1. Central California Community Colleges Committed To Change Consortium
(C6) CONSORTIUM

2. C6 Consortium
C6 refers to the Central California Community Colleges Committed to Change or C6.  
Two grants were applied for by West Hills on behalf of the C6 (and funded).
(1) DOL TAACCCT grant
(2) California Education Policy Fund grant (CEPF).  The CEPF grant includes the common Assessment Placement Test project.  

3. C6 Consortium Grants BOTH of these grants are for C6 colleges.
10 of the 13 C6 colleges participate in the DOL grant and
11 of the 13 colleges participate in the CEPF grant.

4. The Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) 

5. C6 Consortium Grant Plan
The C6 Consortium has implemented eight inter-related and inter-dependent elements that contribute significantly to students of community and technical colleges:
Positive outcomes occur
In retention
In completion rates and
In the reduction of time to complete degrees and/or certificates

6. C6 Consortium Grant Plan
The Delta College Psychiatric Technician Program has implemented a strategy of eight researched-based Guiding Principles to dramatically improve student outcomes and to accelerate progress.

7. Eight Researched-based
C6 Consortium
Eight Researched-based 
Guiding Principles
Integrated Program Design
Cohort Enrollment
Block Scheduling
Compressed Classroom Instruction
Embedded Remediation
Increase Transparency
Transformational Technology
Innovative Student Support Services

8. Strategy Activity Personnel Integrated Program Design
Classes are modularized into a pattern of 12 week content based groups;
Once “fundamentals” is successfully completed, the students are offered a choice of 3 content pathways:
Nursing Science,
Developmental Disabilities, or
Psychiatric Nursing,
(each content area consist of two 6 -week courses, which are required to be taken sequentially).
John Schaefer
Felicia Semillo
Julie Kay
Cohort Enrollment
The first cohort began in the Spring 2012 term and consisted of 28 Stanislaus Students and 32 SJDC students.
A second cohort of 60 students began in January 2013.
A third cohort of 60 students began in May 2013.
A fourth cohort of 60 students will begin in January 2014.

9. Strategy Activity Personnel Block Scheduling
In spring 2012 the PT curriculum was partially modularized into 10-week components and was developed using evidence based practices.
Beginning spring of 2013, classes were fully modularized into a pattern of 12-week content based modules where each cohort enrolled in courses together for the duration of the program.
Psychiatric Technician Faculty from San Joaquin Delta Community College, Porterville Community College, and West Hills Community College
Compressed Classroom Instruction
The Psychiatric Technician Program at San Joaquin Delta College is now a one year program consisting of seven 6-week modules.
Each cohort is able to complete the program by taking 2 content specific modules in Psychiatric Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing and Developmental Disabilities Nursing and 1 module in Foundations of Nursing.
At the end of the program, cohort members receive a Psychiatric Technician Certificate and are eligible to sit for the CA State Boards for licensure.
Psychiatric Technician Faculty and Staff

10. Strategy Activity Personnel Embedded Remediation
Embedded instruction is incorporated for two hours per week as part of the clinical hours.
An instructor from the English department works with Psychiatric Technician students to develop their :
Professional Written Communication skills,
Critical Thinking Skills,
Ethical Reasoning skills, and
Data Base Researching Techniques
Adjunct Associate Professor of English Sheli Ayers
Increased Transparency
Based on the labor market, industry demands, and regular input from its industry advisory committee, the Psychiatric Technician Program will update information available on the SJDC Psychiatric Technician Website regarding program costs, duration, success rates, job placement outcomes, and newly developed recruitment materials. The Psychiatric Technician Program will place a high priority on job placement by sustaining engagement with existing industry partners and developing new ones.
Psychiatric Technician Program Staff Members

11. Strategy Activity Personnel Innovative Student Support Services
Transformational Technology
SJDC Instructors have worked on the C6 driven Open Educational Resources (OER) for Developmental Disabilities. The plan is to adopt in curriculum when available.
SJDC Instructors require students to use web enhanced resources.
Each room assigned to PT instruction is in the process of being upgraded with state of the art technology.
Psychiatric Technician Instructors
Innovative Student Support Services
Student Success Center provides Psychiatric Technician students with course tutoring and assistance.
In addition, basic skills students use on-line modules on the Etudes platform and are able to meet with a tutor outside of class in one of the tutoring centers for additional assistance.
Julie Kay
Rosalva Ibarra

12. Two New Stockton Facilities Hiring Psychiatric Technicians
Department of State Hospitals (DSH)
California Health Care Facility-Stockton (CHCF) (Medical)
Opened in July 22, 2013 

13. What is a Psychiatric Technician?
An entry-level health care provider who is responsible for care of mentally disordered and developmentally disabled clients.
A licensed provider with a similar scope of practice as a licensed vocational nurse, but with more Psychiatric and Developmental Disabilities experience.

