KnowHow2GO Indiana College Readiness Tools & Grant Opportunities for Afterschool and Summer Programs June 6, 2012

Introduction Sara Hess – Campaign Coordinator, Learn More Indiana Debbie Zipes – Executive Director, Indiana Afterschool Network

Overview Overview of LMI & IAN Intro to KnowHow2GO and related resources Suggested activities Mini-grant application & best practices Q&A

Learn More Indiana Help students plan, prepare and pay for college completion and career success Three annual campaigns Online resources (LearnMoreIndiana.org) College Success Coalitions College Success Mentoring Helpline:

Indiana Afterschool Network Vision: All Indiana children have access to high quality afterschool and summer programs that prepare them for success in school, work, college and life. Mission: To build a sustainable network of cross-sector partnerships at the state, regional, and local levels to advance public policy, increase funding and resources, and promote quality afterschool and summer learning programs throughout Indiana. IndianaAfterschool.org

KnowHow2GO through Afterschool College & Career Readiness Forum Wednesday, June 13, 8:30-2:00 at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park Join Indiana business, education, government and nonprofit leaders to accelerate the role of afterschool in preparing K-12 youth for success in the real world. Sign up at IndianaAfterschool.org

KnowHow2GO Goals & Resources

What is KnowHow2GO? An annual campaign kicking off statewide each spring/summer Hosted by Learn More Indiana Focused on preparing students for college & careers

Why do students need KnowHow2GO? Combat summer learning loss Get ready for back-to-school Prepare to complete college Prepare for your career

How can KnowHow2GO help? Age-level goals Fun contests for all ages Events Online resources Printer-friendly tips sheets for all ages See KnowHow2GOIndiana.org

Grades K-5

Goals: Grades K-5 KnowHow2GO 2 School – Choose an academically-focused summer camp – Sign up for a summer reading program, or a read a book on your own

Goals: Grades K-5 KnowHow2GO 2 Work – Read about careers that interest you – Accompany your mom or dad to work

Resources: Grades K-5 Your local library Professionals in your community (including YOU!) A nearby college campus Parents BLS career profiles: BLS.gov/k12/azlist.htm Educational games: PBSKids.org

Resources: Grades K-5 Common Core State Standards: DOE.IN.gov/Achievement/Standards KnowHow2GO Contest (color/write): KnowHow2GOIndiana.org

Grades 6-8

Goals: Grades 6-8 KnowHow2GO 2 School – Read a book (or more!) this summer – Practice your math skills – Sign up for a camp or other activity that helps you learn while having fun

Goals: Grades 6-8 KnowHow2GO 2 Work – Sign up for the Indiana Career Explorer at IndianaCareerExplorer.com – Participate in job-shadowing

What is job-shadowing? Following a professional at work for a day or part of a day See their everyday duties Ideas for people to ask: – Parents or relatives – Neighbors – Friends parents – Parents friends

Resources: Grades 6-8 Local resources (library, professionals, college) Common Core State Standards: DOE.IN.gov/Achievement/Standards Indiana Career Explorer (and Grad Plan): IndianaCareerExplorer.com Drive of Your Life game: DriveOfYourLife.org

Resources: Grades 6-8 KnowHow2GO Contest: KnowHow2GOIndiana.org Career profiles: HoosierHot50.com CapeNetwork.org

Grades 9-12

Goals: Grades 9 & 10 KnowHow2GO 2 School – Make sure youre on track for a college-and- career-ready diploma – Core 40 or higher (Core 40 with Academic or Technical Honors) – Consider AP or dual-credit courses – Keep track of your courses with the online Grad Plan at IndianaCareerExplorer.com

Goals: Grades 9 & 10 KnowHow2GO 2 Work – Read up on careers that interest you – Participate in job-shadowing

Goals: Grade 11 KnowHow2GO 2 School – Dont slack off your senior year! – Sign up for AP or dual-credit to show colleges that youre serious about your education – Study difficult subjects over the summer so youre ready to go back to school

Goals: Grade 11 KnowHow2GO 2 Work – Participate in job-shadowing or get a summer internship (see IndianaINtern.net) – Get a summer job that relates to your career interests

Goals: Grade 12 KnowHow2GO 2 School – Schedule a summer campus visit – If youre headed to college in the fall, make sure you sign up for the orientation program

Goals: Grade 12 KnowHow2GO 2 Work – Make sure you have the right major for your future career – Complete an internship or job-shadowing experience – Find a summer job that relates to your future career

Resources: Grades 9-12 Local resources (library, professionals, college) Indiana Career Explorer (and Grad Plan): IndianaCareerExplorer.com College Costs Estimator: IndianaCollegeCosts.org Diploma Requirements: DOE.IN.gov/Achievement/Curriculum/Indiana s-Diploma-Requirements

Resources: Grades 9-12 Internships: IndianaINTERN.net PSAT/SAT and PLAN/ACT info: in.gov/learnmoreindiana/2467.htm (no CAPS)

Suggested Activities

KnowHow2GO 2 School Summer-long reading program Build math into your activities – Review Common Core State Standards Visit a college campus Visitors to talk about their college experiences Learn about a College of the Week Workshops for parents or including parents in activities

KnowHow2GO 2 School Learn about college mascots Help students enter KnowHow2GO contest Help students use the Indiana Career Explorer (6 th grade and upmake sure Grad Plan is up- to-date) Have math or Language Arts sessions to help students prepare for back to school Tour the building (for incoming students)

KnowHow2GO 2 Work Visit a jobsite (architects office, vet, etc.!) Set up a Take Your Child to Work day Create a matching gamematch length/type of education to the career Have students present reports on careers Play dress-up with career uniforms (nurse, carpenter, etc.)

KnowHow2GO 2 Work Invite local colleges to come talk to your students Have a weeklong theme for a certain career (learn about necessary education, notable professionals, visit a jobsite, etc.) Make math practical with career-oriented, real-life math problems Stock your library with books on careers

KnowHow2GO Mini-Grant Opportunity

Overview of Mini-Grant $1,000 for college and career readiness activities all year long Promote Learn More Indiana campaigns Due August 20, winners in three categories: – Serving any/all grades K-5 – Any/all grades 6-8 – Any/all grades 9-12

Best Practices Four criteria: – Creativity HINT: Go above and beyondthen show us how! – Involvement of students HINT: Involve all staff, too! – Alignment with goals HINT: Read KnowHow2GOIndiana.org – Verifiable results HINT: Make your budget clear and detailed

Questions?

Dont forget… KnowHow2GO Through Afterschool College & Career Readiness Forum Wednesday, June 13, 8:30-2:00 Reserve your spot: IndianaAfterschool.org

Thank you!