Career Academy Overview

Parent and Community MeetingOctober 10, 2013

Why Are We Here? (purpose)

Last year, the Atlanta Board of Education voted to approve the districts

recommendation to close Kennedy Middle School in May 2014.

Also, the board approved the districts recommendation to repurpose the

Kennedy Middle School facility into a career academy to open in 2015-16.

ProvideinformationandanoverviewofthedistrictsplantorepurposeKennedyMSintoacareeracademy

Discussthecareeracademypreliminaryplan

Explaintheconversionchartervoteprocess

Meeting Objectives

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What Is a Career Academy?

Definition: An educational structure centered around career themes or career clusters

APS YouTube Link for Career Academy Introductory Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHj1UxIxEKc&feature=youtu.be

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Vision

APS envisions its career academy as a supplemental center of excellence that supports its network of small learning

communities and small schools by offering in-depth post-secondary college planning and industry-led workforce development.

Mission

APS career academy aims to provide all

high school students with access to career-

and technology-focused learning

opportunities in partnership with

community, government agencies, colleges,

universities and technical schools.

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Benefits of Repurposing Kennedy MS Site

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Benefits students Repurposes a closed school facility Creates a viable structure in the community Responds to community request for more technical educationMeets important requirements Centralized location Large facility Expansion capacity Classroom size and layoutAuditoriumDocks for delivery needs Close to Atlanta University Center

Historical Shift

1983 1984 2006Nation at Risk, United States school reform recommended that computer literacy be a component of the high school curriculum

Carl D. Perkins Legislation IV required that vocational education be referred to as career technical education

The authorization of Carl D. Perkins legislation reformed comprehensive high schools, and components of the model were eliminated

Vocational vs. Career Technical Education

Focuses on practical skills

Ability to perform tasks related to a specific industry

Students are prepared for manufacturing and construction related jobs

Focuses on advanced technology and the developments made in computer and digital information

More computer oriented

Students are prepared for more technical related jobs

Vocational Career Technical

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A Career Academy Is Designed to . . .

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Integrateanengagingandrigorouscurriculumthatalignstoprojectednational,stateandlocalworkforcedemandsandpathwaysBuildpartnershipswithlocalbusinesses,educationalinstitutionsandothercommunitystakeholdersPreparestudentsforpostsecondarycollegeandcareerreadinessoptions

A Career Academy Is Designed to . . .

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AllowstudentstomaintainenrollmentintheirzonedhighschoolswithbroaderaccesstoparticipateincareerpathwayscurrentlynotofferedoncampusIncreaseopportunitiesforstudentstoparticipateindualenrollmentforexposuretocollegelevelcourseworkOfferstudentsexpandedopportunities tocompletecertificationprogramsinGeorgias17careerpathwaysandearnindustryrecognizedcredentials

Why a Career Academy? Growth Industries GA Statewide

Source: Industries in Georgia, Key Sectors & Strengths, http://www.georgia.org/industries/Pages/default.aspx

Automotive

Aerospace Energy&Environment

FoodProcessing

Arts

Defense

InternationalTrade

FinancialServices

InformationTechnology

(IT)

Logistics&Transportation

Contact/DataCenters

AgriBusiness

Film,Music&Digital

Entertainment

HeadquarterBusiness

LifeSciences

Manufacturing

Tourism

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Why a Career Academy?Growth Industries Metro Atlanta

Atlantaisthenation'shealthITcapitalandisattheforefrontofconsumerdigitalhealth.Withover200companies,GeorgiasbioscienceandhealthITindustriesareresponsibleforalmost$30billioninannualreportedrevenueand120,000employeeswiththesectorsprimarybusinessesgrowingata40percentrate.

Bioscience & Health

IT

MetroAtlantaisaleadinghubforcleantechcompaniesandindustryactivities,representingthemostdiversecleaneconomyinthenation.Atlantaexcelsincleantechsectorgrowth,withmorethan43,000cleaneconomyjobs.HometoindustryleadersSuniva,GEEnergyandSiemens,MetroAtlantaispoisedtocreateanadditional6,000cleantechjobsoverthenextfiveyears.

Clean Energy

Atlantaisakeygatewayforglobalbusiness,offeringboththeinternationaldiversityandunparalleledaccesstomakemeaningfulworldwideconnections.MetroAtlantaishometoapproximately2,800internationalfacilities,employingmorethan130,000people.Some65countriesarepresentinmetroAtlanta,representing67full&honoraryconsulatesandtradeoffices,and48binationalchambersofcommerce.

Global Commerce

MetroAtlantaisamagnetforattractingtalentedpeopleandfastgrowingcompanies.TheregionboaststhethirdlargestconcentrationofFortune500headquartersinthecountryandatrackrecordasoneofthenationstopjobsproducers.MetroAtlantaaccountsforroughlytwothirdsofGeorgiaseconomy,nearly60percentofthestatesjobsand75percentofitspopulationgrowth.

Corporate Operations

MetroAtlantahasgrownintoaleadinggloballogisticshubandcenterforsupplychainmanagementduetoitsstrongclusterofheadquartersthatdemandefficientservices,vitalsoutheastgeographiclocationandrobustinfrastructure.Fromhighwaystorailstothefrequencyofflightsviatheworldsbusiestairport,HartsfieldJacksonAtlantaInternationalAirport,Atlantaisuniquelypositionedforsupplychaintechnologyandtalent.