14. Demand for Healthcare Workers in the Stockton region
The California Department of Corrections Facility in Stockton has reported a need to hire:
426 Psychiatric Technicians
40 Senior Psychiatric Technicians/Supervisors
183 RNs
Plus an additional need for supervisory level health care professionals for the facility.

15. What Is The Starting Salary Range For A Psychiatric Technician?
$15- $27 Per Hour
$30,720 - $51,840 Per Year
For more information about the Psychiatric Technician Profession:

16. Other Agencies Hiring Psych Techs
Day Treatment Centers
Developmental Centers
Psychiatric Hospitals & Clinics
Psychiatric Technician Programs
Geropsychiatric Centers
Residential Care Facilities
Vocational Training Centers……and others!

17. SJDC Psych Tech Constraints: C6 Number of Students Served
225 in term of C6 grant
Faculty
2 Full Time
1 Full-Time Industry Provided
8 Adjunct

18. Clinical Partners San Joaquin County Behavior Health Services
St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center
St. Joseph’s Medical Center
San Joaquin General Hospital
United Cerebral Palsy
Adult Activity Center
Central Valley Training Center (CVTC)
Redwood School
LaSalette, long-term care
Creekside, long-term care
Wagner Heights, long-term care
Crestwood, long-term care

19. Department of State Hospitals-Stockton
First Clinical Rotations begin September 30, 2013

20. SJDC Psych Tech Students
Approximately 60 Students per Cohort Four Cohorts total (Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2014)
Approximately 240 students total
Commitment for grant 225 students
Current Student Numbers
53 graduates, December 2012
108 current students
Curriculum
Seven 6-Week Modules Psychiatric Nursing, Developmental Disabilities, Medical Surgical Nursing, Pharmacology
New LVN/PT Board approved curriculum (Fall 2012)
Embedded Basic Skills

21. Embedded Instruction – 2 Clinical Hours
Professional Communication
Interpersonal and Writing Skills
Note taking skills, Paraphrasing, Summarizing
Critical Thinking Skills
Ethical Reasoning
Analyzing Nursing Articles
Researching Data Bases (Library Databases)
APA Documentation Instruction and Implementation

22. Budget – C6 Grant Salary and Benefits $1,289,612.00 Equipment
$100,000.00
Travel
$36,846.00
Supply/Instructional Supply
$20,014.00
Assessment Tests
$4,047.00
Indirect Costs
$64,481.00
Grant Amount Total = $1,515,000.00

23. Program Marketing Recordnet Archives Recordnet Archives
January 1, 2011 Record Article by Alex Breitler, Record Staff Writer
Delta to offer training for new prison jobs
Psychiatric techs can earn close to $60,000 a year
Recordnet Archives
June 9, 2013 follow-up Record Article by Alex Breitler, Record Staff Writer
Newspaper Articles
June 1, 2011 web-page:
June 9, 2013 web-page:
Golden opportunity
Dozens upon dozens of psychiatric technicians trained by S.J. Delta College prepare for their new careers at Stockton's medical prison
Recordnet Archives

24. June 26, 2013 Public Information Session
Program Marketing
June 26, Public Information Session
Tillie Lewis Theater
241 Community members and interested students attended

25. Ms. Goeman’s Summer 2013 NURS PT 11 L Group

26. C6 Consortium Grants California Education Policy Fund grant (CEPF).
The CEPF grant includes the common Assessment Placement Test project.  

