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Susan Katzman, National Career Academy Coalition President susan314@charter

Using the National Standards to Strengthen Your Career Academy. Susan Katzman, National Career Academy Coalition President susan314@charter.net 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow. Skills Gap.

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Susan Katzman, National Career Academy Coalition President susan314@charter

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  1. Using the National Standards to Strengthen Your Career Academy Susan Katzman, National Career Academy Coalition President susan314@charter.net 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  2. Skills Gap How many of this year’s kindergarten class will find themselves in jobs that don’t even exist today? 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  3. New College Degree Programs Added in the Last 10 Years • Forensic Accounting • Human Computer Interaction • Society & the Environment • Nanotechnology • New Media • Biotechnology • Organic Agriculture • Homeland Security • E-Business/E-Marketing • Computer Game Design 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  4. Bridge the Gap…. WHY? To…. Blend Career and Academic Instruction with Real World Experiences Provide…. 21st Century Rigor and Relevance to enter the workforce well prepared and to start a career with life-long skills 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  5. Times Have Changed! 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  6. Do You Know? What percent of 9th graders actually complete high school? Source: One – Third of a Nation (ETS 2005) 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  7. Transition through high school and to college 68 31% Leave with 0 Credits 40 100 Start 9th Grade 27 18 31% Source: Education Weekly March 2005

  8. Why do they leave? Source: The silent epidemic: Perspectives of high school dropouts – Civic Enterprises, 2006 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  9. Students are Taking More Academics 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  10. BUT They are not reading better…. Not learning more science…. Not getting better at math either…. 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  11. The Problem: More “core academics” ≠ improved academic performance 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  12. Small Learning Communities Small, safe, and supportive learning environments that are personalized and inclusive of all students Challenging, rigorous, and relevant curriculum that prepares students for college, careers, and productive citizenship Collaborative partnerships among educators, parents, businesses, and other community resources that broaden learning opportunities 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  13. What Differentiates Career Academies from other Small Learning Communities? Partnerships with business and community organizations Contextual career themes Integrated lessons Business mentors Internships Estimate at least 3,500 career academies nationally 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  14. MDRC Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation Created in 1974 by the Ford Foundation and a group of federal agencies, MDRC is best known for mounting large-scale evaluations of real-world policies and programs targeted to low-income people. One of the major policies studied is school reform 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  15. Significantly cut dropout rates Increased attendance rates, credits earned toward graduation, and preparation for post-secondary education Extended positive effects on school engagement to both high-risk and medium-risk students Improved the likelihood of students graduating on time Increased teachers’ satisfaction Study completed in 2008 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  16. Career Academies Long-Term Impacts on Labor Market Outcomes, Educational Attainment, and Transitions to Adulthood James J. Kemple The Career Academies produced sustained earnings gains that averaged 11 percent (or $2,088) more per year for Academy group members than for individuals in the non-Academy group — a $16,704 boost in total earnings over the eight years of follow-up (in 2006 dollars). 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  17. Continued……… These labor market impacts were concentrated among young men, a group that has experienced a severe decline in real earnings in recent years. Through a combination of increased wages, hours worked, and employment stability, real earnings for young men in the Academy group increased by $3,731 (17 percent) per year — or nearly $30,000 over eight years. The Career Academies produced an increase in the percentage of young people living independently with children and a spouse or partner. Young men also experienced positive impacts on marriage and being custodial parents. 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  18. Academy Goals To simultaneously prepare students with the skills and knowledge needed for success in the workplace and/or post-secondary education. To develop and reinforce the academic skills necessary to raise student achievement on high-stakes tests. 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  19. To focus curriculum planning and professional development around student needs to achieve the academic standards and essential skills required for the real world. To involve the human, technical and financial resources of the corporate and college communities so as to present students with possibilities for their future. 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  20. National Standards of PracticeDesigners Career Academy Support Network (CASN) National Career Academy Coalition (NCAC) National Academy Foundation (NAF) High Schools That Work (HSTW)/SREB Talent Development (CRESPAR) And others 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  21. 10 Components I. Defined Mission and Goals II. Academy Structure III. Host District and High School IV. Faculty & Staff V. Professional Development VI. Governance & Leadership VII. Curriculum & Instruction VIII. Employer, Higher Education & Community Involvement IX. Student Assessment X. Cycle of Improvement 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  22. Redefine the High School Experience Your students will want to come to school. Your teachers will want to teach. Communities and employers will reap the benefits of well-prepared graduates ready to take on the world. 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  23. The NCAC Academy Review Helps administration/team members discover how well they have met the National Standards Validates the time and effort of academy work Demonstrates where they need to tweak their efforts Provides a platform for sustainability Offers commendations and recommendations 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

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