S C W I May 13, 2008 Symposium at Humber College

2Presenters Brenda Pipitone and Rosa Duran Brenda Pipitone and Rosa Duran – George Brown College Catherine Moynihan, Maurice Guzzo and Cord Clemens Catherine Moynihan, Maurice Guzzo and Cord Clemens –TCDSB Dave Lewis and Christine Yakiwchuk Dave Lewis and Christine Yakiwchuk –Halton District School Board

3 Dual Credit in Deaf Studies Framework… Model Type: College delivered –Congregated Model Type: College delivered –Congregated February to May (3 hours, once a week for 14 weeks) February to May (3 hours, once a week for 14 weeks) Components: Dual Credit Course, Co-op placements and ASL classes Components: Dual Credit Course, Co-op placements and ASL classes Student numbers - 10 Student numbers - 10 Partner School- Jean Vanier (TCDSB) Partner School- Jean Vanier (TCDSB)

4Advantages… Aligns with high school second semester start date Aligns with high school second semester start date Smaller class sizes allows for a higher teacher to student ratio Smaller class sizes allows for a higher teacher to student ratio High school students feel less intimidated High school students feel less intimidated Coordinating student services support Coordinating student services support

5Challenges… Recruitment Recruitment Retention Retention Travel Distance Travel Distance Less interaction with full time students Less interaction with full time students Not integrated into college community Not integrated into college community Communication between stakeholders Communication between stakeholders

6 Dual Credit in Technology Framework… Model Type: College delivered – Integrated Model Type: College delivered – Integrated January to April (3 hours, once a week for 14 weeks) January to April (3 hours, once a week for 14 weeks) Components: Three dual credit courses Components: Three dual credit courses Full credit math class at home school Full credit math class at home school Student Numbers 10 Student Numbers 10 Partner School- Central Technical School (TDSB) Partner School- Central Technical School (TDSB)

7Advantages… Aligns with high school second semester start date Aligns with high school second semester start date Smaller class sizes allows for a higher teacher to student ratio Smaller class sizes allows for a higher teacher to student ratio High school students feel less intimidated High school students feel less intimidated Coordinating student services support Coordinating student services support

8Challenges… Program start date did not align with high school start date Program start date did not align with high school start date Recruitment Recruitment Retention Retention Being on campus only once a week Being on campus only once a week Communication between stakeholders Communication between stakeholders

9 Dual Credit Delivery TCDSB – Student Success Reach every student One student at a time One teacher at a time

10 TCDSB - A Critical Point The focus is on responding to the needs of the learner and on understanding how to effectively deliver instruction that will respond to their needs.

11 Hospitality and Tourism Framework… College delivered course College delivered courseCongregated Run in conjunction with Specialist High Skills Major Run in conjunction with Specialist High Skills Major TCDSB students are enrolled Co-operative Education TCDSB students are enrolled Co-operative Education –3 or 4 credits Cora – College Instructor

12 Dual Credit Delivery… Semester Two start date Semester Two start date –End of February to June (15 weeks) Small class size – 8 students Small class size – 8 students

13Advantages… Support for students Support for students –Central Resource Teacher –Dedicated Teacher Practical application of course material Practical application of course material –Job placements Travel agencyTravel agency Hotel – front deskHotel – front desk Earn college course while in secondary school Earn college course while in secondary school Dual Credit Student at work placement

14Challenges… Attracting students Attracting students –School brochure –Letter to parents –Visits to other local secondary schools –Presentations to guidance and co-op teachers Travel time Travel time Dual Credit Student at work placement

15 Student impressions… I have gained confidence in my ability to handle level courses I have gained confidence in my ability to handle level courses I love my co-op placement…I dont want it to end I love my co-op placement…I dont want it to end I am learning how much is expected of me when I attend college I am learning how much is expected of me when I attend college I am enjoying the independence by being part of this program I am enjoying the independence by being part of this program

16 Student impressions… I have a job waiting for me when I graduate I have a job waiting for me when I graduate I want to work at my co-op placement when I graduate I want to work at my co-op placement when I graduate

17 Lessons learned… Clearly communicate how the program works with all stakeholders Clearly communicate how the program works with all stakeholders Need to be wildly flexible to program changes Need to be wildly flexible to program changes Create clear roles for members involved Create clear roles for members involved Dedicated role at the college is essential to take care of students needs Dedicated role at the college is essential to take care of students needs Build student success strategies throughout the program i.e. orientation, mentorship, pizza lunches, and career exploration workshops. Build student success strategies throughout the program i.e. orientation, mentorship, pizza lunches, and career exploration workshops.