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CTE Conference February 2016
TOPEKA CENTER FOR ADVANCED LEARNING & CAREERS
Topeka Public Schools USD 501, Topeka, KS Eileen Caspers
General Director of School and Career Programs
Topeka USD 501
Michael T. Wilson, AIA, LEED AP
Founding Partner,
Architect One
TCALC Vision The Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers (TCALC) is an innovative high school program created in partnership with business and industry.
The Center is all about students solving real problems, with real tools (used by real professionals), being mentored by real employers, and leads to real contributions in the professional area.
Students fast forward into their future as if they already have a college degree and are fully immersed in a professional culture by solving problems or working on projects.
Students use industry standard tools (e.g. Project Management) which lead to substantial advanced contribution during the formative high school years.
Program
Development
with B&I for
first
programs.
Two
additional
pathways
added:
Teaching
& Training
Energy
Topeka Center for Advanced Learning & Careers
May 2012
Strategic Plan:
Develop the
District
Postsecondary
& Career
Vision
2011-2012
Business
Leaders
Tour Blue
Valley CAPS
Program
Business &
Community
input into
TCALC
Programs &
Building
Design
Fall 2015 Now & Future 2012-13
Engineering
& Advanced
Manufacturing
Biomedical
April 2014
Bond
Passes
$143 M
TCALC
Building
a reality
Feb-Aug
2015
Over 85
business
represented
Additional
Business
Partners
Added
Westar
Energy
Innovation
Grant –
Energy;
CAPS
Network
Adding STEM:
Bio-chemistry
(Environmental
Science),
Business &
Interactive
Media
Business Partners Architect One Veritas AMR, Inc.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Topeka Chamber Topeka Fire Dept.
Advisors Excel GO Topeka Big Heart Pet Food
Payless ShoeSource City of Topeka Youth Entrepreneurs of KS
Hills Pet Nutrition ACCC Schwerdt Design Westar Energy
PTMW Highland CCC Midland Care Connection
Mars, Inc. Washburn Univ. INTRUST Bank WIBW-TV
Pepsi – Frito Lay Washburn Tech Schendel Lawn & Landscape
Stormont Vail Security Benefit Topeka Shawnee Co Library
Bartlett & West 712 Innovations US Bank KTWU
Fidelity State Bank Meals on Wheels Shawnee Co. Health Dept.
CoreFirst Bank Valeo Behavior Health NextSource Biotechnology
Business/Community Engagement
Professional Skills Embedded Skills Attributes Actions Outcomes/Experiences Communication Collaboration Time and goal management Conflict resolution/ negotiation Critical thinking/ problem
solving Interpersonal relationship
building Creativity and innovation Technology adeptness Multicultural sensitivity The “X Factor” Surrounding oneself with the
right types of supportive influences
Watching/ awareness of peer groups and surrounding oneself with the right people and recognizing long term penalty of NOT doing this
Setting goals and never feeling as though goals have been achieved (i.e. needing to set even higher goals)
Some degree of focus and planning of what their role looks like in the future
Proven track record of turning talk into measureable results
Leadership
Adaptability/ flexibility Curiosity and openness to
experiences Self-awareness/ confidence Drive and persistence Passion and enthusiasm Resourcefulness Integrity and trust
Networking Interviewing/ presenting oneself Positively exploiting Business
contacts/ mentors Continual goal definition,
evaluation and redefinition Researching organizations (in-
depth) Connecting with career decision-
makers through actions of urgency
Conducting self in professional manner in all situations (work and social)
Professional resume and personal targeted marketing plan (focused companies and industries)
The 30-second elevator speech Understanding of the interview
process and ability to translate experiences into job-relevant content
Well-roundedness through volunteerism, community extra-curricular activities
An understanding of how to work with others to accomplish projects and tasks
Network of mentors Experience in giving and
receiving peer feedback
The “X Factor” Surrounding oneself with the right types of
supportive influences Watching/ awareness of peer groups and
surrounding oneself with the right people and
recognizing long term penalty of NOT doing
this Setting goals and never feeling as though
goals have been achieved (i.e. needing to set
even higher goals) Some degree of focus and planning of what
their role looks like in the future Proven track record of turning talk into
measureable results
TCALC Pathways 1) Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing
* Robotics – Motoman Programming (beginning and advanced)
* Computer Integrated Manufacturing
2) Medical Science Careers (formerly Biomedical)
3) Energy including some Environmental Science
4) Teacher and Training – Education and Corporate
Future Offerings: (1 - 3 years)
Environmental Science, Business, Interactive Media, Gaming, EMT & Fire Management, Occupational Therapy, Design Thinking, and Bioscience/Forensics
Enrollment Requirements 1) Attain junior or senior status and on-track for graduation;
2) Desire to work in a profession-based real world environment with other TPS high school students and possibly out-of-district students;
3) Be willing to comply with business ethics (e.g. attendance) and dress codes as determined by the type of TCALC pathway they are involved;
4) Be willing to spend 2.5 hours a day (morning or afternoon) away from their home high school; ◦ 7:30 – 10 AM or 12:30 PM to 3 PM;
5) Be able to coordinate transportation either through the district or personally to TCALC sites and business partnership sites.
Courses Enrolled as a Junior or Senior:
1st Semester Credits
Ecology .5
Professional and Leadership Studies .5
Environmental Science .5
Project & Resource Scheduling .5
2nd Semester
Environmental Science .5
21st Century Global Communications .5
Project & Resource Scheduling .5
Energy Industry Fundamentals 1.0
- includes industry certificate
Total Credits Earned in one year: 4.5
Energy Pathway:
In each of the courses there are Competencies, Standards, or Outcomes that are duplicated.
If teaching in separate courses, the teacher would be strongly encouraged to cover the material multiple times.
This allows students to learn and apply the information throughout instead of separate courses.
Instructor: Thomas Geyer
Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers
Front of Building from South
(Currently Capital City High School)
Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers
Main Entry
(Currently Capital City High School)
Aerial View from Southeast
Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers /
Capital City High School Connecting Link
TCALC / Capital City High School Connecting Link Live Lab for Environmental Students; outside classroom on link
TCALC Color Coded Floor Plan
Exercise Rooms Capital City High School
Entrance and Central Opening Collaboration room off of Design Thinking Area and Snack Cafe
Design Thinking Classroom Meeting and Collaboration Space – Looking East
Design Thinking Space Meeting and Collaboration Space – Looking Southeast
Design Thinking Collaboration Space Project Area – Looking Southwest
Commons Area Large Meeting Space – Looking Northeast
Commons Area Large Meeting Space – Looking Northwest
Commons Area Collaboration Rooms
Health Professions Project Area Collaboration Space
Health Professions Project Area Presentation Area and Collaboration Booths
Outdoor Courtyard Looking Southeast
Schedule: Construction begins Summer 2016
-- Anticipated opening Fall 2017
Ongoing – review of courses that can be offered at TCALC to benefit all students across the district.
