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How accessible is Maine Adult Education?

Maine College Transitions Aligning Curriculum for Post-Secondary Success National College Transitions Conference November 15/16, 2010. How accessible is Maine Adult Education?. Maine Adult Education is comprised of 100+ programs serving over 85% of Maine’s municipalities. Background/History.

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How accessible is Maine Adult Education?

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  1. Maine College TransitionsAligning Curriculum for Post-Secondary SuccessNational College Transitions ConferenceNovember 15/16, 2010

  2. How accessible is Maine Adult Education? Maine Adult Education is comprised of 100+ programs serving over 85% of Maine’s municipalities

  3. Background/History • 1987: UMaine ITV system for delivering courses managed at Adult Education sites. • 2001:Nellie Mae Education Foundation funded NELRC Demonstration projects • 2003: Maine Compact for Higher Education: Goal 3 • 2006/07: Legislatively approved one year State funded pilot program

  4. Background/History continued • 2006: MELMAC Education Foundation “Connecting Aspirations to a Plan” grants for Adult Education 2005 • 2007/08: Legislative action resulting in state funding • 2007/08: Legislative rule changes that allow local programs to access state subsidy for locally funded programs • Currently, 22 programs delivered in over 40 communities

  5. Maine Program Model • Offered through Adult Education Programs • College Preparation and Advising • Comprehensive Program • 2 Distinct Scheduling Designs • Must enroll in college in 12-18 months • Reference: NCSALL Occasional paper, 2006 “Transitioning Adults to College: Adult Basic Education Program Models”

  6. Required Program Components • Career planning & assessment • College experience • Tracking and follow up • Instruction in college preparation coursework • Accuplacer pre and post testing • Technology

  7. Delivery schedule There are two (2) emerging schedules: • Students take set classes as a group scheduled in one day, evening, or over a few hours over several days. Academic and career counseling, college life skills, and other classes are included in the curriculum • Students select the classes, based on assessment scores, that meet their academic and career goals, with college life skills classes and academic and career counseling mandatory supports • Programs are offering both models to attract and accommodate student schedules

  8. Who are our students?

  9. “If I can do it, anyone can!  I am a mother of three teenage boys.  I went back to school to get my high school diploma after my divorce, then went on to achieve my CNA.  Now I am in the Honor Society at YCCC and working on my RN. Adult Education gave me the confidence to do it all!” Laura, 2008

  10. “After being let go from a previous job I became a stay at home dad. When I was ready to look for work, I first turned to my local Adult Ed program. They were incredible and helped me every step of the way. With their assistance I was able to recognize and work on skills that would help me transition to a new job.” James, 2008

  11. Who are we serving: Trends over the last three years • Around 1,300 students each year • Most students (62-67%) are over the age of 25 • Around half are employed, half unemployed or are not in the workforce • 67% are female • 66% are first generation college candidates • Most are referred through the adult education system

  12. Academic Readiness • English and math readiness determined by Accuplacer scores:

  13. Aligning Courses - Similarities College Level Math: Contemporary Math or College Algebra MAT 050 – Introduction to Algebra Math For College – 050 Level Math For College – 020 Level MAT 020 – Numerical Math Windham Adult Education SMCC

  14. Aligning Courses - Differences College Level Math: Contemporary Math or College Algebra student needs passing Accuplacer scores or an e-mail from Steve to SMCC math Dept chair requesting a waiver Automatic promotion if student earns “C” or better in MAT 050 class Windham Adult Education SMCC

  15. Articulation agreements

  16. Sequence of Classes Math Lab – self paced Math for College 020 Math for College 050 PLATO – self study • ABE Reading/Writing • Business English • Success in College • PLATO – self study

  17. Program Alignment • Assessment • Courses • Services

  18. Program Alignment:Assessment ADULT ED- Before TABE CASAS GED COMMUNITY COLLEGE SAT ACCUPLACER ADULT ED- After… ACCUPLACER

  19. Program Alignment:Courses ADULT ED- Before Math Essentials Algebra Writing & Composition COMMUNITY COLLEGE MATH 020- Numerical Math MATH 050- Intro to Algebra ENGL 050- College Reading ENGL 090- Basic Writing ACSS 104- Academic Success ADULT ED- After… College-Ready 101

