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Articulating to Articulating to Postsecondary EducationPostsecondary Education
Advanced Technology AcademyAdvanced Technology Academy
An urban charter school focused on engineering and An urban charter school focused on engineering and business career pathways that merge the last two years of business career pathways that merge the last two years of high school and first two years of collegehigh school and first two years of college
Chartered by Lake Superior State University in 1999Chartered by Lake Superior State University in 1999 Participated in the FAMS ProgramParticipated in the FAMS Program Platinum implementation of Ford PAS during the Fall of Platinum implementation of Ford PAS during the Fall of
20042004 Accredited by the North Central AssociationAccredited by the North Central Association Joint education agreements with Lake Superior State Joint education agreements with Lake Superior State
University, UD-Mercy and Henry Ford Community CollegeUniversity, UD-Mercy and Henry Ford Community College Opened a K-8 Program Fall of 2005Opened a K-8 Program Fall of 2005
What is Ford PAS at ATA?What is Ford PAS at ATA?
Cornerstone of the High SchoolCornerstone of the High School A comprehensive program – not A comprehensive program – not
simply a curriculumsimply a curriculum• Modules Modules • Coordinated Learning ExperiencesCoordinated Learning Experiences• BEACBEAC• On-line Community and SupportOn-line Community and Support• Ties Work-Based Learning to Dual Ties Work-Based Learning to Dual
EnrollmentEnrollment
Ford PAS and Dual Enrollment Ford PAS and Dual Enrollment CoursesCourses
Ford PAS strengthens high school Ford PAS strengthens high school connection with college degreesconnection with college degrees
Curriculum combines Ford PAS modules Curriculum combines Ford PAS modules with Lake Superior State University with Lake Superior State University courses wherever possiblecourses wherever possible
Project-based Ford PAS complements the Project-based Ford PAS complements the rigor of collegiate coursesrigor of collegiate courses
Students earn college credit while still in Students earn college credit while still in high schoolhigh school
Dual Enrollment Program received 2002 Dual Enrollment Program received 2002 CASE Award for High School – University CASE Award for High School – University PartnershipPartnership
ATA ManagementATA Management
Private sector management Private sector management agreement enables Platinum agreement enables Platinum Implementation of Ford PASImplementation of Ford PAS
Streamlines administrative oversightStreamlines administrative oversight Fosters culture of continuous Fosters culture of continuous
improvement and data-driven improvement and data-driven decision-makingdecision-making
Maintains focus on core areas of Maintains focus on core areas of business and engineering business and engineering
Student College Career PathwaysStudent College Career Pathways
Students choose one of three academic Students choose one of three academic pathways during the Spring of Junior yearpathways during the Spring of Junior year
Choices include:Choices include: Engineering / TechnologyEngineering / Technology Business / EconomicsBusiness / Economics Engineering ManagementEngineering Management
Students assume responsibility for their Students assume responsibility for their future careersfuture careers
Structured programs provide classes for Structured programs provide classes for pathwayspathways
ATA Technology InfrastructureATA Technology Infrastructure
Five Computer LabsFive Computer Labs Networked Terminal in Every ClassroomNetworked Terminal in Every Classroom 3:1 student to computer ratio in school3:1 student to computer ratio in school Digital Projectors, Printers, Two-way Digital Projectors, Printers, Two-way
Radios and Copiers in every classroomRadios and Copiers in every classroom Phones in every classroom by 2008Phones in every classroom by 2008 Staff is proficient with technologyStaff is proficient with technology On-site tech supportOn-site tech support
Business Education Advisory Business Education Advisory Council (BEAC)Council (BEAC)
The BEAC provides work-based, real-world The BEAC provides work-based, real-world experiential learning, such as:experiential learning, such as:
Classroom visits by speakers and expertsClassroom visits by speakers and experts Mentoring and job-shadowing experiencesMentoring and job-shadowing experiences Worksite and campus toursWorksite and campus tours
The BEAC also supports the Ford PAS The BEAC also supports the Ford PAS program and the school through:program and the school through:
Curriculum review and guidanceCurriculum review and guidance Access to TechnologyAccess to Technology Fundraising assistanceFundraising assistance
2007-2008 MDE Work-Based Learning 2007-2008 MDE Work-Based Learning ExperiencesExperiences
