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EEDA Research-Based Strategies/Programs for Helping Students Graduate Presented by

EEDA Research-Based Strategies/Programs for Helping Students Graduate Presented by Dr. Sam Drew, Associate Director National Dropout Prevention Center/Network Clemson University. At the National Tech Prep Network Annual Conference November 2, 2006 Dallas, Texas.

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  1. EEDA Research-Based Strategies/Programs for Helping Students Graduate Presented by Dr. Sam Drew, Associate DirectorNational Dropout Prevention Center/NetworkClemson University At the National Tech Prep Network Annual Conference November 2, 2006 Dallas, Texas National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  2. National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  3. “When the only tool you own is a hammer, every problem begins to look like a nail.” Stephen Wright National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  4. Overview Overview of EEDA (59-59-150) Career Clusters Dropout Components Plan for R-B Programs National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  5. The South Carolina Education and Economic Development ActKey Points of H3155 National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  6. Vision • Curriculum that is challenging, relevant and motivates students to become lifelong learners • High standards for all students • Courses that prepare all for postsecondary education at some level and preparation for satisfying professions National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  7. Key Provisions of the Act National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  8. Section 59-59-20 - A standards-based curriculum is to be developed that • is organized around the career cluster system • - Career awareness activities are to be provided in the • elementary grades, career exploration in the middle • grades, and career guidance in high school. National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  9. Section 59-59-40 During the 2005-06 school year, the SDE’s guidance and counseling model must provide standards and strategies for school districts to use and follow in developing and implementing a comprehensive guidance and counseling program in their districts. National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

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  11. Section 59-59-50 Before July 1, 2006, the State Department of Education shall develop models and prototypes for individual graduation plans and curriculum frameworks to include but not be limited to the 16 nationally-recognized career clusters The SDE is to include in the state models and prototypes the flexibility for a student to develop an IGP utilizing courses offered within the clusters at the school of attendance. National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  12. Career Clusters A grouping of occupations related to an industry or profession Basic building blocks for construction of curriculum National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  13. Majors (academic focus areas) At least 4 required units of study Common academic core in every cluster Electives would be different National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

