University of Connecticut Early College Experience The Transition to College Conference Daniel Hand High School Madison, CT

Daniel Hand High School Representatives Jean Baker, ECE Site Coordinator Frank Balantic, Physics Maureen Brown, Math (Discrete, Math Modeling) Pat Drew, Career and Technical Education Bill Edwards, Physics Anita Ferron, Human Development and Family Studies

Our primary purpose is to graduate successful life- long learners who are responsible citizens in the global community. Daniel Hand High School students, in collaboration with educators, parents, and the Madison community, will develop as motivated, self-reliant, creative and ethical individuals who respect difference in others.

The Daniel Hand High School graduate will: Demonstrate proficiency and fluency in communication to meet the literacy demands of the global community; Use technology effectively and responsibly; Apply effective and efficient strategies for gathering information and materials, thinking critically, and solving problems; and Demonstrate respect for oneself and strive to contribute to the success of others.

Highlights of Successful DHHS Programs ECE/AP courses offered Yale/Wesleyan programs, ABC program, Magnet School programs College and Career Pathways Program Challenging Electives Developmental Guidance Program Grades 5-12

Avg. ECE Courses Offered per School New Haven County Average DANIEL HAND HIGH SCHOOL

New Haven County Average ECE Average Enrollment DANIEL HAND HIGH SCHOOL

Comparing Value of ECE vs. AP UConn Early College Experience UConn dictates all curriculum; lecture, testing, grading materials Instructors required to complete an initial interview, background check, and transcript review prior to being approved as Adjunct Professor Instructor’s performance is reviewed on yearly basis to maintain certification Receive a UConn transcript Advanced Placement Teachers submit curriculum to College Board for audit Instructors encouraged to participate in AP subject area workshops. AP instructors determined by subject area department chairs. No standardized instructor performance review (determined by each school district) Receive an AP grade

Transition Programs Math Department – Maureen Brown Career and Technology Education –Pat Drew Developmental Guidance Program –Jean Baker

DHHS ECE Courses General Chemistry 1127 Q, 1128Q English 1011 History 1300 Math 1030 Q Elementary Discrete Math 1040 Elementary Mathematical Modeling Math 1131 Q Calculus, Math 1132 Q Calculus II Physics 1201 Q, 1202 Q, 1401 Q Statistics 1100 Q HDFS 1070 Individual & Family Development

Career and Tech Ed Classes College Readiness College and Career Pathways Program  Grown from 11 students in 2006 to 42 for 2010 Honors Finance and Banking UCONN HDFS 1070 Program Streamlined our Tech Ed Program  Foundations of Technology required for all tech ed students  Introduction to Robotics AP Accounting  Getting teachers trained in advance of approval by college board

Developmental Guidance Program Grades 5 – 12 Freshman Transition Sophomore Career Exploration Junior Family and Individual Meetings Senior College and Career Post- Secondary Planning

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