BEAC PartnersBEAC Partners Chuck DesJardins, Chuck DesJardins, Lear Lear Jim Devraprasad, Jim Devraprasad, LSSULSSU Harry Greenleaf, Harry Greenleaf,
Society of Society of Manufacturing Manufacturing EngineersEngineers
Dan Hogan, Dan Hogan, Young+Rubicam GroupYoung+Rubicam Group
Robert Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, CompuwareCompuware
Dan Maggio, Dan Maggio, UDMUDM Mike Marshall, Mike Marshall, YazakiYazaki
Ken Michalak, Ken Michalak, Citizens Citizens BankBank
Praful Patel, Praful Patel, Ford Ford EngineeringEngineering
Paul Poledink, Paul Poledink, Ford Ford FundFund
Neil Russett, Neil Russett, Autodata Autodata SolutionsSolutions
Suzanne SareiniSuzanne Sareini, , Dearborn City CouncilDearborn City Council
Linda Schmitigal,Linda Schmitigal, LSSU LSSU Gary Warju, Gary Warju, PlastechPlastech
Coordinated Learning Experiences Coordinated Learning Experiences (CLEs) for 2005-2006 school year(CLEs) for 2005-2006 school year
Scottsdale 4Scottsdale 4thth Annual Ford PAS Conference (2 students) Annual Ford PAS Conference (2 students) Ford Rouge Tours (130 sophomores and juniors)Ford Rouge Tours (130 sophomores and juniors) Ford Benchmarking and Value Engineering Center (18 students)Ford Benchmarking and Value Engineering Center (18 students) Young and Rubicam Group (55 students)Young and Rubicam Group (55 students) The Henry Ford (130 students)The Henry Ford (130 students) Detroit Auto Show (17 students)Detroit Auto Show (17 students) Detroit Economic Club – Compuware CEO Karmanos (15 students)Detroit Economic Club – Compuware CEO Karmanos (15 students) Detroit Economic Club – State University Presidents (2 students)Detroit Economic Club – State University Presidents (2 students) Detroit Economic Club – U.S. Secretary of Commerce (3 students)Detroit Economic Club – U.S. Secretary of Commerce (3 students) Michigan YES (Youth in Engineering and Science) Day at Ford Field Michigan YES (Youth in Engineering and Science) Day at Ford Field
(183 students) (183 students) LSSU Campus Tours / Career Days (110 students)LSSU Campus Tours / Career Days (110 students) LSSU Robotics / Ford PAS Camp (16 students)LSSU Robotics / Ford PAS Camp (16 students) Six Sigma / Lear Corporation Presentation (16 students)Six Sigma / Lear Corporation Presentation (16 students) UNITE – DAPCEP Summer Camp w/ UDM (5 students)UNITE – DAPCEP Summer Camp w/ UDM (5 students) STEPS Summer Camp w/ UDM (10 students)STEPS Summer Camp w/ UDM (10 students) STEPS into High School Robotics Day w/ UDM (20 students)STEPS into High School Robotics Day w/ UDM (20 students)
Work Keys High School Program Work Keys High School Program Connection with Ford PASConnection with Ford PAS
99thth Grade Work Keys Class (Ford PAS Grade Work Keys Class (Ford PAS Awareness)Awareness)• Locating InformationLocating Information• Career HabitsCareer Habits• ObservationObservation• Teamwork SkillsTeamwork Skills• ListeningListening• Business WritingBusiness Writing
1010thth Grade Career Readiness Course (1 Grade Career Readiness Course (1 Semester)Semester)• Ford PAS Module 4 Careers Companies and CommunitiesFord PAS Module 4 Careers Companies and Communities• Student portfoliosStudent portfolios
1111thth Grade Applied Technology Course Grade Applied Technology Course– – Ford PAS Module 12 Energy in the 21Ford PAS Module 12 Energy in the 21stst Century Century
Grade School WorkKeys ProgramGrade School WorkKeys Program
K-4 Keytrain Beginning Skills Instruction (Twice a week)K-4 Keytrain Beginning Skills Instruction (Twice a week)• Applied MathematicsApplied Mathematics• WritingWriting
5-7 WIN Workkeys (Michigan Merit Curriculum) 5-7 WIN Workkeys (Michigan Merit Curriculum) • Applied MathematicsApplied Mathematics• Locating InformationLocating Information• Reading For InformationReading For Information• WritingWriting
88thth Grade WIN WorkKeys Class (Ford PAS Awareness) Grade WIN WorkKeys Class (Ford PAS Awareness)• Locating InformationLocating Information• Career HabitsCareer Habits• ObservationObservation• Teamwork SkillsTeamwork Skills• ListeningListening• Business WritingBusiness Writing
Curriculum Aligned with ACT Curriculum Aligned with ACT AssessmentsAssessments
• ACT Explore (9ACT Explore (9thth Grade) Grade)• ACT Plan (10ACT Plan (10thth Grade) Grade)• ACT-Michigan Merit Exam (11ACT-Michigan Merit Exam (11thth Grade) Grade)• ACT WorkKeys (12ACT WorkKeys (12thth Grade, Michigan Grade, Michigan
Merit Award Assessment) Merit Award Assessment)
Ford PAS alignment with ACT WorkKeys Ford PAS alignment with ACT WorkKeys allows school to be aligned with Michigan allows school to be aligned with Michigan Merit Core and the National Career Merit Core and the National Career Readiness Certification ProgramReadiness Certification Program
ATA Career LaddersATA Career Ladders
Career Selection – 11Career Selection – 11thth Grade Grade High School Diploma & Career High School Diploma & Career
Readiness CertificateReadiness Certificate College Certificates – 12College Certificates – 12thth Grade Grade
