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Information Session May 2013. VISION. Engaged Thinker. Ethical Citizen. Entrepreneurial Spirit. TRI-MINISTRY INITIATIVE. {. Education. Enterprise and Advanced Education. Human Services. CALL TO ACTION. School Authorities. Publicly Funded Post-Secondary Institutions.
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VISION Engaged Thinker Ethical Citizen Entrepreneurial Spirit
TRI-MINISTRY INITIATIVE { Education Enterprise and Advanced Education Human Services
CALL TO ACTION School Authorities Publicly Funded Post-Secondary Institutions Business and Industry
KEY ACTIONS Engage More Students Invest in Student Success Expand Pathways
WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT? • Dual credit provides opportunity for high school students to participate in apprenticeship training or post-secondary, college or university courses earning both high school and post-secondary credits for the same course.
WHAT ELSE? Preferred Placement Workplace Certification
CTS CREDENTIALED PATHWAYS • specific courses selected to provide opportunities for students to achieve a credential or credit awarded by a recognized community or industry organization or post-secondary institution. https://education.alberta.ca/teachers/program/cts/resources/pathways.aspx
CONSIDERATIONS • Review Labour Market Analysis • Resources • Partnerships • MOU • Program Alignment • Communication
APPLICATION PROCESS • Available Funding • Purpose of Grants • Accountability • Applicant Support • Submission Requirements • Timelines • Selection Process • Submission Information http://www.albertadualcredit.ca
APPLICATION PROCESS 1. AVAILABLE FUNDING • $5.35 Million Over Three Years • New Dual Credit Opportunities • Existing Dual Credit Opportunities • Partnerships • Maximum of $150,000 • Payout: • 80% Up front • 20% Upon completion of deliverables and submission of report(s) http://www.albertadualcredit.ca
APPLICATION PROCESS 2. PURPOSE OF GRANTS • Stronger Incentives for Partnerships • Start-up Costs • Additional Funding • Sustainable http://www.albertadualcredit.ca
APPLICATION PROCESS 2. PURPOSE OF GRANTS: Activities • Supported Activities Include: • Coordination, Liaison and Regional Partnership Development • Curriculum Articulation • Resources • Student Support • Program Evaluation and Sharing Best Practices http://www.albertadualcredit.ca
APPLICATION PROCESS 3. ACCOUNTABILITY • Requirements: • Reports (Financial and Accountability) • Evaluation • Summaries • Recommendations • Share http://www.albertadualcredit.ca
APPLICATION PROCESS 4. APPLICANT SUPPORT • Information Session(s) • Provincial Dual Credit Strategy Website • Labour Market Information Tool http://www.eae.alberta.ca/lmi • Dual Credit Questions • E-mail: dualcredit@cass.ab.ca • Phone: 780–451–7107 • Fax: 780-482-5659 http://www.albertadualcredit.ca
APPLICATION PROCESS 5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Appendix ‘A’ of Application Form • Submit Application via E-mail/Fax • Electronic Submissions Only • E-mail: dualcredit@cass.ab.ca • Fax: 780-482-5659 http://www.albertadualcredit.ca
APPLICATION PROCESS 6. TIMELINES Year 1: • Application Deadline - June 21, 2013 • Applicants Notified - July 15, 2013 • Funding Distributed - July 31, 2013 Year 2: • Application Deadline - November, 2013 • Applicants Notified - November 15, 2013 • Funding Distributed - November 31, 2013 http://www.albertadualcredit.ca
APPLICATION PROCESS 7. SELECTION PROCESS • Competitive Process • Rubric Criteria • Specific Times • Equitable Access • Funding decisions made by the Steering Committee will be FINAL. http://www.albertadualcredit.ca
APPLICATION PROCESS 7. SELECTION PROCESS: Applicant Eligibility • Mandatory Requirements: • Evidence of a Partnership • Roles Outlined • Evidence of Existing Funding • System Review http://www.albertadualcredit.ca
APPLICATION PROCESS 7. SELECTION PROCESS: Program Eligibility • Supports Strategy Goals • Supports Strategy Guiding Principles http://www.albertadualcredit.ca
APPLICATION PROCESS 7. SELECTION PROCESS: Evaluation Criteria • Rubric Criteria (12) • Criteria Weighting • Maximum Word Counts • Refer to Call to Action for Assistance http://www.albertadualcredit.ca
APPLICATION PROCESS 8. SUBMISSION INFORMATION • Electronic Submissions Only • E-mail: dualcredit@cass.ab.ca • Fax: 780-482-5659 • Dual Credit Questions • E-mail: dualcredit@cass.ab.ca • Phone: 780–451–7107 http://www.albertadualcredit.ca
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