Slide 2:“I always was interested in designing clothing and thought I was a good artist, but until I entered the Ford PAS program I had no idea how those skills might be useful in business. Through Ford PAS, I learned that Web site design might be a good career for me.” — Ford PAS Student Atlanta, Georgia


Slide 3:“Ford PAS is the ‘broom’ that is sweeping out the cobwebs in our educational environment. Through it, we see that our ancient mode of instruction does not prepare our students for tomorrow’s work force (or today’s for that matter!). We know that we MUST change: Our focus must be on facilitating collaboration and relationships.” — Mathematics Instructor Nashville, Tennessee


Slide 4:Students working in teams in Nashville, TN


Slide 5:“Ford PAS is focused on enhancing a student’s possibility of going to college and being successful in college. The program highlights for students who have not given strong consideration to college more information about the skills they will need to succeed in higher education.” —Barron Harvey Dean Howard University School of Business


Overview of Ford PAS :Overview of Ford PAS Why Ford PAS? Goals of Ford PAS The Ford PAS Program What’s New


Why Ford PAS? :Why Ford PAS? “At the high school level, well over one-half of new entrants are deficiently prepared in the most important skills—Oral and Written Communications, Professionalism/Work Ethic, and Critical Thinking/ Problem Solving. College graduates are better prepared . . . but too few are excelling. “ “[W]hile the ‘three Rs’ are still fundamental to any new workforce entrant’s ability to do the job, employers emphasize that applied skills like Teamwork/ Collaboration and Critical Thinking are ‘very important’ to success at work.” The Conference Board, Corporate Voices for Working Families, The Partnership for 21st Century Skills, and The Society for Human Resource Management, Are They Really Ready to Work? (Washington, DC: 2006).


What Are the Goals of Ford PAS? :What Are the Goals of Ford PAS? Short-Term Improve students’ understanding of postsecondary and career opportunities in engineering, technology, business, and related fields Improve students’ academic performance, mastery of 21st century skills, motivation to succeed, and commitment to lifelong learning


What Are the Goals of Ford PAS? :What Are the Goals of Ford PAS? Long-Term Increase the number and diversity of students entering postsecondary education and careers in engineering, technology, business, and related fields


Slide 10:The Ford PAS Program


The Ford PAS Curriculum :The Ford PAS Curriculum Consists of: Series of materials for use in grades 9–13 20* modules, each 6–12 weeks Modules designed for flexible use in various course configurations *5 forthcoming for 2008–2009


Ford PAS Curriculum Materials :Ford PAS Curriculum Materials Offered via: Print Multimedia Online


Slide 13:“This curriculum is wonderful. Very easy to understand as a teacher. You can pick the book up, open it up, you know what you’re going to do. If you need the resources, you can go online, print them out. You’ve got your handouts right there; you’ve got your activity sheets; you’ve even got tests . . . And it’s up-to-date. How many of you teach out of a textbook, and it’s dated 1985? These kids were in diapers then. So we need the things that are up-to-date and that kids can relate to.” — Ford PAS Teacher Nashville, Tennessee


Slide 14:Educators attending a Ford PAS Professional Development Institute


The Ford PAS Curriculum :The Ford PAS Curriculum


The Ford PAS Curriculum :The Ford PAS Curriculum Challenging Academic Content Rigorous Content National Standards Interdisciplinary


Slide 17:Examples of Student Work (CAD Drawings)


Slide 18:“Our school saw Ford PAS as a way to take projects to the next level—as an alternative to Advanced Placement classes. . . . Real-world work and the Ford PAS curriculum get kids pointed toward college.” — Ford PAS Teacher Providence, RI


The Ford PAS Curriculum :The Ford PAS Curriculum 21st Century Skills Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Communication Teamwork


Slide 20:“Ford PAS training has provided me with strategies that I can use to help my students prepare themselves for the world of work. The program emphasizes teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills that students must have in order to be able to compete in the real world.” – English Teacher Nashville, TN


The Ford PAS Curriculum :The Ford PAS Curriculum 21st Century Pedagogy Inquiry-based Project-based Real-world Performance-based Technology integration


Slide 22:“Ford PAS provides hands-on technological experience for my students. This approach will give them a full understanding of technology by making it relevant to the students’ current needs.” —Ford PAS Teacher


