University of Connecticut Early College ExperienceThe Transition to College

Conference

Daniel Hand High School

Madison, CT

Daniel Hand High School Representatives

Jean Baker, ECE Site Coordinator Frank Balantic, Physics Maureen Brown, Math (Discrete, Math

Modeling) Pat Drew, Career and Technical Education Bill Edwards, Physics Anita Ferron, Human Development and

Family Studies

Our primary purpose is to graduate successful life-long learners who are responsible citizens in the global community. Daniel Hand High School students, in collaboration with educators, parents, and the Madison community, will develop as motivated, self-reliant, creative and ethical individuals who respect difference in others.

The Daniel Hand High School graduate will: Demonstrate proficiency and fluency in

communication to meet the literacy demands of the global community;

Use technology effectively and responsibly; Apply effective and efficient strategies for

gathering information and materials, thinking critically, and solving problems; and

Demonstrate respect for oneself and strive to contribute to the success of others.

Highlights of Successful DHHS Programs

ECE/AP courses offered Yale/Wesleyan programs, ABC program,

Magnet School programs College and Career Pathways Program Challenging Electives Developmental Guidance Program

Grades 5-12

2005 2006

2006 2007

2007 2008

2008 2009

2009 2010

Avg. ECE Courses Offered per School 4.8 4.8 5.1 5.1 5.3

New Haven County Average 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.8

DANIEL HAND HIGH SCHOOL 9 10 10 13 12

1998 1999

1999 2000

2000 2001

2001 2002

2002 2003

2003 2004

2004 2005

2005 2006

2006 2007

2007 2008

2008 2009

2009 2010

New Haven County Average 23 22 29 31 28 31 36 26 38 44 50 53

ECE Average Enrollment 27 24 30 31 31 34 35 39 40 44 51 57

DANIEL HAND HIGH SCHOOL

34 28 48 66 70 68 87 85 148 135 184 204

Comparing Value of ECE vs. APUConn Early College

Experience

UConn dictates all curriculum; lecture, testing, grading materials

Instructors required to complete an initial interview, background check, and transcript review prior to being approved as Adjunct Professor

Instructor’s performance is reviewed on yearly basis to maintain certification

Receive a UConn transcript

Advanced Placement

Teachers submit curriculum to College Board for audit

Instructors encouraged to participate in AP subject area workshops. AP instructors determined by subject area department chairs.

No standardized instructor performance review (determined by each school district)

Receive an AP grade

Transition Programs

Math Department – Maureen Brown Career and Technology Education –Pat Drew Developmental Guidance Program –Jean Baker

DHHS ECE Courses

General Chemistry 1127 Q, 1128Q English 1011 History 1300 Math 1030 Q Elementary Discrete Math 1040 Elementary Mathematical Modeling Math 1131 Q Calculus, Math 1132 Q Calculus II Physics 1201 Q, 1202 Q, 1401 Q Statistics 1100 Q HDFS 1070 Individual & Family Development

Career and Tech Ed Classes College Readiness College and Career Pathways Program

Grown from 11 students in 2006 to 42 for 2010

Honors Finance and Banking UCONN HDFS 1070 Program Streamlined our Tech Ed Program

Foundations of Technology required for all tech ed students Introduction to Robotics

AP Accounting Getting teachers trained in advance of approval by college board

Developmental Guidance Program

Grades 5 – 12 Freshman Transition Sophomore Career Exploration Junior Family and Individual Meetings Senior College and Career Post-

Secondary Planning

Question/Answer Session