Mission Not So Impossible

Breaking Down Barriers: Utilizing Student Supports to Promote Student Success

NCTN ConferenceWednesday, November 12, 2014Kelly Gordon & Kelly Stegall

Our Mission:Our College and Career Transitions (CCT) program at SPCC strives to assist ABE/ASE students, functioning at a 6.0 level or higher, with the completion of an ASE credential and curriculum-level certificate by providing clear career pathways, co-enrollment opportunities, & wrap around student supports.

AGENTS: 00Negatives

Internal & external barriers to student persistence and transitions

Internal Barriers:

Lack of co-enrollment opportunities

Pre-requisites/college placement test requirements

Navigating admissions

No financial assistance

Limited access to technology/limited technology skills

Limited academic support

Unfamiliar with college resources/college culture

Limited student success strategies

Overcoming stereotypes

External Barriers:

Lack of reliable transportation

Limited childcare assistance

Lack of confidence

Little to no support system

Lack of financial support

Poor time management/coping skills

Making the Impossible Possible:

Clearly defined pathways

Co-enrollment opportunities

Advising

Admissions assistance

CPT waiver/prerequisites removed

Technology access/assistance

Time management/study skills – HRD

Supported integration into the college community

Mentoring

Student Supports

Making the Impossible Possible:

Supported Instruction (Bridge classes)

Direct instruction

Subject-driven classes

Contextualized instruction

CCT Support labs

Continued lab support throughout curriculum-level certificate

Integrated instruction

1-2 team-taught classes per pathway

Basic Skills and curriculum instructor co-plan

Basic Skills and curriculum instructor team teach 75-100% of seated class time

Basic Skills department provides assistance for all students enrolled in integrated classes

ABE/ASE Instruction

Making the Impossible Possible:

Students scoring 6.0 – 8.9

$250 free course voucher

Student fees paid by bookstore funds

Textbooks purchased for classroom use

Students scoring 9.0 and above

Tuition paid using BSP funds

Textbooks purchased for classroom use

Financial Assistance

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