Future Path

Getting Kids Ready for Their Own Personal Future

Kevin J. Nial CPP, CASACStudent Advocateknial@uvstorm.orghttp://futurepathuv.weebly.com/

Outcomes

• Recognize the problem/challenge that necessitates such a program

• Explore the research and evidence

• Review the data that we are collecting

• Understand the dynamics of the Future Path program

Students in grades 6-12 work with an adult mentor in groups of approximately 9 students for 40 minutes weekly.

Mentors hold various positions in the district and stay with the same students through graduation.

The program focuses on two key domains: behaviors and attitudes; and, college and career readiness.

Future Path in a “Nutshell”

Did You Know? 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrJjfDUzD7M

So what does it all mean?

• Think pair share. What are the problems or challenges that we are faced with?

The Problem or Challenge

• Global Problem: The United States continues to fall behind in educational attainment and competency. If we are to remain a leader in developing a skilled workforce to compete in the global economy, steps must be taken to ensure high school students are prepared to succeed in college, at work and in life.

• Local Problem: Many students lack an effective support system that can help get them on the right track that will best insure success for their future.

• Challenge: Re-think how we can meet the needs of our kids. Welcome change and have a growth mindset.

What the research shows…

• National survey released by Achieve (www.achieve.org)

• A Manhattan Institute Report from the Harvard Graduate School of Education

• Chenango County PRISMS Data

• Search Institute (www.search-institute.org)

The questions…

…that Future Path might help answer...

FAQs

• What are the goals of the program?

• What are the actual or anticipated outcomes?

• What criteria is being used to determine the program’s success?

• Is the program innovative and does it enhance curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and civic responsibility?

• How does the program enhance relationships between students and staff?

• How much would it cost to replicate the program?

• What are the annual costs of the program?

Taking a Comprehensive Approach

• Cognitive competency, or the skills and knowledge that students need to be able to succeed

• Non cognitive competency or the psychological attributes that students must have to be productive members of society

The Four Basic ModulesCOLLEGE/CAREER READINESS

• Develop and continue to enhance ILP

• Develop Portfolio• Develop College (and career

readiness) skills• Develop Transition Plan• ACAD 150 3 College Credits

BOTVIN LIFE SKILLS

• Research based • Increase protective factors• Decrease risk factors

OLWEUS/TEAM BUILDING

• Research based• Gain key information and skills

related to issues on bullying• DASA

40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS

• Research based • Develop skills for positive

growth and development

Sample Lesson

•Communication Skills

STOP!

Process

What did we learn about communication?

Other Innovative Ideas

• Team Names

• T-Shirts

• Team Flags/Colors

• Service Learning Projects

• Extension Activities

Data/Evidence that the program is working

• Survey Monkey

• Life Track Services

Mentor Survey Results

How You Can Make the Program Work

• Patience and Persistence

• Training

• Effective Roll-Out

• Team Approach

• Buy-In on all Levels

Full Circle SHIFT HAPPENS!

•So what does it all mean?•What are the problems or challenges that we are faced with?

Challenge: Re-think how we can meet the needs of our kids. Welcome change and have a growth mindset.

Change can be difficult and may take time.

Future Path

Getting Kids Ready for Their Own Personal Future

Kevin J. Nial CPP, CASACStudent Advocateknial@uvstorm.orghttp://futurepathuv.weebly.com/