2008 COMBASE Conference Partnerships That Work

Mark Payler, Superintendent Weld County Re-8 Fort Lupton, Colorado Karen Sell, Associate Dean Aims Community College Fort Lupton, Colorado

Toward a Common Vision: A Community College/ Public School Partnership

Change is Possible

How it Works: “NEEDS” BASED APPROACH  Declining Resources Possible RIF/reorganization at Secondary Level  Increase in Regional Demand for Skilled & Manager- Capable Labor Pool  Increased High School Drop-out Rate  Model for Dual Credit Opportunities BEYOND Career and Tech Ed

How it Works: Biggest Question FUNDING… CTE Funding – Contracted Program “Slots”  Cost to High School $2,000 = 15 credits (includes books/materials)  Ex. 30 slots x 15 = 450 credits  Typical student = credits year CVA Reimbursement, up to 50% of high school CTE Director salary, Career Academy attracts/retains students - increases State funding (PPOR)

How it Works: Biggest Question FUNDING… Ex. 20 seniors need only 2 classes – school gets only 30% of state funding; if enrolled in CTE program get up to 100%

How it Works: Biggest Question FUNDING …  Cost to College Administrative and faculty salary or shared salaries Advising, assessment, print materials and advertising Support personnel, student support services Student supplies Mileage reimbursement Tours of programs for high school students  Career Academy Camps

How it Works: BENEFITS  Benefits to High School Program/faculty: Shared Resources Additional Opportunities for Students  Benefits to Students Motivation – Makes CONNECTION HS>Career “Jump Start” on Career Pathway Course Selection “Guide” Retention and Graduation College Credit Direct entry into workforce

How it Works: BENEFITS Benefits to College  Increased collaboration opportunities Counselors  Enrollments – Link 2+2  Recruiting potential  Grant opportunities (auto and industry tech)

Does it Work? YES. 28 enrollments - Fall enrollments - Spring 08 Total 58 enrollments for 311 credits  Carpentry, Automotive Technology (AYES), Horticulture/Landscape Design  100% retention – carpentry and AYES  11 high school graduates (2 continued program following graduation)  10 seniors will remain in the programs, 1 transferred to another district and 1 plans are unknown

Challenges: MISSION POSSIBLE Transportation Attendance College vs. high school schedules Counselors Open entry enrollment Internships

Successes: A STRONG FUTURE Program growth Student success  Michael Angus

CONTACT US: Mark Payler, Superintendent Weld County RE8 Fort Lupton, Colorado Karen Sell, Associate Dean Aims Community College, Fort Lupton, CO Campus

Good Luck on Establishing Your Partnership That Works.