1. Leander ISD College and Career Pathways (CCP)
Tiffany Spicer, Ph.D.
Executive Director, College and Career Pathways
July 18, 2017

3. CCP Children Our CCP WHY?!
Talk about who we’re here to serve we’re here to provide a pathway for everyone!

4. College and Career Pathways College and Career Readiness
Tiffany Spicer, PhD
Executive Director of College and Career Pathways
Counseling Services
Alternative Learning
College and Career
Transition Programs
Steve Clark
Director of Counseling Services
Jennifer Lyon
Coordinator of Counseling Services and Social Learning
MaryAnn Kluga
Coordinator of Alcohol Drug Awareness Prevention Team (ADAPT
Barbara W. Spelman
Senior Director for Alternative Learning
Camille Clay
Senior Director of College and Career Transition Programs
Jamie Everett
Career Development Coordinator
K-12 Gifted and Talented
K-8 Advanced Programs
College and Career Readiness
Kathy Wood
Director of K-12 Gifted and K-8 Advanced Programs
Sarah Hyde
Coordinator for Gifted and Advanced Programs
Lisa Nucci
Director of College and Career Readiness
Introductions

5. CCP Vision Statement
Provide pathways focused on academic and personal development to prepare students for postsecondary success.

6. High School Advanced Programs
Lisa Nucci
Director, College and Career Readiness

7. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP)
Whole-curricular program with a global perspective
2-year program for 11th and 12th grade students
Three additional components beyond the academic coursework
Program offered at LHS (VHS is applying for candidacy)
To be awarded the IB Diploma students must fulfill three core requirements in addition to passing subject examinations.
EE - Extended Essay (independent research essay up to 4,000 words)
TOK - Theory of Knowledge (Course introducing students to theories about nature and knowledge and teaches students how to determine the validity of knowledge - critical thinking)
CAS - Creativity, Action and Service (provides students with opportunities for personal growth, self-reflection, intellectual, physial and creative challenges. Students participate in social or community service).

8. AP Program Course Specific - Available AP Courses
AP Capstone
Arts
English
History and Social Science
Sciences
World Languages and Cultures
AP courses offered at each high school starting with AP Human Geography as a freshman
8th grade AP Spanish Language - RBMS and LMS
Capstone Courses at Cedar Park

9. Expanding Opportunities - UT Austin OnRamps
Dual enrollment opportunity
UT professor and LISD teacher led
Student driven credit options
Core university credit transferable to any public university in Texas
Pre-AP Pre-Calculus
CPHS and RHS; VRHS and GHS
“Experience College Before College”
Glenn, Vista, Cedar Park

10. College Admission Testing
Fall - for all students supported by LISD and Viper Nation
PSAT 8/9 - 8th and 9th graders
PSAT/NMSQT - 10th and 11th graders
Early awareness of student’s strengths and growth opportunities
Spring - student driven opportunities
School Day ACT - 11th graders
SAT and/or ACT - 11th and 12th graders
College Admission Testing What’s Your Plan?

11. For More Information, Contact:
Lisa Nucci Director of College and Career Readiness Office:

12. Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Camille Clay, Senior Director of College and Career Transition Programs
Jamie Everett, Career Development Coordinator
It is the policy of Leander ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its career & technology education programs, services, or activities. Leander ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

13. CTE Program Focus Programs of Study - Endorsements
Industry and Community Engagement
COOL Week
College Credit in High School
Industry Credentials
Student Youth Organizations

14. Comprehensive District Programs
Agriculture Mechanics
Animal/Plant Science
Audio Video Technology
Biomedical/Medical Sciences
Business Management
Computer Science
Education
Engineering
Fashion Design
Finance
Graphics and Animation
Human Services
Interior Design
Marketing
Yearbook and News Media

15. Specialized District Programs
Architecture Design
Automotive Technology
Construction Technology
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Electrical Technology
Engineering - specialized electives
Health Science Technology
Horticulture
Hospitality
JROTC - Navy and Air Force
Veterinary Sciences
Wildlife and Natural Resources

16. Industry Certifications
Adobe - Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Premiere Pro
American Welding Society - SENSE
Autodesk - AutoCAD, Inventor and Revit
Automotive Service Excellence
Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified
Floral Design Certification
Hospitality and Tourism Management Program
Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and PowerPoint
National Center for Construction Education (NCCER) - Carpentry and Electrical
Nurse Aid, Certified
Pre-Professional Assessment Certification - Education, Culinary, Fashion, Interior Design
QuickBooks
ServSafe
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Cosmetology Operator License
Veterinary Assistant, Certified

17. ACC’S Dual Credit Program - Workforce ACC Program Areas
Accounting
Architectural
Automotive Technology
Building Construction Technology
Child Care and Development
Computer Studies
Culinary Arts
Electronics
Engineering
Health Science Technology
Hospitality Management
International Business
Management
Marketing
Visual Communications
Welding Technology
LISD has 23 high school courses that are articulated with ACC for 123 credit hours.

18. Special Topics in Social Studies – ½ credit
ACC’s Dual Credit Program - Transfer LISD has an approved list of 90 ACC classes that can be taken for high school credit.
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
High School Credits
College Credit Hours
Junior Year
ENGL 1301:
English Comp I
w/ American Lit
ENGL 1302:
English Comp II
English III – 1 credit
6 hours
HIST 1302:
U.S. History II
SPCH 1311:
Intro to Speech
U.S. History – 1 credit
Comm. App. – ½ credit
Senior Year
ENGL 2322:
British Literature
HIST 1301:
US History I
English IV – 1 credit
Special Topics in Social Studies – ½ credit
ECON 2301:
Macroeconomics
GOVT 2305:
U.S. Government
Economics – ½ credit
Government – ½ credit
students completed an average of 7.3 college credit hours.
Potential tuition savings of $2,685,728 based on $258 per credit hour at Texas State.

