Role of the HLC Partner and Area /Site CoordinatorEach HLC partner organization and Area/site must designate a coordinator to be the primary contact person for the HLC Total Quality Management (TQM ) Group . The partner coordinator is based near a college, university, or other partner Organization that supports one or more Area or other program sites and may also Offer its own HLC program at its campus or other facility. The partner Coordinator can be a faculty member, administrator, or outreach specialist at the Partner institution.The Area/site coordinator is based at a Area or other program site. The Area/site coordinator can be an administrator, teacher, or counsellor. One or more Area/site coordinators are usually affiliated with a partner coordinator. The partner and Area/site coordinators fulfil a number of responsibilities that areCrucial to the success of the program. The coordinator role calls for an experiencededucator with the ability to communicate well with students, parents, business anduniversity partners, and other educators and Area officials. Sharing of someResponsibilities may be negotiated by the partner and program/coordinators. ThisDocument lists responsibilities generally assumed by partner coordinators andArea/site coordinators. For the purposes of this document, responsibilities that arePrimarily at the Area/site level are identified as belonging to the Area/site coordinator;However, where a partner organization runs its own HLC program, the partnercoordinator will also have these responsibilities.PartnerCoordinatorCollege/UniversityOther OrganizationArea / ProgramCoordinatorProgram SiteArea / ProgramCoordinatorProgram SiteHLCTQM GroupRole of HLCCoordinator • 2© 2006 HLC Fund.1. Plans HLCprogram implementationRolePartnerCoordinatorArea/SiteCoordinatorIdentifies a package of courses or modules for implementation anddevelops an overall implementation plan and timeline, inconsultation with representatives of the partner organization, theHLC TQM Group, and Area/site faculty, staff, and administration.XMeets with Area principal, counselors, and teachers each semester to solicit their input and assure their buy-in and participation in the implementation plan.XWork with HLC TA to align HLC with state standards, if necessary.X2. Promotes the HLC program in the AreaRolePartnerCoordinatorArea/SiteCoordinatorProvides faculty and staff with information about the benefits and requirements of the HLC program.XDevelops and disseminates materials for marketing HLC to Areas, the Area district, and parents.X XHosts an informational meeting for students about the HLC program, informing prospective HLC students about the benefits and educational requirements of the program.

XProvides families of prospective HLC students with general information about the HLC program, the requirements of the program, and the benefits of the program (including scholarship opportunities).XReviews HLC Web site regularly for HLC opportunities (e.g., scholarships, study abroad, internships) and disseminates information to students and teachers.X X3. Advocates for the HLC program in the communityRolePartnerCoordinatorArea/SiteCoordinatorCoordinates meeting with all Area/site coordinators and teachers once a semester.XRecruits Business/Education Advisory Council (BEAC) members and maintains a local BEAC. (The coordinator may serve as chair or co-chair for BEAC meetings.) There may be one regional BEAC for several Area/sites affiliated with the same partner, one regional BEAC plus individual BEACs for each program/site, or an individualBEAC for each program/site. A regional BEAC allows for greatest leverage of resources, while local BEACs may encourage closer connections between BEAC members and individual teachers and students.X XKeeps Area staff, families of HLC students, and the BEAC informed about HLC program activities, events, andmilestones.X XIdentifies funding opportunities (both local—e.g., BEAC member and other community resources—and state and national-level initiatives, which may be coordinated with the HLCTQM Group and other HLC partners.X X4. Ensures access to HLC learning toolsRolePartnerCoordinatorArea/SiteCoordinatorPurchases the printed curriculum materials through the online catalog or downloads the materials from the HLC Web site; also obtains other curriculum resources.X XInitiates a HLC Web account for the partner organization. XRole of HLC Coordinator • 3 © 2006 HLC Fund.Initiates a HLC Web account for the Area/site and gains HLC Web site access for teachers and students.XApproves teacher accounts on the HLC Web site and ensures that teachers register students in a timely way. Also ensures that student registration information is up-to-date on the HLC Web site.XEnsures that HLC classrooms have adequate and reliable access to computer technology, the Internet, and software required for HLC courses (in consultation with the Area IT coordinator, the partner organization, and/or the BEAC).X X5. Ensures teacher preparednessRolePartnerCoordinatorArea/SiteCoordinatorAssesses teachers levels of preparation and identifies Training / professional development needs of teachers.X XIdentifies partner organization resources to assist in providing Professional development and ongoing support for HLC Teachers, and coordinates with HLCTQM Group in planning Teacher training/professional development.XArranges for teachers to attend regional HLC teacher institutes, or arranges for a trainer to provide on-site professional development.X XEnsures that teachers are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel (as required by the selected modules).XInforms teachers about HLC on-line discussions andConference events and encourages them to participate.

