1. LILIBETH PINPIN ROBERT LEE III EDUCATING FOR CAREERS MARCH 2-4 2014 SURVIVING YOUR FIRST YEAR in the Academy California Partnership Academy 101

2. BACKGROUND on Requirements about the CPA Grant SUGGESTIONS on Managing the Academy SCHEDULING HANDBOOK CPA Reporting Evaluating the Academy Outcome: SURVEY and Next Steps AGENDA & OUTCOMES

3. 1.Name 2.Academy 3.School 4.Something in your pocket or purse that REPRESENTS YOUR EXPERIENCE in the Academy TABLE INTRODUCTIONS

4. Medium-sized K-12 school district serving around 17,000 students Diverse student population (ethnicity, socio-economics) 16 K-5, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 continuation schools Declared bankruptcy in 2004 VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

5. Returned to local control last SY Wall-to-Wall Academies this SY (Biotechnology, Hospitality, Engineering, Visual and Performing Arts, Health and Fitness) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Partnership Other Grants: Linked Learning (CDE), AT&T Aspire VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

6. The current enrollment: 1838 students GRADES 9-12 0.8%American Indian or Alaskan 1.4%Asian 2.0%Pacific Islander 3.2%Other 8.8%White 18.1%Filipino 31.3%Black or African American 34.4%Hispanic or Latino VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

7. Full Service Community School 49% drop out rate Loss of QEIA Funds Loss of 21 st Century Funds Survived 1 st Year of School Consolidation Met our target API & AYP score VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

8. Biotechnology Academy Started in 2007 Moved to another high school Currently with 210 students 10 academy teachers BIOTECHNOLOGY ACADEMY

9. Academy should be “school within a school” with classes restricted to Academy students 100% Matching funds from district and business Students meet eligibility criteria State funds should only be used for development, operation and support of partnership academies WHAT ARE THE GRANT REQUIREMENTS?

10. COMMON PLANNING TIME for academy teachers + another prep for lead teacher to as a team in planning, teaching and troubleshooting program activities Set up an ADVISORY BOARD SEQUENCE of CTE courses in 10 th -12 th grade WHAT ARE THE GRANT REQUIREMENTS?

11. Instruction in at least 3 academic classes + CTE class (12 th grade varies) Mentor from the business community during the student’s 11 th grade Employer-based summer internship or work experience before the student’s 12 th grade Student provided with motivational activities with private sector involvement for college and career prep WHAT ARE THE GRANT REQUIREMENTS?

12. Take part in Master schedule development Ask for Aeries access Academy student purity check should be part of the Academy Agenda at the start of the year ACADEMY SHOULD BE A “SCHOOL WITHIN A SCHOOL” RESTRICTED TO ACADEMY STUDENTS

13. Can be in cash or kind In Kind Support 100% MATCHING FUNDS FROM THE DISTRICT Guest Speakers Mentors Trainers Judges Interviewers Equipment

14. In Kind Support Chaperones for Field Trips Transportation for Field Trips Internship Opportunities (Paid or Unpaid) Community Service/Volunteer Work 100% MATCHING FUNDS FROM THE DISTRICT

15. Monetary Support Money Dine & Donate Events 100% MATCHING FUNDS FROM THE DISTRICT

16. REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM (ROP) funds career-tech classes

17. PARTNER WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Free supplies and equipment

18. Find organizations giving out FREE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES Biolink

19. Look for organizations with LOAN PROGRAMS Biotechnology Teacher Support Network (BTSN) - Provides resources, training, and loan lab equipment

20. Find organizations that offer FREE FIELD TRIPS Exploratorium in San Francisco Monterey Bay Aquarium Local community colleges and universities - Solano Community College - Sacramento State University - UC Davis - Stanford University

21. Up to one-half of the pupils enrolled at a partnership academy should be pupils who meet the criteria of "at-risk" pupils. (1)Past record of irregular attendance. For purposes of this section, "irregular attendance" means absence from school 20 percent or more of the school year. (2)Past record of underachievement in which the pupil is at least one-third of a year behind the coursework for the respective grade level, or as demonstrated by credits achieved. (3)Past record of low motivation or a disinterest in the regular school program. (4)Disadvantaged economically. (5)Scoring below basic or far below basic in mathematics or English language arts on the standardized test administered pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 60640) of Chapter 5 of Part 33. (6)Maintaining a grade point average of 2.2 or below, or the equivalent of a C minus. Students Meet ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

22. Student recruitment should be strengthened Closer ties with Admin and counselor Students Meet ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

23. REMEMBER: STATE FUNDS should only be used for development, operation and support of partnership academies 25% in technology 40% salaries and benefits

24. Common planning time for academy teachers another prep for lead teacher to work as a team in planning, teaching and troubleshooting program activities Be vigilant in the MASTER SCHEDULE! +

25. Can meet quarterly It is recommended that meeting time is during the day It is recommended that Advisory Board Chair is not Lead Teacher Invite post-secondary partners, business partners, parents, students, site and district administrators, Academy teachers, community members Set up an ADVISORY BOARD

26. Tap your Advisory Board for leads and contacts Tap into your Advisory Board for leads and contacts Guest Speakers E-mentorships Internships

27. Design them with the help of business and post-secondary partners Aim to articulate courses with local community colleges Plan on A-G approval of courses SEQUENCE OF CTE COURSES in 10 th – 12 th Grade

28. 10 th & 11 th grade >> usually English, History, Science and CTE 12 th grade >> at least 1 academic class + CTE class Instruction in at least 3 ACADEMIC CLASSES + CTE CLASS (all pure classes) (12 th grade varies)

29. A mentor from the business community is needed during the student’s 11 th grade

30. Advertisements through professional organizations, universities E-Mentorship + 2 months + Email service > Contract with mentors > Weekly discussion themes + Mentors from universities and industry + Culminating Mixer MENTORSHIPS

31. Where do I find COMMUNITY/ BUSINESS PARTNERS? Word of Mouth: Parents, Alumni, Friends, Relatives Email List Serves Staff Networking District Networking County Networking Conferences Industry Organizations

32. Where do I find COMMUNITY/ BUSINESS PARTNERS? Local Businesses > Chamber of Commerce Mixer Local Events > Farmer’s Market > Summer Celebrations > Teen Expos County Fairs

33. Employer-based Summer Internship or Work Experience Before the Student’s 12 th Grade Advisory board can help Network with post-secondary and industry partners

34. Internships Search: Networking, Advisory Board Members, Professional Organizations, Non-Profit Organizations, Internet, Alumni Search Early! Job Shadowing Paid or Unpaid Internships > Ex. Humane Society, UC/CSU, Touro University, Kaiser Permanente

35. Students provided with motivational activities with private sector involvement for college and career prep

36. Motivational Activities College and Career Fair Classroom activities Guest Speakers Science Fair Field Trips

37. College & Career Fair

38. Mock Job Interview 1 st Semester

39. MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM FIELD TRIP, OCT. 12, 2012

40. Watershed Walk Dan Foley Park, Vallejo 2012

41. SCC Career Fair, April 2013

42. STEM Conference, SCC

43. Scheduling is Key!

44. SCHEDULING WORKSHOP

45. CREATE STRUCTURE through a Hand book

46. Reporting RECORD EVERYTHING!

47. Evaluate the Academy performance yearly in the following areas: Academy Structure Curriculum and Instruction Partnership with Employers and Higher Education

48. casn.berkeley.edu www.CTEonline.org cde.ca.gov naf.org USEFUL WEBSITES

50. Enjoy the rest of the conference!