A Model that WORKS: How Competency Based Learning Drives Long-Term Success for Disconnected Youth
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A Model that WORKS: How Competency Based
Learning Drives Long-Term Success for Disconnected
Youth
Presented on 10-15-14 by:• Dr. Gene Giovannini: President,
Maricopa Corporate College• Brianna Bendotti: VP of
Workforce Solutions, Maricopa Corporate College
• Ron Stefanski, Chief Business Development Officer, Cengage Learning
CUSTOM . WORKFORCE . SOLUTIONS
Addressing the needs of the local workforce and providing
market-relevant, customized training solutions and
educational programs for employers.
Business Solutions
Personal Professional Education
Entrepreneurial Initiatives
About Maricopa Corporate College
About the Career Online High School
Mission StatementCareer Online High School is committed to preparing students for careers and post-secondary career education by delivering high-quality, supportive, and career-based online education.• Proven Track Record of Success• Employer-Driven, Skills-Based Curriculum• Credentialed Certificate In Addition to Diploma• Accredited by SACS CASI - AdvancEd
5 Best Practices Reflected in Our Model
1. Put the employers in the drivers seat to foster college AND career readiness
2. Include career assessments early on in the program3. Emphasize competency based learning and not seat
time/time in class to make learning relevant4. Provide students the opportunity to achieve short-term
milestones throughout diploma and program completion5. Provide students with a success coach touch point
throughout the program
1st Best Practice: Put the Employer in the Driver’s Seat when Deciding Career Tracks
Why is it critical to give the employer the lead in determining CTE tracks?• Ensures students are guided on learning tracks that align with
jobs• Promotes strategic use of government funding sources
(WIOA)Suggestions• Bring together sector-based employer consortiums • Use Department of Labor questions in survey format to assess
skill gaps
2nd Best Practice: Introduce Career Assessments Early
Why are pre-program career assessment important?• Creates higher success rates and enhanced engagement
Suggestions• Leverage available assessments through MCCCD and COHS;
students can take an assessment in any of the career tracks• Use free versions of MBTI and other assessments to review
results with students in pre-enrollment phase and beyond• Maintain database to track alumni for job opportunities
3rd Best Practice: Emphasize Competency Based Learning
Why is Competency Based Learning Effective?• Accounts for a variety of learning styles• Students progress when ready – but need to prove mastery• More credibility with employersSuggestions• Ensure MCOR/COHS students learn how the core skills apply
to real world situations• Provide feedback and remediation by mentors to achieve
competence, not just completion• Keep employer connection close to content development
4th Best Practice: Introduce Micro-Skills as Short-Term Milestones
Why are milestones important?• MCOR/COHS participants see series of wins, developing
confidence
Suggestions• Career Module HS Courses Career Prep• Mentors work with students to finish each module – course
retrials available to all
5th Best Practice: Integrate a Success Coach
Why do students need a Success Coach?• Allow students to be accountable and focus on learning
Suggestions• MCOR/COHS mentors get involved with students with 4
metrics in mind – – Engage – ensuring accountability for daily/regular attendance– Instruct – working with students to maintain progress– Assess – use feedback to ensure students are learning– Graduate – identify roadblock & ensure timely graduation
Conclusion
• Questions• Visit: http://bit.ly/MCOR-COHS