Programs

Creating Transition Coaches to Build Change ( CTC)

Creating Transition Coaches to Build Change ( CTC) is a pilot program of The Education Fund
through a Citi Foundation grant which seeks to create a structure that expands the roles of core subject area teachers, Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers, College Assistance Program (CAP) Advisors, and guidance counselors, so they become mentors and coaches who can help their 11th-grade students see the benefits of attending college and develop the practical skills needed to apply. This program works in collaboration with the MDCPS Division of Student Services and Career and Technical Education. An advisory council has been established to include all stakeholders.

Who, What & Where

Five career academy high schools which serve a high percentage of low-income, minority students.

Each school has commited the following team which is coordinated by an administrator or one of the team members:
Seven teachers, including at least

  • one language arts teacher,
  • one math teacher,
  • one CTE teacher and
  • one guidance counselor.


Benefits to Schools

CTC  provides additional support for the school-based CAP advisor and  seek to create an entire school culture focused on life-long learning. The program provides updated college information for the team who helps their students with needed skills and college requirements. The team does not replace the functions and services provided by the CAP advisor or the guidance counselor, but rather supplements their efforts

Benefits to Teachers

Teachers learn how to support their students' higher aspirations and integrate this into their lessons, visit a local college and learn from the entire college staff. They will receive stipends and Master Plan Points for their participation.

Benefits to Students
 

In tandem with the Student Services, CAP Advisors and Guidance Counselors, students will gain experience in the skills needed to go to and apply for college or pursue their career of choice. They learn about researching and applying for financial aid and balancing their school budget through their math class. They learn how to write a college essay and complete admission applications as a component of their language arts class. They will be able to identify career pathways and complete college level projects with the assistance of their career and technical education teacher. As an incentive provided by The Education Fund, each of the Club students and their parents will receive one refurbished home computer upon successful completion of the Club and parents' attendance at the end of the year celebration workshop.

For more information, contact:
Corey Yugler, Program Manager
The Education Fund
305-892-5099 ext. 21

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