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2008 COMBASE Conference. Partnerships That Work. Mark Payler, Superintendent Weld County Re-8 Fort Lupton, Colorado Karen Sell, Associate Dean Aims Community College Fort Lupton, Colorado . Toward a Common Vision: A Community College/ Public School Partnership. Change is Possible.
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2008 COMBASE Conference Partnerships That Work
Mark Payler, SuperintendentWeld County Re-8Fort Lupton, ColoradoKaren Sell, Associate Dean Aims Community CollegeFort Lupton, Colorado
Toward a Common Vision:A Community College/ Public School Partnership
How it Works:“NEEDS” BASED APPROACH • Declining Resources • Possible RIF/reorganization at Secondary Level • Increase in Regional Demand for Skilled & Manager-Capable Labor Pool • Increased High School Drop-out Rate • Model for Dual Credit Opportunities BEYOND Career and Tech Ed
How it Works:Biggest Question FUNDING… • CTE Funding – Contracted Program “Slots” • Cost to High School • $2,000 = 15 credits (includes books/materials) • Ex. 30 slots x 15 = 450 credits • Typical student = 12 -14 credits year • CVA Reimbursement, up to 50% of high school CTE Director salary, Career Academy attracts/retains students - increases State funding (PPOR)
How it Works:Biggest Question FUNDING… • Ex. 20 seniors need only 2 classes – school gets only 30% of state funding; if enrolled in CTE program get up to 100%
How it Works:Biggest Question FUNDING … • Cost to College • Administrative and faculty salary or shared salaries • Advising, assessment, print materials and advertising • Support personnel, student support services • Student supplies • Mileage reimbursement • Tours of programs for high school students • Career Academy Camps
How it Works: BENEFITS • Benefits to High School • Program/faculty: Shared Resources • Additional Opportunities for Students • Benefits to Students • Motivation – Makes CONNECTION HS>Career • “Jump Start” on Career Pathway • Course Selection “Guide” • Retention and Graduation • College Credit • Direct entry into workforce
How it Works: BENEFITS • Benefits to College • Increased collaboration opportunities • Counselors • Enrollments – Link 2+2 • Recruiting potential • Grant opportunities (auto and industry tech)
Does it Work? YES. • 28 enrollments - Fall 07 • 30 enrollments - Spring 08 • Total 58 enrollments for 311 credits • Carpentry, Automotive Technology (AYES), Horticulture/Landscape Design • 100% retention – carpentry and AYES • 11 high school graduates (2 continued program following graduation) • 10 seniors will remain in the programs, 1 transferred to another district and 1 plans are unknown
Challenges: MISSION POSSIBLE • Transportation • Attendance • College vs. high school schedules • Counselors • Open entry enrollment • Internships
Successes:A STRONG FUTURE • Program growth • Student success • Michael Angus
CONTACT US: • Mark Payler, Superintendent Weld County RE8Fort Lupton, Colorado • 1-303-857-3214 • mpayler@ftlupton.k12.co.us • Karen Sell, Associate Dean Aims Community College, Fort Lupton, CO Campus • 1-303-857-4022 • karen.sell@aims.edu
THANK YOU! Good Luck on Establishing Your Partnership That Works.