Expanding Opportunities, Relationships, Relevancy, and Resources through School/Business...

Expanding Opportunities, Expanding Opportunities, Relationships, Relevancy, Relationships, Relevancy,

and Resources throughand Resources throughSchool/Business PartnershipsSchool/Business Partnerships

Strengthening Transition

PartnershipsJay T. Engeln

National Association of Secondary School Principals

No country, however rich, can afford the

waste of its human resources.

President Franklin Roosevelt

Educational reform is a central issue both

politically and for our economic future.

Education quality impacts America’s

economic competitiveness and long-term success.

Business Education NetworkFirst Annual Report, 2006

U. S. Chamber of Commerce

How do you unite people that care deeply about the issues and people that want to improve present practice?

Connect and

Succeed

The education pipeline loses young people at many points along the path.

For every 10 who start H.S.

Fewer than 7 will get a diploma in 4 years

4 will enroll in college the fall semester after graduation

Fewer than 2 will complete a 2 or 4 year degree within 150% of the required time.

What is your vision for…

In the context of strengthening transition partnerships and the

successful transition of youth with disabilities into the world of work…

…how schools and TA Centers will connect to students, staff, community and the world?

Communication…

What is your vision for…

…how schools and TA Centers will enable all students to work with each other, their teachers,

their community and their world?

Collaboration…

…the kind of academic rigor, information, resources and experiences all students will need to be successful?

Content…

What is your vision for…

What is your vision for…

…how assessment can personalize learning and

facilitate the preparation of all students for meeting the

challenges of the future?

Assessment / Evaluation…

What is your vision for…

…how schools and TA Centers can work together to be centers for exploration and innovation

that benefit all students?

Creativity…

RigorRelevancy

Relationships

Ensuring a range of options and programs for all students.

The challenge is before you, and you have the

opportunity to shape the future…

…working together to strengthen transition

partnerships to enhance opportunites for youth

with disabilities.

Partnerships between business and schools can enhance the quality of education we can

provide.Senator Lamar Alexander

Successful school/business partnerships can:Promote improved student achievementCreate better school environmentsBuild strong communities

Business Partnership TrendsCommitted to supporting public

educationMutual benefits will define most new

partnershipsAccountability is expectedIncreased involvement in school

reform/redesign initiatives

Guiding Principles for Business and

School Partnerships

A How-To Guide for

School-Business Partnerships

A How-To Guide for School/Business Partnerships

Preliminary PlanningLaying the FoundationImplementationSustaining Partnership Over TimeEvaluation

www.corpschoolpartners.org

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Contact Infromation

Jay Engeln engelnj@principals.org

A How-To Guide for School/Business Partnerships

www.corpschoolpartners.org