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BOW Wintersession 2015
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Program Overview Part of the Babson/Olin/Wellesley (BOW) initiative Interdisciplinary students work with local non-profit
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Babson : Manusha Chereddy Emily Jones John Quinn Alyssa Reisner Olin : Ariana Chae Michael Costello Wellesley : Elena Shaw Michelle Chung Kristen Jorgenson Xiao Lin Lei Reba Meserve Participants
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Project Start Next Steps Startup Plan Pitch
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Investor Pitch
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Learning Without Limits Acera High School
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The Acera School Today ● Serves nearly 100 K-8 students in its Winchester, MA location. ● High-ability and accelerated learning students who may struggle in traditional settings. ● Fosters independent learning necessary for innovators, creators, engineers, and entrepreneurs. Unique academic philosophies opportunities for personal growth strong community culture
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We believe… Students should follow their own interests and passions to foster their sense of curiosity 21 st century education will require STEM knowledge, a sense of creativity, and strong emotional resilience The world needs young people who know how to solve problems
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Comparing Education Acera Model Project-Driven Flexible, based on student ability Collaborativ e Traditional Model Score- Driven Standardize d Competitive
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Project-Based Models Learning is a constructive process Social interaction is fundamental for growth Motivation and beliefs are integral to learning Knowledge, strategies, and expertise are contextual Bruning et. al.,(2004). Cognitive Psychology and Instruction Nueva School, CA Focus on “Do-Learn” and social-emotional learning for gifted students Fosters the “whole child.” Model since 1967 British Math Study (1997) Used open-ended projects Students achieved top scores in national math exams School District of Union City, NJ Challenging urban environment Increased test scores, decreased absenteeism College Programs, including Olin College Emphasize collaboration, team-building Excellent career placement, fosters entrepreneurship Somerville STEAM Academy (2015 Launch) Small-school environment for struggling students Connections to high school, internships
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LearnGrow Building Acera High School Rapid Growth from both Acera’s K-8 program and from new students Financial Aid possible within three years, according to financial models. Surveys to track progress and learning for parents teachers, and students Portfolios as college application supplements. Welcome Assess
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Investment Overview $5-10 million initial investment 2017 opening year 10:1 Student- Teacher Ratio 400 maximum students
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A School Without Walls Extending Student Opportunity Online Learning Mentorships with Local Companies College- Level Classes Teacher Training Program
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Projects and Portfolios Summer Programs and partnerships Computer Science Foundation Creative Math and Science Arts & Humanities Leadership & Emotional Development Classes for all stages of learning Core Capacities
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Financial Overview
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Suggestions and Findings
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Strategic Plan Program Personnel Finance Community Student Body
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Assessment Methods Inspiration Methods: Olin Model Student Engagement Survey Self-Reporting Our Assessment Method: Behavioral Changes and Client Satisfaction
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Other Suggestions Offering Career Exploration Diverse Subject Offering Transition to Alternative Education College Readiness
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Other Suggestions Marketing and Branding Conducting Research Organic Growth Model
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Future BOW Partnership with Acera Have clear goals for what a partnership should look like Pitch several alternatives to begin discussion Identify the correct faculty and students at each school Pilot a small scale collaboration to prove mutual benefit Consider other partnership Other colleges and universities with high school programs Alternative learning spaces
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Thank you! Let’s Discuss
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