Slide 23:Students working on computer-based projects in San Antonio, Texas


Ford PASImplementation Options :Ford PASImplementation Options Student team working in Edinburg, Texas


Slide 25:Ford PAS Curriculum


Ford PAS CurriculumComing in 2008-2009 :Ford PAS CurriculumComing in 2008-2009


Foundations Course :Foundations Course Course comprising several of the introductory modules to develop a foundation in the skills needed for future success


Slide 28:Thematic Courses Courses comprising several Ford PAS modules building on a theme DRAFT


Slide 29:Thematic Courses (continued) DRAFT


Independent Modules :Independent Modules Individual modules that can be integrated into an academic course


The Ford PAS ProgramPartnerships :The Ford PAS ProgramPartnerships National Regional State Community


National Ford PAS Community :National Ford PAS Community


Settings for Ford PAS :Settings for Ford PAS Small learning communities* Career academies* Career/technical education* Comprehensive academic high schools* After-school and summer programs* Introductory college courses* *College credit may be offered to students who meet specified standards of performance.


Ford PAS Partners :Ford PAS Partners Colleges and universities Community-based organizations Industry/professional/educational organizations State and local government agencies School districts Scholarship organizations


Community Partnerships:Business/Education Advisory Council (BEAC) :Community Partnerships:Business/Education Advisory Council (BEAC) A BEAC is active at each Ford PAS school/program site or for each cluster of sites. The BEAC consists of representatives from local businesses and higher education, families, school administrators, and Ford PAS teachers and students. BEAC members enhance the curriculum by providing real-world experiences and opportunities.


Slide 36:“It’s very important to get out of the classroom because you can only learn so much about business in the classroom. You need to be in offices, meet more people, build networks and, you know, basically live the business life.” —Ford PAS Student Dearborn, Michigan


Slide 37:Coordinated Learning Experiences (CLEs)


Slide 38:Coordinated Learning Experiences (CLEs) Students in San Antonio, Texas, visit a business


Ford PAS Technical Assistance and Professional Development :Ford PAS Technical Assistance and Professional Development Goals Provide support for program implementation Create a broader learning community


Ford PAS Forum :Ford PAS Forum


Ford PAS Network Section :Ford PAS Network Section


National Ford PAS Scholarship Opportunities :National Ford PAS Scholarship Opportunities HSF/ Ford Motor Company Fund High School Scholarship Program AFS-USA Ford PAS Scholarship Ford Motor Company Tribal Scholarship Hispanic College Fund Ford Mi Fuerza Program SME Ford PAS Scholarship and Henry Ford Academy Scholarship Ford Motor Company/American Indian College Fund Corporate Scholars Program Ford Motor Company CHLI Leadership Program SAE/Ford PAS Scholarship


What’s New in Ford PAS :What’s New in Ford PAS State and District-level Collaborations and Initiatives New Professional Development Initiatives Business and Personal Finance Workshop (with an introduction to math integration) Global Economics and International Business Workshop Building Capacity Web board (Ford PAS Forum) Online course Outcomes Evaluation Potential for U.S. Dept. of Education Study Recognition


Upcoming National Ford PAS Events :Upcoming National Ford PAS Events 2008 National Networking Conference June 24-26, 2008 Palm Springs, California http://www.organizational-services.com/fordpas/ 2008 Ford PAS Summer Professional Development Opportunities Theme Workshop: Global Economics and International Business (July 27-29) Theme Workshop: Business and Personal Finance (with introduction to math integration) (July 30-August 2, 2008)


Slide 45:“As industry demands on the workforce increase, so must student knowledge of academics and 21st century skills. Ford PAS gives students the opportunity to use those skills in the classroom while connecting real-world situations, problem solving, and hands-on activities to content areas. Ford PAS is the connection between academics and the real world.” – Ford PAS Coordinator Edinburg, Texas


Slide 46:“Ford PAS shows how companies can work with states and communities to prepare today’s young people for success in tomorrow’s workplace. As Ford undergoes its own transition to better compete in the global economy, I commend Ford’s leaders for engineering a solution to aggressively cultivate 21st century job skills in Michigan and across the nation.” —Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm