Madison Area Technical College New 5.09 HSED program– an Overview

2 Sessions Today NOW: General Program Overview Structure, Philosophy, Intake, etc. NEXT SESSION: 1.What we’ve learned in our pilot 2.Data 3.In-depth look at Social Studies curriculum 4.Curriculum Sharing– How to access

Today’s Agenda 1.H.S. Completion Tier System 2.Origin/Philosophy of new program model 3.Program Overview 4.Entry Process 5.Advising, Progress, & Retention 6.Blackboard HSED site tour 7.Q & A

Placement is based on TABE scores, competency-based assessments, and personal interviews. A student can enter at any tier, and can be in multiple tiers for different subjects. i.e. one student could be in Tier One for Math, but Tier Three for Reading. * The 5.09 program is a year long competency based High School Completion option completed through classes and independent skill demonstration. Tier One: Pre-GED/HSED Classes TABE Reading Foundations Writing Foundations Math Lab Computer Basics 1 & 2 Tier Two: 5.09 Program Intermediate TABE HSED Program 5.09 (Work) 5.09 Center (D201) Reading/Writing 3 Other curriculum that fulfills 5.09 requirements Tier Three: Test-Ready Classes TABE GED Academies Civics (& Health) Math Lab * HSED Program 5.09 (Academic Path) High School Completion Program 3- Tier Model

Paths for High School Completion GED/HSED Program 4 Computerized Tests Pass all 4 tests with high marks Tier 3 Requirement $135 test fees 5.09 HSED Program Courses and Independent Study 15hrs/week No timed tests Tier 2 or Tier 3 Requirement Textbooks, $15 diploma fee

Course Options for High School Completion 5.09 Study Options Structured Classes High School Completion Center GED/HSED Preparation Structured Classes GED Academies

Our Idea for a New 5.09 HSED  Use our existing structured developmental classes when possible.  Streamline and integrate content as much as possible  Create a structure & expectation that students can finish in one year  Use managed not rolling enrollment into program  Include “soft skills” as part of our program

Our Idea for a New 5.09 HSED (Continued)  Develop student cohorts to aid retention  Have 2 pathways to meet different student goals: Work/Personal & College  Include/Require Advising as a component of the program  Offer a menu of options that is individualized for each student’s background and situation  New entrance requirements implemented

5.09 Program Pathways For Reading, Writing and Math, TABE grade equivalency on TABE M, D, or A Also a minimum 70% competency on writing sample evaluation COMPASS Reading 51+ COMPASS Writing with E-Write 4 or 5 COMPASS Writing 1-45 with E-Write 6 OR have completed Academic Writing 3/4 with a BC within the past 2 years. COMPASS Pre-Algebra OR have completed Math Concepts with a BC within the past 2 years. Work Prep Academic Prep

Sample Menu of Options for Work- Prep Path To Meet Reading Competencies To Meet Writing Competencies To Meet Math Competencies Other Curricular Areas (Social studies, Science, Employability, Health, Civics 1.Completion of Academic Reading 3/4 with a minimum grade of BC 2. Successful completion of structured AR/W 3 with a grade of BC or higher 3. Successful Completion of 5.09 reading/writing course in the learning center 4. Successful completion of College credit reading course 1.Completion of Academic Writing 3/4 with a grade of BC 2.Completion of Workplace Writing course with grade of BC 3. Successful completion of structured AR/W 3 with a BC or higher 4. Successful Completion of 5.09 reading/writing course in the H.S. completion center 5. Successful completion of college credit writing course 1.Completion of structured Math Concepts class with a minimum grade of BC 2. Completion of CAMM math course equivalent to Math Concepts with minimum grade of BC 3. Successful Completion 5.09 HSED math course 4. Successful completion of College Credit math course 1. Successful Completion of 5.09 HSED individualized coursework in learning center 2. CNA licensure may count for health requirements 3. Successful Completion of structured 5.09 Science/ Social Studies course 4. Successful completion of college credit science or social studies courses 5. Health & Civics tests through GED testing center 6. Appropriate H.S. transcript credits for health and civics 7. Successful completion of structured civics and health courses

Sample Schedule

4 Major Challenges Students who can’t commit to 15 hours a week Sites that have limited hours– can’t offer enough instructional time Students who meet entry requirements in one area but not all three Students who enroll mid-semester.

