Charting for Success:Linking to the local CIS program

Gary Chapman, MSW, EdSNational Director, PLCs

CIS National Office

Charting for Success 102

Charting for Success 101

Semester One

Semester One Semester Two

Semester Two

Combining Experience and Research

Charting For

Success2007

Performance Learning Centers

CIS Network

National Office

Goals of CFSGoals of CFS• Engage students in planning and Engage students in planning and

preparation for post-secondary trainingpreparation for post-secondary training

• Increase the number of graduates ready Increase the number of graduates ready for college and post secondary successfor college and post secondary success

• Help students transition to post-secondary Help students transition to post-secondary education by teaching parents and education by teaching parents and students the valuable link between high students the valuable link between high school and collegeschool and college

Creating a College-GoingCulture

• High Expectations• School Environment &

Parent Involvement• Goal Setting• Skills Development • College Exploration,

Exposure, Application• Financing College

• Pod creation- positive peer cohort

• Parent involvement and education

• Cross-Curricular involvement

• Scholarship Search• Acceptance & Award

Letters

CFS- How it worksCFS- How it works• Two modules for students to follow, 101 and 102Two modules for students to follow, 101 and 102• Each module contains 24 lessons, 12 lessons Each module contains 24 lessons, 12 lessons

per semester per semester • Lessons designed to progressively build upon Lessons designed to progressively build upon

knowledge and experiences to lead to a knowledge and experiences to lead to a prepared, informed transition into post-prepared, informed transition into post-secondary choicessecondary choices

• Parent sessions and cross-curricular lessonsParent sessions and cross-curricular lessons

Key Topics

• Self- Awareness + Career Exploration

• Personal Finance Basics

• College Exploration, Application

• Financing College

Career Exploration for ALL Students

• Career Interest Inventory

• Resume Writing

• Portfolio Development

• Job Shadowing/Career Panels“Students who link expectation that college degree is

essential to their desired career are 6x more likely to matriculate.

(“Reclaiming the American Dream, 2006)

Financial Literacy

• Budgeting

• Bank Accounts & Credit Cards

• Savings• Facts:

In a 2006 Capital One survey 49% of teens said they are eager to learn more about money management, but only 14% have taken a class on the topic.

2004 VISA survey of college students: 56% were unprepared to manage money.

Lesson Format

• PurposePurpose• Learning Objectives)Learning Objectives)• Course LogisticsCourse Logistics

– Time FrameTime Frame– Materials NeededMaterials Needed– HandoutsHandouts– Additional ResourcesAdditional Resources

• Lesson StepsLesson Steps• Extensions/ModificationsExtensions/Modifications• Important TermsImportant Terms• Future PlanningFuture Planning• ReferencesReferences

101-Semester 1 101- Semester 21.1. How to be successful at the PLCHow to be successful at the PLC2.2. Intro to CFS: Preparing for the Intro to CFS: Preparing for the

JourneyJourney3.3. Individual Development PlansIndividual Development Plans4.4. Your State’s Mentor SiteYour State’s Mentor Site5.5. Study SkillsStudy Skills6.6. Learning Your StyleLearning Your Style7.7. Who Am I?Who Am I?8.8. Career Interest InventoryCareer Interest Inventory9.9. Career ExplorationCareer Exploration10.10. Dress for SuccessDress for Success11.11. Communication SkillsCommunication Skills12.12. Dress for Success, part 2IDress for Success, part 2I

1.1. Individual Development Plan- Individual Development Plan- revisitedrevisited

2.2. Job Shadowing PreparationJob Shadowing Preparation3.3. Job Shadow Day: Post Visit Job Shadow Day: Post Visit

ReflectionReflection4.4. Financial BasicsFinancial Basics5.5. BudgetingBudgeting6.6. Lunch & Learn: Giving BackLunch & Learn: Giving Back7.7. Post High School BasicsPost High School Basics8.8. Entrance & Placement TestingEntrance & Placement Testing9.9. Mock College FairMock College Fair10.10. College Visit PrepCollege Visit Prep11.11. Tour DebriefTour Debrief12.12. Charting for a Charting for a

