This presentation was developed and presented in 2009 in support of $1 million dollar grant request that our client won from major energy company. Purpose of grant is to improve human capital development for future jobs in support of high-poverty school district.

1. BP Approach: Approach: Approach: Next Steps
Objective Mission Vision
Investment Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Implement
Innovation Partnership in
Education with BP
Dynamic Learning Model to Create
Relevant Pool of Human Capital
North Forest Independent School District

2. North Forest ISD Value Focus and Objective
BP Approach: Approach: Approach: Next Steps
Objective Mission Vision
Investment Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Implement
Produce capable people
resources that have the
capacity and relevant skills
to perform and excel in
market-driven jobs to meet
the energy demands of the
future with a focus on
finance, science,
technology, engineering
and mathematics.
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3. North Forest ISD Mission
BP Approach: Approach: Approach: Next Steps
Objective Mission Vision
Investment Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Implement
To meet the urgent need
for students to learn in a
high-performance
educational setting. We
support their growth
into capable and skilled
world citizens who can
succeed in their career,
family, and personal
lives as highly valued
contributors of the 21st
century.
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4. North Forest ISD Vision 2014
BP Approach: Approach: Approach: Next Steps
Objective Mission Vision
Investment Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Implement
North Forest ISD will
be the most
innovative urban
learning environment
that serves as a
beacon for teacher
innovation, community
collaboration and
student self-discovery.
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5. NFISD Learning Ecosystem for BP Investment
BP Approach: Approach: Approach: Next Steps
Objective Mission Vision
Investment Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Implement
Acquire technology equipment and
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•
Endowment to teach in field
Advanced professional learning for teaching staff
deploy to improve existing science
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•
Virtual learning database of curriculum
Provide laptops to selected students
laboratories
• Actual visits to off-shore rigs
• Visits to trading floor
• Virtual visits to under water welding Instruction
Provide access and exposure to
experts and experiences that raise
On-Site Field
Computer
student awareness of benefits of
Trips
Based
Training
science technology and math
• Establish technology
infrastructure for 24x7 learning
• Employ use of webcams
NFISD • Establish international learning Redesign existing facilities and
partners
Science and technical infrastructure
Technology
Resource Center
Extend continuing education
opportunities via scholarships that
Internships
Expert increase depth of knowledge to
via On-the-
Visitors
Job Training
motivate student achievement
• Student mentoring and career • Educators and real world
guidance CSTEM
practitioners Recruit science, technology and
• Job observations of career • Webcasts of experts and
pathways
Competitions thought leaders mathematics thought leaders and
• Develop one-to-one relationships • Endowed chairs of excellence
and networking professors to accelerate academic
• Practical experience about
decorum and work etiquette • Odyssey of Minds competition performance
sponsored by NASA
• Robotics competition
sponsored by NASA
• Compete in state and regional 5
science fairs

