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VSAC Outreach Programs Bridging the Gap

VSAC Outreach Programs Bridging the Gap. Scott Giles VP for Operations, Social Marketing and Strategy April 9, 2012. Outreach Programs. Talent Search 1,289 in FY11 GEAR UP 1,676 and 5,000 in FY11 Education Opportunity Center 2,248 in FY11 College Access Challenge Grant

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VSAC Outreach Programs Bridging the Gap

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  1. VSAC Outreach ProgramsBridging the Gap Scott Giles VP for Operations, Social Marketing and Strategy April 9, 2012

  2. Outreach Programs • Talent Search • 1,289 in FY11 • GEAR UP • 1,676 and 5,000 in FY11 • Education Opportunity Center • 2,248 in FY11 • College Access Challenge Grant • General Statewide Services • 6,392 middle school students in FY11 • 22,296 high school students in FY11 • 8,810 adults in FY11

  3. Gear Up Program Middle School and High School Postsecondary

  4. School Improvement Alliance

  5. GEAR UP Metrics Provide direct services Provide cohort services Provide transitional support to HS graduates Completion of target math courses Advance to next grade Graduate from high school Enroll in PSE within 6 months of HS graduation PSE students will be on track to graduate PSE 80% of low achieving schools will demonstrate progress in key indicators (approved by VT DOE)

  6. Challenges • New focus on school improvement • Places new expectations on partnerships • Revised expectations for performance metrics • Data sharing • Rising cost of education and training • Federal focus on completion rather than access • Negative messages in media about value of education or training after high school • Unemployment • Debt • Cost

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