Pivot Point Accelerating Workforce Education, Skill Development and Structured Pathways

2008- 2012 Work Discoveries/ Cornerstone Pivot Evolution 2012-present Pivot Point 2008- 2012 Work Discoveries/ Cornerstone 2005 - 2008 Work Discoveries 2001-2005 Health Discoveries Over the years, we have evolved in response to demographic and economic shifts. 2001-2005 – Health Discoveries – Targeting level 2C+ ESL students interested in becoming NACs 2005-2008 – Work Discoveries - Levels 3-5 ESL Students, Native English Speakers, TANF Clients Targeting short-term training and professional-technical programs 2008-2012 Administrative and Economic Changes altered programs and entry requirements shifting emphasis towards COMPASS test preparation 2012Greater definition of how Pivot works and fits in at the college, Teaching team integration and planning, honing and further contextualization of curriculum

Pivot Partnerships Student Success Professional Technical Programs Teaching Team Adult Basic Education Student Success Workforce Education Students Industry College and State Support Services Community Based Organizations

Variables Multiple skill levels in Math, Reading, Writing, and Technology Numerous risk factors and challenges Diverse Academic and career goals Multiple Entry Points (weekly Intake and orientation) A wide range of learning styles Diverse population P2

Multiple Measures of Success/Exit points SELF EVALUATION ASSESSMENTS ENTRY INTO COLLEGE PROGRAMS GETTING HIRED Assessments: COMPASS, GED, CASAS, Wonderlic Class Assessments: Homework, Packet work, Classwork, Quizzes, Development of a career plan

Cohesive, Collaborative Instructional and Support Team Effective Administrative Support Teacher Overlap Shared Roster Contracts Home Base Classroom Computer Lab Excellent Administrative Support Commitment to the program Hiring and supporting trained and experienced instructors Trust (allows fearless creation and learning) with interest Invested interest, not invasive micro-managing Registration Access to student services Consistent Funding Discipline - “Send them to me” Resources (computer lab, books, supplies as needed)

How does Pivot support Pathways? ESL ESL for Healthcare Home Care Aide I-BEST NAC I-BEST College Pre-requisites LPN or RN A pathway is a great way to help students achieve their goals!

Not knowing about resources Unfortunately, even the best pathways develop cracks, and life happens to even the best students.. Unstable Housing Peer Pressure Work Funding loss Family demands Transpor-tation Skills Gaps Not knowing about resources Insufficient support Emotional blocks

Not all progress is a straight line! LPN or RN College Pre-requisites NAC I-BEST Pivot Point is like the bumpers on a bowling alley – there to catch the students who fall through the cracks Home Care Aide I-BEST ESL for Healthcare ESL IBEST Students Pivot is not part of any one pathway, but we are part of many. Pivot is not in competition with other programs, but we are in support of many.

Pivot Ingredients 1. Direct connection with supportive administration 2. New student orientations 3. Overlapping instruction 4. Cohort-building 5. Students take the Responsibility 6. Individualized study plans Student-centered Community-based Transition-oriented Responsive to demographic shifts economic needs effective Affective Domain Support

New Student Orientations Every Monday Paperwork Cohort-building Assessments How to make Pivot work for you Campus tour Teresa explain orientation process in video.

Instruction Technique Democratic Curriculum Development Method Interdisciplinary Teaching and Lessons Contextualized Learning

Interdisciplinary Lessons Example: The Time Tracker Lesson Incorporates: Scientific Process Excel and Powerpoint skills Math connections Time Management and Organizational skills Critical thinking Reflection and Reporting

Students Take Responsibility Individual contracts Setting and measuring goals Teaching one another Student interview video?

Retention and Transition 64.8% Transition Rate to College Programs Pivot Pioneers return to home base Visit and speak to new students Volunteer to mentor Attend class gatherings Inspire Continue to support one another across campus communities and programs Come back for help, to celebrate, or to just say “hi” Potluck video/picture and interview with Lauren Butts

What Do We Teach? Academic and Technical Content: Reading Writing and Grammar Math Computer skills

Performance Skills Study Job Search Test-taking Organizational Program and Career Research and Readiness Team Dynamics

To Thrive, A Pivot Point Class Needs: Adaptability and flexibility Cohort-building Overlapping instruction time for collaboration room for content reinforcement individualized instruction Encouragement for students to take the Responsibility Contracts…? Direct connection between teaching and administrative teams Invested but not invasive administrative support Orientations that prepare students and help set appropriate expectations

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