SCWI - Grand Connections  Amalgamation of 7 school boards and Conestoga College ITAL  Funded by the Ministry of Education & Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities

College Co-operative Education Program This program is also know as: 1.CCEP 2.School to College Transition Program

CCEP rocks because  FREE college course(s) tuition and related texts  FREE city bus tickets or parking costs covered  You become a Conestoga College ITAL student

Location of CCEP  Doon Campus, Kitchener  Cambridge Campus

Credits Available CCEP allows students to earn:  College credits in one or two dual courses  High school credit for each college course passed  Two secondary Co-op credits

College Course Delivery Models Congregated Model - secondary students only Integrated or Top Up Model - both college & secondary students

Congregated Courses Offered February 2012  Personal Support Worker  Canadian Criminal Justice System  Early Childhood Education  Graphic Design

Integrated Courses Offered February 2012 (start in January)  Business Computing Application  Computer Programming  Psychology and Accounting

College Course Timelines  Congregated courses are typically 45 hours  Some integrated courses are longer (e.g., computer programming)  Three hours per week for 15 weeks

Co-op Timelines 3 weeks of pre-placement classes - 3 hours/day Integration class every second Friday am or pm after co-op placements start Co-op placement reflects students career interests

WCDSB Teacher Role – Co-op Teach the co-op pre-placement and develop a 5-month calendar for each student To assess and find co-op placements Teach integration lessons bi-weekly Monitor students

WCDSB Teacher Role – College Course  Provide support - enhance language & writing skills  Review study & note-taking skills with students  Communicate/Advocate with college professors

Requirements for CCEP Program  Have 26/27 secondary credits with compulsory credits completed (or have a plan)  Enroll in the entire 3 or 4 credit package  Demonstrate a mature attitude and commitment to completing the OSSD

Keys to Success 1.Set Goals 2.Be Disciplined 3.Communicate & Self Advocate 4.Get Organized 5.Take Positive Risks

Application Process  Complete Co-op Application Form  Complete a Parent & Student Information Form  Provide two teacher references  Complete the Dual Credit course selection form  Complete the Conestoga College registration form

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