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Future Path
Getting Kids Ready for Their Own Personal Future
Kevin J. Nial CPP, CASACStudent Advocateknial@uvstorm.orghttp://futurepathuv.weebly.com/
Outcomes
• Recognize the problem/challenge that necessitates such a program
• Explore the research and evidence
• Review the data that we are collecting
• Understand the dynamics of the Future Path program
Students in grades 6-12 work with an adult mentor in groups of approximately 9 students for 40 minutes weekly.
Mentors hold various positions in the district and stay with the same students through graduation.
The program focuses on two key domains: behaviors and attitudes; and, college and career readiness.
Future Path in a “Nutshell”
Did You Know? 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrJjfDUzD7M
So what does it all mean?
• Think pair share. What are the problems or challenges that we are faced with?
The Problem or Challenge
• Global Problem: The United States continues to fall behind in educational attainment and competency. If we are to remain a leader in developing a skilled workforce to compete in the global economy, steps must be taken to ensure high school students are prepared to succeed in college, at work and in life.
• Local Problem: Many students lack an effective support system that can help get them on the right track that will best insure success for their future.
• Challenge: Re-think how we can meet the needs of our kids. Welcome change and have a growth mindset.
What the research shows…
• National survey released by Achieve (www.achieve.org)
• A Manhattan Institute Report from the Harvard Graduate School of Education
• Chenango County PRISMS Data
• Search Institute (www.search-institute.org)
The questions…
…that Future Path might help answer...
FAQs
• What are the goals of the program?
• What are the actual or anticipated outcomes?
• What criteria is being used to determine the program’s success?
• Is the program innovative and does it enhance curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and civic responsibility?
• How does the program enhance relationships between students and staff?
• How much would it cost to replicate the program?
• What are the annual costs of the program?
Taking a Comprehensive Approach
• Cognitive competency, or the skills and knowledge that students need to be able to succeed
• Non cognitive competency or the psychological attributes that students must have to be productive members of society
The Four Basic ModulesCOLLEGE/CAREER READINESS
• Develop and continue to enhance ILP
• Develop Portfolio• Develop College (and career
readiness) skills• Develop Transition Plan• ACAD 150 3 College Credits
BOTVIN LIFE SKILLS
• Research based • Increase protective factors• Decrease risk factors
OLWEUS/TEAM BUILDING
• Research based• Gain key information and skills
related to issues on bullying• DASA
40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS
• Research based • Develop skills for positive
growth and development
Sample Lesson
•Communication Skills
STOP!
Process
What did we learn about communication?
Other Innovative Ideas
• Team Names
• T-Shirts
• Team Flags/Colors
• Service Learning Projects
• Extension Activities
Data/Evidence that the program is working
• Survey Monkey
• Life Track Services
Mentor Survey Results
How You Can Make the Program Work
• Patience and Persistence
• Training
• Effective Roll-Out
• Team Approach
• Buy-In on all Levels
Full Circle SHIFT HAPPENS!
•So what does it all mean?•What are the problems or challenges that we are faced with?
Challenge: Re-think how we can meet the needs of our kids. Welcome change and have a growth mindset.
Change can be difficult and may take time.
Future Path
Getting Kids Ready for Their Own Personal Future
Kevin J. Nial CPP, CASACStudent Advocateknial@uvstorm.orghttp://futurepathuv.weebly.com/
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