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CRADLE 2 CAREER NETWORK GOALS: Jackson County C2C is the network of education and community leaders working together toward common goals in education. It is the community-‐wide, collaborative effort to address the social, financial and academics barrier to student success. C2C is a network, not a program or initiative – it is a coordinated, structured way of working together to improve Jackson County’s education outcomes. Jackson County C2C believes all Jackson County children will grow, learn and succeed through the support of the entire community. As the network, C2C is committed to connecting quality, lifelong education to successful employment by ensuring that all individuals… • Make the connection between learning and success • Receive the support they need to feel hopeful for the future and motivated for academic success • Acquire the critical skills and education needed for successful careers • Aspire to lifelong learning GREAT START COLLABORATIVE/EARLY CHILDHOOD ACTION TEAM GOALS Early Childhood Long Term Target/Goal: All children deserve a Great Start in life to ensure they are safe, healthy, eager and ready to succeed in school and grow to become productive, contributing members of an economically stable community. Early Childhood Goal: Children are kindergarten ready EC Objective 1: Increase the percent of children showing school readiness through the annual school readiness assessment (Currently PALS) by 1% each year.

Baseline Data: Percent of children who met or exceeded the PALS benchmark: 2012-‐13 = 68.4%, 2013-‐14 = 64.32% Strategy: Support parents, providers and other caregivers to provide quality early learning experiences for children ages birth to eight. Project/Activity: Annual PALS assessment in September; Imagination Library

EC Objective 2: Develop a county-‐wide definition of school readiness Metrics: Each school in Jackson County will agree to definition and parents will show an understanding of what school readiness means Baseline Data: TBD Project/Activities: Compilation and Review of Kindergarten Assessment Tools for each elementary in Jackson County; Development of School Readiness Advisory Council.

EC Objective 3: Align county-‐wide, Kindergarten assessment tools to the county definition of school readiness Metrics: All Jackson County schools will use a research-‐based assessment tool and will align with other school districts. Baseline Data: TBD Project/Activities: Compilation and Review of Kindergarten Assessment Tools for each elementary in Jackson County; Development of School Readiness Advisory Council.

EC Objective 4: Increase access to and utilization of social emotional health services Metrics: Baseline Data: TBD Project/Activities: Develop and strengthen social emotional health services, supports, and education opportunities for families and professionals; support county-‐wide bullying prevention efforts; Trauma Training

Please see the Great Start of Jackson County 2012-‐2015 Strategic Plan for more detailed information:



http://www.greatstartjackson.org/Resources/Documents/Misc%20Documents/Great%20Start%20Collaborative%20of%20Jackson%20County%20-‐%202012-‐2015%20Early%20Childhood%20Strategic%20Plan.pdf ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ACTION TEAM GOALS Elementary School Long Term Target/Goal: Every Jackson County student will be prepared for middle school. Elementary School Goal 1: By 2022, 85% of all students will be proficient in reading at the beginning of 4th grade. EL Objective 1.1: 85% of all 3rd grade students will demonstrate a proficiency in reading by June 2022, as measured by the state of Michigan assessment, indicated by an annual increase of 2.1%. (Review as needed based on legislative action and assessment schedule.)

Baseline Data: Fall 2013: 66.2% of Jackson County 4th grade students scored proficient or above on MEAP Reading Strategy 1.1: All districts in Jackson County will develop a common understanding of reading proficiencies. Activities: Collect current benchmark assessment of proficiency levels from each building, K-‐6 (Survey all building principals); collect research that support proficiency levels of each local assessment; update and modify current “book level comparison chart”, rename “Proficiency Comparison Chart (JCISD to assist with chart) Strategy 1.2: All districts in Jackson County will have an increase in resources available to teachers to enhance in class literacy efforts. Activities: Additional professional development resources for teachers, professional learning libraries, classroom libraries; identify research-‐based in-‐school resources to enhance literacy Possible Metrics: # and % of elementary teachers who participate in professional development opportunities related to literacy; # of books added to in-‐class libraries Strategy 1.3: All districts in Jackson County will have increased access to community resources that enhance literacy efforts. Activities: Identify research-‐based community support systems that enhance literacy efforts; Increase supplemental or after school literacy/mentoring programs

Elementary School Goal 2: By 2022, 85% of all students will be proficient in math at the beginning of 4th grade. EL Objective 2.1: 85% of all 3rd grade students will demonstrate a proficiency in math by June 2022, as measured by the state of Michigan assessment, indicated by an annual increase of 4.85% (Review as needed based on legislative action and assessment schedule.)

