2. Structuring a Successful Upward Bound Program Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel 37 th Annual Conference January 24 – 28, 2009

3. Presenter Elizabeth C. Retamozo, Executive Director NOSOTROS Education Center www.nosotrosedu.org Phone: 469-450-7137 Email: eretamozo@nosotrosedu.orgeretamozo@nosotrosedu.org 2

4. Session Overview Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA)  Impact on TRIO & UB/UBMS Program Review of Program Standard Objectives  Academic & Supportive Services Student Retention & Parental Involvement 3

5. Presentation Materials PowerPoint Slide Handouts Additional Documents & Materials located at: www.nosotrosedu.org –Go to Resources Page –Register Your Email Address –Click the Presentations & Links Tab –Click SAEOPP 2009 UB Conference Session 4

6. PART I Impact of Higher Education Opportunity Act on UB & UB Math/Science 5

7. Higher Education Opportunity Act Reauthorizes the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965 as amended Provisions of the HEOA were effective upon enactment, August 14, 2008, unless otherwise noted in the law. Introduces a number of provisions designed to:  strengthen TRIO services  ensure greater opportunities for LI & FG student to excel academically  achieve greater access to higher education. 6

8. Negotiated Rulemaking Process As required by HEA, DE will issue regulations for programs affected by the HEOA through the negotiated rulemaking process DE will assemble 5 committees including Team IV – Discretionary Grants: TRIO, GEAR UP, & special ed programs for migrant students. Committee will address branch campuses & different populations, PE points, new appeals process for TRIO, funding rules, partnership guidelines, & allowable activities for GEAR UP. 7

9. Negotiated Rulemaking Process DE published a notice in the FR on 12/31/08 announcing plan to establish negotiated rulemaking committees to write new regulations to implement HEOA Nominations for negotiators (students, public & private institutions of higher education, state higher education officials, & organizations representing the interest of students) were due on 01/23/09. DE expects meetings in DC to begin in Feb with goal of publishing final regulations by 11/01/09 & impacting grant competitions in FY2010. 8

10. Immediate HEOA Impact on TRIO Moves Prior Experience from being regulatory (i.e., defined by ED) to legislative (i.e., defined by Congress). Extends all grant terms to five years. Increases minimum program grant to $200,000 Removes the “in exceptional circumstances” limitation on grant applications from secondary schools. Creates an appeals process for TRIO applicants involving a re-reading by a second peer review panel. 9

11. Immediate HEOA Impact on TRIO Instructs the Secretary to “rigorously evaluate the effectiveness” of TRIO programs (including Upward Bound), but mandates that in doing so the Secretary shall not (A) require programs to recruit more students than normal or (B) deny services to eligible students. Additionally, in designing an evaluation, the Secretary must consider (A) the burden placed on program participants and institutions and; (B) whether the evaluation meets the standards of institutional review boards. 10

12. Immediate HEOA Impact on UB/UBMS Allows grantees to target “students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or aging out of the foster care system, or other disconnected students.” 11

13. Immediate HEOA Impact on UB/UBMS Kills the entire Absolute Priority including the evaluation. Requires that 1/3 of participating students be low- income individuals, first generation college students, or students who are at a high risk for academic failure. Instructs the Secretary to implement an evaluation of UB by 06/30/10 (See parameters of evaluation methodology on previous slide.) 12

14. 13 Recap of Immediate Impact of HEOA on UB/UBMS  No more Absolute Priority!  Allowed to Recruit New 11 th Grader Students - Not Recommended  Eligibility Does Not Mean Automatic Selection!  Define Academic Need & High Risk for Academic Failure (part of 1/3 now) – Verification of Eligibility & Selection FormVerification of Eligibility & Selection Form  Review IRS/DS Plan & Change as Needed – Plan of OperationPlan of Operation

15. HEA Changes Effective Next Grant Competition For competitions for grants under this chapter that begin on or after January 1, 2009:  Changes in Prior Experience  Changes in Required Services  Changes in Permissible Services 14

16. HEA Changes Effective Next Grant Competition For competitions for grants under this chapter that begin on or after January 1, 2009:  Changes in Prior Experience  Changes in Required Services  Changes in Permissible Services 15

