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Career Academy Overview

Parent and Community MeetingOctober 10, 2013

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Why Are We Here? (purpose)

Last year, the Atlanta Board of Education voted to approve the district’s

recommendation to close Kennedy Middle School in May 2014.

Also, the board approved the district’s recommendation to repurpose the

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

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Provide information and an overview of the district’s plan to repurpose Kennedy MS into a career academy 

Discuss the career academy preliminary plan

Explain the conversion charter vote process

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.

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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

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Historical Shift

1983 1984 2006“Nation 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

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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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Integrate an engaging and rigorous curriculum that aligns to projected national, state and local workforce demands and pathwaysBuild partnerships with local businesses, educational institutions and other community stakeholdersPrepare students for post‐secondary college and career readiness options

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A Career Academy Is Designed to . . .

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Allow students to maintain enrollment in their zoned high schools with broader access to participate in career pathways currently not offered on campusIncrease opportunities for students to participate in dual enrollment for exposure to college‐level courseworkOffer students expanded opportunities to complete certification programs in Georgia’s 17 career pathways and earn industry‐recognized credentials

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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

Food Processing

Arts

Defense

International Trade

Financial Services

Information Technology 

(IT)

Logistics & Transportation

Contact/Data Centers

Agri‐Business

Film, Music & Digital 

Entertainment

HeadquarterBusiness

Life Sciences

Manufacturing

Tourism

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Why a Career Academy?Growth Industries – Metro Atlanta

Atlanta is the nation's health IT capital and is at the forefront of consumer digital health.  With over 200 companies, Georgia’s bioscience and health IT industries are responsible for almost $30 billion in annual reported revenue and 120,000 employees with the sector’s primary businesses growing at a 40 percent rate.

Bioscience & Health

IT

Metro Atlanta is a leading hub for clean tech companies and industry activities, representing the most diverse clean economy in the nation. Atlanta excels in clean tech sector growth, with more than 43,000 clean economy jobs. Home to industry leaders Suniva, GE Energy and Siemens, Metro Atlanta is poised to create an additional 6,000 clean tech jobs over the next five years.

Clean Energy

Atlanta is a key gateway for global business, offering both the international diversity and unparalleled access to make meaningful worldwide connections.  Metro Atlanta is home to approximately 2,800 international facilities, employing more than 130,000 people. Some 65 countries are present in metro Atlanta, representing 67 full & honorary consulates and trade offices, and 48 bi‐national chambers of commerce.

Global Commerce

Metro Atlanta is a magnet for attracting talented people and fast‐growing companies.  The region boasts the third‐largest concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters in the country and a track record as one of the nation’s top jobs producers. Metro Atlanta accounts for roughly two‐thirds of Georgia’s economy, nearly 60 percent of the state’s jobs and 75 percent of its population growth.

Corporate Operations

Metro Atlanta has grown into a leading global logistics hub and center for supply chain management due to its strong cluster of headquarters that demand efficient services, vital southeast geographic location and robust infrastructure. From highways to rails to the frequency of flights via the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield‐Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta is uniquely positioned for supply chain technology and talent.

Supply Chain

Logistics

Atlanta is one of the fastest growing high‐tech urban centers in the nation.  Powered by the strength of more than 13,000 technology companies, the city is established for its strengths in telecom, Internet security, digital media and a thriving mobility ecosystem. Within the next three to five years, projections show technology companies will invest more than $1 million in Georgia.

Technology

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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 request’s for more technical education.The facility will be close to the

Atlanta University Center.

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