‘Made in Ontario’ Model

“Invested in Student Success”Debora Ferrari & Susan MagermanCentrally Assigned SWAC Teachers (TDSB)Shelagh Taber WalshSCWI Program Coordinator (GBC)Laura ReynoldsInstructional Leader, Student Success & Experiential

Learning (TDSB)

The primary focus continues to be on

students facing challenges in graduating,

but who have the potential to succeed

in college.

SWAC ‘School Within A College’

Formalpartnership

between GBC & TDSB

SCWIApproved

Models

Age: 17-20 22 credits

OSSLTENG 4C

Students remain registered at

their OSR school

GLS & RCR& CO-OP

2 Dual Credits

SWAC GBC/TDSB Team

TDSB (Experiential Learning & Student Success |Learning to 18)• Central Coordinating Principal• Central Coordinating Vice Principal• Program Coordinator• Instructional Leaders• Centrally Assigned SWAC Teacher • Centrally Assigned Dual Credit Teacher

George Brown College (Community Partnerships Office)• Director of Community Partnerships• Educational Partnerships Manager • College Faculty• Coordinator of Educational Projects• Student Support Workers/Child & Youth Workers

TDSB Years of Action

5 strategic directions

George Brown College

Inspired by a commitment to achievement through excellence in teaching, applied learning and innovation:

• We will set the benchmark to which all colleges will aspire, and be recognized as a key resource in shaping the future of Toronto as a leading global city.

• We will build a seamless bridge between learners and employment as we develop dynamic programs, and workplace-ready graduates who will be the candidates of choice for employers.

• We will create a community of life-long learners, grounded in the principles of access, diversity, mutual respect and accountability.

George Brown College

• We are the George Brown College department dedicated to large scale, collaborative projects with partners to create pathways to post-secondary futures.

• The intention is to reach students within unique communities who might not otherwise consider post-secondary education. Together, we strengthen individuals and communities through education.

SCWI Approved Model

Times Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00 - 12:00GBC

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&Experiential

Learning

LUNCH

1:00 - 4:00OSR School

2 Credit Co-op (Monitored and tracked by Co-op Teacher @ OSR School)

POTENTIAL of 8 CREDITS in 1 SEMESTER

DUAL CREDITS IN SWAC:

Introduction to Psychology

Speaking with Confidence

Film Studies

Forensic Psychology

Evolution of Popular Music

GLS40 Curriculum & Experiential Opportunities

Examples include:•Teambuilding at Outdoor Education Centre •Tours/Fairs•Skills Canada/OYAP•Youth Employment Toronto•College Workshops•Financial Literacy•HotDocs/Film Literacy•Disability Services

CONNECTED TO GLS40

DSO

SWAC College Services/Supports

• Academic Advising• Disability Services• Breakfast program • Career Exploration/Advisory sessions• Counselling• Athletic Centre• Library & Learning Commons• Co-op placements at GBC• Community hours• Student Success Workshops (essay writing & presentation skills)• Exploration of College programs (health sciences, trades,

graphic design, make-up and esthetics, etc.)• Participation in College Events (e.g. Sister to Sister & Stand Up

conferences)

SWAC Student Recruitment

Program Promotion (March-May / Oct-Dec)System-wide promotion:1. Direct Line2. Academic Workspace3. Guidance e-blast4. SS updates5. E-Monthly6. SWAC/DC updates7. VP Meetings8. SS Team Days9. External/Internal Websites10.Lunch & Learns/PD11.School Visits12.myBlueprint13.Teacher meetings

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SWAC Student Registration

1. Registration online2. Data from Trillium3. Ability to enter school contact name4. Ability to run reports for Ministry

Reporting5. Automated messaging for updates

SWAC Student Recruitment

Mandatory Sessions @ GBC (Nov/May)o Student Information Session at GBC

• Only students who attend will be considered for an interview

o Student Interviews (Dec/June)• Teams with 1 GBC & 1 TDSB

representative• Students come to interview with:

• Interview Questionnaire• Credit Counselling Summary• Attendance Record• IEP (if applicable)• Student Index Card• Co-op Application

SWAC Interview Materials

Acceptances/Recommendations

Successful CandidatesoSchools receive an Acceptance Package with:

• Acceptance Letter/Orientation details• Consent Forms (GBC & SCWI forms)• Timetabling instructions/TDSB Media Release forms/Excursion

Forms

Unsuccessful CandidatesoSchools receive individual feedback about recommended

alternate programs, e.g.:• Dual Credits• Co-op at OSR School• Credit Recovery at OSR School• OYAP

Updates on Student Progress

Formal Communication with OSR School• Daily (Trillium) / monitoring and tracking reports

• Midterm Report

• Final Report

Summer SWAC programs

Cohort 1: Power Your Futureo Compressed delivery o 4+ week programo GPP Leadership + Dual Credit Cohort 2: o 5 week program o Grade 12 English + Dual CreditCohort 3:o 5 week program o Credit recovery + Dual Credit

Summer SWAC Application

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SWAC Success Data 2010-14

OVERALL SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAMStudent Retention : over 95%

Secondary credits attempted vs. earned: over 86% success rateDual Credits earned: over 86% success rate

Student Voice – Student Panel

STUDENT VOICESWAC Student Panel:Farah MohamedMichelle HarrypaulTate Chevolleau