Engineers Are Epic! Citizen Schools Apprenticeship
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Presented by: Michele Ahouse and Angela M. Berry
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Engineers Are Epic! Citizen Schools Apprenticeship
- 1. Engineers Are Epic! Citizen Schools Apprenticeship Angela M. Berry, P.E., SWE Charlotte-Metrolina Section Michele Ahouse, National Director of Volunteer Engagement, Citizen Schools
- 2. SWE C-M & Citizen Schools In the beginning…… met
- 3. Citizen Schools brings innovative strategies to middle schools in low-income communities. We connect people to classrooms to unlock the potential of students – and put them on a success trajectory. We learned about Citizen Schools… Citizens + Schools = IMPACT We expand a middle school’s learning day by connecting a team of adults with students to provide relevant learning experiences that give students the skills, access, and beliefs they need to succeed in school, college, and careers.
- 4. Theory of Student Impact LONG-TERM OUTCOMES Achievement Graduation College & career readiness MID-TERM OUTCOMES Engagement Achievement Selection of a college- track high school CITIZEN SCHOOLS PROGRAM Apprenticeships Academic coaching College to career connections SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES ACCESS to successful people and experiences SKILLS academic and 21st century BELIEF in the connection between hard work, education and future success SUCCESS in college & career
- 5. NORTH CAROLINA Durham Charlotte NEW YORK New York City NEW JERSEY Newark MASSACHUSETTS Boston Chelsea TEXAS Houston CALIFORNIA Alum Rock Aspire Public Schools (Oakland) East Palo Alto Oakland Redwood City ILLINOIS Chicago Citizen Schools’ Locations 5,400 students 32 middle school partners 13 school districts in 7 states
- 6. Closing the Achievement & Opportunity Gaps Our program model blends academic support and project-based enrichment for three hours per day to close the opportunity and achievement gap for middle school students. ACADEMIC SUPPORT APPRENTICESHIPS COLLEGE TO CAREER CONNECTIONS
- 7. SWE C-M & Citizen Schools: A Winning Partnership
- 9. The Apprenticeship Fair Pitch “Engineers solve everyday problems to make the world a better place.”
- 11. The Hook Top Gun
- 12. Lessons Learned • Working Groups • Classroom/ Student Behavior Management • Consistency • WOW! Event Preparation
- 13. The Fun
- 14. Results  We are Closing the Achievement Gap Through College  Nationally, only 9% of low-income students earn a four-year college degree by age 25, which is 8 times less than their peers from high- income families.
- 15. More than 80% of students who participate in STEM-focused apprenticeships express interest in a STEM career, compared to only one-third of 8th grade students nationally. The Impact
- 16. Citizen Schools helps students and schools transform and turns employees’ passion into impact. Employee Benefits of Teaching: • Increased loyalty to their organization • Increased skills in leadership, teamwork and communication • Measurable impact on students, schools, communities and the education system in America The Impact (continued)
- 17. The Journey 10 weeks 90 minutes/week 1 WOW! =A lifetime of impact
- 19. Thank You!
Editor's Notes
- Want people to walk away with knowing CS is around the country – INCLUDE MAP SLIDE Already making connections with other SWE sections around country – Here is where the opportunities are Opportunities are coming Does a SWE Section Stats in a graphical format – 30%-80% STEM
- Academic Support: Previews and reviews of standards-based math and literacy skills and concepts Targeted homework support Time management and self-organization skills Key partners: Citizen Schools, teachers, parents, administrators Apprenticeships: Aligned to 21st Century Skills Semester-long projects that culminate in student presentations Co-taught by Citizen Schools staff and volunteer Citizen Teachers who are experts in their fields Key partners: Citizen Schools, volunteers, parents, teachers College to Career Connections Explicit instruction in study skills and school success habits Exposure to college and career opportunities and pathways Individualized report card analysis to set goals for school success Key partners: Citizen Schools, volunteers, teachers, parents
- Jeopardy Game
- How useful the script - **SCREEN SHOT**
- Video for hook
- - Breaking students up into group - Importance of Staff Member for classroom management – support & management Other campus staff to support (Deputy Campus Director = Vice Principal) Consistency in what you’re learning and in the CTs – opportunity to bring in guests
- Citizen Schools alumni enroll in college at the same rate as students in the U.S. from all income levels and at a rate 1.5 times higher than for their low-income peers. The graduation rate is more than double the national rate for low-income students.
- Sign up Get Trained Teach for 10 Weeks 90mins/week WOW!