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  15. Section 59-59-60 • Phase in of Requirements • Before July 1, 2007, school districts shall organize high school curricula around a minimum of three clusters of study and cluster majors and provide access to SCOIS or another SDE approved occupational information system. National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  16. Section 59-59-70 • During the 2006-07 schools year, the SDE shall begin • implementing a career development plan for educational • professionals in career guidance that provides awareness, • training, release time, and preparatory instruction. • This must include certified school guidance counselors • effectively involving parents or guardians in the guidance • and IGP development process. National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  17. Section 59-59-80 • During the 2006-07 school year, the department’s school guidance and counseling program model along with career awareness and exploration activities must be integrated into the curricula for students in the first through fifth grades. National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  18. Section 59-59-90 • •Beginning with the 2006-07 school year, counseling • and career awareness programs on clusters of study • must be provided to students in the sixth, seventh, • and eighth grades and they must receive career interest • inventories and information to assist them in the career- • decision making process. Before the end of the second • semester of the eighth grade, eighth grade students in • consultation with parents/guardians shall select a • preferred cluster of study and develop an IGP. National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  19. Section 59-59-100 By the 2006-07 school year, middle and by 2007-08, high schools shall provide students with the services of a certified Career Development Facilitator working under the supervision of a certified guidance counselor. By the 2007-08 school year, middle and high schools are to have a student : guidance personnel ratio of 300:1. Guidance personnel include certified guidance counselors and career specialists. National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  20. Section 59-59-130 Specifies that by the 2009-10 school year, each high school shall implement the High Schools That Work organizational model or have obtained approval from the SDE for another cluster or organizational model. National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  21. Section 59-59-140 Details the Individual Graduation Plan with seven requirements that include… - experience-based, career-oriented learning experiences; - flexibility for allowing change in course of study, but sufficient structure to meet graduation and postsecondary admission requirements; and - approval by a certified school guidance counselor and the student’s parents, or guardians. National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  22. Section 59-59-160 Specifies that beginning with students in the sixth grade and continuing through high school, schools must schedule annual parent counseling conferences to assist parents and/or guardians and their children in making career choices and graduation plans. National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  23. Section 59-59-180 Before July 1, 2006, the Education and Economic Development Coordinating Council shall designate Regional Education Centers to coordinate and facilitate the delivery of information, resources, and services to students, educators, employers, and the Community. National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  24. Section 59-59-190 The South Carolina Employment Security Commission, in collaboration with the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education and the Commission on Higher Education shall assist the SDE in planning and promoting the career information and employment options and preparation programs provided for in this Chapter. Six associated tasks are specified. National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  25. Section 59-59-210 States that by September 2005, the SC Commission on Higher Education shall address articulation agreements between school districts and public institutions of higher education to provide seamless pathways for adequately prepared students to move from high school directly into institutions of higher education. By July 2006, the Advisory Committee on Academic Programs shall recommend to the SCCHE coursework acceptable statewide for dual enrollment to be accepted in transfer within a related course of study. National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  26. Section 59-59-55 The State Board of Education shall develop a state model for addressing at-risk students. This model shall include various programs and curricula proven to be effective for at-risk students. National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  27. EEDA Student At-Risk Committee Current Direction Matrix of Programs Tiered for Research-Based Effectiveness Flexibility for Districts to Design Programs that integrate Research-Based Strategies and Research-Based Evaluations National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  28. EEDA Student At-Risk Committee Additional Implementation Recommendations by NDPC Assistance for Districts from NDPC in Designing Programs with Research-Based Strategies How-to Manual (s) on Student Risk Assessment, and Program Design and Evaluation Program Assessment Reviews (PAR) Conducted on District-Wide or School Programs. Continuing consultation with Local Action Teams (LATs) National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  29. Research-Based Programs National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  30. Move to research-based • Accountability • No change in conditions • Question of cost-effectiveness National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  31. Defining Research-Based • What is scientifically-based research? According to USDOE What Works Clearinghouse: • Employs systematic, empirical methods that draw on observation or experiment and provide reliable data • Ensures studies and methods are replicable • Accepted by peer review for publication • Uses appropriate research designs and methods National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  32. Defining Research-Based • Varied program levels • Exemplary • Model • Promising National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  33. Defining Research-Based • Number of programs meeting criteria often small • Based on quality research/practice but no data support • Data not collected through rigorous evaluation • Findings not replicated • Not implemented across multiple sites National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  34. EEDA Risk Factors/Effective Strategies Project • Identification of high quality programs: • Tier 1(exemplary) - in 2+ sources • Due to resource/time constraint, relied on prior reviews on selected databases with stringent criteria • OJJDP, SAMHSA and Surgeon General’s report on youth violence • 12 High School programs identified • Tier 2 (promising) - strong evidence • 50 High school programs identified • SC ATE program included National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  35. Program Options for Local School Districts • Implement identified exemplary program • Develop own evidence-based program based on best practice National Dropout Prevention Center National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  36. Vision • Curriculum that is challenging, relevant and motivates students to become lifelong learners • High standards for all students • Courses that prepare all for postsecondary education at some level and preparation for satisfying professions • Alignment of high school and college • More students entering college National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

  37. How Has SC ATE Addressed EEDA and Promoted the Alignment of High School and College to Promote Careers in Science,Engineering,Technology and Manufacturing? Bridging disconnects Helping students graduate and enter higher education National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

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  39. Contact Information National Dropout Prevention Center/Network Clemson University 209 Martin Street Clemson, SC 29631-1555 Phone: 864-656-2599 Fax: 864-656-0136 E-mail: ndpc@clemson.eduwww.dropoutprevention.org National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

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