27. Anticipated outcomes of your organization’s efforts
The C6 Consortium is proposing to implement regional policy reforms as a potential model for state-wide policy changes.
The anticipated short term policy outcomes of C6 Consortium efforts are:
Use of a common placement test across all colleges The C6 Consortium will support efforts to Assembly Bill 743 by providing data and support to implementation of a common assessment system.
Anticipated outcomes of your organization’s efforts
Anticipated outcomes of your organization’s efforts
Anticipated outcomes of your organization’s efforts
Anticipated outcomes of your organization’s efforts
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Consortium
Consortium
Consortium
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is proposing to implement regional policy reforms that could serve as the model for state-
is proposing to implement regional policy reforms that could serve as the model for state-
is proposing to implement regional policy reforms that could serve as the model for state-
is proposing to implement regional policy reforms that could serve as the model for state-
wide policy changes. The anticipated
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Consortium efforts are:
Consortium efforts are:
Consortium efforts are:
Consortium efforts are: • • • •
Use of a common placement test across all college - The C
Use of a common placement test across all college - The C
Use of a common placement test across all college - The C
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will support efforts to Assembly Bill 743
will support efforts to Assembly Bill 743
will support efforts to Assembly Bill 743
will support efforts to Assembly Bill 743
(Block) by providing data and support to implementation of a common assessment system.
(Block) by providing data and support to implementation of a common assessment system.
(Block) by providing data and support to implementation of a common assessment system.
(Block) by providing data and support to implementation of a common assessment system. 7 7 7 7 • • • •
Agreement on common cut scores for placement test- The C
Agreement on common cut scores for placement test- The C
Agreement on common cut scores for placement test- The C
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supports efforts to Assembly Bill 743
supports efforts to Assembly Bill 743
supports efforts to Assembly Bill 743
supports efforts to Assembly Bill 743
(Block) by providing data and support to implementation of a common assessment system.
(Block) by providing data and support to implementation of a common assessment system.
(Block) by providing data and support to implementation of a common assessment system.
(Block) by providing data and support to implementation of a common assessment system. • • • •
Alignment of curriculum between 12
Alignment of curriculum between 12
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grade and college freshman year is based on the research by
grade and college freshman year is based on the research by
grade and college freshman year is based on the research by
grade and college freshman year is based on the research by
the P-16 Council & League for Innovation in the Community College, Significant Discussions
the P-16 Council & League for Innovation in the Community College, Significant Discussions
the P-16 Council & League for Innovation in the Community College, Significant Discussions
the P-16 Council & League for Innovation in the Community College, Significant Discussions • • • •
Based on Shulock’s cited best practice evidence, priority registration for targeted groups is of an
Based on Shulock’s cited best practice evidence, priority registration for targeted groups is of an
Based on Shulock’s cited best practice evidence, priority registration for targeted groups is of an
Based on Shulock’s cited best practice evidence, priority registration for targeted groups is of an
emerging strategy to improve degree outcomes. The C
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consortium can measure patterns as students
consortium can measure patterns as students
consortium can measure patterns as students
consortium can measure patterns as students
move through intermediate stages as they progress toward completing degrees.
move through intermediate stages as they progress toward completing degrees.
move through intermediate stages as they progress toward completing degrees.
move through intermediate stages as they progress toward completing degrees. • • • •
Change high school policy to create a common “Senior Year Experience” that requires college
Change high school policy to create a common “Senior Year Experience” that requires college
Change high school policy to create a common “Senior Year Experience” that requires college
Change high school policy to create a common “Senior Year Experience” that requires college
readiness in the instructional delivery of classes and content changes, as well as math review for
readiness in the instructional delivery of classes and content changes, as well as math review for
readiness in the instructional delivery of classes and content changes, as well as math review for
readiness in the instructional delivery of classes and content changes, as well as math review for
students not placing into college level math. We will provide data & support for passage of AB78
students not placing into college level math. We will provide data & support for passage of AB78
students not placing into college level math. We will provide data & support for passage of AB78
students not placing into college level math. We will provide data & support for passage of AB78
(Portantino), which is held under submission. This bill will removed restrictions on concurrent
(Portantino), which is held under submission. This bill will removed restrictions on concurrent
(Portantino), which is held under submission. This bill will removed restrictions on concurrent
(Portantino), which is held under submission. This bill will removed restrictions on concurrent
enrollment and authorizeK-12 districts to enter into partnerships with community colleges.
enrollment and authorizeK-12 districts to enter into partnerships with community colleges.
enrollment and authorizeK-12 districts to enter into partnerships with community colleges.
enrollment and authorizeK-12 districts to enter into partnerships with community colleges.

28. Anticipated outcomes of your organization’s efforts
Agreement on common cut scores for placement test-
The C6 Consortium supports efforts to Assembly Bill 743 by providing data and support for implementation of a common assessment system.
Alignment of curriculum between 12th grade and college freshman year

29. Anticipated outcomes of your organization’s efforts
Implementation of priority registration for targeted groups to improve degree outcomes-
The C6 consortium can measure outcomes as students progress through intermediate stages toward degree completion.
Create high school policy to establish a common “Senior Year Experience” that requires the following:
college readiness embedded into instructional delivery of classes,
course content changes, and
math review for students not placing into college level math.

30. The CEPF Grant Common Assessment Placement Test Project
McCann Associates selected to develop customized placement test for pilot project
Customization and Alignment of Assessment Instrument
Diagnostic Capabilities
Affordability

31. The CEPF Grant Common Assessment Placement Test Project
Workgroup
Cross-sector core regional team
Cross-sector core faculty team
College technical team
Frequent and transparent communication with college, including test administrators
McCann Associates

32. Common Assessment Placement Test
The CEPF Grant
Common Assessment Placement Test
Project
San Joaquin Delta College Workgroup
Reading Adaptive/Linear Test
Writing Adaptive/Linear Test
Faculty
Diane Oren,
Vickey Aubrey,
Dr. Marcos Contreras
Math Adaptive/Linear Test
Jacqueline Schwegel,
Dr. Suzanne Lindborg,
Dr. Nick Bykov

33. December 2012 Psychiatric Technician Pinning Ceremony
Matt Wetstein , Ph.D. Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Instruction
&
Stephanie Quitoriano
2012 PT Cohort
December 2012 Psychiatric Technician Pinning Ceremony

34. December 2012 Psychiatric Technician Pinning Ceremony