Supply Chain

Logistics

Atlantaisoneofthefastestgrowinghightechurbancentersinthenation.Poweredbythestrengthofmorethan13,000technologycompanies,thecityisestablishedforitsstrengthsintelecom,Internetsecurity,digitalmediaandathrivingmobilityecosystem.Withinthenextthreetofiveyears,projectionsshowtechnologycompanieswillinvestmorethan$1millioninGeorgia.

Technology

Source: Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, http://www.metroatlantachamber.com/why-metro-atlanta 013 |

Career Pathways and Potential Partnerships

Growth Industries & Occupations:Healthcare IT BiotechnologyDentistry Veterinary MedicineMedical Device Development NursingInfectious Disease Research Forensic ScienceHealthcare Insurance/Billing Robotics

Bioscience & Healthcare IT Business Logistics & Services

Clean Energy & Technology

Growth Industries & Occupations:Information Systems EntrepreneurshipSupply Chain Management AvionicsFinancial Services & Insurance Global CommerceBusiness Process Optimization Accounting/AuditArchitecture & Engineering Marketing

Growth Industries & Occupations:Clean Technology Renewable EnergySustainable Development UtilitiesEnergy Conservation Smart Grid TechnologiesSolar, Water & Wind Power Green EntrepreneurshipFuel Efficiency Clean Environmental Policy

Potential Sponsors: Potential Sponsors:

Potential Sponsors:

Media & Entertainment

Growth Industries & Occupations:Entertainment Law Film ProductionGraphic Design PhotographySound Engineering Digital MediaMusic Production JournalismBroadcast Communications Sports Management

Potential Sponsors:

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Who Will Attend or Have Access to the Career Academy?

High School Students

A B C

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Adult Education Students

Parents, Business and Community

Members

The career academy will support the school community during day and evening hours. Our goal is 1,000 students.

Potential Career Clusters and Pathways

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Architecture and Construction Electrical Emphasis Carpentry

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (Logistics) Distribution and

Logistics

Entertainment (TBD) Law Music Technicians

Energy Energy Systems

(Engineering)

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (Automotive) Mechanical and Electrical

Components Automobile Maintenance

and Light Repair Painting and Refinishing

Information Technology Programming

Computer Science (as an Advanced Placement option)

Health Information Technology

Potential Career Clusters and Pathways

Agriculture Science Plant Science Plant Science and

Horticulture

Personal Care Services Cosmetology Barbering Esthetics

Culinary Arts

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Graphic Design

Healthcare Science Biotechnology Health Informatics

Education Early Childhood Education Teaching as a Profession

Specialized Pathway Course Example

Career Interest/Aspiration: Line Technician for Georgia Power

First Course: Occupational Safety and Fundamentals (9th grade)

Second Course: Introduction to Construction (10th grade)

Third Course: Electrical I. (11th grade)

Fourth Course: Dual Enrollment, Apprenticeship or Internship or Work-based Learning (12th grade)

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Daily Schedule of the Career Academy

Proposed Option 1

1st Period:Course at home school

Travel to career academy

2nd and 3rd Periods: Courses at the career academy

Lunch at the career academy

Travel to home school

4th Period Course at home school

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Career Academy Model

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The state has settled on the charter school model for all career academies in Georgia. The state uses this model because career academies need flexibility in order to offer innovative programming and set rigorous performance goals. Flexibility provides ability to hire industry experts to

prepare students for their future careers. The career academy will have close ties with the

district. Parents, community members, the business

community, colleges and universities will have increased access and a greater voice in school governance through a school-level governing board.

Differences Between a Start-Up and Conversion Charter School

Start-up charter schools are largely independent from the district. District only provides minimal oversight. The governing board is completely independent from APS. If a start-up school closes, it does not reopen.

Conversion charter schools and the district are dependent upon one another. The school will be managed by the governing board, which includes the community, as well as APS representatives, business and higher education members. If a conversion charter closes, it reverts to a traditional school.

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Conversion Application Process

Converting a school to a charter requires approval by a majority of staff members and parents from the converting school.

Approval will not be linked to current staffing or other program specifics.

Final approval will be granted by the Atlanta Board of Education and the State Board of Education. Public input is part of both of these processes.

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How Will My Vote Impact the Decision?

A No VoteKennedy may become vacant until

another use is found.If left vacant, the facility will no

longer be a viable part of the community.

The community will not benefit from opportunities to prepare students to become college and career ready through expanded offerings of a career academy.

The Kennedy community may lose direct access to the services and amenities planned at the school.

The jobs that would otherwise have been offered at the career academy will not be created.

A Yes VoteThe final decision will need to be

approved by the Atlanta Board of Education and then by the State Board. Public input is part of both of these processes.

Students will have more opportunities for post-secondary preparation.

The facility will be repurposed instead of closed.

The academy addresses the community requests for more technical education.

The facility will be close to the Atlanta University Center.

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Career Academy Overview

QUESTIONS?