17. Review of UB/UBMS Program Standard Objectives 16 PART II

18. Mandatory Objectives 1.Academic Improvement: ___% of all UB participants, who at the time of entrance into the project had an expected high school graduation date during the school year, will have achieved at the proficient level during high school on state assessments in reading/language arts and math. 17

19. Academic & Supportive Services 1.Academic Improvement (9 th & 10 th Grade): AC – Tutoring in math, science, English, Reading & Foreign Language AC – Monthly Saturdays for College & Cultural Activities/Field Trips AC – Academic Advising via CollegeED Booklets SC – Course Content Based on NCLB Test Objectives. Instructors Develop Lesson Plan with Pre & Post Tests SC – Electives, College Exploration & Leadership Building Activities 18

20. Mandatory Objectives 3.Postsecondary Enrollment: __% of all UB participants, who at the time of entrance into the project had an expected graduation date during the school year, will enroll in a program of postsecondary education by the fall term immediately following the expected graduation date from high school. 19

21. Academic & Supportive Services 3.Postsecondary Enrollment (11 th & 12 th ): AC – Tutoring in math, science, English, Reading & Foreign Language AC – Monthly Saturdays for ACT/PSAT/SAT Preparation AC – Academic Advising via CollegeED Booklets SC – Course Content Based on College Entrance Exam Objectives. Instructors Develop Lesson Plan with Pre & Post Tests SC – Electives, College Exploration & Leadership Building Activities. Rising 12 th Grader College Trip 20

22. Mandatory Objectives 4.Postsecondary Persistence: ___% of all UB participants who enrolled in a program of postsecondary education during the fall term immediately following high school graduation will be enrolled for the fall term of the second academic year. 21

23. Academic & Supportive Services 4.Postsecondary Persistence:  9th Grade: Plan for Concurrent/Dual Enrollment by 12 th Grade Check of HS Diploma Plan for College Enrollment Begin Working on NCLB (Objective #1) via AY Tutoring & SC Instruction  10th Grade: GPA Increase via AY Tutoring Master NCLB (Objective #1) via SC Instruction 22

24. Academic & Supportive Services 4.Postsecondary Persistence:  11th Grade: Increase GPA via AY Tutoring PSAT/SAT/ACT Preparation via SC Instruction from College Professors  12th Grade: Enrollment in Honor & AP Courses Dual Enrollment in HS & College by Spring Semester Bridge or AP & CLEP Preparation via SC instruction Referral to SSS asap 23

25. Student Retention & Parental Involvement 24 PART III

26. Mandatory Objectives 2.Project Retention: ___% of 9th, 10th, and 11th grade project participants served during each school year will continue to participate in the project during the next school year. 25

27. Objective #2: Retention Staff Philosophy Staff Training Student Activities Parental Involvement RELATIONSHIPS! RELATIONSHIPS! 26

28. Objective #2: Retention Staff Philosophy: - How to Work with Students & Families - How to Lead Groups - How to Build Lasting Relationships 27

29. Objective #2: Retention Staff Training: –Leading During Times of Change –Team Building –Working Effectively with Staff 28

30. Objective #2 - Retention Starts During Recruitment of 9 th Graders Only Parents are Very Involved Parent/Student Recruitment Mixer Two Month Probation Period –Students participate in ALL activities –Unpaid Interns (SW & Psychology) –Parent/Student Interview 29

31. Objective #2: Retention October Team Building – Low Ropes Two Staff Telephone Contact Weekly Staff Meetings to Share Student Info Parent Fundraising Group – Automatic Enrollment Staff Attends Students’ Church/Games etc TRIO HS Student Organization 30

32. Objective #2: Retention Staff Meets with Each Student Weekly Staff Involved in School Activities Student Community Involvement Saturday College Involvement College for a Day Parent & Student School Board Presentations 31

33. Objective #2: Retention Use of Technology  Myspace  Facebook  Text Messages Staff Contact Parents with Positives & Concerns Parent Spring Potluck 32

34. Objective #2: Retention Empower Parents in Community Events Use of Alumni  FGSO  Panelist  Banquet Held in November not Summer 1 st Stipend – Only Parents Allowed to Pick-Up –Advisor Discretion 33

35. Questions & Answers 34