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Brandy Johnson, Michigan College Access NetworkChery Wagonlander, Michigan Early Middle College Association
Holly Heaviland, Michigan New Tech NetworkMarch 23, 2012
4 Barriers to Post Secondary Completion
Academic Preparation
Social Capital
College Knowledge on Navigating the Process
Financial
Collective Impact Response
4 Barriers to Post Secondary Completion
Academic Preparation
Social Capital
College Knowledge on Navigating the Process
Financial
Organization Focus
ISD, MEMCA, ignitED
MEMCA & ignitED
MCAN, MEMCA
MCAN, MEMCA
Good Enough Vision
Partnerships to assure that all students are prepared and bound for post secondary
EducationCollege = Postsecondary EducationCollege = Necessity for AllCollege = A Public Good
Michigan College Access Network
Mission: Dramatically increase the college participation and completion rates in Michigan, particularly among low-income students, first-generation students, and students of color.
Vision: Economic vitality and community health is dependent on postsecondary educational attainment. Therefore, we believe:
GOAL: 60% by 2025
MCAN Strategies Statewide Strategies
Policy Advocacy and Leadership KnowHow2GO Public Awareness Campaign & Michigan College Access Portal Annual Conference: April 30th, East Lansing
Local Strategies (Resources for ISDs) Local College Access Network Development Professional Development of High School Counselors & Other College Advisers College Application Week National College Advising Corps Promise Zones Data Collection & Analysis (National Student Clearinghouse & FAFSA
Completion Data)
Local College Access Networks What is a LCAN? Community-based college access coordinating body.
Highly structured collaborative effort, as opposed to isolated efforts of individual organizations. Supported by an alliance of cross-sector leaders representing K-12, higher education, nonprofit sector, government, business, and philanthropy.
What do LCANs Do? Commit to building a college-going culture in community. Create a strategic action framework (establish clear goals & execute proven interventions) to increase college readiness, going, and completion rates.
What support does MCAN provide? Seed funding and extensive technical assistance. To date, MCAN has provided over $1.5 million to 43 communities in Michigan.
Michigan Early Middle College Association
Alliance of 25+/Programs Schools & Partners, ISDs, or Districts 17 Entity Codes Others-Early Implementation or Planning 10 New Tech Highs (Affiliate Members)
Re-Invention is the Focus of Work
Three-Fold Purpose
MEMCA History in Michigan
Implementing for over 20 years
Creation of a Technical Assistance Centero MDE, Mott MC, Mott Foundation &
Genesee ISD partnershipo Professional Development, Technical
Certificate, Entity Code Process
MEMCA Partnerships
National research data collection project with NCREST
School Profile ReportGraduate Student SurveyTranscript Analysis
Development the first national MCNC state chapter, established 2012
New Tech Network-MEMCA Affiliate Status Enhanced Dual Enrollment System
Contacts
Holly Heaviland: [email protected]
Brandy Johnson: [email protected]
Chery Wagonlander: [email protected] Tech Network-ignitED Partnerships
1. Early College Planning & College Readiness Curriculum
2. Aligned Curriculum Materials, such as Project Lead The Way
3. Leadership Networking & Coaching, as needed
4. Critical Gap Analysis, University of Michigan
5. Middle Grade Pilot & Development of Training Center
Resources for ISDs Exploration of Model Sites Technical Assistance on Early College Planning Future Training for Inquiry & Project Based
Learning Connections to Other State Thought Partners on
21st Century Learning & Community Conversations Pilot for Enhanced Dual Enrollment System
12 Credits x 12th Grade
Collaborative Efforts Among Networks
Presenting at each others conferences to provide technical assistance and awareness of compatible resources
Enhanced Dual Enrollment System: 12 x 12 Sharing technical assistance sessions Potential to seek additional competitive
funding
Contacts
Chris Baldwin, [email protected]
Holly Heaviland: [email protected]
Brandy Johnson: [email protected]
Chery Wagonlander: [email protected]