X X6. Provides ongoing teacher supportRolePartnerCoordinatorArea/SiteCoordinatorBecomes familiar with the philosophy and goals of the HLC program and ensures that teachers have a clear understanding about the HLC pedagogical approach.X XLearns about modules and courses being taught at the program site, and becomes familiar with the curriculum materials. Addresses questions teachers have about the curriculum.X XProvides assistance or feedback on teacher’s adaptations of Modules, in consultation with the HLC TQM Group.XFosters a community of educators by coordinating one follow-up event per semester for teachers to continue learning about HLC and share challenges, successes, and experiences with one another.XRegularly observes teachers and students in classrooms and meets with each HLC teacher during a planning/prep period or a Area wide meeting once per semester to keep informed about program-related activities and issues around teaching and learning.XArranges site visits for HLCTQM Group. Coordinates classroom visits with teachers and meetings with partners or Area administrators.X7. Oversees Coordinated Learning Experiences (CLEs) for HLC studentsRolePartnerCoordinatorArea/SiteCoordinatorWorks with teachers to identify appropriate CLEs as suggested for each HLC module. These include classroom visits by representatives of local businesses, higher education, and the community; visits by HLC students to work sites and university departments and laboratories; job shadowing, mentoring, and internships. (See the HLC Web site for suggested CLEs.)X XWorks with the partner organization and/or BEAC to arrange XRole of HLC Coordinator • 4 © 2006 HLC Fund. Appropriate CLEs for HLC students.Coordinates CLE opportunities for all Area/sites. Utilizes CLE resources provided by HLC Fund.X8. Participates in a broader learning community and keeps up to date with HLC developmentsRole Partner Coordinator Area/Site CoordinatorAttends the HLC annual conference, including the coordinators sessions.X XPlans/participates in networking and planning meetings hosted by the partner organization.XParticipates in relevant on-line HLC activities and discussion boards.X XParticipates in national or regional coordinator training offered by a partner institution or the HLCTQM Group.X XParticipates in conference calls with other partner coordinators. X X9. Provides ongoing updates about the status of program implementation and participatesin program documentation and evaluationRolePartnerCoordinatorArea/SiteCoordinatorGathers Area/site data and completes the Site Survey on the Web site twice per Area year.XCommunicates periodically regularly with the TQM Group about program-related questions or issues.X X

Ensures that teachers collect student work samples and submits these to the HLC TQM Group.X XEnsures that teachers and students complete and return permissions forms to the HLCTQM Group.X XEnsures that teachers and students participate in electronic surveys. XParticipates in two follow-up conference calls per semester with HLC and the TQM Group.XGathers program data and completes reporting requirements for mid-year and final reports.XCooperates with the HLC evaluator to document the way in which modules are being integrated into the Area curriculum and the impact of the HLC program on the site and participating students.X XCoordinates with the HLC evaluator, HLC TQM Group, and teachers to ensure that Area and classroom visits go smoothly.X X10. Contributes to capacity building and sustainability of programRolePartnerCoordinatorArea/SiteCoordinatorConsults with Areas/sites and coordinates teacher training, professional development, and ongoing support.XConsults with HLCTQM Group to identify and support teacher leaders/trainers.X XWorks with Area administrators, local and state education agencies, and the BEAC to identify and secure funding to support ongoing HLC programming.XPeriodically meets with Area and/or district administrators to provide program updates, discuss needs, and communicate about status of program implementation.X