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Van Buren Early College Health Alliance

Van Buren Early College Health Alliance. Van Buren County, Michigan. Van Buren Intermediate School District Lawrence, Michigan. Van Buren County, Michigan. Van Buren County is a rural, agricultural area Population = 79,000 Square Miles = 725

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Van Buren Early College Health Alliance

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  1. Van Buren Early College Health Alliance

  2. Van Buren County, Michigan Van Buren Intermediate School District Lawrence, Michigan

  3. Van Buren County, Michigan • Van Buren County is a rural, agricultural area • Population = 79,000 • Square Miles = 725 • 11 School Districts throughout the county • Schools Range in size from 50 to 300 students per grade level • Average distance from each school to the Van Buren Intermediate School District = 17 miles

  4. VBECHA Mission • Re-imagine the concept of an Early College • Meet unique needs of rural communities • Provide comprehensive preparation by meshing the benefits of Early College & CTE • Develop self-sustaining model independent of FTE monies • Build community partnerships in healthcare industry • Utilize rigorous, challenging, and accelerated educational AND clinical experiences. • Provide opportunities for students to obtain an associate’s degree by end of 13th year.

  5. Van Buren Technology Center 28 CTE Programs 16 Direct credit 8 License/Certification

  6. Benefits of the VBECHA Program • Small Class Size • Cohort-Based Instruction • Personalization and Student Supports • Power of Site • Cost • Acceleration of Degree • Transition to College Environment • Applied learning & Work-Based Learning Opportunities • Challenging & Relevant Coursework

  7. VBECHA Students

  8. Healthcare Career Clubs • 10-40 students per school; set up in two groups – grades 7/8 & 9/10 • Meet after school weekly/bi-weekly with one evening field trip to a local healthcare facility each month • Site Tours Speakers Portfolio • First Aid Training • Hands-on; fun; educational career exploration; snacks • Provide a stipend for local school teacher to assist with career clubs • Curriculum, activities, and field trips are centered around monthly healthcare topics (e.g., physical therapy, anatomy & physiology)

  9. Healthcare Career Clubs

  10. VBECHA Student Profile • Interested in the field of healthcare • May or may not qualify for dual enrollment • Has the potential to do well in college, but may need adult mentoring and/or support to ensure success • May possess any number of risk factors: • Live in Poverty • Single Parent Household • Parents did not attend college • Have not always been successful in traditional academic setting • Lacks resources and/or structure needed to be successful • Interested in an accelerated, non-traditional school experience

  11. Collaboration Model Van Buren Intermediate School District Lake Michigan College Kalamazoo Valley CC Bronson Lakeview Hospital South Haven Health System 11 Local School Districts VBECHA

  12. VBECHA 1st Cohort Group • 38 Applicants; 23 Students Accepted • 8/11 Schools Represented • 21 Females & 2 Males • 15/23 At-Risk Students • 3.18 Avg. GPA • Science GPA of 2.5 or higher • Acceptable PLAN & COMPASS Scores • Diverse Interests in Healthcare Careers

  13. Academic Support Services • Academic support provided to students through the Early College shall be determined by academic performance. • Academic performance will be monitored by mentors on a regular basis to determine the most effective and efficient levels of support to be provided. • The Early College will offer four levels of support dependant on past performance and ability (A/B = level 1) (B-/C+ = level 2) (C+/C = Level 3) (Below C = Level 4) • Level 1: bi-weekly assignment review, bi-weekly assessment • Level 2: weekly assignment review; weekly grade assessment • Level 3: daily assignment review & grade assessment/daytime tutoring • Level 4: Student Assistance Team Analysis; daily assignment review & grade assessment; evening tutoring

  14. Additional Support Services • During the 2011-2012 school year students will have opportunities to participate in activities to assist them with their academic load. Examples of these activities are yoga for stress management, study skills and test taking seminars. • Students will also tour college campuses and gain an understanding of their course offerings along with how to access services that are provided on campus.

  15. Curriculum

  16. College Readiness Course • College Life Studies 115 - Career Success Strategies • Taken in summer prior to starting VBECHA in Fall of 11th Grade • 3 Credit Hybrid Course; 4 full day sessions w/ remainder online • Try to meet some MMC requirements (e.g., online, VPAA) • Curriculum Topics • Attendance • Responsibility • Communication • Study Skills • Goal Setting • Learning Styles • Time Management • Ethics • Career Exploration & Research • Job Skills (resume writing, interview skills) • Leadership • Stress Management

  17. Student Schedule Monday, Wednesday, Friday

  18. Student Schedule Tuesday & Thursday

  19. College Credit

  20. Questions?

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