Connecting Activities RFR Webinar April 13, 2011

Jobs / Internships Other Activities Priority for Connecting Activities

Provided to all students Priority for Connecting Activities Targeted to students most in need of support

Provided to all students Jobs / Internships Other Activities Priority for Connecting Activities Targeted to students most in need of support

The different aspects of Connecting Activities programming are complementary. Having a mix of job/internship opportunities and other career development activities creates a well- rounded program for students; help staff make employer connections; and provides a flow of ideas and knowledge that leads to high quality programming. Also - having a logical sequence of career development programming and work experience that is available to all students in grades 9-12 creates a school environment in which students know they can graduate college and career ready. Jobs/Internships targeted to students most in need of support Other career development activities targeted to students most in need of support Jobs/Internships available to all students Other career development activities available to all students (with different activities designed for different grade levels).

The priority for Connecting Activities programming is brokering work and learning opportunities -- jobs/internships -- particularly for students most in need of support. Connecting Activities funding comes from a state budget line item that specifically provides funds for staffing for the role of connecting employers and schools to broker work-based learning opportunities for students. Jobs/Internships targeted to students most in need of support Other career development activities targeted to students most in need of support Jobs/Internships available to all students Other career development activities available to all students (with different activities designed for different grade levels).

Selected Slides from March 29 th April 8, 2011

College and Career Ready Academic Support Grants Early Warning Indicator System High School Graduation Initiative High School Turnaround MassCore Policy & Implementation Mass Model for School Counseling School to Career Connecting Activities New for FY12 Connecting Activities is one of the seven strategic initiatives in the Race to the Top College and Career Readiness Delivery Plan

This opens up new opportunities for Connecting Activities programs to work with school-wide initiatives to support college and career readiness. College and Career Ready Academic Support Grants Early Warning Indicator System High School Graduation Initiative High School Turnaround MassCore Policy & Implementation Mass Model for School Counseling School to Career Connecting Activities

New Work and Learning “Program Elements” A = All Work Experiences. Total number of students participating in jobs/internships brokered by Connecting Activities. Brokering may include direct placement, managing Work-Based Learning Plans, providing workshop or classroom programming or other brokering roles. G = Planning Goals. Number of students in jobs/internships linked to individual student formal planning goals, based on a College and Career Plan, Individual Education Plan, Educational Proficiency Plan or other formal planning process. R = Raising Graduation Rates. Number of students in jobs/internships where the student was targeted or identified through school-wide initiatives to raise graduation rates. This may include students identified through the Early Warning Indicator Index, MCAS results for students who need to re-test, and dropouts who have re-enrolled in school. O = Workshop or Classroom Component. Number of students in jobs/internships with a classroom or workshop component. This may include an internship class, Academic Support program, CVTE program, career pathway program, or workplace readiness or career development classes and workshops. W = Work-Based Learning Plans. Number of students in jobs/internships with Work-Based Learning Plans. E = Number of Employers. Total employers providing jobs/internships through Connecting Activities. The Work and Learning Performance report also includes a count of private, nonprofit and public employers.

New Performance Report

New Optional Activities Report