Detroit Public Schools, Adult Education School Improvement Plan

1. Detroit Public Schools, Adult Education School Improvement Plan School Improvement Planning Process “Continuous Improvement”

2. What is a School Improvement Plan? • The School Improvement Plan (SIP)- is required by law and is the dynamic document that keeps a school focused and on track as school staff work throughout the school year towards overall improvement and success for every student. • District Vision- One Vision. One City. A Society of Global Pioneers. • District Mission- To lead our students to success with the support and involvement of families and the community. • District Goals- Intense focus on student achievement, high-performing and dedicated team, safe learning and working environment, efficient operations, sustained community engagement.

3. State of Michigan DELEG Guidebook  • SECTION A: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Program Summary • Adult Education provides an opportunity for adult learners to achieve education levels equivalent to those of high-school graduates. • Adult education is a program of scholastic instruction for adults, including but not limited to, basic reading, writing, speaking, mathematics, high school completion, General Education Development (GED) preparation, and pre-employment training. • More than 250 adult education programs are located throughout Michigan. Approximately 50% of Michigan’s local public school systems operate an adult education program. • Additionally, some intermediate school districts, community colleges, correctional institutions and nonprofit organizations offer adult education services. These organizations may operate individually or in various associations to deliver services. •  Adult education programs are funded by Sections 107 of the State School Aid Act and Title II of the Workforce Investment Act may contain one or more of these components:

4. VISION and MISSION STATEMENTS CORE VALUES/BELIEFS. • Detroit Public Schools Adult Education Program prepares all students for the world of the future, by giving them a broad spectrum of opportunities to prepare for education and employment beyond high school. All graduates are productive and responsible members of society, capable of competing in the global economy, and motivated to pursue learning throughout their lifetimes. COMMITMENT TO OPPORTUNITY • DPS, Adult Education values its diversity, and acknowledges that all people contribute to the well-being of the community. DPS provides opportunities for all its students and employees to grow educationally, personally, and professionally. COMMUNITY SUPPORT • DPS, Adult Education embraces its schools. Businesses and community members generously volunteer their time and resources to help students.

5. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED • General Educational Development (GED) Classes • Pre-GED Classes-Adult Basic Education • High School Completion (HSC) • English as a Second Language Classes (ESL) • Michigan Works-Yes Program

6. Program Descriptions • GED classes provide instruction that prepares students to take the five parts of the GED. Instruction is aligned with the Official GED Practice tests. Practice tests. All students receive ongoing assessment to determine when they are ready to take the Official GED. Students receive a referral/voucher for the cost of taking the test.

7. Programs being offered continued Pre-GED Classes-Adult Basic Education Detroit Public Schools Adult Education (DPS)-AE) • Pre-GED classes provide instruction on what is essential for adult students to learn that will prepare them for success in the workplace, the community and in the family. The curriculum is designed in a spiraling format based on exit level expectations for non-readers to those who can move to General Educational Development Test (GED) classes to prepare for the Official GED test. • The primary focus of these classes is on language development, reading comprehension, and essential math skills. Classroom activities are learner centered and provide equity for all students to have access to high standards of achievement. • Students’ reading and math skills are pre and post assessed to determine beginning levels of instruction and progress toward completion of the program.

8. High School Completion • Students who enter the program with a ninth grade reading level may select the courses needed for a high school diploma. Instruction is offered on line learning via the Nova Net and with traditional instruction within text books. Final exams and individual projects are required for this program. • Learners who have a GEDmay also select to complete courses for the diploma. All pupils are guided through the program with individual tutorials, resumes and counseling for career pathways.

9. ESL • The goal of the ESL program is to move participants toward deeper knowledge, understanding, and use of the English language through interactive sessions. Speaking, reading, and writing play a large role in developing English language proficiency for ESL students. • ESL students are encouraged to take risks in speaking the language and in expressing their expectations and goals for taking the classes. In addition, instruction focuses on language skills for survival that are connected to being able to accomplish everyday tasks. Student learners are encouraged to take Pre-GED classes as they become English proficient or to take the Official GED. • Pre test data are used to create an adult learning plan for instruction. Students are placed in a program consistent with their ability, knowledge, and expressed terminal goals. Post test data identify the rate of improvement.

