‘Made in Ontario’ Model
“Invested in Student Success”
Debora Ferrari & Susan Magerman
Centrally Assigned SWAC Teachers (TDSB)
Shelagh Taber Walsh
SCWI Program Coordinator (GBC)
Laura Reynolds
Instructional Leader, Student Success &
Experiential Learning (TDSB)
SWAC ‘School Within A College’
Formal
partnership
between
GBC & TDSB
SCWI
Approved
Models
2 Dual
Credits
GLS & RCR
& CO-OP
Age: 17-20
22 credits
OSSLT
ENG 4C
The primary focus
continues to be on
students facing
challenges in graduating,
but who have the
potential to succeed
in college.
Students remain
registered at
their OSR school
SWAC GBC/TDSB Team
TDSB (Experiential Learning & Student Success |Learning to 18)
• Central Coordinating Principal
• Central Coordinating Vice Principal
• Program Coordinator
• Instructional Leaders
• Centrally Assigned SWAC Teacher
• Centrally Assigned Dual Credit Teacher
George Brown College (Community Partnerships Office)
• Director of Community Partnerships
• Educational Partnerships Manager
• College Faculty
• Coordinator of Educational Projects
• Student Support Workers/Child & Youth Workers
TDSB Years of Action
5 strategic directions
George Brown College
Inspired by a commitment to achievement through excellence in
teaching, applied learning and innovation:
• We will set the benchmark to which all colleges will aspire, and be
recognized as a key resource in shaping the future of Toronto as a
leading global city.
• We will build a seamless bridge between learners and employment
as we develop dynamic programs, and workplace-ready graduates
who will be the candidates of choice for employers.
• We will create a community of life-long learners, grounded in the
principles of access, diversity, mutual respect and accountability.
George Brown College
• We are the George Brown College department dedicated to large
scale, collaborative projects with partners to create pathways to
post-secondary futures.
• The intention is to reach students within unique communities who
might not otherwise consider post-secondary education. Together,
we strengthen individuals and communities through education.
SCWI Approved Model
Times
9:00 - 12:00
GBC
St James
Campus
Monday
Tuesday
GLS401
+
Credit
Recovery
Dual Credit
General
College
Education
Course A
Wednesday
Thursday
GLS401
+
Credit
Recovery
Dual Credit
General
College
Education
Course B
Friday
GLS401
+
Credit
Recovery
&
Experiential
Learning
LUNCH
1:00 - 4:00
OSR School
2 Credit Co-op
(Monitored and tracked by Co-op Teacher @ OSR School)
POTENTIAL of 8 CREDITS in 1 SEMESTER
GLS40 Curriculum & Experiential
Opportunities
CONNECTED TO GLS40
Examples include:
Teambuilding at Outdoor Education Centre
Tours/Fairs
Skills Canada/OYAP
Youth Employment Toronto
DSO
College Workshops
Financial Literacy
HotDocs/Film Literacy
Disability Services
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
SWAC College Services/Supports
• Academic Advising
• Disability Services
• Breakfast program
• Career Exploration/Advisory sessions
• Counselling
• Athletic Centre
• Library & Learning Commons
• Co-op placements at GBC
• Community hours
• Student Success Workshops (essay writing & presentation skills)
• Exploration of College programs (health sciences, trades,
•
graphic design, make-up and esthetics, etc.)
Participation in College Events (e.g. Sister to Sister & Stand Up
conferences)
SWAC Student Recruitment
Program Promotion (March-May / Oct-Dec)
System-wide promotion:
1. Direct Line
2. Academic Workspace
3. Guidance e-blast
4. SS updates
5. E-Monthly
6. SWAC/DC updates
7. VP Meetings
8. SS Team Days
9. External/Internal Websites
10.Lunch & Learns/PD
11.School Visits
12.myBlueprint
13.Teacher meetings
Outlook message contains
interactive graphic
SWAC Student Registration
1.
2.
3.
4.
Registration online
Data from Trillium
Ability to enter school contact name
Ability to run reports for Ministry
Reporting
5. Automated messaging for updates
SWAC Student Recruitment
Mandatory Sessions @ GBC (Nov/May)
o Student Information Session at GBC
• Only students who attend will be considered for an interview
o Student Interviews (Dec/June)
• Teams with 1 GBC & 1 TDSB
representative
• Students come to interview with:
• Interview Questionnaire
• Credit Counselling Summary
• Attendance Record
• IEP (if applicable)
• Student Index Card
• Co-op Application
SWAC Interview Materials
Acceptances/Recommendations
Successful Candidates
o Schools receive an Acceptance Package with:
• Acceptance Letter/Orientation details
• Consent Forms (GBC & SCWI forms)
• Timetabling instructions/TDSB Media Release forms/Excursion
Forms
Unsuccessful Candidates
o Schools receive individual feedback about recommended
alternate programs, e.g.:
•
•
•
•
Dual Credits
Co-op at OSR School
Credit Recovery at OSR School
OYAP
Updates on Student Progress
Formal Communication with OSR School
•
•
•
Daily (Trillium) / monitoring and tracking reports
Midterm Report
Final Report
Summer SWAC programs
Cohort 1: Power Your Future
o Compressed delivery
o 4+ week program
o GPP Leadership + Dual Credit
Cohort 2:
o 5 week program
o Grade 12 English + Dual Credit
Cohort 3:
o 5 week program
o Credit recovery + Dual Credit
Summer SWAC Application
1
SWAC Success Data 2010-14
OVERALL SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM
Student Retention : over 95%
Secondary credits attempted vs. earned: over 86% success rate
Dual Credits earned: over 86% success rate
Student Voice – Student Panel