1. Brandy Johnson, Michigan College Access Network Chery Wagonlander, Michigan Early Middle College Association Holly Heaviland, Michigan New Tech Network March 23, 2012

2. 4 Barriers to Post Secondary Completion Academic Preparation Social Capital College Knowledge on Navigating the Process Financial

3. Collective Impact Response 4 Barriers to Post Secondary Completion Academic Preparation Social Capital College Knowledge on Navigating the Process Financial Organization Focus  ISD, MEMCA, ignitED  MEMCA & ignitED  MCAN, MEMCA

4. Good Enough Vision Partnerships to assure that all students are prepared and bound for post secondary Education College = Postsecondary Education College = Necessity for All College = A Public Good

5. Michigan College Access Network  Mission: Dramatically increase the college participation and completion rates in Michigan, particularly among low-income students, first- generation students, and students of color.  Vision: Economic vitality and community health is dependent on postsecondary educational attainment. Therefore, we believe:  GOAL: 60% by 2025

6. MCAN Strategies  Statewide Strategies  Policy Advocacy and Leadership  KnowHow2GO Public Awareness Campaign & Michigan College Access Portal  Annual Conference: April 30 th, East Lansing  Local Strategies (Resources for ISDs)  Local College Access Network Development  Professional Development of High School Counselors & Other College Advisers  College Application Week  National College Advising Corps  Promise Zones  Data Collection & Analysis (National Student Clearinghouse & FAFSA Completion Data)

7. Local College Access Networks  What is a LCAN? Community-based college access coordinating body. Highly structured collaborative effort, as opposed to isolated efforts of individual organizations. Supported by an alliance of cross-sector leaders representing K-12, higher education, nonprofit sector, government, business, and philanthropy.  What do LCANs Do? Commit to building a college-going culture in community. Create a strategic action framework (establish clear goals & execute proven interventions) to increase college readiness, going, and completion rates.  What support does MCAN provide? Seed funding and extensive technical assistance. To date, MCAN has provided over $1.5 million to 43 communities in Michigan.

8. Michigan Early Middle College Association  Alliance of 25+/Programs Schools & Partners, ISDs, or Districts  17 Entity Codes  Others-Early Implementation or Planning  10 New Tech Highs (Affiliate Members)  Re-Invention is the Focus of Work  Three-Fold Purpose

9. MEMCA History in Michigan  Implementing for over 20 years  Creation of a Technical Assistance Center o MDE, Mott MC, Mott Foundation & Genesee ISD partnership o Professional Development, Technical Certificate, Entity Code Process

10. MEMCA Partnerships  National research data collection project with NCREST  School Profile Report  Graduate Student Survey  Transcript Analysis  Development the first national MCNC state chapter, established 2012  New Tech Network-MEMCA Affiliate Status  Enhanced Dual Enrollment System

12. Contacts Holly Heaviland: hheavila@wash.k12.mi.ushheavila@wash.k12.mi.us Brandy Johnson: brandy@micollegeaccess.orgbrandy@micollegeaccess.org Chery Wagonlander: cwagonla@geneseeisd.orgcwagonla@geneseeisd.org New Tech Network-ignitED Partnerships 1. Early College Planning & College Readiness Curriculum 2. Aligned Curriculum Materials, such as Project Lead The Way 3. Leadership Networking & Coaching, as needed 4. Critical Gap Analysis, University of Michigan 5. Middle Grade Pilot & Development of Training Center

13. Resources for ISDs  Exploration of Model Sites  Technical Assistance on Early College Planning  Future Training for Inquiry & Project Based Learning  Connections to Other State Thought Partners on 21 st Century Learning & Community Conversations  Pilot for Enhanced Dual Enrollment System

14. 12 Credits x 12 th Grade

15. Collaborative Efforts Among Networks  Presenting at each others conferences to provide technical assistance and awareness of compatible resources  Enhanced Dual Enrollment System: 12 x 12  Sharing technical assistance sessions  Potential to seek additional competitive funding

16. Contacts Chris Baldwin, cbaldwin@mcca.orgcbaldwin@mcca.org Holly Heaviland: hheavila@wash.k12.mi.ushheavila@wash.k12.mi.us Brandy Johnson: brandy@micollegeaccess.orgbrandy@micollegeaccess.org Chery Wagonlander: cwagonla@geneseeisd.orgcwagonla@geneseeisd.org