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THE TDSB MODEL: 

THE TDSB MODEL SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 1 credit Co-op program offered during the month of July 2 pre-placement orientation days 2 integration days

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Teacher Coordinator works with Continuing Education and day school to coordinate the program from September to July, manages staff and administrates the program Summer 2005 – 10 teachers, 202 students enrolled, 186 credits earned -- 0% of these students were considered “at risk” Summer 2006 – 14 teachers, 320 students enrolled, 280 credits earned– 83 of enrolled students were considered “at risk” Summer 2007 – 18 teachers, 480 students predicted 40% enrollment of this summers students are “at risk”

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Promotion starts in January to schools memo outlining program, application process, important dates, PA announcement for promotion Package sent to Co-op teacher contacts includes student application, teacher reference forms, summer co-op brochure, interview information Memo with poster sent to guidance Attend Co-op Teacher meetings and Guidance meetings

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Applications due in mid March Teachers hired in February – contingent on number of students as of June Students attend prescheduled information/orientation and interview day All students are interviewed for acceptance into program

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Placement Facilitator’s work with day school co-op placement supervisors in securing placement interviews for students Interviews arranged for students during May and June CEEL / Trillium generates paperwork in June WEA forms PPLP’s with course expectations printed Supervisor Appreciation Certificates Student Achievement Certificates

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Curriculum set prior to July - student receives booklet with all curriculum Assignments including assessment and evaluation tools and due dates Resource materials Student Time/Log sheets Supervisor appraisal forms Rich Tasks leading to Culminating Activity Course evaluation

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION JULY 2 0 0 7 IN SCHOOL CLASSES INTEGRATION CLASS IN SCHOOL CLASS

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION THE TEAM: Continuing Education Principal Continuing Education Program Manager Cooperative Education Program Coordinator Cooperative Education Instructional Leader Teacher Coordinator Placement Facilitator’s Summer Cooperative Education Teachers Supporting Staff – Cooperative Education Teachers within the schools Guidance/ Student Services within the schools

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PAID PROGRAMS 2005 – TDSB Trades Council Woodworking 15 positions for “at risk” students in paid summer Co-op at Westview Woodworking shop

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 2006 – TDSB Trades Council Woodworking 15 positions for “at risk” students in paid summer Co-op at Westview Woodworking shop – TDSB Maintenance & Construction Skilled Trades Council 16 positions for “at risk” students in paid summer Co-op in painting positions

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 2006 – TDSB Facility Services 40 positions for “at risk” students in paid summer Co-op in caretaking positions – if successful in earning their credit in July students continued in the job until the end of August – Ontario Public Services Union 12 positions for “at risk” students in paid summer Co-op positions in various OPS offices

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 2007 – TDSB Trades Council Woodworking positions for “at risk” students in paid summer Co-op at Westview Woodworking shop – TDSB Maintenance & Construction Skilled Trades Council positions for “at risk” students in paid summer Co-op in painting positions

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 2007 – TDSB Facility Services 40 positions for “at risk” students in paid summer Co-op in caretaking positions – if successful in earning their credit in July students continued in the job until the end of August

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS Youth in Policing 44 paid summer co-op positions Ontario Government Youth Opportunities Strategy Summer Jobs for Youth 44 paid summer co-op positions

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS Toronto Community Housing Corporation 22 paid summer co-op positions shared between TDSB and TCDSB Ontario Public Services Union 22 paid summer co-op positions shared between TDSB and TCDSB

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION ADAPTATIONS MADE: Timelines Application Process Selection criteria School contacts Application form

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION ADAPTATIONS MADE: Interview Process collaborate with partner to determine timelines, locations, scheduling, numbers student selection coordinated with partner – hiring practices, policies

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION ADAPTATIONS MADE: Student Placements Already determined Pre-placement Orientation Schedule Class size Sharing programs and processes with TCDSB

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Things We’ve Learned Along the Way: Always aim to maintain the integrity of the co-op credit – Co-op Policies and Procedures Manual, Ministry of Education Curriculum guidelines Be adaptable Communication is key –schools, staff partners, community partners, students

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Things We’ve Learned Along the Way: Don’t “reinvent the wheel” Think “outside the box” Recruitment of teachers Post positions and interview each year Lead teachers involved in all process Clear expectations of job Hire teachers contingent on student numbers

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Things We’ve Learned Along the Way: Curriculum Carousels Team teaching Individual classes Guest speakers “KISS” principle Consistent – assignments, assessment and evaluation strategies and tools

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Things We’ve Learned Along the Way: Flexible model Works with different program partners Works with various learners Works with various staff

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION NEXT STEPS: Continue to develop community partnerships to provide valuable experiential learning opportunities to our students Paid Unpaid

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION “All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual.” Albert Einstein

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION “Rome was not built in one day.” John Heywood

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION “I not only use all the brains that I have, but all that I can borrow.” Woodrow Wilson

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION “Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh…. the thinks you can think up if only you try!” Theodor Geisel

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: 

THE TDSB MODEL – SUMMER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION QUESTIONS ?????