Successful SummerSuccessful Summer

102-Semester 1 102- Semester 21.1. How to be successful at the PLCHow to be successful at the PLC2.2. Intro to CFS: Preparing for the Intro to CFS: Preparing for the

JourneyJourney3.3. Individual Development PlansIndividual Development Plans4.4. Your State’s Mentor SiteYour State’s Mentor Site5.5. Designing your FutureDesigning your Future6.6. Finding your FieldFinding your Field7.7. Spring into FallSpring into Fall8.8. Spring into Fall 2Spring into Fall 29.9. Tour TimeTour Time10.10. College Entrance & PlacementCollege Entrance & Placement11.11. Mock Admissions ReviewMock Admissions Review12.12. Alumni ConnectionAlumni Connection

1.1. Individual Development Plan-Individual Development Plan-revisitedrevisited

2.2. Finding Free MoneyFinding Free Money3.3. Preparing for Financial Aid Preparing for Financial Aid

SeasonSeason4.4. FAFSA CompletionFAFSA Completion5.5. Professional CommunicationProfessional Communication6.6. Job Shadowing Job Shadowing 7.7. Credit BasicsCredit Basics8.8. Making your Admissions Making your Admissions

DecisionsDecisions9.9. College FinancingCollege Financing10.10. Portfolio PreparationPortfolio Preparation11.11. Portfolio PresentationPortfolio Presentation12.12. Making the Move: Making the Move:

Transitioning to Transitioning to the Next Stepthe Next Step

Parent Events

101• Parent Kick-offs• Managing your

Money• Financing College• Dress for Success

Lunch & Learn

102• Parent Kick-offs• College Admissions

Timeline• Alumni Connection• Financial Aid

Information Session• FAFSA Completion

Cross Curricular Lessons

• Financial Literacy Survey (Math/Business)

• FDIC Money Smart Modules (Math/Business)

• Drafting Admissions Writings & Resumes (Language Arts)

• Post Secondary Application Completion (Language Arts)

• Financial Fitness for Life: What’s the cost of spending and saving? (Math/Business)

• Financial Fitness for Life: All about interest (Math/Business)

What Can the Local CIS Do?• Purchase Material/Resources Listed in the

manuals (or get a $500 sponsor)• Engage local Colleges, Technical Schools, &

Military (mock college fair, campus visits, job shadowing, INTERNS)

• Engage Businesses & Non-profits (job shadowing, sponsorship of lessons & events, portfolios)

What Can the Local CIS Do?• Find ways to assist the AC in creating a college-

going culture (find sponsors for college application fees, placement testing fees)

• Engage Partners as panel members for Student Portfolio Presentations, Lunch & Learns

• Publicize the parent events and provide incentives

Tools & Talents = Marketable Skills

Charting For Success Curriculum

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Students, CIS/PLC Staff, Parents/Guardians, Business & Non-profit Partners

Springboard of Careers/College

college awareContextual Skills and Awareness

All students are aware of college as an option and of its importance(Transitions Team + ACs+ LFs)

+ college eligible

All students take courses necessary for college entrance(Transitions Team + LFs)

+ college prepared Habits of Mind, Academic Knowledge and Skills, Academic Behavior

All students master necessary competencies for college (i.e. no remediation required)(ACs + LFs)

COLLEGE READY

Value Added for CIS Students • Customized for 1st generation, low SES• New CIS/SEB Curriculum format• Electronic, reproducible handouts• Delivered in small cohorts, peer pods• Cross-curricular lessons• Parent/student workshops• Accountability for completion (award credit)• Special Glossaries & Resources, websites

Value Added to CIS organizations

• Relevant to TQS Standards & 5 Basics

(Core Function, Site & Business Ops)• Related Activities/Level 1 Services Potential• Easy to Use SEBC Lesson Format• Flexible, adaptable to CIS Class and After

School Settings• Volunteer Mentor Training Tool