SCWI Adult Dual Credit Programs & Student Success Stories

SCWI Adult Dual Credit Pilot Programs OCEA - Experiential Learning: The Key to Student Success October 2018 1 SCWI / IJECT

Student Feedback Student Feedback Growing up, I never saw myself graduating. I chose paths that ultimately saw many of my friends ending up incarcerated. Now, I d push any one of those friends who hasn t graduated toward this program. For the first time in my life, school wasn t just interesting, it was an option. I got a lot of hope from this program. My kids will grow up with a better life now. Pierre Raymond, Canadore College Adult Dual Credit Student http://www.scwi.ca/newsletters/SCWI_Program- Spring_2018_v2.pdf 2 SCWI / IJECT

Student Feedback Student Feedback However, the patience and support of his college instructors and fellow students complemented his learning style and ultimately made him feel like he was a part of something bigger, almost like a family. It s all based on us. The instructors matched our pace. They were flexible and always tried to make you feel good about the projects. I never felt tired when I woke up in the morning - I look forward to class Pierre Raymond, Canadore College Adult Dual Credit Student http://www.scwi.ca/newsletters/SCWI_Program- Spring_2018_v2.pdf 3 SCWI / IJECT

Student Feedback Student Feedback The highlight for me was seeing that in our first year of offering Adult SWAC, we had 50 students earn their OSSD. What an accomplishment, but more than that, it s 50 lives changed. We are seeing many of those adults in the halls, registered in post-secondary programs. Art Barron, Director of Student Success, St. Clair College 4 SCWI / IJECT

Student Feedback Student Feedback The dual credit shows that I can put it on my resume to show that I have a college credit. It makes your resume look better for employment. I didn t think I would have it in me to do a college course. It wasn t easy but it wasn t hard either. The credit has made me feel confident and more important, that I actually achieved the dual credit at this age. Yvonne, age 49 5 SCWI / IJECT

Agenda Agenda Why Dual Credits? The School-College-Work Initiative Student eligibility criteria Delivery models Year One Adult Dual Credit (ADC) Results After Adult Dual Credits Resources 6 SCWI / IJECT

Adult Dual Credit Pilot Program at Adult Dual Credit Pilot Program at Durham College Durham College http://www.scwi.ca/newsletters/SCWI_Program-Spring_2018_v2.pdf Pre-Pilot Post-Pilot I feel ready to enroll in a college program I am certain about my career goals I know how to apply to college 55% 76% 75% 88% 20% 100% 7 SCWI / IJECT

Durham College After ADC: Critical Durham College After ADC: Critical Success Factors Success Factors The following program elements were noted as key contributors to the success of the pilot program: There was an excellent collaborative relationship between the Durham District School Board (DDSB) and Durham College. Both organizations clearly had the best interests of adult student participants as their focus. Through the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process used by the DDSB, students were able to receive credit for relevant job and life experiences, thereby resulting in an expedited route towards the OSSD. This served to both build confidence among students in the learning they have achieved, and to reduce the additional time required to earn the OSSD. Having the program cover the $95 OCAS application fee was seen to be a key enabler of participants application to college. Given that many participants are in precarious financial situations, they noted that the fee would have been prohibitive. Coverage of the OCAS application fee was extended to other Durham College Dual Credit students as well, resulting in a total of 120 students applying to college. 8 SCWI / IJECT

Durham College After ADC: Critical Durham College After ADC: Critical Success Factors Success Factors The following program elements were noted as key contributors to the success of the pilot program: Funding for counselling and advising supports was a key contributor to building confidence for these students, many of whom could never have imagined themselves completing their OSSD, let alone pursue a college education. The opportunity to prepare for college in the college environment was also a key contributor to building confidence and skills for success for adult students. Participants noted the benefits of getting to know their way around the college campus and the supports and services that are available to them. Learning how to use the college s learning management system was also noted as an important program outcome that will benefit students as they proceed to their post-secondary programs. Spring 2018 SCWI Newsletter, Durham College After ADC, Written by Karen Maki and Kristi Harrison. Available online: http://www.scwi.ca/newsletters.php 9 SCWI / IJECT

Dual Credit Programs 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) 10 SCWI / IJECT

SCWI Goals SCWI Goals Seamless Transition to Post- secondary Increase Completion of OSSDs

