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Cracking The Code…..

Developing a framework for a “future ready” workforce

Intro Video

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OUR MISSION…

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ALL roads lead to a JOB

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CRITICAL DATA…

  • Are your students “hopeful”?

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  • Are they engaged?

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  • Is there a sense of belonging?

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  • Are they successfully acquiring “21st century” skills?

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  • Rigor and relevance

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Importance of STEM…

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STEM Continued..

  • STEM careers represent 90% of future careers

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  • STEM careers will pay on average 68% more than “non-STEM” careers

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  • Unfortunately…there are currently only 2.3% of Ohio students attend a STEM designated school (81 buildings across 605 Ohio districts)

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  • 36,874 of a total 1.6 million Ohio students (36% PreK-5; 27% 6-8; 37% 9-12)

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To “Crack the Code” we must start with access to high quality “Pre-K”...

  • Gaps begin prior to starting school

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  • ALL kids can learn when provided necessary opportunities and support

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  • To access higher level math/science instruction necessary later in school… we must provide greater access to Pre-K!

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  • Equity??

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OHIO PreK data…

  • 675,000 Ohio kids age 5 and under (50% live in poverty)

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  • 278,000 are age 3-5
  • Ohio currently funds 18,000 ECE “spots” at $4,000.00 each

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  • Should our motto be…We prepare some kids for the best jobs??

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To “Crack the Code” we must consider compressing the curriculum to create availability for students to engage in “career” connected learning opportunities…

  • HS Schedules

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  • Business/Industry partnerships

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To “Crack the Code” we must work collaboratively with Business/Industry partners to better align preparation, curriculum and facilities to support.

  • 2013 -14 “disconnect”

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  • 2014 -15 began establishing “partnerships”

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  • 2020 - 21 162 active partnerships

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  • 2020 - 21 BAC awarded a “ star” award

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  • 2021 - 22 BAC awarded a “4 star with Excellence”

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  • Our BAC is our strongest “driving force”

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To “Crack the Code” we must work collaboratively to develop a “Senior Portfolio” that demonstrates student preparedness for potential enrollment, enlistment or employment…

  • Multiple pathways aligned to regional and state “in-demand” jobs

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  • OHSA 10

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  • Drug Free/ Hire Me

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  • Lean Six Sigma

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  • Strengths

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  • 3-R Rubric

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3 - R Rubric…

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To “Crack the Code” we must act/move proactively rather than reactively…

  • The “great one”...

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  • 21st century skills???

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To “Crack the Code” we must listen to MOM!!

  1. MINDSET MATTERS!!!

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  1. What you focus on expands

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  1. NEVER take your foot off the accelerator!

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Contact Information:

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Email: dan.leffingwell@gozeps.org

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Office: 740-732-2084

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Cell: 740-236-0190

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TWITTER: @LeffingwellDan