Baseline Data: Fall 2013: 41.3% of Jackson County 4th grade students scoring proficient or above on MEAP Math Strategy 2.1: All districts in Jackson County will develop a common understanding of math proficiencies. Activities: Define “proficient in math”; Collect current benchmark assessment of proficiency levels from each building, K-‐6 (Survey all building principals); collect research that support proficiency levels of each local assessment Strategy 2.2: All districts in Jackson County will have an increase in resources available to teachers to enhance math proficiency. Activities: Additional training resources for teachers, professional learning opportunities; collect research on in-‐school resources to enhance math proficiency Possible Metrics: # and % of elementary teachers who participate in professional development opportunities related to math Strategy 2.3: All districts in Jackson County will have increased access to community resources that enhance math proficiency. Activities: Identify research-‐based community support systems that enhance math proficiency; Increase supplemental or after school math enrichment programs

Elementary School Goal 3: By 2017, K-‐4th grade student attendance will improve. (This goal will be tracked by the Jackson School Juvenile Justice Partnership).



EL Objective 3.1: Student absenteeism will decrease by 5% throughout Jackson County by 2017 Baseline Data: Total number of students referred to JCISD for attendance issues (all schools, all grades) 2012-‐13: 404 referred, 132 closed for improved attendance, 72 closed for a variety of other reasons, 200 carried over to following school year, Petitions filed: 53 Truancy and 35 Education Neglect Metric: From JCISD records; as measured by local district attendance reports Strategy: Adopt model policies to address absenteeism/early truancy to decrease elementary (K-‐5) absenteeism Activities: Complete a System Scan/data collection to identify root causes involving absenteeism/early truancy; Jackson County Superintendents & JCISD will review existing model policies protocols involving absenteeism/early truancy; Establish a collective agreement between County Superintendents addressing concerns involving absenteeism/ early truancy; Jackson County Superintendents will Establish/revise absenteeism policies and a flowchart of procedures

MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTION TEAM GOALS Middle School Long Term Target/Goal: Every Jackson County middle school student will be prepared to be successful in high school and capable of post secondary success. Middle School Goal 1: Every Jackson County middle school student will be academically prepared to be successful in high school and capable of post secondary success. MS Objective 1.1: By 2020, increase the percentage of Jackson County 8th graders who meet the state definition of proficient in reading to 85%.

Baseline Data: Fall 2013: 70.1% of Jackson County 8th grade students scoring proficient or above on MEAP Reading Strategy: TBD Activity: TBD

MS Objective 1.2: By 2020, increase the percentage of Jackson County 8th graders who meet the state definition of proficient in math to 85%.

Baseline Data: Fall 2013: 29.4% of Jackson County 8th grade students scoring proficient or above on MEAP Math Strategy: TBD Activity: TBD

Middle School Goal 2: All middle school students will have an expectation of pursuing a Career and or College. MS Objective 2.1: By 2020, increase the percentage of middle school students with an expectation of pursuing a Career and or College.

Possible Metric: Percentage of students who think learning in school is slightly or not at all important for later life Possible Baseline Data: Program surveys; other county level data to be determined Strategies: Intentional connections between schools and businesses; Career Fairs; College visits Project/Activities: CCAC Kids 2 College Pilot; Lunchtime Tabletop Career Exploration

Middle School Goal 3: Every Jackson County middle school student will be socially and emotionally prepared to be successful in high school and capable of post secondary success. (Measured by the Coordinated School Health Council Strategic Plan and the Health Improvement Organization) MS Objective 3.1: Reduce depression and suicidal ideation indicators 5-‐10% among 9th grade students by May 2016 (next MiPHY survey report)

Baseline Data: 25% of 7th grade students reported feeling so sad or hopeless almost every day for two weeks or more in a row that they stopped doing some usual activities (during the past year). This is a description of depression. At the 9th grade the reported rate is 34% or 1 in 3 (MiPHY 2014)



Strategies: Expand Youth Mental Health First Aid Training to all school staff in Jackson County schools; provide Challenge Day experience to all 7th grade students; Involve all school staff in Challenge Day experience or similar training at least biannually (to break down trust barriers).

HIGH SCHOOL ACTION TEAM GOALS High School Long Term Target/Goal: All students will graduate prepared for post-‐secondary education and/or employment. HS Objective 1-‐ Academic Readiness: By 01/01/2016, increase the percentage of Jackson County students who enter college prepared to succeed in credit bearing coursework by 10%.

Baseline Data: ACT Composite: Percent of 11th grade students scoring at or above the ACT college ready benchmark Percentage of Jackson County 11th grade students (2013) scoring at or above the ACT (or equivalent state test) “proficient” benchmarks in: Composite=14.1%, English = 52.4%, Math= 26.2%, Reading= 39.1%, Science= 19.6% Percentage of Jackson County 2012 4-‐year cohort students who graduate from high school: 85.52% Percentage of Jackson County students who apply to collegesi Percentage of Jackson County class of 2011-‐12 high school graduates enrolled in remedial coursework, all IHE types, all students = 50.29%ii Possible Strategy: Test Prep courses for all HS students Project/Activity: Identify students most at risk of academic failure, i.e. students of color, economically disadvantaged students and first time attendees; Targeted strategies for sub-‐groups to be determined; all students enrolled in test prep class

HS Objective 2 – Social Readiness: By 2016, increase the percentage of Jackson County students who are prepared be successful in college or career 2.1: Planning: Every individual will have resources to develop a personal education and/or career plan based upon interests, talents and knowledge of employment trends.

Baseline Data: TBD (Career Cruising usage?) 2.2: Preparedness: Students will enter postsecondary education with an understanding of program requirements, student life, and educational outcomes.

Baseline Data: TBD 2.3: Social/Emotional Preparedness: Students will enter postsecondary education with an understanding of the five Social Emotional Learning Core Competencies: Self-‐ awareness, self-‐management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision makingiii

Baseline Data: TBD Metrics: MiPHY survey, Dropout Rates, Graduation Rates, College persistence rates, high school attendance reports, participation in extracurricular team activities; Surveys; tardiness reports; competency on employer aptitude tests Possible Strategies: Career Prep or Senior Transitions for all students; Increase usage of Career Cruising Possible Projects/Activities: Identify students most at risk of social failure, i.e. students of color, economically disadvantaged students and first time attendees; survey high schools regarding college and career exploration opportunities

HS Objective 3 – Financial Readiness: Increase the percentage of Jackson County students utilizing financial aid by 20% 3.1 Increase the percentage of enrolled seniors completing the FAFSA by 5% by November 30, 2015

Baseline Data: Percentage of enrolled seniors completing the FAFSA: 47.4%iv 3.2 Increase the number of eligible students receiving Pell Grants

Baseline Data: Number of enrolled students receiving a Pell Grant: 7010 (2010-‐11)v; Total Pell Grant dollars received by students: $24,244,559 (2010-‐11) Strategies: Financial Aid Application completion



Project/ Activities: FAFSA Completion Events; CCAC college advisors working with HS students; Coordinate financial aid nights with other schools and include financial professionals; include FAFSA completion with existing VITA efforts; Common training for all counselors and college advisors on McKinney Vento Act (in addition to designated liaison); budgeting lessons; Know How to Go Kits

HS Objective 4 – College Application: By November 30, 2015, increase the percentage of high school students who apply to an institute of higher education (College or vocational training program) by 5%.

Baseline Data: 1185 of Jackson County class of 2013 participated in 2013 CAW; 79% of graduating class (1185 of 1499 seniors); 37.75% (566 of 1499 seniors) completed applications prior to CAW Project: College Application Week Activities: CCAC college advisors working with HS students; Know How to Go Kits

POST SECONDARY ACTION TEAM GOALS Post-‐Secondary Long Term Target/Goal: 60% of Jackson County residents will have a post secondary degree or valuable credential by 2025. PS Objective 1 -‐ Enrollment: By November 30, 2015, increase by 5% the percentage of Jackson County graduates who enroll in a higher education institution during the first year after high school graduation.

Baseline Data: Aggregate: 69% of the Jackson County Class of 2012 enrolled in college within the first year after high school (1062 of 1526 students) African American: 65.8% of the Black or African American students in the Jackson County Class of 2012 enrolled in college within the first year after high school (104 of 158 students) Hispanic: 57.1% of the Hispanic/Latino students in the Jackson County Class of 2012 enrolled in college within the first year after high school (20 of 35 students) Economically Disadvantaged: 64.2% of the Economically Disadvantaged students in the Jackson County Class of 2012 enrolled in college within the first year after high school (348 of 542 students)vi First Generation: 27.9% (335 of 1200 students) of respondents to the 2014 senior exit survey reported being First Generation.vii (Data pending on the % of first generation who enrolled in college within the first year after high school); 2013 CAW data indicates 16.5% (248 of 1499) of the students participating in CAW were first person in their family to go to college. Armed Forces: 2.11% of Jackson County class of 2013 contracted with a branch of the armed forces.viii Strategy: Address Summer Melt Project/Activity: CCAC Summer Melt Project; Identify students most at risk of failure, i.e. students of color, economically disadvantaged students and first time attendees

PS Objective 2 -‐ Persistence: Increase by 5% the percentage of Jackson County college students who persist for a second year.

