1. Pockets of Excellence within Los Angeles City College January 23, 2014

2. AGENDA I.Gateway to College II.Link Learning Initiative III.College Preparedness & Remediation

3. Challenges of a new Program What you think is the greatest challenge of a newly established program? Outreach and Recruitment Student Selection

4. Outreach and Recruitment Regional Collaboration Alliance College Ready Schools 18 High Schools across the Los Angeles Couty

5. Student Selection Establish a well defined criteria Be at least 16 years of age by the first day of class; Behind in credits according to grade; Reside in service area Have not yet obtained a high school diploma or GED; Have a minimum eighth (8th) grade reading level as assessed by LACC through a program- administered examination and/or other multiple measures, e.g., CST scores, CAHSEE, and transcripts;

6. Process Step 1: Attend Information Session Step 1: Attend Information Session Step 2: Complete an Application Step 2: Complete an Application Step 3: Bring all your applications, essays and forms to: Step 3: Bring all your applications, essays and forms to: Step 4: Attend a 2-day Evaluation Step 4: Attend a 2-day Evaluation Step 5: Participate in an Interview Step 5: Participate in an Interview Step 6: Selection Committee Review Step 6: Selection Committee Review

7. SAMPLE APPLICATION

8. Essay ESSAY I Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. What led to this failure? How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn? ESSAY II Describe the world and/or community you come from. What are your dreams and aspirations? What events, people, and/or experiences shaped your vision of your future? Be as specific as possible. ESSAY III Describe your strengths and weaknesses. How did they contribute to your performance in high school? How will you approach your academic life differently or similarly here at Gateway to College? What do you believe will be the hardest hurdles for you to overcome here?

9. Link Learning Initiative Transitional Programming Improved Placement – English 28 – Math 115

10. College Preparedness & Remediation Pre-senior Academic Boot camp Supplemental Curriculum for Seniors Pre-Assessment Intensive Course

11. Pre-senior Academic Boot camp Primarily focus on study skills Basic overview of essential English skills Basic overview of essential Math skills

12. Supplemental Curriculum for Seniors Additional three hours of math and English instruction per week Focus is on English 101 and Math 125 Reinforces college study skills

13. Pre-Assessment Intensive Course 2 Day Workshop(5 hour days) -Designed to teach students how to take an assessment exam -Prepares them to take any standardized test

14. Overall Goals for CPR College and career readiness Increase dual enrollment opportunities Decrease need for College remediation Increase placement for college level English and math Ensure college success and completion