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Opening Doors to Collegeand Career Success Preparing Rural Students for PostsecondaryOpportunities Appalachian Higher Education Network Conference

June 20, 2018

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The 10 Regional Educational Laboratories ( RELs) work in partnership with stakeholders to conduct applied research and trainings.

The REL mission is to support a more evidence-based education system.

Administered by the U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES). Find us on the web: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/appalachia/

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Agenda for the Hour Welcome and introductions What do the data tell us? Continuing education and training beyond high school

Opening Doors to College and Career Success: Student scenario activity

Wrap-up

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Let’s see who is here today!

What is your role in the education system? a. School or district administrator b. CTE leader or teacher c. Secondary educator (non-CTE) d. Secondary school counselor e. Career coach f. Postsecondary educator/program

provider g. Transition support provider (TRIO,

GEAR UP, Upward Bound, etc.) h. High school career coach i. Other

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What do the data tell us? CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL

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Why is it important to open doors to training and education opportunities after high school?

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Quick poll! How much higher are employment rates for youngpeople (ages 20–24) with a bachelor’s degree as compared with those with no college experience?

a. 0–5 percent b. 6–10 percent c. 11–15 percent d. 16+ percent

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Quick poll! How much higher are employment rates for youngpeople (ages 20–24) with some college experience but no bachelor’s degree ascompared with those with no college experience?

a. 0–5 percent b. 6–10 percent c. 11–15 percent d. 16+ percent

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Education level is associated with employment rates.

Source: McFarland, J., Hussar, B., de Brey, C., Snyder, T., Wang, X., Wilkinson Flicker, S., . . . Hinz, S. (2017). The condition of education 2017 (NCES 2017 144). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2017144

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Source: McFarland, J., Hussar, B., de Brey, C., Snyder, T., Wang, X., Wilkinson -Flicker, S., . . . Hinz, S. (2017). The condition of education 2017 (NCES 2017 144). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2017144

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Earning an associate’s degree is associated with higher earnings. Quarterly Earnings Gain for Associate’s Degree Earners Over No College Award 5–9 Years After College Entry

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*State-level average includes data from four additional states: Arkansas, California, Michigan, and Washington.

Source: Belfield, C., & Bailey, T. (2017). Does it pay to complete community college and how much? Center for Analysis of Postsecondary Education and Employment. New York, NY: Teachers College, Columbia University. 12

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Earnings of certificate earners vary. Quarterly Earnings Gain for Certificate Earners Over No College Award 5–9 Years After College Entry

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Source: Belfield, C., & Bailey, T. (2017). Does it pay to complete community college and how much? Center for Analysis of Postsecondary Education and Employment. New York, NY: Teachers College, Columbia University. 13


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Students can apply their postsecondary education and training to…

Bring about local transformation • Commit new knowledge and skills to community challenges and potentials

• Fill gaps or create new economic opportunities in the community

Wright, C. J. (2012). Becoming to remain: Community college students and post-secondary pursuits in central Appalachia. Journal of Research in Rural Education, 27(6). 14

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Why do high school students not enroll in or drop out of postsecondary institutions?

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National Center for Education Statistics, Institute of Education Sciences. High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09) Second Follow Up: A first look at fall 2009 ninth graders in 2016. Retrieved from https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2018/2018139.pdf 15

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COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS & SUCCESS Center

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Unpacking the Definition of Collegeand Career Readiness

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Students need preparationin multiple domains.

To prepare students for postsecondaryeducation or to meet employers’expectations ofcandidates for entry-level positions…

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Financial

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Academic Preparation

Students understand career pathways and the curriculum needed to prepare for them bygrade 9.

Students learn and demonstrate mastery of academic contentneeded for postsecondary courses.

Students (and schools) monitortheir readiness indicators.

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Academic

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Social-emotional Preparation

Students exhibit lifelonglearning skills such as self-awareness, self-management, socialawareness, relationship skills, and responsible decisionmaking.

Students have adults and peers who build and supportcollege-going and careeraspirations.

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Logistical Preparation

Students engage in the criticalsteps toward postsecondaryaccess, such as practicinginterviewing and test-takingskills and completingadmissions packages.

Students understand their personal finances and preparefor logistics such astransportation, housing, andneeded materials.

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Logistical Socialemotional

Financial Preparation

Students (and families) should apply for financial aid via the FAFSA, scholarships, and otheraid sources.

Students (and families) should plan early forpaying for college or training programs.

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Opening Doors to Collegeand Career Success EXPLORE K–12 PATHWAYS THAT SET STUDENTS UP FOR SUCCESS

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Activity 1. Review the student scenario at your table.

2. For your student, jot down notes on the student’s potential strengths and challenges on sticky notes.

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Musical Chairs 3. When you have your answers, place your sticky

notes on the associated student posters around the room.

4. After you post your sticky notes on the posters,please take a seat at a new table based on the color of your sticky notes.

5. At your new table: ◦ Discuss the questions on the worksheet with those at yourtable.

◦ Designate one person to share one or two key takeaways from your discussion with the full group.

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Group Discussion 1. What type of postsecondary pathway would you recommend to this student?

2. How would you advise this student about the… ◦ academic steps needed to pursue this pathway? ◦ emotional steps needed to pursue this pathway? ◦ logistical steps needed to pursue this pathway? ◦ financial steps needed to pursue this pathway?

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Upcoming Workshops in Kentucky & Virginia Join REL Appalachia for two workshop series in Kentucky and Virginia to learn more about nonacademic supports for students transitioning from high school to college and training programs.

When and where will these workshops be held? Fall 2018 and spring 2019; exact dates and locations are to be determined.

What is the purpose? Each workshop will explore research on postsecondary success interventions focused on nonacademic supports(such as social-emotional, financial, and logistical supports).

Who can participate? REL workshops are free and open to the public.They are intended for secondary and postsecondary educators and administrators, as well as community and business leaders focused on strengthening regional students’ successful transition to postsecondaryeducation and the workforce.

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Contact Us Presenters Deborah Jonas, REL AP director, SRI Education [email protected]

Kerry Friedman, REL AP dissemination lead and project manager, SRI Education [email protected]

REL Appalachia

https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/ regions/appalachia/

@REL_Appalachia

[email protected]

This presentation was prepared under Contract No. ED IES 17-C 0004 by Regional Educational Laboratory Appalachia, administered by SRI International. The content does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of IES or the U.S. Department of Education, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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