University of Connecticut Early College ExperienceThe Transition to College
Conference
Daniel Hand High School
Madison, CT
Daniel Hand High School Representatives
Jean Baker, ECE Site Coordinator Frank Balantic, Physics Maureen Brown, Math (Discrete, Math
Modeling) Pat Drew, Career and Technical Education Bill Edwards, Physics Anita Ferron, Human Development and
Family Studies
Our primary purpose is to graduate successful life-long learners who are responsible citizens in the global community. Daniel Hand High School students, in collaboration with educators, parents, and the Madison community, will develop as motivated, self-reliant, creative and ethical individuals who respect difference in others.
The Daniel Hand High School graduate will: Demonstrate proficiency and fluency in
communication to meet the literacy demands of the global community;
Use technology effectively and responsibly; Apply effective and efficient strategies for
gathering information and materials, thinking critically, and solving problems; and
Demonstrate respect for oneself and strive to contribute to the success of others.
Highlights of Successful DHHS Programs
ECE/AP courses offered Yale/Wesleyan programs, ABC program,
Magnet School programs College and Career Pathways Program Challenging Electives Developmental Guidance Program
Grades 5-12
2005 2006
2006 2007
2007 2008
2008 2009
2009 2010
Avg. ECE Courses Offered per School 4.8 4.8 5.1 5.1 5.3
New Haven County Average 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.8
DANIEL HAND HIGH SCHOOL 9 10 10 13 12
1998 1999
1999 2000
2000 2001
2001 2002
2002 2003
2003 2004
2004 2005
2005 2006
2006 2007
2007 2008
2008 2009
2009 2010
New Haven County Average 23 22 29 31 28 31 36 26 38 44 50 53
ECE Average Enrollment 27 24 30 31 31 34 35 39 40 44 51 57
DANIEL HAND HIGH SCHOOL
34 28 48 66 70 68 87 85 148 135 184 204
Comparing Value of ECE vs. APUConn Early College
Experience
UConn dictates all curriculum; lecture, testing, grading materials
Instructors required to complete an initial interview, background check, and transcript review prior to being approved as Adjunct Professor
Instructor’s performance is reviewed on yearly basis to maintain certification
Receive a UConn transcript
Advanced Placement
Teachers submit curriculum to College Board for audit
Instructors encouraged to participate in AP subject area workshops. AP instructors determined by subject area department chairs.
No standardized instructor performance review (determined by each school district)
Receive an AP grade
Transition Programs
Math Department – Maureen Brown Career and Technology Education –Pat Drew Developmental Guidance Program –Jean Baker
DHHS ECE Courses
General Chemistry 1127 Q, 1128Q English 1011 History 1300 Math 1030 Q Elementary Discrete Math 1040 Elementary Mathematical Modeling Math 1131 Q Calculus, Math 1132 Q Calculus II Physics 1201 Q, 1202 Q, 1401 Q Statistics 1100 Q HDFS 1070 Individual & Family Development
Career and Tech Ed Classes College Readiness College and Career Pathways Program
Grown from 11 students in 2006 to 42 for 2010
Honors Finance and Banking UCONN HDFS 1070 Program Streamlined our Tech Ed Program
Foundations of Technology required for all tech ed students Introduction to Robotics
AP Accounting Getting teachers trained in advance of approval by college board
Developmental Guidance Program
Grades 5 – 12 Freshman Transition Sophomore Career Exploration Junior Family and Individual Meetings Senior College and Career Post-
Secondary Planning
Question/Answer Session