PA Academic and Career/ Technical Training Alliance

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PACTT for AllPCCYFS4.14.2011

PA Academic and Career/ Technical Training Alliance

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The PACTT Alliance

Sponsored by the Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers

Funded by MacArthur Foundation, PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), and Stoneleigh Fellowship to the PACTT Director

Began in 2008 as a pilot of Allegheny and Philadelphia Counties, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia School Districts, and Nine Private Facilities

PACTT currently serves 11 facilities across the state Began with 9 Now working with 15 and growing

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PACTT Programs Current PACTT Programs

Glen Mills Schools Abraxas St.Gabriel’s Hall George Junior Republic Youth Services Agency Summit Academy Vision Quest Auberle Adelphoi Village Harborcreek Youth Services MidAtlantic

PACTT continues to expand into additional programs and counties

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PACTT: General Focus

Assist with Academic ReformJob Readiness Training and the opportunity for

basic certificationsDevelop and align Career and Technical Education

(CTE) curricula with recognized industry standards and PDE/BCTE programs of study

Link CTE training to academicsImprove communication between residential

facilities and home schoolsWork Experience and Employment for youth in

placement and upon return to the communityDataAddress systemic barriers impacting these areas

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PACTT: Move Toward Affiliation

Provide a way to acknowledge the work of the programs participating in PACTT

Define an objective method for identifying programs participating in PACTT

Offer guidance to interested programs as to the expectations of the Chiefs with respect to academics and CTE

Provide a measure of quality assurance for the PACTT Initiative

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PACTT Affiliation

PACTT Affiliation refers collectively to delinquent residential and day-treatment

facilities that have chosen to meet the Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers’

standards for academic and Career and Technical Education (CTE), as outlined and monitored by the Pennsylvania Academic

Career/Technical Training (PACTT) Alliance.

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Affiliation: What is Required

Academics Offer rigorous academic curriculum aligned with state

standards Offer opportunities for credit recovery and acceleration Offer opportunities for remediation (numeracy/literacy) Make every effort to obtain youth academic records

within 10 days of youth’s arrivalCTE

Teach the PACTT Employability and Soft Skills Manual Offer at least one basic certification (OSHA 10, ServSafe,

MOS or International Computer Driving License (ICDL) Offer at least one CTE track aligned with industry

standards and identified as high priority/high employment

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Affiliation: What is Required (cont.)

Work Experience Make every opportunity to offer real life work

experience to youth in placement Work to develop a relationship with your Workforce

Investment Board (WIB)

Data Provide data to PACTT on a quarterly basis

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Affiliation: What PACTT Provides

On-going technical assistance around the academic and CTE expectations

Professional development for teachers and CTE instructors

Liaison services between the facilities, the Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers and represented probation departments, school districts, PDE, WIBs, and community based agencies serving these youth

Assistance with accessing WIB and grant fundingGeneral data reportsPeer networks

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Academic Program Elements

To become a PACTT Affiliate the provider must sign this Agreement and implement, at a minimum, the following program elements*:

*The 11 program elements relate to academics, CTE, career and postsecondary preparation, and data submission.

1. Maintain a rigorous academic curriculum fully aligned with PA Academic Standards

2. Offer credit recovery and acceleration opportunities

3. Offer opportunity for remediation (numeracy and literacy)

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1. Maintain a rigorous academic curriculum fully aligned with PA Academic Standards

PDE Standards Aligned System (SAS) Credit recovery and acceleration College and career preparation Subjects taught using real world applications Collaborative lesson planning Educational resources Professional development opportunities

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2. Offer credit recovery and acceleration opportunities

Computer-based software programs: PLATO, NovaNet, A+, and others

Extended school day and weekends Dual enrollment and College in the High School

opportunities

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3. Offer opportunity for remediation (numeracy and literacy) Significant educational gaps are typical of this

student population Assessments upon entry determine appropriate

placement SAS can identify remedial lessons to match

academic standards in these areas Math and literacy coaches provide classroom

support

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Relationship to the PDE provides educational resources Career Education and Planning (student use):

www.pacareerzone.com Career Education and Work (CEW) standards Tool

Kit for teachers: www.pacareerstandards.org PA Training and Technical Assistance Network

(PaTTAN) PDE/Bureau of Career and Technical Education

(BCTE) Technical Assistance Program (TAP) PDE/BCTE Math T-charts

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Professional Development/Literacy Skills Foundational to all academic and CTE subjects Skills transfer from one subject to another and on to

postsecondary and workplace BCTE/TAP program invites instructors to Southern

Regional Education Board (SREB) sessions SREB adapted training delivered by PACTT on-site Training includes research-based elements from

Temple University Reading Project End goal: Literacy Plan for each institution

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Career and Technical Program Elements

1. Teach the PACTT Employability and Soft Skills Manual

2. Offer at least one basic certification (OSHA 10, ServSafe, MOS or International Computer Driving License (ICDL)

3. Offer at least one CTE track aligned with industry standards and identified as high priority/high employment

4. Make every opportunity to offer real life work experience to youth in placement

5. Work to develop a relationship with your Workforce Investment Board (WIB)

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Teach the PACTT Employability and Soft Skills Manual.

