School of Innovation What is important to the students and the region Addressing overlooked opportunities Early College Career Ready Design Programs

Student Loan Crisis

Housing Slump

Four Year College = 6 Years

Four Vs. Six – The Real Cost Year Four Year Cost Six Years Cost Opportunity Cost after 4 Years $10,000 $35,000 Total $40,000 $60,000 $70,000 $40,000 Vs. $130,000

College Dropout Rates 72% of high school students enter post-secondary education Less than 2/3rds go on to graduate within six years nationally Best in State (UK) is only 57% Low income = 34%

Why? Academic Inability Academic Curiosity 70% of students change majors Not relevant

Early College Goals Space in Schedule for College Get to more relevant course work earlier Allow flexibility in scheduling With a year of support, students should perform better Research from Oregon and Texas…. Texas Study (Appleby, J et al 2011) Oregon Study Dual Credit in Oregon 2010 Follow-up. Oregon, Eugene 2010

Findings Texas & Oregon Studies Summary Higher college retention rate Better overall academic performance Increased retention from freshman to sophomore year Especially effective with male population More research needed

Focus Initial General Education Later Identification of required classes that fit many majors (General Eds) Up to 8 courses senior year Grow to include juniors Focus on 11 General Education courses More specific classes towards identified major and interest Honors seminar Career Ready Programs Advance Manufacturing Associate programs

Digital Design Creative Class 2D Design 3D Design Video

Local Companies

Types of Jobs

Branding Capital of the World

Local Business Incubators

Fortune 500s

UC's DAPP

Scooter

Gaming

Cincinnati Manufacturing

3D Printing

Manufacturing's Return

Career Ready

Service and Project Based Learning

Virtual School Current Use and Potential for Growth Not for Everyone Used to share resources across many schools in the district Meet the needs of students with extraordinary issues

Success Story Students not able to come to school Close to graduation Families wanted to withdraw Used this system with staff support Students are on track to graduate