Baseline Data: 81% of the Jackson County class of 2011 who enrolled in college the first year after high school returned for a second year.ix Strategy: Baker College Pilot -‐ Expand Skill Identification and Career Exploration Opportunities from Middle School to Post Secondary; Use Summer Melt strategies to increase persistence; Work with JC TRiO team to better connect students with local resources Activity: Identify students most at risk of failure, i.e. students of color, economically disadvantaged students and first time attendees

PS Objective 3 -‐ Degree Attainment: Increase the percentage of Jackson County college students who complete a post secondary degree within six years of HS graduation (% of annual increase will be determined when we have class of 2010 data).



Baseline Data: Not available (Class of 2010 is the first year that all districts submitted data to National Student Clearinghouse); 26.80% of Jackson County adults over the age of 25 with a postsecondary degreex Strategy: TBD Activity: Identify students most at risk of failure, i.e. students of color, economically disadvantaged students and first time attendees

PS Objective 4 -‐ Valuable Credential Attainment: By 2025, increase the percentage of Jackson County residents who have a valuable credential by __%.

Baseline Data: 493 students completed a technical education program at the Jackson Area Career Center in 2012-‐13xi 263 certificates conferred by Jackson College in 2012-‐13xii 46 certificates conferred by Baker College of Jackson in 2012-‐13xiii 37 Students completed industry recognized technical certificate programs conducted through the Jackson Area Manufacturing Association’s Academy for Manufacturing Careers in 2014. 20 Students completed a United States Department of Labor accredited Apprenticeship Program conducted by the Jackson Area Manufacturing Association’s Academy for Manufacturing Careers in 2014. 133 individuals currently enrolled in apprentice training tracks: 114 adults and 19 JAC3 Early Middle College students Strategy: Establish protocol for defining and tracking Valuable Credentials in Jackson County Activity: Identify students most at risk of academic failure, i.e. students of color, economically disadvantaged students and first time attendees; “Valuable Credential” defined for Jackson County; Community effort to meaningfully connect available jobs to education support

PS Objective 5 -‐ Re-‐Engagement: Returning adult student objective to be determined Baseline Data: 6.95% of the Jackson County graduating class of 2012 four year cohort dropped out before completing high school xiv 47.9% of Jackson County residents age 18-‐24 have some college OR an associate’s degreexv 27.4% of Jackson County residents over the age of 25 have some college, no degreexvi Activity: Perform a Systems Scan to identify resources and gaps; convene a diverse group of community stakeholders to talk about strategies for re-‐engagement

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTION TEAM GOALS Goal 1: The full Jackson community is aware of the importance of post-‐secondary education as a key to career and financial stability Goal 2: All students understand the opportunities, options and pathways within post-‐secondary education. Goal 3: The full Jackson community is aware of the local resources available that contribute to school and community success. i National Student Clearinghouse, 12/18/13 ii (Source: mischooldata.com) iii Improving College and Career Readiness by Incorporating Social and Emotional Learning, COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS & SUCCESS Center at American Institutes for Research http://www.ccrscenter.org/sites/default/files/Improving%20College%20and%20Career%20Readiness%20by%20Incorporating%20Social%20and%20Emotional%20Learning_0.pdf iv (National Student Clearinghouse, 07/05/13) v ) Source: MCAN - ED/OPE/PPI, 2010-11 Final Merged File, 6/14/12 vi (National Student Clearinghouse, 12/18/13) vii Data source: self-reported by students in 2014 Senior Exit Survey) viii (Recruitment records) ix (Freshman to Sophomore Persistence, National Student Clearinghouse, 12/18/13) x (U.S Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2008-2012 five year estimates) xi MDE, Office of Career and Technical Education – CTEIS Report 2012-2013 xiiIPEDS Completions http://www.jccmi.edu/institutionalresearch/pdfs/FastFacts_1213AwardsConferred.pdf xiii National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS Data Center xiv (http://www.michigan.gov/cepi/0,1607,7-113-21423_30451_51357---,00.html) xv (U.S Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2008-2012 five year estimates) xvi (U.S Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2008-2012 five year estimates)