Department of Juvenile Justice Georgia Preparatory Academy

 The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice operates 26 secured campuses and 92 court services offices.  Of the 26 secured campuses, 7 are YDC (Youth Development Campuses) and 19 are RYDC (Regional Youth Development Campuses)  631 youth = YDC, Female=34, Male=597  784 youth = RYDC, Female=84, Male=700  1,415 youth incarcerated (3/30/15)  1,314 are enrolled in school (3/30/15)  1,029 AA, 48 Hispanic/Latino, 217 White, 12 Asian- American, 8 Mixed Race  Juvenile Justice Reform – Lower number incarcerated

 The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice is the 181 st School District in the state of Georgia  Georgia Preparatory Academy ◦ High School and Middle School ◦ PSC Certified Faculty/Administrators ◦ Year Round School ◦ DJJ Board/School Board ◦ DJJ Commissioner/School Superintendent ◦ SACS Accredited ◦ CEA Accredited

 Georgia Preparatory Academy ◦ Curriculum Activity Packets (CAPS)  Social Studies, Science RYDC  Math, ELA – Learning Modules (CCGPS) RYDC ◦ Fall 2014 – CAPS phased out in YDCs ◦ Fall 2014 – Implementation of CCGPS  Math, ELA ◦ Carnegie Units Awarded ◦ State Mandated Standardized Tests  Georgia Milestones ◦ Full Continuum of Special Ed Services

 Adult Education Program (GED) ◦ 16 years old ◦ Minimum of 6.0 on D-Level TABE ◦ Permission of a guardian (16, 17 years old) ◦ GED tests are offered through local technical colleges – Computer Based Testing Only ◦ Tests are offered in the YDCs ◦ 102 GED Students (3/30/15)

 Graduate Education Program ◦ Students have GED or High School Diploma ◦ Focus is on Transition and Re-entry ◦ GA Business Ethics Student Training (BEST) (Department of Labor) ◦ ServSafe (National Restaurant Association) ◦ Career Portfolios ◦ RESPECT Program – Collaboration with Workforce Development – Transition to Success ◦ Academic/Study Preparation for SAT/ACT ◦ 53 GEP Students (3/30/15)

 CTAE (Career, Technical & Agricultural Education) ◦ Georgia Preparatory Academy partners with four technical schools to offer CTAE classes ◦ South GA Tech, Central GA Tech, Augusta Tech, and Oconee Fall Line Tech ◦ Courses offered are: Cosmetology, Collision Repair, Automotive Maintenance, Computer Applications, Horticulture, and Construction ◦ Students are dually enrolled and can receive a Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) ◦ Representative from TCSG comes on campus

 School Counselors ◦ Assist with College Applications (Four Year, Technical) ◦ Administration of SAT and ACT (Spring 2014) ◦ Coordinate Career Fair – Spring Semester ◦ Career Centers – each YDC – Career Counselors ◦ Academic Advisement ◦ DJJ offers financial assistance with college application fees, SAT/ACT costs, transcript request costs ◦ FAFSA (Federal Student Financial Aid) – Start the process, include parental involvement

 School Counselors ◦ Individual Advisement Sessions-Graduation Status Report – Infinite Campus ◦ GCIS (Georgia Career Information System) ◦ Participation in Virtual College Fair ◦ Classroom Guidance Lessons (College) ◦ Preparation for the ASSET/COMPASS test – financial assistance ◦ School Counseling Resources: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014 Book of Majors ◦ Passage of House Bill 91 – signed into law 3/30/15- Students who did not pass GHSGT or Basic Skills test can now graduate

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 eCore – 26 online core courses ◦ Accepted by most colleges in Georgia ◦ Application process is the same for all students ◦ One student taking eCore classes at Sumter YDC  1 st short session 2 nd Short session  ENGL 1101Pre-Calculus  PSYC 1101Government Internal Considerations  Technology  Funding

 Former and Current Students - Colleges  Lanier TechWest GA Tech  West Central Technical CollegeAtlanta Area Tech  GA Perimeter CollegeCentral GA Tech  Atlanta Sports Academy Culinary Institute/Food Service Training  Ogeechee Technical College at Goodwill Training Center  Oconee Fall Line Technical College South GA Tech  Savannah Technical College Tuskegee University  Dalton State College Chattahoochee Valley Community College  Chattahoochee TechSouthwest GA Tech  Miller-Motte Technical CollegeWiregrass Tech  Atlanta Technical CollegeAlbany Tech  Georgia State University Valdosta State University  United Education Institute  Global University

 Zane Shelfer EdS, LPC, NCC, NCSC  Director of Student Support Services   work  work cell