Getting The Word Out!. What is Dual Enrollment? Courses that earn credit at both the secondary & postsecondary institutions at the same time for the.

Getting The Word Out!

What is Dual Enrollment?Courses that earn credit at both the

secondary & postsecondary institutions at the same time for the same class

These courses make up a technical certificate of credit (TCC) or diploma

The TCC or diploma leads into one or more programs with multiple exit points at the postsecondary institution

What is a Blitz?1. a. A blitzkrieg.

b. A heavy aerial bombardment.

2. An intense campaign: a media blitz focused on young voters.3. Football - A sudden charge upon the

quarterback by one or more of the linebackers or defensive backs when the ball is snapped.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/blitz

Why Are We Blitzing these Students?Inform high schools about program offerings

at the postsecondary institution

Inform students about program offerings

Inform parents about program offerings

If you don’t tell them, how will they know?

Why Dual Enrollment?Helps students earn high school credit and start college early

Many TCC’s can be completed in one school year on block scheduling

Why Dual Enrollment?Helps students learn more about the careers they are interested in and possibly narrow down choices to specific fields

Why Dual Enrollment?Helps students stay interested & engaged in school –

And that’s a good thing!

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Getting Started!Get Post Secondary Administration on Board with the Blitz

Determine industry needs in your areaDecide which dual enrollment programs will be

offered based on industry needs Are the dual enrollment program courses

articulated to secondary courses?Are there enough instructors to support teaching

the dual enrollment classes? Is the post secondary institute willing to send

instructors to participate in the Blitz to sell the classes?

Getting Started!Once Your Post secondary

Administration is on Board with the Blitz Plan:Coordinate a planning date for your Blitz

with high school and post secondary institutionAsk post secondary administration to

commit to sending a panel of instructors to represent each program

Choose dynamic representatives that will actively sell their programs to teens! This is no time to impersonate a bump on a log!

Presenting Your Blitz to High School AdministratorsForm a Dual Enrollment team :

postsecondary administration, Tech Prep Coordinator/ECP Manager, Dual Enrollment Coordinator

Present Dual Enrollment offerings including a schedule of the individual courses to be taught for the school year

Explain that these programs lead to additional postsecondary programs and are supported by industry needs in the high school community

Set up a Blitz date to present program information to students

What’s Next?

The BlitzExcited postsecondary instructors arrive with

information/visuals ready to present their programsStudents gather according to plan in either:

Small rotating groups in a library or classroom One large group in a large setting Career fair style presentation in a rotunda or gymPrevious successful dual enrollment students have

a positive impact on younger students when discussing their experiences in dual enrollment classes! Invite them to speak in their uniforms or any special gear required for the dual enrollment class if they are available.

Give students book costs and other out of pocket charges up front

Allow time for Q&A.

Cleaning Up After the BlitzDecide how much information is needed and WHEN

it is needed from all high schools and students BEFORE they can be enrolled in dual enrollment classes:ApplicationFinancial aid/copies of SSN cards if required by

financial aidPermission forms Class schedule approved by counselorTesting requirements – retesting plan for those who

don’t qualify for classRoster for each dual enrollment class from high school

Lessons Learned Be ready for an influx of students:

Had to offer more classes of the same course to accommodate the number of interested students because of clinical restrictions (PCA)

Had to hire more instructors to accommodate the increased class load

Finding additional qualified instructors became problematic in rural areas

Post secondary institute had to make the decision whether or not to use full-time faculty to cover these classes

Be aware that students may tip the scales from high school career tech classes to dual enrollment classes:

Small high schools may limit dual enrollment participation to protect Career Tech programs

Enrollment numbers may fluctuate wildly while schools make room for dual enrollment classes

Remain calm and give the secondary school time to sort things out BUT – be sure to establish and keep your deadlines

Results of the Blitz:Raw data

Blitz Day Number % of Blitz Number in Interest Enrolled Interest 10th grade

School #1 32 26 81% 195School #2 NA* 28 --- 220School #3 67 15 22% 220School #4 32 16 50% 210School #5 77 25 32% 120School #6 86 38 44% 236School #7 33 30 90% 75School #8 NA* 9 --- 130* NA numbers reflect schools whose counselors collected the initial numbers for processing

Results of the Blitz:Overall increase in enrollment by 14%

06/07 07/08 % Change

School #1 (block schedule – 1 yr DE) 17 26 +53%School #2 (6 period day – 2 yr DE) 43 28 -34%School #3 (mod. Block 06/07, to block 07/08) 23 15 -35%School #4 (block schedule – 1 yr DE) 11 16 +46%School #5 (block schedule – 1 yr DE) 17 25 +48%School #6 (block schedule – 1 yr DE) 27 38 +41%School #7 (6 period day – 2 yr DE) 17 30 +77%School #8 (block schedule-1 yr DE) 10 9 -10%

Contact Information:Cliff Sandifer, RecruiterHeart of Georgia Technical College560 Pine Hill RoadDublin, GA [email protected]

Robbie Hobbs, ManagerEducation & Career Partnership560 Pine Hill RoadDublin, GA [email protected]