Second edition of the manualAligned with the Philadelphia Youth

Network’s Work Ready Classroom (employability skills based on Philadelphia’s WIB and the Three Rivers’ WIB) 27 competencies to assist in youth’s

preparedness for work world Resources available to aid in teaching the

competencies Providers able to contribute to the Work

Ready Classroom Satisfy many of PDE’s Academic Standards

of Career Education and Work

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Teach youth 21st Century skills 21st Century Skills . . . “are the skills, knowledge,

and expertise students should master to succeed in work and life in the 21st century”

Soft Skills - components to any career that are not technical or task centered

Effective communication Compassion Honesty Trust Understanding Strong work ethic

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Focus on Key Job Readiness Competencies Uniform across all PACTT facilities Portable to avoid repeating/starting over

when youth changes programs or returns to community

Not intended to replace current “life skills” curriculum

Continued priority placed on development of the youth’s portfolio

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Employability competency check list is to follow youth at time of dischargeo Facilitate the development of a portfolio for every

youth• Portfolio

o Employability competencieso Career Plano Resumeo Sample Applications

• Education and Career/Technicalo Copies of certificationso Copy of transcript(s)

• Awards, Certifications• Resources

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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLSImplementation

Separate Class/Curriculum—Life skills or transition class.

Infused throughout school and facility English classes—resume, cover letters Math class—financial plan CTE—communication skills in the

workplace

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Basic Certifications

Offer at least one basic certification OSHA 10

ServSafe

MOS or International Computer Driving License (ICDL)

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OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10

Safety CourseTwo 10 hour certifications

General Industry Construction

Provides employers with entry level employees who are trained in basic safety

Saves employer money, making for a better candidate

Resume/portfolio enhancer

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Basic Certification Implementation

On line course www.careersafeonline.com: Provides

certification for $18/student

Staff trained as trainers

Contract with a trainer

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ServSafe One certified food protection manager

required per facility ServSafe is an approved program in PA.

PA requires an additional application fee of $20 to register as an approved food protection manager

Resume/portfolio enhancer

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Basic Certification Implementation

ServSafe Options:On site instructor/proctorContract with outside agencyOnline course

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

www.servsafe.com

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MOS—Microsoft Office Specialist Skills learned will enhance the overall

educational experience. Word Processing Spread sheets Presentations

Initial instruction may be infused within other instructional programs such as Language Arts or Math

Instruction can be done on site. Testing may need to be done off site at an

official testing center.

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International Computer Driving License Seven Modules :

Concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Using the Computer and Managing Files Word Processing Spreadsheets Using Databases Presentation Web Browsing and Communication.

The modules are all vendor neutral. Facility is certified to instruct and certify.

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Offer Career Technical Education Track

Offer at least one CTE track. Each track must be: Based on industry standards

Standardized competency lists PACTT (Lehigh Career/Technical Institute) PDE/BCTE--Programs of Study (POS):

35 completed with more to be developed. Based on PA Dept. of Labor High Priority Occupations.

Identified as high priority /high employment At least one hour in length and youth must

receive a minimum of ten hours a week of CTE

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Offer Career Technical Education Track Implementation

Facility operated Take advantage of current services

Food Service Indoor/Outdoor Maintenance (custodial) Building Trades Masonry and Painting for lower cost options

Part of school day Evening/weekend programs

Partnerships Youth Service Agency— Carbon Career and

Technical Institute

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Make every opportunity to offer real life work experience to youth in placement

Youth need to offset effect of criminal background checks, expand resume

Youth must practice both soft and hard skills in protected environment

Experience must be authentic

Work to develop a relationship with your Workforce Investment Board (WIB)

Data Elements

PACTT Affiliated providers to participate in the PACTT Cross System Database Submit individual level data Data comes from areas of academic, basic

certifications, CTE, work experience, and demographics

Data submitted on a quarterly basisProviders will have the ability to run set

reports via the PACTT databaseProviders will receive aggregate level reports

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Contact

Candace Putter, [email protected]

215-490-4549

David Smith, CTE Specialist Susan Will, Academic Specialist

[email protected] [email protected] 267-615-3484 267-746-1778

Marna Goodman, Assistant [email protected]

267-615-3571

WWW.PACTTALLIANCE.ORG

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Documents

PA Academic and Career/ Technical Training Alliance