One Solution: Skill Building Phase

During the Skill Building phase: Students can: Work on any 5.09 curriculum for which they qualify via entry score requirement. Count official 5.09 curriculum work completed within 2 years of acceptance into 5.09 program. Bring up skills in their deficient area/s Wait until they are able to commit to the one year expectation before officially applying.

Madison College 5.09 Sites Downtown Campus South Madison Campus Dane County Jails (Skills building) Four Regional Campuses (Portage, Reedsburg, Watertown, & Fort Atkinson) Partnerships with Northport/Packer Community Center & Omega School

Downtown: High School Completion Center & Structured Courses Managed Enrollment– every 4 weeks Mandatory Orientation Block Schedules Open Monday-Thursday 9-12 AM, 1-4 PM, and 5:30-8:30 PM Structured courses include: AR & AW 3/4 & 5/6, integrated R/W course, 5.09 Social Studies, 5.09 Science, Health, Civics, developmental Math courses

South Madison Rolling enrollment—student orientation offered each week Offering Basic Skills instruction in a learning lab environment Using a “pull-out” model for 5.09 coursework– Reading/Writing 2 days a week, math 2 days a week on alternate days, etc. Structured courses available– Academic Reading & Writing– Levels 3/4 and 5/6 and developmental Math courses

Regional Campuses 4 campuses– Portage, Reedsburg, Watertown, & Fort Atkinson Most 5.09 instruction done in a learning center environment with individualized curriculum Some sites able to offer structured developmental courses depending on enrollment

Dane County Jails Students offered Basic Skills Instruction while in the jails May count official 5.09 completed curriculum towards program requirements if desired when released

Community Partnerships Omega School Northport/Packer Community Center

First Step for all Students Attend a TABE Orientation Session – TABE Test – Advisory Session Provide information about High School Completion Options

5.09 Flyer

Advisory Session Student meets with a transition specialist to determine the path based on Tier 3 Model Interested students with 5.0 or above in all TABE tests will be referred to 5.09 Intake If the student does not score a 5.0 in all TABE tests, they can be referred to: High School Completion Center (for work on official 5.09 curriculum they qualify for) AND/OR Structured classes to build up their skills

Advisory Session Continued… Student who scores higher than an 8.0 on 2 or more of the TABE tests in A or D forms are referred to Compass test – Reading: > 51 – Writing: > 31, and E-Write: 4 and higher – Math: > 30

5.09 Intake Process Determine 5.09 Program Pathway – Work Path – Academic Path Program Overview & Reminders – Commitment of 1 year – Commitment of a minimum of 15 hours week Writing Assessment – Topic given – Paragraph response required – Score of 70% to pass Complete Student Application Review & Sign Student Agreement

5.09 Intake Process for Academic Path Students interested in Academic Path take the COMPASS test which includes the E-Write as writing assessment Must pass with E-Write score of 4 or above

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Academic Advising Model – Mandatory monthly advising meetings – Supportive advising Career Advising – Intensive career planning – Goal setting

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES College Transition Advising – Support students through transition process to college career programs Retention Efforts – Case Management – Consultation

ACADEMIC ADVISING Work Path – Focused more on workplace skills (i.e. real-life communication & math) – Prep for college transition Academic Path – COMPASS testing – Enrollment in higher level developmental or college credit classes – Increase readiness for college transition – Test-out Policy

TEST-OUT POLICY COMPASS test scores required for testing out of competency areas MATHWRITINGREADING COMPASS SCORES COMPASS SCORES Algebra Or Pre-Algebra with E-Write 6 OR with E-Write

ACADEMIC ADVISING Develop Individualized Academic Plans – Review past educational experiences for possible completions of competency areas – Implement career and college planning in HSED academic plan – Course Selection & Enrollment

5.09 ACADEMIC PLAN

EXTENSIONS & READMISSIONS When students do not meet their academic plans, the program offers an extension and readmission policy Extension – Students actively attending but were not able to complete the program – One semester policy Readmission – Students who stopped out and wish to return to the program may reapply – Readmission is based on availability – May only be readmitted one time – 3 year coursework policy

Using Blackboard Storehouse for all individualized Madison College 5.09 curricula Allows students & instructors to access materials “BB Other” Course– advantages Can post teacher training material here

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