Provincial Dual Credit Participation Provincial Dual Credit Participation 2005-06 362 2017-18 (preliminary) 21,346 12 SCWI/IJECT

Target Groups Target Groups Primary Target Group: disengaged and underachieving with the potential to succeed in college Students in OYAP programs Students in SHSM programs Adults working towards a diploma and planning to pursue postsecondary education 13 SCWI / IJECT

Provincial Measures of Success: Provincial Measures of Success: 2016 2016- -17 17 Success 91% Approved vs Actual Student Enrollment 94% Retention 88% 2016-17 Data as reported by RPT Unofficial Provincial Data 14 SCWI / IJECT

Success of Students in Dual Credits Success of Students in Dual Credits Contributing Factors: Caring adult Team approach and local decision making Data-based decision making for continuous program improvement Program flexibility Careful, criteria-based student selection Team approach to student support 15 SCWI / IJECT

Mark Distribution in Dual Credit Courses Mark Distribution in Dual Credit Courses 16 SCWI/IJECT

Enhanced SCWI Enhanced SCWI Adult Dual Credits After Adult Dual Credits (an enhanced pathways planning activity for all adult dual credit students) 17 SCWI / IJECT

Adult Dual Credits Adult Dual Credits Adult dual credit programs will be part of the School- College- Work Initiative (SCWI) Multi-year pilot program Governed by existing dual credit policy and procedures. 18 SCWI / IJECT

Adult Dual Credits: Common Elements Adult Dual Credits: Common Elements As is the case for dual credits for adolescents for these pilots, the following will apply: Students must be working towards an OSSD. Students who already hold an OSSD are not eligible. 19 SCWI / IJECT

Adult Dual Credits: Common Elements Adult Dual Credits: Common Elements As is the case for dual credits for adolescents for these pilots, the following will apply: Adult students in School Within a College (SWAC) Programs must attempt both one or more Ontario curriculum credits and one or more dual credit(s) in each semester. SWAC programs must be located on a college campus. 20 SCWI / IJECT

Adult Dual Credits: Unique Features Adult Dual Credits: Unique Features The following are the preferred criteria that are specifically related to the Adult Dual Credit (ADC) Pilot Programs: The target audience for this pilot is the adult who needs the additional support which is part of the dual credit program in order to achieve their goal of earning their OSSD and making a successful transition to post-secondary education (college or apprenticeship). 21 SCWI / IJECT

Adult Dual Credits: Unique Features Adult Dual Credits: Unique Features The following are the preferred criteria that are specifically related to the Adult Dual Credit (ADC) Pilot Programs: Students must be within reach of graduation have the potential to succeed in college or apprenticeship be 21 years of age and older 22 SCWI / IJECT

Adult Dual Credits: Unique Features Adult Dual Credits: Unique Features The following are the preferred criteria that are specifically related to the Adult Dual Credit (ADC) Pilot Programs: Regional Planning Teams (RPTs) must work with board Adult and Continuing Education staff to develop proposals that will meet the needs of their students. 23 SCWI / IJECT

Adult Dual Credits: Unique Features Adult Dual Credits: Unique Features The following are the preferred criteria that are specifically related to the Adult Dual Credit (ADC) Pilot Programs: Programs are to be on campus and delivered face-to-face. 24 SCWI / IJECT

ADC Delivery Approaches ADC Delivery Approaches Dual Credit Courses School Within a College All ADCs Team-taught or College-delivered Congregated Top-Up/ Integrated College courses Level 1 apprenticeship in-school training Day Night Regular School Year Summer Includes both dual credit(s) and OSS credit(s) Day Regular School Year Summer 25 SCWI / IJECT

Adult Dual Credits Adult Dual Credits Dual credit policy requires the provision of dual credit teachers to provide additional supports for students in dual credit programs. Funding for adult dual credit teachers will be provided for this pilot. 26 SCWI / IJECT

2017 2017- -18 ADC Participation 18 ADC Participation In 2017-18, 684 adult learners participated (819 were approved) 35 % Male 27 SCWI / IJECT

2017 2017- -18 ADC Participation 18 ADC Participation In 2017-18, adult learners attempted 646 dual credits (900 credits approved) (preliminary EDCS data) All ADC Programs (All Adolescent Programs): Retention 82% (88%) Success 88% (91%) Adult SWAC Programs: Retention 84% Success 84% 28 SCWI / IJECT