  20. Program Alignment:Services ADULT ED- Before Academic counseling and financial aid services provided on a case by case basis COMMUNITY COLLEGE Can make an appointment with Enrollment Services or go through an online new student orientation. ADULT ED- After… Financial Aid Nights Career Counselor College Success Seminar

  21. Aligning Courses - Similarities Learning Styles Study Skills Time Management Career Exploration Self Advocacy Research Skills College-Ready 101 ACSS 104 – Academic Success Seminar CORE College Readiness Program SMCC

  22. Aligning Courses - Differences TEXT BOOK: Becoming A Master Student College-Ready 101 TEXT BOOK: Keys to Success GRADED ASSIGNMENTS: Many writing assignments Many presentations Midterm Exam GRADED ASSIGNMENTS: 2 formal writing assignments 1 individual presentation Final exam ACSS 104 – Academic Success Seminar CORE College Readiness Program SMCC

  23. Articulation Agreement What we received in return… 3 college level credit hours at SMCC !!! • What we had to do… • Use SMCC’s book: Keys to Success • Better align course syllabus • Better align all graded assignments

  24. Franklin County Adult Education College Transitions Program • Cohort Model One day/week schedule • Fourteen Week Program • Week One: orientation and assessment (Accuplacer) • Week Fourteen: presentation of Power Point Portfolios

  25. College Transitions Reading and Writing Curriculum • The curriculum is built around two units, each of which integrates reading and writing. • Unit One: Strategies for reading informational texts, the writing process, and writing a college application essay. • Unit Two: Critical reading, persuasive writing, and writing a research paper.

  26. Resources/Materials Structured Reading 6th Edition, Thweat, Joseph W. and Lynn Q. Troyka, Prentice Hall Skills Tutor (an on-line program for addressing grammar & usage problems etc.) 26

  27. Removing Obstacles Achieving Dreams (ROAD) Completion of the following courses either by attendance in class or test out of the requirement: Math classes, English classes , How Do I Get There From Here?, Computer Literacy, and Computer Applications

  28. MOU w/YCCC Successful completion (with a grade of 80% or better in each class or equivalent Accuplacer score): Equivalent to passing MAT 092, 098 and ENG 095 Eligible for GEN 100 credit

  29. English Accuplacer Scores

  30. Math Accuplacer Scores Math Basics (<25 Arithmetic) Math Fundamentals (25-40 Arithmetic) Math Applications (40-60 Arithmetic & 0-29 Elem. Alg.) Algebra 1 (>60 Arithmetic,& 30-50 Elem. Alg.) Algebra 2 (>60 Arithmetic & 51-81 Elem. Alg.)

  31. Keys to Success Classes meet criteria for several programs Ex: Computer Literacy and Computer Applications Required for: HSD, CT, General and Clerical Math Classes through Applications: GED,HSD, CT, General and Clerical Classes are skills-based and homogeneous for better learning environment Easier on scheduling, teachers

  32. Resources • www. Maineadulted.org • www.collegetransition.org • www.collegeforme.com • www.maine.gov/education/aded/dev/transitions.htm

  33. Contact Information Jeffrey A. Fantine, Director Adult and Family Literacy Maine Department of Education SHS 23 Augusta, Maine 04333 207-624-6755 Jeff.fantine@maine.gov Larinda Meade, Coordinator Maine College Transitions 32 Willow Lane Portland, Maine 04102 207-756-8560 MaineCollegeTransititons@gmail.com Maggie Scholl Reading and Language Arts Instructor Franklin County Adult Education 108 Fairbanks Rd # 3, Farmington, ME 04938-5767 Steve McFarland, Workforce Coordinator Windham/Raymond Adult Education 406 Gray Road, Windham, Maine 04062 207-892-1819 smcfarland@windhamraymondschools.org Kelley Heath, Instructor/Administrator Bonny Eagle Adult Education P.O.Box 38 Bar Mills. Maine 04004 207-929-9185 kheath@sad6.k12.me.us Theresa MacDonald, Assistant Director Sanford Community Adult Education 21 Bradeen Street Springvale, Maine 04083 207-490-5145

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