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PACTT for AllPCCYFS4.14.2011
PA Academic and Career/ Technical Training Alliance
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The PACTT Alliance
Sponsored by the Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers
Funded by MacArthur Foundation, PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), and Stoneleigh Fellowship to the PACTT Director
Began in 2008 as a pilot of Allegheny and Philadelphia Counties, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia School Districts, and Nine Private Facilities
PACTT currently serves 11 facilities across the state Began with 9 Now working with 15 and growing
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PACTT Programs Current PACTT Programs
Glen Mills Schools Abraxas St.Gabriel’s Hall George Junior Republic Youth Services Agency Summit Academy Vision Quest Auberle Adelphoi Village Harborcreek Youth Services MidAtlantic
PACTT continues to expand into additional programs and counties
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PACTT: General Focus
Assist with Academic ReformJob Readiness Training and the opportunity for
basic certificationsDevelop and align Career and Technical Education
(CTE) curricula with recognized industry standards and PDE/BCTE programs of study
Link CTE training to academicsImprove communication between residential
facilities and home schoolsWork Experience and Employment for youth in
placement and upon return to the communityDataAddress systemic barriers impacting these areas
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PACTT: Move Toward Affiliation
Provide a way to acknowledge the work of the programs participating in PACTT
Define an objective method for identifying programs participating in PACTT
Offer guidance to interested programs as to the expectations of the Chiefs with respect to academics and CTE
Provide a measure of quality assurance for the PACTT Initiative
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PACTT Affiliation
PACTT Affiliation refers collectively to delinquent residential and day-treatment
facilities that have chosen to meet the Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers’
standards for academic and Career and Technical Education (CTE), as outlined and monitored by the Pennsylvania Academic
Career/Technical Training (PACTT) Alliance.
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Affiliation: What is Required
Academics Offer rigorous academic curriculum aligned with state
standards Offer opportunities for credit recovery and acceleration Offer opportunities for remediation (numeracy/literacy) Make every effort to obtain youth academic records
within 10 days of youth’s arrivalCTE
Teach the PACTT Employability and Soft Skills Manual Offer at least one basic certification (OSHA 10, ServSafe,
MOS or International Computer Driving License (ICDL) Offer at least one CTE track aligned with industry
standards and identified as high priority/high employment
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Affiliation: What is Required (cont.)
Work Experience Make every opportunity to offer real life work
experience to youth in placement Work to develop a relationship with your Workforce
Investment Board (WIB)
Data Provide data to PACTT on a quarterly basis
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Affiliation: What PACTT Provides
On-going technical assistance around the academic and CTE expectations
Professional development for teachers and CTE instructors
Liaison services between the facilities, the Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers and represented probation departments, school districts, PDE, WIBs, and community based agencies serving these youth
Assistance with accessing WIB and grant fundingGeneral data reportsPeer networks
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Academic Program Elements
To become a PACTT Affiliate the provider must sign this Agreement and implement, at a minimum, the following program elements*:
*The 11 program elements relate to academics, CTE, career and postsecondary preparation, and data submission.
1. Maintain a rigorous academic curriculum fully aligned with PA Academic Standards
2. Offer credit recovery and acceleration opportunities
3. Offer opportunity for remediation (numeracy and literacy)
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Academic Program Elements
1. Maintain a rigorous academic curriculum fully aligned with PA Academic Standards
PDE Standards Aligned System (SAS) Credit recovery and acceleration College and career preparation Subjects taught using real world applications Collaborative lesson planning Educational resources Professional development opportunities
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Academic Program Elements
2. Offer credit recovery and acceleration opportunities
Computer-based software programs: PLATO, NovaNet, A+, and others
Extended school day and weekends Dual enrollment and College in the High School
opportunities
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Academic Program Elements
3. Offer opportunity for remediation (numeracy and literacy) Significant educational gaps are typical of this
student population Assessments upon entry determine appropriate
placement SAS can identify remedial lessons to match
academic standards in these areas Math and literacy coaches provide classroom
support
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Academic Program Elements
Relationship to the PDE provides educational resources Career Education and Planning (student use):
www.pacareerzone.com Career Education and Work (CEW) standards Tool
Kit for teachers: www.pacareerstandards.org PA Training and Technical Assistance Network
(PaTTAN) PDE/Bureau of Career and Technical Education
(BCTE) Technical Assistance Program (TAP) PDE/BCTE Math T-charts
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Academic Program Elements
Professional Development/Literacy Skills Foundational to all academic and CTE subjects Skills transfer from one subject to another and on to
postsecondary and workplace BCTE/TAP program invites instructors to Southern
Regional Education Board (SREB) sessions SREB adapted training delivered by PACTT on-site Training includes research-based elements from
Temple University Reading Project End goal: Literacy Plan for each institution
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Career and Technical Program Elements
1. Teach the PACTT Employability and Soft Skills Manual
2. Offer at least one basic certification (OSHA 10, ServSafe, MOS or International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
3. Offer at least one CTE track aligned with industry standards and identified as high priority/high employment
4. Make every opportunity to offer real life work experience to youth in placement
5. Work to develop a relationship with your Workforce Investment Board (WIB)
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Teach the PACTT Employability and Soft Skills Manual.
