1. Department of Juvenile Justice Georgia Preparatory Academy

2.  The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice operates 26 secured campuses and 92 court services offices.  Of the 26 secured campuses, 7 are YDC (Youth Development Campuses) and 19 are RYDC (Regional Youth Development Campuses)  631 youth = YDC, Female=34, Male=597  784 youth = RYDC, Female=84, Male=700  1,415 youth incarcerated (3/30/15)  1,314 are enrolled in school (3/30/15)  1,029 AA, 48 Hispanic/Latino, 217 White, 12 Asian- American, 8 Mixed Race  Juvenile Justice Reform – Lower number incarcerated

4.  The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice is the 181 st School District in the state of Georgia  Georgia Preparatory Academy ◦ High School and Middle School ◦ PSC Certified Faculty/Administrators ◦ Year Round School ◦ DJJ Board/School Board ◦ DJJ Commissioner/School Superintendent ◦ SACS Accredited ◦ CEA Accredited

5.  Georgia Preparatory Academy ◦ Curriculum Activity Packets (CAPS)  Social Studies, Science RYDC  Math, ELA – Learning Modules (CCGPS) RYDC ◦ Fall 2014 – CAPS phased out in YDCs ◦ Fall 2014 – Implementation of CCGPS  Math, ELA ◦ Carnegie Units Awarded ◦ State Mandated Standardized Tests  Georgia Milestones ◦ Full Continuum of Special Ed Services

6.  Adult Education Program (GED) ◦ 16 years old ◦ Minimum of 6.0 on D-Level TABE ◦ Permission of a guardian (16, 17 years old) ◦ GED tests are offered through local technical colleges – Computer Based Testing Only ◦ Tests are offered in the YDCs ◦ 102 GED Students (3/30/15)

7.  Graduate Education Program ◦ Students have GED or High School Diploma ◦ Focus is on Transition and Re-entry ◦ GA Business Ethics Student Training (BEST) (Department of Labor) ◦ ServSafe (National Restaurant Association) ◦ Career Portfolios ◦ RESPECT Program – Collaboration with Workforce Development – Transition to Success ◦ Academic/Study Preparation for SAT/ACT ◦ 53 GEP Students (3/30/15)

8.  CTAE (Career, Technical & Agricultural Education) ◦ Georgia Preparatory Academy partners with four technical schools to offer CTAE classes ◦ South GA Tech, Central GA Tech, Augusta Tech, and Oconee Fall Line Tech ◦ Courses offered are: Cosmetology, Collision Repair, Automotive Maintenance, Computer Applications, Horticulture, and Construction ◦ Students are dually enrolled and can receive a Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) ◦ Representative from TCSG comes on campus

9.  School Counselors ◦ Assist with College Applications (Four Year, Technical) ◦ Administration of SAT and ACT (Spring 2014) ◦ Coordinate Career Fair – Spring Semester ◦ Career Centers – each YDC – Career Counselors ◦ Academic Advisement ◦ DJJ offers financial assistance with college application fees, SAT/ACT costs, transcript request costs ◦ FAFSA (Federal Student Financial Aid) – Start the process, include parental involvement

10.  School Counselors ◦ Individual Advisement Sessions-Graduation Status Report – Infinite Campus ◦ GCIS (Georgia Career Information System) ◦ Participation in Virtual College Fair ◦ Classroom Guidance Lessons (College) ◦ Preparation for the ASSET/COMPASS test – financial assistance ◦ School Counseling Resources: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014 Book of Majors ◦ Passage of House Bill 91 – signed into law 3/30/15- Students who did not pass GHSGT or Basic Skills test can now graduate

11. GEDHigh School DiplomaTransition DiplomaTotal Graduates December 2014226331 May 201469217 December 2013782585 May 20132715547 December 2012251026 May 2012103013 December 20113524059 May 20113416050

12.  eCore – 26 online core courses ◦ Accepted by most colleges in Georgia ◦ Application process is the same for all students ◦ One student taking eCore classes at Sumter YDC  1 st short session 2 nd Short session  ENGL 1101Pre-Calculus  PSYC 1101Government Internal Considerations  Technology  Funding

13.  Former and Current Students - Colleges  Lanier TechWest GA Tech  West Central Technical CollegeAtlanta Area Tech  GA Perimeter CollegeCentral GA Tech  Atlanta Sports Academy Culinary Institute/Food Service Training  Ogeechee Technical College at Goodwill Training Center  Oconee Fall Line Technical College South GA Tech  Savannah Technical College Tuskegee University  Dalton State College Chattahoochee Valley Community College  Chattahoochee TechSouthwest GA Tech  Miller-Motte Technical CollegeWiregrass Tech  Atlanta Technical CollegeAlbany Tech  Georgia State University Valdosta State University  United Education Institute  Global University

14.  Zane Shelfer EdS, LPC, NCC, NCSC  Director of Student Support Services  zaneshelfer@djj.state.ga.us zaneshelfer@djj.state.ga.us  404-508-6596 work  404-987-9334 work cell www.djj.state.ga.us