6. North Forest – BP Investment Approach
BP Approach: Approach: Approach: Next Steps
Objective Mission Vision
Investment Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Implement
Option 1: Expand Option 2: Develop
Option 3: Hybrid of Option
Investment in Existing Innovative Science and
1 and Option 2
CSTEM Program Technology Center
• Capitalizes on existing investment in proven program as we approach 1st full year of
Why? positive results in science and robotics competitions
• Teachers are highly motivated and eager to build momentum
• Expand teaching corps to include highly motivated science and mathematics teachers
(funding limited participation)
What? • Further align curriculum with functional skills in Gas & Power Trading Group
• Develop 2-prong pathway to post-secondary education via TSU or accelerate AA degree
though HCC’s dual credit program
• Deepen teacher talent pool through 5-figure performance incentive bonuses
• Underwrite advanced training and professional development; $5,000-10,000 stipends
How? •
•
Update labs and equipment
Expand dual-credit and AP program and establish career path options in: trading, process
technology, finance, IT, pipeline
• Leverage existing top science and math teaching corps at North Forest ISD
Who? • Formalize partnership with HCC and TSU as “feeder” program depending on caliber of
student and career pathway
• November 2009 thru September 2010 for first group to enroll at HCC and TSU or other
When? accredited post-secondary institutions (Design & Analysis > Select Best Alternative >
Implement > Evaluate & Monitor Performance)
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7. North Forest – BP Investment Approach
BP Approach: Approach: Approach: Next Steps
Objective Mission Vision
Investment Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Implement
Option 2: Develop
Innovative
Option 1: Expand Investment in Existing Option 3: Hybrid of Option
CSTEM Program Science and 1 and Option 2
Technology
Center
• To develop connection link with math, science, engineering to real-world job opportunities
Why? that include: Project Managers, Supervisors, Welders, off-shore engineering, business
manager, technicians, energy traders
• Create endowed chair for expert math and science thought leader in urban education
innovation
What? • Enhance teaching corps to attract highly motivated science and mathematics teachers
• Further align curriculum with functional skills in various operating and administrative areas
(e.g. foreign language, int’l business, economics)
• Deepen teacher talent pool through 5-figure performance incentive bonuses
• Continue advanced training and professional development; $5,000-10,000 stipends
How? • Redesign and construct classroom labs as modern center for science and technology
learning
• Endowed chair for recognized performance in turning around academic performance in
urban education setting
Who? • Identify current teachers and new teachers with generous compensation incentives for
academic performance improvement
• November 2009 thru September 2011 for first group to enroll at HCC and TSU or other
When? accredited post-secondary institutions (Design & Analysis > Select Best Alternative >
Implement > Evaluate & Monitor Performance)
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8. North Forest – BP Investment Approach
BP Approach: Approach: Approach: Next Steps
Objective Mission Vision
Investment Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Implement
Option 2: Develop Option 3: Hybrid
Option 1: Expand Investment in Existing
CSTEM Program
Innovative Science and of Option 1 and
Technology Center Option 2
• Expand momentum of resources to all grades to fully optimize center and create
excitement for earlier grades
Why? • Showcase success stories of new careers launched within the industry as well as
continuing education at 2 year and 4 year post-secondary institutions
• Urban Center for science, technology, engineering and mathematics that serves as program of
excellence and opportunity
• Develop even deeper talent pool of highly motivated science and mathematics teachers
What? • Further align curriculum with functional skills in various operating and administrative areas (e.g. foreign
language, int’l business, economics)
• Extend partnership with new or existing HCC facility (depending on Annexation and funding)
• Deepen teacher talent pool through 5-figure performance incentive bonuses
• Continue advanced training and professional development; $5,000-10,000 stipends
How? •
•
Redesign and construct classroom labs as modern center for science and technology learning
Purchase lecture series form other sources
• Create expanded technology architecture to include iPod lessons, PC, to classroom)
• Endowed chair for recognized performance in turning around academic performance in
urban education setting
Who? • Identify current teachers and new teachers with generous compensation incentives for
academic performance improvement
• January 2010 thru September 2013 for first group to enroll at HCC and TSU or other
When? accredited post-secondary institutions (Design & Analysis > Select Best Alternative >
Implement > Evaluate & Monitor Performance)
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9. Next Steps to Execute Allocation of Funds
BP Approach: Approach: Approach: Next Steps
Objective Mission Vision
Investment Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Implement
Phase 3: Phase 4: Evaluate
Phase 2: Select
Phase 1: Design Ideal Implement Science and Monitor
Best Alternative to
Learning Environment for and Technology Learning and
Meet Teacher and
Science and Technology Resource Center of Academic
Student Needs
Excellence Performance
• Initial planning and • Agree on selected design • Launch construction of • Provide ongoing development
development of options and approach new multi-purpose science and refinement of curriculum
and technology center
• Alignment of stakeholders • Obtain Board approval for • Expand university content and
new facility and equipment • Acquire equipment subject matter expertise via
• Develop project plan upgrades materials, installation subscription renewal and guest
support and training lecturers
• Create multiple design • Refine project plan and
options and approaches to budget to manage next • Distribute student laptops • Distribute teacher incentive pay
accelerate academic steps for performance and
performance improvement • Create new faculty contributions over 2 year period.
• Review final plans with BP endowed positions focused
• Develop costing scenarios stakeholders on science, math, • Student site visits and human
engineering and capital pipeline via internships
• Engage school design firm technology transformation
for science labs • Award scholarships and
• Open new multi-purpose evaluate student performance
science and technology
center of excellence
Cost estimate: $120,000 Cost estimate: $45,000 Cost estimate: $600,000 Cost estimate: $235,000
November 2009 thru August 2010 2010-2012
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