1. OYAP/SCWI/Dual Credits Session South Central Ontario September 24, 2013 1

2. Agenda Session Objectives and Agenda Review EDU Student Success Update OYAP Program Overview Lunch and Networking One Pagers – Group Discussion Group Reports Exit Cards Wrap up and next steps 2

3. PROGRAMS  Specialist High Skills Major  Dual Credits  Expanded Cooperative Education  Credit Recovery  Supervised Alternative Learning  Board Specific Programs, e.g., alternative ed; adult & continuing ed. LEADERSHIP  Student Success Leaders, Student Success Teachers and Student Success Teams  School Support Initiative  Board Improvement Plans INTERVENTIONS  12/12+ Re-engagement Strategy  Credit Rescue  Transitions/Taking Stock  Caring Adult  Children and Youth in Care INSTRUCTION  Differentiated Instruction  Math & Literacy GAINS  School Effectiveness Framework NEW THIS YEAR  Children and Youth in Care Pilots  Creating Pathways to Success  Web-based Individual Pathways Plan (IPP) Key Elements of Student Success 3

4. Graduation Rate 4

5. Drummond Report 2012 “Similarly, the Commission supports continued emphasis on programs that have proven critical to increasing graduation rates. More students have graduated with the help of the Student Success Strategy. Unique programming to support higher graduation rates, such as dual credits, co-operative education and the Specialist High Skills Majors program, has encouraged a transition to post-secondary education or better employment opportunities.....” 5

6. 6 Creating Pathways to Success: An Education and Career/Life Planning Program for Ontario Schools (K-12) The focus in 2013-14 will be on: –Implementation of a web-based Individual Pathways Plan (IPP) for students in Grades 7 to 12, –Development of a board plan for the implementation in each elementary and secondary school

7. Re-engagement Initiative (12 &12+) Boards were provided with funds in 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 to: Contact late leavers (12 & 12+) able to complete OSSD on or before June 30 Mentor them through their re-engagement Provide additional support and monitoring Intervene when appropriate 7

8. Re-engagement Initiative “The single most significant thing is that the initiative sends powerful messages to Ontario families. The calls have meant a great deal to many families regardless of whether or not it resulted in a return to the system.” 8

9. Re-engagement Initiative (12 &12+) 2011-12 School Year Results  16,000+ students were contacted to return to school  8,000+ students re-engaged through the initiative  29,245 Credits were attempted  19,137 Credits were achieved  2,055 students completed their Community Involvement Hours requirement for graduation  1,893 students completed their Literacy requirement for graduation  2,594 students graduated by June 2012  2,066 enrolled in courses for the 2012-13 school year 9

10. Specialist High Skills Major A Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) is a ministry- approved specialized career-focused program that allows students to acquire technical knowledge and skills that are of particular importance in specific economic sectors as they work towards meeting the requirements for an OSSD.

11. Essential Skills and work habits/OSP Bundle of Credits (8-10 credits) Certifications and Training Programs Experiential Learning & Career Exploration “Reach Ahead” Experiences Specialist High Skills Majors 5 Components

12. Policy: overall and by sector Implementation: provides schools and school boards with tools and strategies in planning a SHSM program and includes information about: SHSM Advisory Committees Which SHSM programs to offer Delivery models Marketing and promotion strategies Partnerships Resources: also available online SHSM Policy and Implementation Document

13. SHSM Web Site: www.Ontario.ca/SHSM

14. SHSM 2006 – Present

15. Growth of SHSM Students 2006-07 through 2012-13 Province and Barrie+GTA Region

16. 2013-14 SHSM FOOTPRINT PROVINCE = 11%

17. 2013-14 SHSM FOOTPRINT BARRIE+GTA REGION = 10%

18. SHSM Programs by Sector 2013-14 - Province

19. SHSM Programs by Sector 2013-14 – Barrie and GTA Regions

20. New SHSM program growth for 2013-14: Over 50% of the new programs being launched in 2013-14 are in 5 sectors –Health and Wellness –Sports –Arts and Culture –Non-Profit –Business What to these 5 sectors have in common?? 20

21. % SHSM Students Taking University English by Sector Source: OnSIS, 2010 -11 21

22. % SHSM Students Taking University English by Sector Implications SHSM is a student success program Need to ensure that SHSM is truly reaching all four pathways in each school Each board should look at what programs you are running and what students you are attracting in your SHSM programs 22

23. English/French Courses taken by Course Type: All Students (SHSM and non- SHSM) and SHSM Students Source: OnSIS, 2010 -11

24. Credits Attempted/Achieved for SHSM and Non-SHSM Students Source: OnSIS, 2010 -11

25. Credits Attempted/Achieved for SHSM and Non-SHSM Students by Course Type Source: OnSIS, 2010 -11

26. SHSM Results SHSM programs are helping engage students in rigorous, relevant and contextualized learning. 77% of SHSM students are in non-University post-secondary pathways, i.e., apprenticeship, college or direct to the workplace. 86% students said SHSMs gave them a better understanding of career options 85% reported being more interested in learning once in enrolled in the SHSM

27. Upon Completion of an SHSM Program…

30. SHSM Record ‘major’ and ‘other required’ credits Certifications and training programs ‘Reach Ahead’ activities Use of the Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) SHSM Sector Principal’s signature

31. SHSM Ministry Team aldo.cianfrini@ontario.ca sudeshna.dutta@ontario.ca karen.bond@ontario.ca gurjit.gill@ontario.ca francine.bouchard@ontario.ca

