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2015 BLUEPRINT CONFERENCE
V E N T U R A C O U N T Y G U A R D I A N S C H O L A R S C O L L A B O R AT I V E
P R E S E N TAT I O N
O C TO B E R 27 , 2 01 5
TODAY’S WORKSHOP FORMAT
Ø GSC Introductions Ø Youth Introductions Ø Panel Presentation Ø Questions/Discussion
GUARDIAN SCHOLARS COLLABORATIVE MISSION STATEMENT
To identify and assist foster youth in obtaining a post-secondary education through a collaborative network of educational institutions agencies and youth.
OBJECTIVES
Ø Support the Development of GSP’s at Ventura College Campuses Ø Identify, Contact, Assist and Support Youth Interested in Post-
Secondary Education Ø Network and Collaborate in Support of Youth Interested in Post-
Secondary Education Ø Sharing and Dissemination of Information and Learning
Opportunities Ø Identification and Training of Adults Wishing to Serve as
Education Rights Holders Ø Data Collection and Sharing
THE GUARDIAN SCHOLARS COLLABORATIVE
• Ventura County Office of Education • Ventura County Community College District • California State University Channel Islands • Moorpark, Ventura and Oxnard College • Cal Lutheran University • Foster & Kinship Care Education • 44th Assembly District • John Burton Foundation/California College Pathways • Ventura County Children and Family Services • Ventura County Probation Agency • California Youth Connection • Casa Pacifica • Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) • Dark to Dawn/Milestones
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
The GSC formed in January 2013 as a
Subcommittee of the PATAY Committee formed in 2009.
PROGRESSING THE ADVANCEMENT FOR
TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH (PATAY) PATAY is a voluntary association of likeminded professional and concerned citizens … Five Domains
Ø Educational Opportunities Ø Employment and Career Ø Living Situation Ø Community Life Functioning Ø Wellbeing
VENTURA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Ø Meeting Organization, Logistics and Facilitation
Ø Collection and Dissemination of Information Ø Initial Contact with Youth and Presentation of
Youth Surveys to GSC Ø Data Collection
THE JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION/CALIFORNIA
COLLEGE PATHWAYS
Ø California College Pathways Funded Program Ø Technical Support, Assistance and Guidance Ø Knocking on Doors Ø Legislative Awareness Ø The Organic Method of Program Development
CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES/DATA & INFORMATION SHARING
Ø Standing Court Order
Ø Approval and Use of the Youth Survey Ø Verification of Foster Status
Ø VCOE/HSA Utilization Foster Focus Ø Shared Activities; IPERC, TEACh, Road to
Independence, Trainings, PATAY Ø Taking Ownership of the Cause
Ø PATH Program named in Spring 2013 Ø The PATH Center established in Fall 2014 Ø Welcome Appointment required to enroll Ø Currently 20 students in the program Ø The program provides priority registration, 1:1 guidance, a
welcome kit, and access to PATH center Ø Partnered with The Cove Bookstore and the John Burton
Foundation to establish Book Fund
THE VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (VCCCD)
Ø Multi Department Participation; Financial Aid, Foster & Kinship Care Education (FKCE), Director of Economic Development and Support Staff, Institutional Research, Chancellor
Ø Lead Agency for the Stuart Foundation Grant Proposal Ø Logistics Support
COMMUNITY COLLEGE GUARDIAN SCHOLARS PROGRAMMING
Ø Foster/Veterans Center at Moorpark College Ø Foster Youth Center at Oxnard College Ø Foster Youth Scholarship Established at Ventura
College Ø The Ventura College Community College Districts
Creates Guardian Scholars Program Coordinator Positon
LESSONS LEARNED
Ø Try to get everyone at the table Ø Continue to reach out and build membership Ø Stay consistent with meeting framework Ø Make sure everyone at the table has the
opportunity to provide input Ø Physical space cements program
THANK YOU!
For more information contact:
Ralph Velarde: Administrator on Assignment
Laura Welbourn: Special Populations Coordinator
Ventura County Office of Education [email protected]
805-437-1529
Joe Mendoza: Director, Special Populations Department