Adult Dual Credit Adult Dual Credit Approvals 2018 Approvals 2018- -19 19 As of Cycle 2 (September 2018) Approved ADC programs include 22 colleges; 59 boards 1,076 approved enrolment: 328 School Within a College 291 Night 27 Summer 1,127 approved credits 29 SCWI / IJECT

2017 2017- -18 Feedback on ADC Pilots 18 Feedback on ADC Pilots Supports for ADC Students: Board Supports for ADC Students: Board - Guidance counsellors - PLAR - Career counsellors - Pathways consultant/lead - Dual credit teacher supporting student learning of college course - School Admin - Guest speakers - Transportation - English/Math consultant providing academic supports - Tutoring - Pre-orientation of students to see campus and meet instructor - Educational Assistant - Equipment (laptop, cellphone) - ELL/ESL supports in addition to regular class (3 hours/week) - Funding for food pantry - Swag for students - Good student selection - Funds of fieldtrips - Social worker - Holiday meals for students - Marketing/advertising - Understanding/empathy - Student success 30 SCWI / IJECT

2017 2017- -18 Feedback on ADC Pilots 18 Feedback on ADC Pilots Supports for ADC Students: College Supports for ADC Students: College - Student success counsellor - Access to program coordinators - Advocate for community services - College services - Careful instructor selection ones that have experience working with At Risk adults - Student card - ACE supports - Recruitment team support - Community involvement hours earned on campus - Concrete, clear expectations - Connection to international services and supports - Creation of flyer for Ontario Works students - Retention, re-engagement activities (rope courses, once a month) - Empathy workshop - OSAP/OCAS workshops - LinkedIn profiles workshop - Different supports for immigrants - Scaffolding learning - Lunch and Learn workshops - Writing centre - Providing services closer to ADC classrooms - Information on labour laws, health and safety, criminal justice system - End of year celebration - Transportation - Student-run financial literacy sessions - Pre-orientation - Dedicated Blackboard coach - Food budget 31 SCWI / IJECT

2017 2017- -18 Feedback on ADC Pilots 18 Feedback on ADC Pilots Supports for ADC Students: Supports for ADC Students: Community Community Adult public employment centres - - Mental health supports - Food bank - Community Living - Social services - John Howard society - ODSP - Municipal involvement in promotion - OW - Get media to showcase success stories - Work with Outreach or other community organization to identify potential ADC students - Friendship Centres - Health Unit - Financial Literacy - Work with Case Workers - Helping students feel part of the community - Women and Children s shelter - Rights Advocacy speaker - Community groups for substance abuse - Co-op partnering with business - Community Literacy associations - Immigration services 32 SCWI / IJECT

2018 2018- -19 Approved Adult Dual Credit 19 Approved Adult Dual Credit Enrolment by Region Enrolment by Region 4, 168 1, 412 3, 208 2, 288 EDCS Data, September 2018 33 SCWI / IJECT

2017 2017- -18 Feedback on ADC Pilots 18 Feedback on ADC Pilots Specific supports ADC students require that will help them be Specific supports ADC students require that will help them be successful in earning their OSSD and transitioning to Post successful in earning their OSSD and transitioning to Post- - Secondary education Secondary education - Transportation - Elder care - Food/nutrition - Tech support (hardware and internet access), funding to purchase - Flexible hours - Financial support - Orientation to campus - Access to supports at convenient hours - Academic supports (writing, reading, study skills, note taking) - Supports for students with learning needs who don t have an IEP - Matching program delivery to student needs - Literacy Basic Skills - PLAR - Funding for safety equipment (boots) - Mental health supports - Up-to-date diagnosis for Spec Ed/Disability supports - Mentorship - Summer orientation - Career/Life planning supports - Opportunities to build relationships with program staff - Child-care (on site) - ESL 34 SCWI / IJECT

2017 2017- -18 Feedback on ADC Pilots 18 Feedback on ADC Pilots Successful Practices that should be shared more Successful Practices that should be shared more broadly: broadly: Find students where they are (Early Years Centres, New Comers Centres, grocery stores, contact early school leavers) Find informal ways to engage in conversations; build personal relationships (go for a walk, get a coffee ) Give them an identity (e.g. sweat shirts) Learning/expectations contract let students create the guidelines 35 SCWI / IJECT

