Industry Applications to Deepen Scientific Understanding) program for the 2009/2010 school year Article published in The Nation’s Health about the program at Whites Creek High School in the June/July 2009 issue.

7. Business Engagement pushed our programs to the next level…. Teacher In-service at St. Thomas and Nashville State Community College Classroom Speakers Hospitals—Baptist, St. Thomas, Vanderbilt, HCA Colleges/Universities—Tennessee State, Vanderbilt, Volunteer State, Nashville State Government—Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management, Metro Nashville Fire Department, State of Tennessee Health Department Community Partners—American Red Cross, Nashville Cares, Tennessee Donor Services, United Healthcare Services Field Trips—Meharry Medical Center, Nashville General Hospital Service Learning—volunteered at various non-profits in Nashville Job Shadowing—various healthcare facilities in Nashville

8. Challenges—Lessons Learned Vendor Contract Requirements—locate vendors that have state contracts for ease of securing needed equipment and supplies Work with building principals to strategically locate Health Science classrooms—need for large room with space for theory and lab Work with district to secure textbooks prior to the opening of school Locate teachers early…..we are still looking for six teachers for next year

9. Where do we go from here? Expansion of Health Science academies in MNPS Encourage additional instructors to participate in the TRIAD program Additional teacher recruitment and training Continued student enrollment and access Continued Partnership Councils and Advisory Committees

10. For further questions: Donna Gilley Metropolitan Nashville Davidson County donna.gilley@mnps.org 615-259-8716