10. Michigan Works –Yes Program • DPS has partnered with Michigan Works • an affiliate of the City of Detroit Employment and Training. Michigan • Works customers receive an evaluation • of their academic and employability aptitudes and skills. An adult learner profile is developed by Michigan Works • for each participant to determine skills • needed for successful employment. • During PY 2011-2012 the Youth Employment Solutions Program offered a pilot program for 50 Adult Education Services students age 18-21. Eligible students received 20 hours of employability skills training before being placed at a worksite for a six-weeks paid work experience. The training helps each participant develop self-confidence, the desire to seek Employment, and self- sufficiency.

11. How to plan Develop School Improvement Plan Objectives Develop Performance Indicators Develop Work Plan Strategies Implement School Improvement Plan Objectives (Implement Work Plan Strategies) Execute Study School Improvement Plan Objectives Results (Results and Reflection)

12. Team Members

13. East-Side Center, Committee Members Committee Members

14. GED REMEDIATION AND TESTING • GED Remediation These workshops will be designed to assist the GED candidate to strengthen skills in the areas of math and/or writing. All participants are invited to attend the workshop based on their scores. The workshop will meet twice a week for 3 hours per session and lasts between three to four weeks. The GED test is administered to the participants at the end of the workshop. GED Testing • The General Educational Development test is designed to measure the lasting and major outcomes and concepts generally associated with four years of high school education. It consists of exams in writing, reading, social studies, science, and math.

15. The General Educational Diploma Initial Steps into getting your GED • GED classes are designed for adults over the age of 20 to prepare for the GED test. All five subject areas are taught in a 15 weeks, six-hour-per-week class. Classes for GED in Spanish are also offered. • Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes are designed for the adult student interested in strengthening reading, writing, and math skills. These classes prepare adult learners for the GED test. Classes meet twice weekly for six hours per week for ten weeks. • All classes begin in September, January, and June. Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) assessments are administered for placement into the classes.

16. Adult Education Mission Statement Vision Statement • Adult High School Completion, which includes various day and evening programs, Outreach Learning Program, GED testing, and the Volunteer Learning Program, provides opportunities for adult learners to identify their needs and to accomplish their goal in an environment that is safe, supportive, respectful, cooperative, equitable, and engaging. • We will make available the options, tools, and resources to inspire lifelong learning and to empower our students’ personal, intellectual, and social growth; model open communication, kindness, commitment, and integrity; inform students of learning opportunities and programs; provide programs and courses that lead to a high school credential; and be responsive to changes in the needs of our students, community, and technology-based society. We Believe in Our Public Education System • • Adults and children thrive in a vibrant, safe, enriching, and respectful environment. • • A well-rounded education enables students to lead fulfilling and culturally affluent lives. • • An educated citizenry is critical to sustaining our economy and our system of self-governance.

17. We Believe in Our Community • A dynamic partnership among students, parents, teachers, staff members, and the community is critical to exceptional student achievement. • Our diversity creates resilient, open, and innovative citizens of the global community.

18. Reading Clinics • The proposed reading clinic for Adult Education is a supportive service that will begin in FY12 for students experiencing reading comprehension challenges. • Our tutor are students who have graduated from the Adult Education Program, working with individual students to help them read text, literature, or informational passages. • Tutors utilize various reading skill building materials to help students build comprehension and gain fluency. Teachers from across the curriculum and programs are invited to send students to the clinic, times and dates will be announced at an later date.

19. 2012-2013 Curriculum Gains Essentials and Read 180 Overview Steck-Vaughn's GAIN Essentials series enhances basic English and math skills for all adult learners and is designed to help students make academic progress through GAIN Review Topics, which are based on NRS Educational Functioning Levels (EFL). The series follows a consistent lesson format, incorporating direct and leveled instruction, guided practice, self-assessment, and opportunities for applied learning, all in an interactive layout designed to keep learners engaged. The GAIN Essentials series is fully supported with complete lesson plans and can be easily implemented into any adult learning program.