32. School College Work Initiative (SCWI) 32

33. Structure of SCWI Co- Management Team Regional Planning Team Regional Forums ActivitiesDual Credits Regional Planning Team Ministry of Education Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities 33

34. Dual Credit Programs Dual credit programs are programs approved by the Ministry of Education that allow students, while they are still in secondary school, to take college or apprenticeship courses that count towards both their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and a postsecondary certificate, diploma, or degree, or a Certificate of Apprenticeship. (p.5) 34

35. Dual Credits Primary target group: disengaged and underachieving with the potential to succeed. Selection checklist is important. Also available to SHSM and OYAP students Appendix, Dual Credit Programs: Policy and Program Requirements, 2013 35

36. Dual Credits Approximately 12,200 grade 11 and 12 students participated in 2010-11,16,000 students expected to participate in 2011-12, and 17,500 students in 2012-13, 22,000 students in 2013-14 Dual Credit programs are running in 70 of 70 boards with secondary schools, and in 24 of 24 colleges 36

37. Dual Credits – Common Elements Criteria-based selection process Dual credits included on student’s timetable and report cards Dual Credit teacher provides support Students earn an OSS credit and a college credit College credit may be transferrable Students can earn up to 4 college- delivered dual credits 37

38. Data All data is taken from final reports submitted by Regional Planning Teams 38

39. Level 1 Apprenticeship Dual Credit Participation Number of Students Who Completed Level 1 Dual Credits ProvincialRegional 2010-111,408309 2011-121,505569 2012-13*1,176492 2013-14*1,364508 39 * Approved numbers as of 19/09/13

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42. Provincial Success Rate by Delivery Model, 2011-12 42

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44. 44 86% - Provincial Dual Credit Retention Rate

45. Number of Student Participants in 2012-13 Level 1 Dual Credit Programs by Sector 45 Preliminary Results based on 11/09/13 extract.

46. Dual Credit Trades, 2012-13 46

47. Dual Credits College courses Apprenticeship Programs 47

48. Apprenticeship Dual Credit Models 48 College Oversight At secondary school Team-taught Level 1 apprenticeship At college At secondary school College Delivered Level 1 apprenticeship At College At secondary school

49. Congregated Only dual credit students Program selection critical Top Up Model Dual credit students part of regular Level 1 class May provide more choice of trades. College Delivered 49

50. College Delivered At College At School - - No curriculum correlation - OSS course code requested (4Y) - Level 1 credits - Both transcripted - Usually multiples of 110 hours - Reported to TCU Area Office for TCU Seat Purchase 50

51. Team Taught At CollegeOnlineAt School - Curriculum correlation - Existing OSS credit - Credit for Level 1 - Both transcripted - Could be multiple secondary school credits - Reported to TCU Area Office for TCU Seat Purchase 51

52. College Oversight At School - - College attests to facilities, program and teacher’s qualifications - Curriculum correlation - Existing OSS credit - College awards Level 1 - Reported to TCU Field Office - Students do not need to write exemption exam - 52

53. Students must successfully complete all components of the Level 1 program, regardless of aggregate mark If they are not successful, there will be no credit reported on the college record. Dual Credit Apprenticeship 53

54. Recording Level 1 Completion Recording Level 1 Completion College Completion of Level 1 apprenticeship in- school training is recorded by the college. The completion of the Level 1 apprenticeship in-school training may result in advanced standing in a college program. (p.19) 54

55. Recording Level 1 Completion Recording Level 1 Completion MTCU In most cases, for registered apprentices, the MTCU also records the completion of Level 1 apprenticeship in-school training. Students should confirm that this has been done by visiting their local MTCU apprenticeship office. (p. 19) 55

56. Dual Credits and OnSIS Team taught dual credits COURSE_DELIVERY_TYPE13 Dual credit: team-taught college apprenticeship course “dual credit” will appear on OST after subject title e.g. Transportation Technology (dual credit) Not included in maximum of 4 to be “counted” 56

57. Dual Credits and OnSIS Course Codes Format uses the same subject areas as ministry defined courses 1st character : subject discipline. 2nd and 3rd characters: reflect specialization within the subject discipline. 4th character: continues to be “4” – Grade 12 5th character: “Y” for apprenticeship “T” for college courses “Z” for university e.g. BOA4T FANSHAWE C: Human Relations MGMT 1007 57

58. 58 Dual Credit Course Codes Course Codes

59. Dual Credit Course Code table includes passing grade for the course For some courses, the passing grade may be as high as 70% Granting Credit for Dual Credit Courses 59

60. If a student earns less than the passing grade, the default credit value will show as “0” even if the mark is over 50% Students who do not successfully complete the college course, in accordance with the passing grade established by the college, will not receive credit towards the OSSD for the course. Granting Credit for Dual Credit Courses 60

61. Partial Completion Partial completion of these courses may be recorded on the provincial report card and on the OST by indicating a value less than the full credit value assigned to the course (p. 20) The instructor and the dual credit teacher will recommend the appropriate number of credits to be awarded (p. 20) 61

62. Partial Completion The word “partial” will appear after the trade name and TCU code in the course title. (p. 20) E.g. Level 1 App: Automotive Service Technician 310S (partial) 62

63. SCWI Approvals Timelines Request for proposals released – November Proposals due – December Approval of Proposals – March Proposals go through your Regional Planning Team 63

64. www.gotocollege.ca www.alleraucollege.ca 64