1. Getting the Most from your Advisory Boards Jill Siler Executive Director of Academic & Organizational Development Amanda Johnson CTE Specialist

2. Now is the time For Institute Building Now is the time r Creating the Culture Bond Initiative Focus on the Institute Partnership Development Higher Education Corporate Industry External Experiences Identification of Needs Student Survey Parent & Community Needs / Input Workforce Data Developing the Framework Institutes of Study Building Depth Career Exploration / Post- Secondary Preparation

3. LTHS INSTITUTES OF STUDY Advanced Science & Medicine Veterinary & Agricultural Science Math, Engineering & Architecture Business, Finance & Marketing Humanities, Technology & Communications Fine Arts

4. Foundation Course of Study: What all students must take… Career Exploration Emphasis: Courses that will allow students to study the area in-depth.

5. Post- Secondary Preparation: Advanced Certifications, Licensures, etc. for students Selective Course of Study: Recommendations for other courses to take to enhance this area of study. Corresponding Career Clusters

6. Institute of Advanced Science & Medicine

7. Institute of Veterinary & Agricultural Science

8. Institute of Math, Engineering & Architecture

9. Institute of Humanities, Technology & Communications

10. Institute of Fine Arts

11. Institute of Business, Finance & Marketing

12. ~ ADVISORY BOARDS ~ Now is the time Purpose… Why have an Advisory Board?

13. ~ ADVISORY BOARD SAMPLE MATERIALS ~ Now is the time

14. OTHER RESOURCES: Now is the time Program Advisory Committees: Instructional Materials Service, Texas A&M University, in cooperation with the Texas Education Agency, Career & Technology Education Division, Austin, TX

15. Now is the time Objectives & Activities of an Advisory Committee Analyze course content to meet the changing needs of the businesses & industries Evaluate the physical condition of facilities and technology of program equipment Assist in maintaining and improving instructional and learning experiences Assist in determining job opportunities Assist in promoting career education in the school and community Assist in providing current workforce information Advise on the development of short- and long-range plans for school-to-work education Assist in providing evaluations and recommendations Provide district with written recommendations P. 2

16. Now is the time Partnership Ideas ~ How You Can Help… Assess emerging occupations and employer needs Schedule content area expert visits to observe and/or co- conduct lessons Provide unique education and training experiences for students: Job shadowing, student internship, site visit, etc. Assist students with obtaining employment Offer facilities for teacher/student site visit, field trip Volunteer as a guest speaker / Arrange for guest speakers Sponsor student contests – poster, logo, etc. Participate in efforts to provide scholarships and awards for outstanding student performance Acquisition of technology, equipment, etc.

17. Now is the time Partnership Ideas ~ Cont’d Student recruitment Judge student projects Evaluate engineering equipment, labs, technology, etc. Determine skills needed and job expectations Support recruiting projects (t-shirts, summer camps) Advise on education needs (both HS and College) Promote awareness of the program Provide teacher training Mentor and support students

18. ~ ADVISORY BOARDS ~ Now is the time Critical Beginnings Getting the Word Out Invitations / First Interactions Email, Press Release, Etc.

19. Now is the time P. 6

20. ~ ADVISORY BOARDS ~ Now is the time Critical Beginnings Getting the Word Out Invitations / First Interactions Recruiting the Right People

21. BOARD MEMBERSHIP : Good Things / Challenges… Now is the time P. 7

22. ~ ADVISORY BOARDS ~ Now is the time Critical Beginnings Getting the Word Out Invitation / First Interactions Recruiting the Right People ~ Teachers~ Post-Secondary ~ Counselor~ Industry ~ Principal~ Students ~ Central Office~ Community ~ Parents

23. ~ ADVISORY BOARDS ~ Now is the time The First Steps… Needs Assessment (What do you think…) Overview of Program Purpose of Advisory Boards Goals & Objectives

24. Now is the time Advisory Activity Needs Assessment Advisory Goals Personal Commitment TIP: Model Good Teaching Complete Individually / Discuss in Small Mixed Groups / Full Group Share P. 10

25. Now is the time The Follow Up…

26. First Thoughts (2008) ~ Defining the Work ~ Organizing the Work ~ Evaluating the Work P. 11

27. ~ ADVISORY BOARDS ~ Now is the time The Meetings Prepare in Advance (prep time) Solicit Input for Agenda Effective Facilitator (results-oriented) Student Presence Plan for Engaging Work Communication & Follow-Up

28. Now is the time P. 14-17 Sample Meeting Welcome Student Presentation Program Updates Work Upcoming Events Next Steps

29. Now is the time Getting Involved! Guest Lectures Classroom Visits Site Visits Job Shadowing Internship TIP: Follow Up Follow Up P. 22

30. GUEST LECTURE SERIES Now is the time Incentive Structure Communication Follow-Up P. 23

31. Advisory Board Evaluation P. 31

32. Evaluation Feedback Now is the time

33. At times would additional subcommittee work have enhanced the efforts. Exa: prepping the entering middle school students. Engage us to assist. Cause us to volunteer to speak to kids/etc. First meeting next year would be great for goal setting for the Board. Great first year! I also encourage assignments for the Board between meetings to keep the momentum. I enjoyed the work on the board- I love LTHS I really enjoyed being a part of this committee and look forward to next year (and beyond). It is a complement to the group that things have happened rapidly and the students have seen real world projects/speakers. It is refreshing to see engaged educated students. Now that most of us know about the program, I'd like to see more breakout sessions and discussion. Subcommittees would be useful Suggestions: Hear from kids in the program (classes)-likes, needs We did more listening than talking it seemed most of the time. Now is the time

34. ~ ADVISORY BOARDS ~ Now is the time Little Things Make a BIG Difference… Food Setting (clean classroom / free of distraction) Seating (try mixing it up) Name Tags Sign In Sheets Learning Names Starting on Time

35. ~ ADVISORY BOARDS ~ Now is the time Big Things That Make a BIG Difference… Money – It’s not about the money People – Remember the P-Scale Engage – Not Show & Tell Time – Honor it. Be Prepared. Communication – Can’t have too much Kids – It’s about the kids. Get them w/kids. Recognition – Find ways to say thanks!

36. ACCESS TO MATERIALS www.lthscte.wikispaces.com Now is the time

37. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS… Now is the time THANK YOU!!! Jill Siler silerj@ltisdschools.org Amanda Johnson johnsona@ltisdschools.org