1. EVSC New Tech Institute: Academies of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership Preparing the Next Generation of Great Thinkers and Doers

2. Agriculture IndustryServiceKnowledge How have the goals for education changed?

3. Employer’s Perspective Are They Really Ready to Work? Employers’ perspectives on the basic knowledge and applied skills of new entrants to the 21st century U.S. workforce, Partnership for 21 st Century Skills, 2006

4. How are NTI classrooms different from traditional schools?

5. Creating a culture that empowers all Culture That Empowers

6. Teaching that Engages Teaching That Engages

7. Traditional Classroom: “Doing Projects” Textbook Activity Lecture Writing Exercise Peer Edit Textbook Activity Culminating Project Typical project timeline

8. Project information Research and investigation Formal teaching Group planning New Tech Project-Based Learning Draft solutions Reflection Final presentations Research and investigation Project information Group planning

9. …a project might be evaluated for presentation skills, collaboration skills, critical thinking/problem solving, work ethic/time management and content. While a test is primarily a measure of one thing only – academic content…

10. Technology that Facilitates Learning Technology That Enables

11. Technology that Facilitates Learning Technology is the tool, not the focus

12. New Tech Expectations DIGITAL MEDIA CONCURRENT COLLEGE COURSES SENIOR PROJECTS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT INTEGRATED LEARNING FOCUSED LEARNING TRUST, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY

13. What course content should I expect to learn through?

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15. NTI Curriculum Themes 9 th Grade Curriculum Topics – Foundations of Innovation and Entrepreneurism Innovative Perspectives (English 9 and U.S. History) – 4 credits Geometry and Engineering Design (Geometry and IED)– 4 credits Biological Advancements (Biology) – 2 credits Wellness (Physical Education and Health) – 4 credits Elective (Interactive Media, World Language, Innovation or Business Elective) – 2 credits 10 th Grade Curriculum Topics – Preparation for Innovation and Entrepreneurism English in 21 st Century – 2 credits Global Economy (Business Principles and GHW) – 4 Credits ICAP (ICP and Algebra) or Movement (Physics and Algebra II) – 4 credits Electives (Principles of Engineering, World Language, Fine Arts Elective, Interactive Media, Creative Writing, Innovation Elective) – 4 credits

16. Possible NTI Curriculum Themes 11 th Grade Curriculum Topics – Exploration of Innovation and Entrepreneurism English 11 – 2 credits Algebra II or Pre-Calculus – 2 credits Physics or Chemistry – 2 credits Innovation Elective Innovation Exploration (Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Bioscience, STEM, Alt. Energy, Logistics, Health Science, Business/Finance) – 6 credits 12 th Grade Curriculum Topics – Presentation of Innovation and Entrepreneurism Fiscal Policies (Government and Economics and English 12) – 4 credits Pre-calculus or Calculus– 2 credits Chemistry or Advanced Science – 2 credits Professional Business Internship, Entrepreneurship Academy, or Specialized Elective Sequence – 4 credits - 8 credits

17. How do I know if I am a good fit?

18. . Desire to learn in a project based, team focused learning format centered around academic content and standards. Some experience and/or comfort in working with computers Ability and desire to complete a Core 40, Core 40/AH, or Core 40/TH diploma path. Students should be at least Algebra ready upon entry to NTI. Interest in the topics/focus of the curriculum – Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership Focus on integrating Academic Rigor with 21 st Century Learning Skills

19. Things to keep in mind…. Student may participate in sports/extra curriculars at home district school but we will have our own clubs and activities. Not a charter school; but we are our own independent, public high school in the EVSC. Students will graduate from NTI. We are a small school model with a maximum of 400 students (max. 100 per grade level). Bus transportation will be provided for students living in Vanderburgh County.

20. How can I find out more or apply to the New Tech Institute?

21. To find out more….. www.evscschools.com/newtech Cory Herrin -435-0967 cory.herrin@evsc.k12.in.us

22. www.evscschools.com/newtech