19. For More Information, Contact:
Camille Clay Senior Director, College and Career Transition Office:
Jamie Everett Coordinator, Career Development Office:

20. Alternative Learning Alternative Pathways to Earn High School Diploma
Barbara Spelman
Senior Director of Alternative Learning NHHS Principal

21. Flexibility LISD provides alternative learning pathways through:
The Twilight Program
New Hope High School TEA Designated Alternative High School
Evenings Personalized Learning occurs through:
Flexible schedules
Social, emotional support
Customized coursework
Taking an Alternative Pathway to Graduation: Ryan’s story
Designed for students who, based on life circumstance, need an alternative to the traditional high school schedule to complete diploma requirements.

22. Online Customized Learning
Blended learning experiences to customize each student’s learning pathway.
Real-time information to respond and intervene in the learning process.
Online curriculum affords teachers the flexibility to customize lessons, projects and writing prompts.

23. Comparing Alternate Pathways
New Hope High School
TEA Designated Alternative High School serving at-risk students
Flexible schedule Monday - Friday
Personalized graduation timelines
Twilight Program
Tuesday through Thursday Evening Program to support all high schools
Serves students who need to recover credit
Personalized coursework pacing

24. For More Information, Contact:
Barbara Spelman Senior Director of Alternative Learning, NHHS Principal Office:

25. Sarah Hyde Coordinator for Gifted and Advanced Programs
AVID
Sarah Hyde
Coordinator for Gifted and Advanced Programs

26. Advancement Via Individual Determination
Advancement [L. avidus]: eager for knowledge

27. IMPACT There Is No Achievement Gap With AVID!
For over 35 years AVID has given educators nationwide a solution for systematically increasing academic rigor and creating engaging learning environments, accelerating the performance of underrepresented students and delivering results schoolwide.
Who We Serve
Students
Families
Educators
The Community
Middle and high schools

28. Why AVID? More students enroll in and persist in college!

29. Why AVID?
People Like Me

30. For More Information, Contact:
Sarah Hyde Coordinator for Gifted and Advanced Programs Office:

31. Counseling Services Steve Clark - Director of Counseling Services
Jennifer Lyon - Coordinator of
Counseling Services and Social Learning
Mary Ann Kluga - Coordinator of
Alcohol Drug Awareness Prevention Team

32. Counseling Services in LISD
School Counselors
Provide academic advising and serve as the first point of contact for social and emotional concerns
Alcohol Drug Awareness and Prevention Team (ADAPT)
Program Coordinator and four ADAPT Counselors
Family Services Team (FST)
Six Licensed Clinical Social Workers

33. Counseling Services

34. School Counselors
School Counselors deliver services through direct or indirect services to students.
Direct Student Services
Counseling Core Curriculum
Individual Student Planning
Responsive Services
Indirect Student Services
Collaboration and Consultation

35. Alcohol Drug Awareness and Prevention Team (ADAPT)
The purpose of ADAPT is to promote and support wellness, healthy choices, and a drug-free lifestyle through prevention education and counseling. The program aims to provide:
Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug education programs in schools
Short-term individual and small group counseling
Tobacco cessation classes for middle and high school students
Voluntary Drug Testing Program for middle and high school students
Substance abuse assessments

36. Family Services Team (FST) - Social Workers
Family Services Team is composed of six clinical social workers who serve as a link between schools, homes, and community to help students graduate with every option open.
Individual counseling with students and/or guardian(s)
Case Management
Assessments and referrals to community agencies for mental health issues
Referrals for basic needs assistance
Parenting support

37. Social Skills Learning - Second Step
Second Step will be implemented at all LISD Elementary Campuses. There are four units in each grade level.
Skills for Learning
Empathy
Emotional Management
Problem Solving

38. For More Information, Contact:
Steve Clark Director of Counseling Services Office:
Jennifer Lyon Coordinator, Counseling Services & Social Skills Learning Office:
Mary Ann Kluga
Coordinator, Alcohol Drug Awareness and Prevention Team (ADAPT)
Office:

39. Gifted and Talented Services
Kathy Wood
Director, K-12 Gifted and K-8 Advanced Programs
Sarah Hyde Coordinator, Gifted Services

40. College & Career Pathways through Gifted and Talented Services
High Intellectual Ability
Creative Thinking
Task Commitment

41. Gifted and Talented Services Big Ideas
For Students to find their pathways, Gifted and Talented goals are to help them:
Understand and apply their gifts, talents and skills
Develop and refine creative thinking strategies for problem-solving
Deepen their research and inquiry skills to explore their passions and pathways
Become effective communicators through clarity in written and spoken language
Appreciate multiple perspectives to foster collaboration
Become self-directed, independent learners to enable them to find and follow their pathways

42. Elementary Gifted and Talented Services
G/T 4th graders apply experiences with simple machines to design complex contraptions ala Rube Goldberg.
G/T 5th graders learn about and present “mistakes that worked.”
G/T 1st graders explore the science of sound and create “bottle” musical compositions.
Gifted and Talented students learn about themselves - their skills, gifts, talents and aspirations - to help develop growth mindsets.

43. Secondary Gifted and Talented
G/T 7th graders present their original children’s books to elementary children.
G/T 6th graders create Non-Profit Organizations.
G/T 8th graders research countries and create museum artifacts.
G/T high school students collaborate in Pre-AP English QUEST and work in QUEST-G/T lab

44. For More Information, Contact:
Kathy Wood Office:
Sarah Hyde Coordinator for Gifted and Advanced Programs Office:

45. How can we serve you?
Thank you and enjoy the school year!!