High School Coordinators in a Post-Tech Prep World

Mr. Randy Dean, TCSGDr. Kathryn Hornsby, TCSG

May 2012

Programs

of Study

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VISION

Improve transition of

students from high school of college

Increase number of students utilizing

articulated credit

Decrease duplication of course

work

Improve transition process for

students from high school to

college in a program of

study

Improve transition process for

students from high school to

college in a program of

study

Increase number of students

utilizing dual or articulated

credit

Increase number of students

utilizing dual or articulated

creditDecrease

duplication of course work

Decrease duplication of course work

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Technical College System of G

eorgia

Two-Year Technical Colleges

Associate Degree Granting

25252525

Technical Division

University System of Georgia Institution

1111

FY 2011 Students

189,216189,216189,216189,216

Merged Tech Prep and Basic Grant in 2009Merged Tech Prep and Basic Grant in 2009Merged Tech Prep and Basic Grant in 2009Merged Tech Prep and Basic Grant in 2009

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What is a H

igh School CoordinatorHigh School Coordinator

Housed at a Technical College

•Every Technical College in Georgia has a High School Coordinator ++

Works Closely with Our High

Schools

•Implements our Programs of Study with Dual Enrollment and Articulation Opportunities

Maintains Accurate Data in the Articulation

Database

++ A Perkins Eligible Expenditure5

Four Programs of Study Requirem

ents (Perkins Act of 2006)

• Incorporate secondary education and postsecondary education elements

• Include coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant career and technical content in a coordinated, non-duplicative progression of courses that align secondary and post-secondary education to adequately prepare students to succeed in post-secondary education

• Lead to an industry-recognized credential or certificate at the postsecondary level or an associate or baccalaureate degree

• May include opportunity for secondary students to participate in dual or concurrent enrollment programs OR acquire postsecondary credit in other ways

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WHAT IS ARTICULATION?

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ARTICULATIO

N What is Articulation?

• Establishes an agreement between institutions;

• Assists in seamless transition;• Eliminates repetition of high

school course work;• Creates college exemption

exams;• Grants college credit upon

admission;

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WHAT IS DUAL ENROLLMENT?

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DU

AL ENRO

LLMEN

T What is Dual Enrollment?

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATORS?

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BENEFITS

Benefits of High School Coordinators

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BENEFITS

How Does Statewide Articulation Assessments Benefit High School Students?

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