an overview career connected. the beginning braf research teachers and principals identify...
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AN OVERVIEW
Career ConnectED
The beginning
BRAF research Teachers and principals identify “overage population”
as #1 factor affecting achievement Overage students identify “more hands-on activities”
and “vo-tech ed” as their top change
The need Over 2000 overage students in EBR No options for students who do not pass the LEAP
Other solutions
CKAP program Large amount of material No electives Low passage rate
Moved to high school campuses in 2008-09 400 highly overage students moved to four campuses Separate identity and classes
The concept
A program for overage middle school students that would: Deliver vo-tech training to overage middle school
students to motivate them in their academic work and to give them an alternative path
Provide one-on-one literacy and numeracy tutors Expose students to different industries Prepare students for careers and independent living
The coalition
Baton Rouge Area FoundationBaton Rouge Area ChamberEast Baton Rouge Parish School SystemLouisiana Technical CollegeGreater Baton Rouge Literacy CoalitionCareer Builders
The pilot
January 200940 CKAP students ages 14-18
20 from high schools, 20 from Capitol Middle School
Financed by EBRPSS and BRAFNCCER construction + OSHA 10 certificationCareer prep/explorationOne-on-one literacy tutorsMon., Tues. and Fri.
The results
87.7% attendance rate Attendance for other CKAP students: Attendance for these same students before:
___ GPA increase
Anecdotes:
The future
Formal evaluation in MayPresentation to EBRPSS officialsSummer programFall expansion
What We’ve Learned
A diverse coalition is an assetCoordination is keyNever too late to improveIt doesn’t have to break the bankExpect growth – not excellence