1. Pivot Point
Accelerating Workforce Education, Skill Development and Structured Pathways

2. 2008- 2012 Work Discoveries/ Cornerstone
Pivot Evolution
2012-present
Pivot Point
Work Discoveries/ Cornerstone
Work Discoveries
Health Discoveries
Over the years, we have evolved in response to demographic and economic shifts.
– Health Discoveries – Targeting level 2C+ ESL students interested in becoming NACs
– Work Discoveries - Levels 3-5 ESL Students, Native English Speakers, TANF Clients
Targeting short-term training and professional-technical programs
Administrative and Economic Changes altered programs and entry requirements shifting emphasis towards COMPASS test preparation
2012Greater definition of how Pivot works and fits in at the college, Teaching team integration and planning, honing and further contextualization of curriculum

3. Pivot Partnerships Student Success Professional Technical Programs
Teaching Team
Adult Basic Education
Student Success
Workforce Education
Students
Industry
College and State Support Services
Community Based Organizations

4. Variables
Multiple skill levels in Math, Reading, Writing, and Technology
Numerous risk factors and challenges
Diverse Academic and career goals
Multiple Entry Points (weekly Intake and orientation)
A wide range of learning styles
Diverse population P2

5. Multiple Measures of Success/Exit points
SELF EVALUATION
ASSESSMENTS
ENTRY INTO COLLEGE PROGRAMS
GETTING HIRED
Assessments: COMPASS, GED, CASAS, Wonderlic
Class Assessments: Homework, Packet work, Classwork, Quizzes, Development of a career plan

6. Cohesive, Collaborative Instructional and Support Team
Effective Administrative Support
Teacher Overlap
Shared Roster
Contracts
Home Base Classroom
Computer Lab
Excellent Administrative Support
Commitment to the program
Hiring and supporting trained and experienced instructors
Trust (allows fearless creation and learning) with interest
Invested interest, not invasive micro-managing
Registration
Access to student services
Consistent Funding
Discipline - “Send them to me”
Resources (computer lab, books, supplies as needed)

7. How does Pivot support Pathways?
ESL
ESL for Healthcare
Home Care Aide
I-BEST
NAC I-BEST
College
Pre-requisites
LPN or RN
A pathway is a great way to help students achieve their goals!

8. Not knowing about resources
Unfortunately, even the best pathways develop cracks, and life happens to even the best students..
Unstable Housing
Peer Pressure
Work
Funding loss
Family demands
Transpor-tation
Skills Gaps
Not knowing about resources
Insufficient support
Emotional blocks

9. Not all progress is a straight line!
LPN or RN
College
Pre-requisites
NAC I-BEST
Pivot Point is like the bumpers on a bowling alley – there to catch the students who fall through the cracks
Home Care Aide
I-BEST
ESL for Healthcare
ESL
IBEST Students
Pivot is not part of any one pathway, but we are part of many.
Pivot is not in competition with other programs, but we are in support of many.

10. Pivot Ingredients 1. Direct connection with supportive administration
2. New student orientations
3. Overlapping instruction
4. Cohort-building
5. Students take the Responsibility
6. Individualized study plans
Student-centered
Community-based
Transition-oriented
Responsive to
demographic shifts
economic needs
effective Affective Domain Support

11. New Student Orientations Every Monday
Paperwork
Cohort-building
Assessments
How to make Pivot work for you
Campus tour
Teresa explain orientation process in video.

12. Instruction Technique
Democratic Curriculum Development Method
Interdisciplinary Teaching and Lessons
Contextualized Learning

13. Interdisciplinary Lessons
Example: The Time Tracker Lesson Incorporates:
Scientific Process
Excel and Powerpoint skills
Math connections
Time Management and Organizational skills
Critical thinking
Reflection and Reporting

15. Students Take Responsibility
Individual contracts
Setting and measuring goals
Teaching one another
Student interview video?

16. Retention and Transition
64.8% Transition Rate to College Programs
Pivot Pioneers return to home base
Visit and speak to new students
Volunteer to mentor
Attend class gatherings
Inspire
Continue to support one another across campus communities and programs
Come back for help, to celebrate, or to just say “hi”
Potluck video/picture and interview with Lauren Butts

17. What Do We Teach? Academic and Technical Content:
Reading
Writing and Grammar
Math
Computer skills

18. Performance Skills Study Job Search Test-taking Organizational
Program and Career Research and Readiness
Team Dynamics

19. To Thrive, A Pivot Point Class Needs:
Adaptability and flexibility
Cohort-building
Overlapping instruction
time for collaboration
room for content reinforcement
individualized instruction
Encouragement for students to take the Responsibility
Contracts…?
Direct connection between teaching and administrative teams
Invested but not invasive administrative support
Orientations that prepare students and help set appropriate expectations

20. Questions?