Eastern Lakeshore Regional Planning Team
Creating a Centre for Success: Moving beyond SWAC
Strategies and Best Practices
Matt Bowen – Centre for Success Teacher, St Thomas Aquinas CSS
Jane Sammut – Student Success Consultant, PVNCCDSB
William Howe – Manager, Dual Credit Operations, Fleming College
What is a SWAC?
A Dual Credit alternative learning opportunity for students who have
completed at least 22 credits to complete their OSSD requirements in a
college setting.
What is a Centre for Success?
A SWAC program that includes additional enrichment activities and
resources funded through ???
What to consider before starting a Centre for Success?
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Student selection – Primary Target Group, right class size, etc.
Secondary School Teacher fit
College Course fit
Additional Enrichment Activities & Resources
Student Selection
“I was thrilled when I heard about the opportunity. I was also concerned about whether
this was a program that would stigmatize my son as a poor performer. The fact that he
has been engaged from day one. Loves his teachers and completing his work without my
involvement makes this program a huge success for Jwoel and our family. He also
planned to take off a year to think about what he wants to do.
Although he still plans to do this, he has also said he is considering college as an option
after the year.”
Mother of a Student at the Fleming College CFS
Student Selection
“I was thrilled when I heard about the opportunity. I was also concerned about whether
this was a program that would stigmatize my son as a poor performer. The fact that he
has been engaged from day one. Loves his teachers and completing his work without my
involvement makes this program a huge success for Jwoel and our family. He also
planned to take off a year to think about what he wants to do.
Although he still plans to do this, he has also said he is considering college as an option
after the year.”
Mother of a Student at the Fleming College CFS
Secondary School Teacher fit
“She is happy attending school with you. She loves you dearly and never has a
mean thing to say about you or the program. What a difference from last
semester. She is inspired to pass and graduate with her friends. This is what she
has needed in a long time.”
“I have noticed a difference in her since she has begun with you. We talk about
you all the time and I brag about this program to anyone who wants to listen and
even if they don't.”
Mothers of Students at the Durham College CFS
College Course fit
TOUR39 Trip Planning (Outdoor Adventure
Skills/Outdoor & Adventure Education Programs)
“In this course, students will learn some of the
skills required for a successful outdoor adventure
expedition including strategies related to gear
preparation, selection and organization, route
planning, map reading skills, trip budgeting,
clothing selection, weather prediction, menu
planning and food preparation. Field experiences
will provide opportunities for practice and
assessment of practical outdoor trip planning
skills.”
Additional Enrichment Activities & Resources
• Recreation Centre memberships
• CPR & First Aid Certification
• College Services
Summer CFS Program at Durham College
(starts July, 2015):
• Students will be selected that have the potential to
graduate upon completion of the program and
possibly attend college in September. Students can
earn 1-3 Secondary School credit(s) through Dual
Credit and credit recovery
• Team-Taught Dual Credit course GNED1108 Human
Relations linked to GLN401 Navigating the Workplace
grade 12 course
• Secondary School Teacher will be Guidance qualified
• Additional Enrichment Activities & Resources include:
local transit bus pass, Campus Recreation & Wellness
Centre pass, breakfast program, college service
supports, Parent & Student Open House Orientation
day
Summer CFS Program at Loyalist College:
• Students selected must be part of the Primary
Target Group
• Participants select 1 or 2 Dual Credits from
Techniques of Baking, Lights, Camera, Action!
The Studio, Nail Techniques & Suspension,
Steering & Brakes and earn additional credits
through credit recovery
• Additional Enrichment Resources include access
to college services and gymnasium, Parent &
Student Orientation evening prior to beginning
of classes
Eastern Lakeshore Regional Planning Team