Structuring a Successful Structuring a Successful UB & UBMS ProgramUB & UBMS Program

Texas Association of Student Special Services Programs

36th Annual Conference

March 8 – 11, 2009

PresentersPresenters

Elizabeth C. Retamozo, Executive Director

Sonya Lopez, Director

Upward Bound, Texas State University

NOSOTROS Education Center NOSOTROS Education Center

www.nosotrosedu.org

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Presentation MaterialsPresentation Materials

• PowerPoint Slide Handouts• Additional Documents & Materials located at:

• www.nosotrosedu.org– Go to Resources Page– Register Your Email Address– Click the Presentations & Links Tab– Click TASSSP UB/UBMS Conference Session

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Session Overview Session Overview

• Recap of HEOA Impact on UB/UBMS

• Review of Program Standard Objectives Academic & Supportive Services Curriculum

• Student Retention & Parental Involvement

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Recap of Impact of HEOA UB/UBMSRecap of Impact of HEOA UB/UBMS

No more Absolute Priority! (30% High Academic Risk & DE Evaluation)

Allowed to Recruit New 11th Grader Students - Not Recommended

Define Academic Need & High Risk for Academic Failure (part of 1/3 now) – Verification of Eligibility & Selection Form

Review IRS/DS Plan & Change as Needed – Plan of Operation

UB/UBMS HEOA Document

Mandatory ObjectivesMandatory Objectives

1. Academic Improvement:

___% of all UB participants, who at the time of entrance into the project had an expected high school graduation date during the school year, will have achieved at the proficient level during high school on state assessments in reading/language arts and math.

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Academic & Supportive ServicesAcademic & Supportive Services

1. Academic Improvement (9th & 10th Grade):

AC – After school tutoring in math, science, & English

Grades checked weekly online & students assigned to tutoring.

AC – Monthly Saturdays for College & Cultural Activities/Field Trips

AC – Academic Advising via CollegeED Booklets & MyRoads online website (College Board).

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Academic & Supportive ServicesAcademic & Supportive Services

1. Academic Improvement (9th & 10th Grade):

SC – Course Content Based on NCLB Test Objectives. TAKS English/Language Arts TAKS Math TAKS Science Foreign Language

Instructors Develop Lesson Plans & Pre/Post Tests

SC – Electives, College Exploration & Leadership Building Activities

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Mandatory ObjectivesMandatory Objectives

3. Postsecondary Enrollment:

__% of all UB participants, who at the time of entrance into the project had an expected graduation date during the school year, will enroll in a program of postsecondary education by the fall term immediately following the expected graduation date from high school.

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Academic & Supportive ServicesAcademic & Supportive Services

3. Postsecondary Enrollment (11th & 12th):

AC – Tutoring in math, science & English Grades checked weekly online & students assigned to tutoring. Students with 89 or higher assigned to PSAT/SAT Prep online via

MyRoads website.

AC – Monthly Saturdays for PSAT/SAT Preparation

AC – Academic Advising via CollegeED Booklets & MyRoad website

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Academic & Supportive ServicesAcademic & Supportive Services

3. Postsecondary Enrollment (11th & 12th):

AC – Tutoring in math, science, & English AC – Monthly Saturdays for ACT/SAT Preparation AC – Academic Advising via CollegeED Booklets SC – Course Content Based on THEA Objectives. Instructors Develop Lesson

Plans with Pre & Post Tests

SC – Electives, College Exploration & Leadership Building Activities, Rising 12th Grader College Trips, etc.

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Mandatory ObjectivesMandatory Objectives

4. Postsecondary Persistence:

___% of all UB participants who enrolled in a program of postsecondary education during the fall term immediately following high school graduation will be enrolled for the fall term of the second academic year.

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Academic & Supportive ServicesAcademic & Supportive Services

4. Postsecondary Persistence: 9th Grade:

• Plan for Concurrent/Dual Enrollment by 12th Grade• Check of HS Diploma Plan for College Enrollment• Begin Working on NCLB-TAKS (Objective #1) via AC

Tutoring & SC Instruction

10th Grade: • GPA Increase via AC Tutoring • Master NCLB- TAKS (Objective #1) via SC Instruction

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Academic & Supportive ServicesAcademic & Supportive Services

4. Postsecondary Persistence: 11th Grade: • Increase GPA via AC Tutoring• PSAT/SAT Prep via SC Instruction 12th Grade: • Enrollment in Honor & Advanced Placement Courses• Dual Enrollment in HS & College by Spring Semester• Advanced Placement or CLEP Prep via SC instruction • Referral to SSS asap

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Student Retention & Parental Student Retention & Parental Involvement Involvement

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Mandatory ObjectivesMandatory Objectives

2. Project Retention:

___% of 9th, 10th, and 11th grade project participants served during each school year will continue to participate in the project during the next school year.

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Objective #2: Retention Objective #2: Retention

• Staff Philosophy

• Staff Training

• Student Activities

• Parental Involvement

RELATIONSHIPS! RELATIONSHIPS!

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Objective #2: Retention Objective #2: Retention

• Staff Philosophy:

- How to Work with Students & Families

- How to Lead Groups

- How to Build Lasting Relationships

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Objective #2: Retention Objective #2: Retention

• Staff Training:

– Leading During Times of Change

– Team Building

– Working Effectively with Staff

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Objective #2 - RetentionObjective #2 - Retention

• Starts During Recruitment of 9th Graders Only• Student Eco-map• Parents Very Involved• Parent/Student Recruitment Mixer• Two Month Probation Period

– Students participate in ALL activities – Unpaid Interns (SW & Psychology)– Parent/Student Interview

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Objective #2: Retention Objective #2: Retention

• October Team Building – Low Ropes w/Parents • Two Staff Telephone Contact • Weekly Staff Meetings to Share Student Info• Parent Fundraising Group – Automatic

Enrollment• Staff Attends Students’ Church/Games etc• TRIO HS Student Organization

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Objective #2: Retention Objective #2: Retention

• Staff Meets with Each Student Weekly• Staff Involved in School Activities• Student Community Involvement• Saturday College Involvement• College for a Day• Parent & Student School Board Presentations

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Objective #2: Retention Objective #2: Retention

• Use of Technology Myspace Facebook Text Messages

• Staff Contact Parents with Positives & Concerns• Parent Spring Potluck• Upcoming Senior Spring BreakTrip……..Bridge

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Objective #2: Retention Objective #2: Retention

• Empower Parents in Community Events• Use of Alumni

FGSO Panelist Banquet Held in November not Summer

• 1st Stipend – Only Parents Allowed to Pick-Up – Advisor Discretion

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Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers

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