Second edition of the manualAligned with the Philadelphia Youth
Network’s Work Ready Classroom (employability skills based on Philadelphia’s WIB and the Three Rivers’ WIB) 27 competencies to assist in youth’s
preparedness for work world Resources available to aid in teaching the
competencies Providers able to contribute to the Work
Ready Classroom Satisfy many of PDE’s Academic Standards
of Career Education and Work
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Teach the PACTT Employability and Soft Skills Manual.
Teach youth 21st Century skills 21st Century Skills . . . “are the skills, knowledge,
and expertise students should master to succeed in work and life in the 21st century”
Soft Skills - components to any career that are not technical or task centered
Effective communication Compassion Honesty Trust Understanding Strong work ethic
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Teach the PACTT Employability and Soft Skills Manual.
Focus on Key Job Readiness Competencies Uniform across all PACTT facilities Portable to avoid repeating/starting over
when youth changes programs or returns to community
Not intended to replace current “life skills” curriculum
Continued priority placed on development of the youth’s portfolio
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Teach the PACTT Employability and Soft Skills Manual.
Employability competency check list is to follow youth at time of dischargeo Facilitate the development of a portfolio for every
youth• Portfolio
o Employability competencieso Career Plano Resumeo Sample Applications
• Education and Career/Technicalo Copies of certificationso Copy of transcript(s)
• Awards, Certifications• Resources
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLSImplementation
Separate Class/Curriculum—Life skills or transition class.
Infused throughout school and facility English classes—resume, cover letters Math class—financial plan CTE—communication skills in the
workplace
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Basic Certifications
Offer at least one basic certification OSHA 10
ServSafe
MOS or International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
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Basic Certifications
OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10
Safety CourseTwo 10 hour certifications
General Industry Construction
Provides employers with entry level employees who are trained in basic safety
Saves employer money, making for a better candidate
Resume/portfolio enhancer
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Basic Certification Implementation
On line course www.careersafeonline.com: Provides
certification for $18/student
Staff trained as trainers
Contract with a trainer
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Basic Certifications
ServSafe One certified food protection manager
required per facility ServSafe is an approved program in PA.
PA requires an additional application fee of $20 to register as an approved food protection manager
Resume/portfolio enhancer
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Basic Certification Implementation
ServSafe Options:On site instructor/proctorContract with outside agencyOnline course
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
www.servsafe.com
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Basic Certifications
MOS—Microsoft Office Specialist Skills learned will enhance the overall
educational experience. Word Processing Spread sheets Presentations
Initial instruction may be infused within other instructional programs such as Language Arts or Math
Instruction can be done on site. Testing may need to be done off site at an
official testing center.
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Basic Certifications
International Computer Driving License Seven Modules :
Concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Using the Computer and Managing Files Word Processing Spreadsheets Using Databases Presentation Web Browsing and Communication.
The modules are all vendor neutral. Facility is certified to instruct and certify.
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Offer Career Technical Education Track
Offer at least one CTE track. Each track must be: Based on industry standards
Standardized competency lists PACTT (Lehigh Career/Technical Institute) PDE/BCTE--Programs of Study (POS):
35 completed with more to be developed. Based on PA Dept. of Labor High Priority Occupations.
Identified as high priority /high employment At least one hour in length and youth must
receive a minimum of ten hours a week of CTE
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Offer Career Technical Education Track Implementation
Facility operated Take advantage of current services
Food Service Indoor/Outdoor Maintenance (custodial) Building Trades Masonry and Painting for lower cost options
Part of school day Evening/weekend programs
Partnerships Youth Service Agency— Carbon Career and
Technical Institute
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Make every opportunity to offer real life work experience to youth in placement
Youth need to offset effect of criminal background checks, expand resume
Youth must practice both soft and hard skills in protected environment
Experience must be authentic
Work to develop a relationship with your Workforce Investment Board (WIB)
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Data Elements
PACTT Affiliated providers to participate in the PACTT Cross System Database Submit individual level data Data comes from areas of academic, basic
certifications, CTE, work experience, and demographics
Data submitted on a quarterly basisProviders will have the ability to run set
reports via the PACTT databaseProviders will receive aggregate level reports
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Contact
Candace Putter, [email protected]
215-490-4549
David Smith, CTE Specialist Susan Will, Academic Specialist
[email protected] [email protected] 267-615-3484 267-746-1778
Marna Goodman, Assistant [email protected]
267-615-3571
WWW.PACTTALLIANCE.ORG
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