20. Read 180

21. READ 180is a comprehensive system of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development proven to raise reading achievement for struggling readers in grades 4–12+. Designed for any student reading two or more years below grade-level, READ 180 leverages adaptive technology to individualize instruction for students and provide powerful data for differentiation to teachers. The Goal: College & Career Readiness

22. What is Supplemental Tutoring services (SES)? Supplemental Educational Services, is a federal initiative for free tutoring and part of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). Academic instruction in reading, math or science is provided before or after the normal school hours. Such instruction is designed to increase the academic achievement of students in Title I schools that have not met state targets for student progress for three or more years. Services may be offered to low- income students through public schools, districts, charter schools, higher education agencies, for-profit, non-profit or faith-based agencies that are state approved providers. The list of approved SES providers is posted on the state website.

23. ANTICIPATED PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DETROIT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION

24. Tutoring Services

25. Volunteer Learning Program and Workshops Volunteer Learning Program Tutor Exchange • VLP’s blog is an online forum for volunteer tutors to exchange ideas with one another as well as an accessible location for VLP to post free online resources useful in tutoring. • VLP offers learners and volunteer tutors a high degree of individualization, convenience, and support, in order to enable maximum participation within the community and to provide a rewarding experience for both learners and volunteer tutors. • VLP trains new volunteers to tutor in reading, writing, and math, and provides ongoing targeted professional development workshops designed to support and enhance the volunteer experience with VLP.

26. Voter Registration Initiative The Social Studies Department here at Adult Education, facilitates a voter registration drive three time a year. All HSC/GED students are invited to participate.

27. All Males must register for the Selective Servicebetween the ages of 18-26 • Here are some of the consequences for not signing up, including ineligibility for college Financial Aid, all federal jobs, many state jobs, and more.

28. Additional anticipated Educational Services and articulation agreements 2012-2013 Boston Reed Davenport University Wayne County Community College

29. Boston Reed About Boston Reed College • Credibility Counts For over 20 years, Boston Reed College has provided the most affordable training to busy adults seeking a new career in the healthcare industry. Whether you recently graduated high school or are busy working full-time, Boston Reed College will give you the hands-on training to get you working fast. • Accreditation & Certification: Boston Reed College and its programs are certified, approved or accredited by the following regulatory bodies: • BBB (Better Business Bureau)BPPE (Bureau for Private Post-secondary Education)BVNPT (Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians)DHSLFS (Dept of Health Services Laboratory Field Services)NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing)

30. Davenport University debuted in Grand Rapids in 1866, just 16 years after the city was incorporated.  Following many decades of growth and transformation, Davenport has become a leading institution of higher education with campuses across the state of Michigan helping students achieve their career goals in business, technology and health professions. 

31. College of Business Marketing Sports Management Paralegal Studies Human Resource Management Program offerings at Davenport university College of Technology Computer Gaming and Simulation Network Security Security and Information Assurance Technology Manage

32. Programs offered at Wayne County Community College include the following listed below: Academic & Career Programs • Accounting AAS/CERT • Addiction Studies CERT • Alternative Fuels Technology CERT • American Sign Language CERT • Associate General Studies • Associate of Arts • Associate of Science • And More

33. What is the Midnight Golf Program? • The Midnight Golf Program (MGP) is a 30 week empowerment and mentoring experience that teaches life skills including financial literacy, college preparation, community activism, as well as, learning to play golf. It is a program that makes a positive impact in the lives of the participants. • Midnight Golf Program Overview Meets twice weekly – Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Marygrove College in Detroit. • Life Skills are taught by business, human service and education professionals. Golf is taught by PGA of America professionals. • Adults from all walks of life, generations and experience, volunteer their time to serve as mentors for the participants.

34. 616 past participants were admitted or graduated from 84 different colleges and universities. Since 2001, 919 young people joined the Midnight Golf Program,707 completed the 30 week learning experience with 616 students admitted to or graduated from 84 different colleges and universities. There are currently 141 participants in Detroit, Michigan. Through the training and experiences the participants  become  empowered and socially responsible young adults prepared to maximize their potential and appreciate the game of golf.