2017 2017- -18 Feedback on ADC Pilots 18 Feedback on ADC Pilots Successful Practices that should be shared more Successful Practices that should be shared more broadly: broadly: College caring adult reaches out in June; student more likely to come to college in September Walk to students to financial aide office; not just point them in the right direction Pre-and post survey to identify barriers and concerns; tailor presentations to focus on overcoming barriers Spend time selecting the right students Sit with students when applying to OCAS Present at board trustee meetings armed with student success stories 36 SCWI / IJECT

ADC Students: Challenges ADC Students: Challenges Life challenges: health issues mental health self worth, confidence addictions abuse in family family obligations, child care, unhealthy relationships 37 SCWI / IJECT

ADC Students: Challenges ADC Students: Challenges Academic and School Related: strike disruption transportation being our first dual credit they wanted assurances that it would be successful attendance family and work responsibilities impacted on student attendance group work 38 SCWI / IJECT

ADC Students: Challenges ADC Students: Challenges amount of content familiarity with college assessment and evaluation use of technology financial barriers, concept of affordability an issue fear of OCAS site 39 SCWI / IJECT

2017 2017- -18 Feedback on ADC Pilots 18 Feedback on ADC Pilots Solutions to Post-Secondary transitions barriers that you re working on (summarized from the four SCWI ADC Regional Forums, Spring 2018) Mentorship Selecting students with adequate English/French language skills Continuum of care into first year of postsecondary education Focus on past students to keep connected Proper connection to support students with IEPs going to college Smaller amounts of money required for deposit to hold seat at college Seminars for students to meet with program coordinators in areas of interest 40 SCWI / IJECT

2017 2017- -18 Feedback on ADC Pilots 18 Feedback on ADC Pilots Solutions to Post-Secondary transitions barriers that you re working on Some RPTs have also identified recruiting students as a challenge. Some reported working with community partners in order to recruit potential students who are not part of board adult and continuing education programs. 41 SCWI / IJECT

One Colleges ADC Experience One College s ADC Experience 42 SCWI / IJECT

2018 2018- -19 SCWI Areas of Focus 19 SCWI Areas of Focus Sharing successful practices with college advisors and RPTs Provide networking opportunity to college advisors Work with OCAS and EDU/TCU to access and analyse transition data for students who have participated in After ADC Share concerns expressed through the pilots with OCAS and OSAP, in particular regarding application forms and processes Connect with ODSP, OW and OSAP to improve their understanding of the Adult Dual Credit program and the barriers people accessing these programs face in transitioning to postsecondary education 43 SCWI / IJECT

After Adult Dual Credits (After ADC) After Adult Dual Credits (After ADC) Includes four components: 3 group conversations per class with a college advisor and dual credit teacher, if appropriate 3 hours of one-on-one follow-up conversations with the college advisor 4 eight hour days of PD and reporting for the college advisor and dual credit teacher (per class) Funded OCAS/OUAC applications for Adult Dual Credit students 44 SCWI / IJECT

OCAS Vouchers OCAS Vouchers 2017-18 523 Issued 804 Redeemed 2,431 program choices 45 2025-04-12

What We Learned: Year One Pilots What We Learned: Year One Pilots ADC Programs: - student selection based on student readiness important - adults need English language skills to be successful - students want help in the future if they didn t apply while in ADC/SWAC program - students benefit from strong classroom communities 46 2025-04-12

What We Learned: Year One Pilots What We Learned: Year One Pilots - $500 seat deposit was a commonly identified barrier - Two pilot programs had success working with their colleges financial services offices (see https://www.saultcollege.ca/FinancialAssistance/EntranceA wards.asp ) 47 2025-04-12

What We Learned: Year One Pilots What We Learned: Year One Pilots Advice from College Advisors: - connect students with others (college experts, community partners, other colleges) - help students to leave SWAC with supports 48 2025-04-12

Resources Resources SCWI Resources Dual Credit programs information for students, parents and educators www.gotocollege.ca Dual Credit program administration www.scwi.ca Request for Proposals http://www.scwi.ca/requirements.php 49 SCWI / IJECT

Student Feedback Student Feedback This course gave me more confidence and I feel like I am one step ahead, like another accomplishment in my life. Our minds and hearts are still young and this experience makes life meaningful. There is life again! Lerma, age 40+, Durham College ADC student 50 SCWI / IJECT