SCHOOL WITHIN A COLLEGE SWAC 101 STARTING A

SCHOOL WITHIN A COLLEGE SWAC 101 STARTING A NEW PROGRAM Tuesday May 12, 2015 Humber College North Campus Julianna Choi Catherine Moynihan Laura Stancati Student Panel

INVESTED IN STUDENT SUCCESS Humber College Dual Credit Transition to College Primary focus students facing challenges in graduating due to loss of interest, but who have the potential to succeed in college Complete your OSSD TCDSB SWAC George Brown College Seneca College Secondary School Credits Centennial

• Central Meetings RECRUITMENT • Principal and Vice Principal • Guidance Heads • Student Success Teachers • Student Assembly • Msgr. Fraser campus’ • Alternative education sites 16 -18 years old and 18 -20 years old • Open House @ Colleges • Opportunity to meet SWAC teacher • College facilities • SWAC students and Alumni • Visits to TCDSB high schools • Lunch and learn • Application and Interview

CREATING PATHWAYS FOR SUCCESS Individual Pathway Plan � College Services Career Centre Anxiety Workshop Outdoor Education – snow shoeing � College Application Session � TCDSB Job Fair

O. S. S. D. REQUIREMENT Community Service Hours � Opportunities as a class � Graffiti Project with Toronto Police Services OSSLT – offering OLC

SWAC MARKETING Insert video link

SWAC TEACHER NEEDS ACCESS AT THE COLLEGE TO… workstation phone access photocopying facilities classroom location � one dedicated room is preferred on-site college contact

Teacher Voice Student Attendance Understanding the Challenges: • Students’ negative perception of school • Poor academic self-concept/lifetime of non-achievement • Lack of parental monitoring/no immediate consequences • Social incompetence in class (introversion, anxiety, …) • Barriers in personal life/work/home issues Don’t focus on the problem…

Student Attendance Solution Strategies: TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIP INTERPERSONAL INTERACTION RELEVANCY OF INSTRUCTION • Adult treatment, first-name basis, phone number, honesty • Team-building activities / bonding • Interesting and varied, aligned with aspirations • Regular check-in and contact, responsibility and ownership • 1 classroom for all courses –home base • Real life applications, authentic, meaningful • Ethic of caring and support: know each student personally, bonding time • One congregated dual credit course – family group • Explicit objectives, high expectations, constant feedback • Flexible & fair: best approach for each (fairness ≠ equality) • Learning skills workshops • Experiential learning opportunities • Safe and positive learning environment, unconditional acceptance (100+ chances) • Peer Mentorship program • Personalized learning plan, encourage self-efficacy • Realistic goals, hopeful pathways MULTI-MEDIA & TECH USE • New tools • New modes of delivery • Net-Geners • LMS: blended e. Learning

ADVANCED LEARNING STRATEGIES GLS 40 Self–Assessment Skills Development � Literacy skills � Conflict Resolution Skills � Communication Skills (Self-Advocacy) � Time Management � Group/Teamwork Skills Transition Planning

DUAL CREDIT COLLEGE COURSES College Seminar/Intro to Sociology/Media Studies/Group Dynamics Weekly assignments Ongoing support/follow-up Head start in college education

TEACHER VOICE STUDENT SUPPORT Vital that SWAC teacher establishes a community of learners through bonding activities– students need to feel they are part of a whole Regular contact through texting and phone calls would be advisable – students need to feel they will be missed if they are absent SWAC teachers need to alert and sensitive to the mental health needs of students (lagging attendance may be an indication of an issue such as anxiety) – make use of college counselling services

STUDENT VOICE SWAC STUDENT PANEL SHARING REFLECTIONS & EXPERIENCES IN SWAC � Humber College Nathan Shamooni Nicholas Mikah � Seneca College Alex Anthony � George Brown Andrea College

SELF – REFLECTION…CONSIDERING SWAC Spend some time reflecting on the following questions: Are YOU motivated to graduate? Are YOU prepared to come to school everyday, on time, with a good attitude? What will you bring to SWAC?

HOW DO I APPLY? CHALLENGE Complete the SWAC application Book a meeting date and time � Committing to this process

TIPS FOR SUCCESS Attend all classes on be on time Report absences ahead of time to your College professor and high school teacher Be aware of due dates Complete all required assignments on time Use the College resources available to you (writing centre, library, gym, computer labs, disability services, etc. ) Bring all your books and/or equipment to class Enjoy the experience!!

THANK YOU