• Business (33 Credits)Business (33 Credits)• Engineering (28 Credits)Engineering (28 Credits)
Associate Degree – HFCC or LSSUAssociate Degree – HFCC or LSSU
Ford PAS Going Forward…Ford PAS Going Forward… Internships with BEAC companiesInternships with BEAC companies ScholarshipsScholarships Ford PAS student work competitionsFord PAS student work competitions Summer camps at LSSU, UDMSummer camps at LSSU, UDM Grants (cash and in-kind) from BEAC partnersGrants (cash and in-kind) from BEAC partners Work-Based Learning ExperiencesWork-Based Learning Experiences Experiential Learning CoursesExperiential Learning Courses Eligible for Career and Technical Education / Eligible for Career and Technical Education /
Perkins Grant Value-Added FundingPerkins Grant Value-Added Funding Facility Improvements Facility Improvements
Keys to Ford PAS Success at ATAKeys to Ford PAS Success at ATA
Management flexibilityManagement flexibility Extensive Technology InfrastructureExtensive Technology Infrastructure 77thth Period added to the School Day Period added to the School Day Strong links with Post-Secondary Strong links with Post-Secondary
Institutions / Dual Enrollment CoursesInstitutions / Dual Enrollment Courses Alignment with ACT WorkKeys Alignment with ACT WorkKeys High level of BEAC involvementHigh level of BEAC involvement Ford PAS Activity BusesFord PAS Activity Buses
ATAATA
Ford PAS Ford PAS
CurriculumCurriculum
88thth and 9 and 9thth Grade Grade
Ford PAS Awareness ClassFord PAS Awareness Class• Overview of ModulesOverview of Modules• Microsoft Office Suite SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite Skills• KeyboardingKeyboarding• WorkKeys (Business Writing, Locating WorkKeys (Business Writing, Locating
Information, Teamwork, Observation, Information, Teamwork, Observation, Listening)Listening)
• Course developed at ATACourse developed at ATA
1010thth Grade Grade
Students begin Ford PAS by taking Students begin Ford PAS by taking Modules 1,2,3 during the Fall Modules 1,2,3 during the Fall Semester of sophomore yearSemester of sophomore year• Building a foundation in problem solvingBuilding a foundation in problem solving• Foundation for communication skillsFoundation for communication skills• Research skillsResearch skills
Module 4 in the Spring SemesterModule 4 in the Spring Semester• Careers, Companies and CommunitiesCareers, Companies and Communities
1111thth Grade Grade 11stst Semester Semester
• Ford PAS 8 Ensuring Quality – Stats and Ford PAS 8 Ensuring Quality – Stats and ProbabilityProbability
• Ford PAS 12 Energy for the Future w/ WorkKeys Ford PAS 12 Energy for the Future w/ WorkKeys Applied TechnologyApplied Technology
• Ford PAS 13 Wealth of Nations – Economics IFord PAS 13 Wealth of Nations – Economics I 22ndnd Semester Semester
• Ford PAS 8 Ensuring Quality – Stats and Ford PAS 8 Ensuring Quality – Stats and Probability IIProbability II
• Ford PAS 12 Energy for the Future w/ WorkKeys Ford PAS 12 Energy for the Future w/ WorkKeys Applied TechnologyApplied Technology
• Ford PAS 13 Wealth of Nations – Economics IIFord PAS 13 Wealth of Nations – Economics II
College Career Pathway ChoiceCollege Career Pathway Choice
During the Spring of Junior Year, ATA During the Spring of Junior Year, ATA students choose one of three career students choose one of three career pathways for their senior year pathways for their senior year studiesstudies• Business / EconomicsBusiness / Economics• Engineering / TechnologyEngineering / Technology• Engineering ManagementEngineering Management
Engineering / TechnologyEngineering / Technology 11stst Semester Semester
• Ford PAS 10 Reverse Engineering – Intro to Ford PAS 10 Reverse Engineering – Intro to Engineering I (LSSU EG 102-2)Engineering I (LSSU EG 102-2)
• CCNA 1,2CCNA 1,2• Ford PAS 7 Planning for Business Success – Ford PAS 7 Planning for Business Success –
Intro to Business (LSSU BA 121-3)Intro to Business (LSSU BA 121-3) 22ndnd Semester Semester
• Ford PAS 11 Different by Design – Intro to Ford PAS 11 Different by Design – Intro to Engineering II CAD (LSSU ME 141-2)Engineering II CAD (LSSU ME 141-2)
• CCNA 3,4CCNA 3,4• Ford PAS 7 Planning for Business Success – Ford PAS 7 Planning for Business Success –
Intro to Business II (LSSU BA 121-3)Intro to Business II (LSSU BA 121-3)
Business / EconomicsBusiness / Economics 11stst Semester Semester
• Ford PAS 14 Markets Without Borders – Global Econ I (EC 201-3 Ford PAS 14 Markets Without Borders – Global Econ I (EC 201-3 Macroeconomics)Macroeconomics)
• Ford PAS 7 Planning for Business Success – Intro to Business I Ford PAS 7 Planning for Business Success – Intro to Business I (LSSU BA 121-3)(LSSU BA 121-3)
• Ford PAS 6 Planning for Efficiency – Management IFord PAS 6 Planning for Efficiency – Management I• Ford PAS 5 Closing the Environmental Loop – Accounting I Ford PAS 5 Closing the Environmental Loop – Accounting I
(LSSU AC 132)(LSSU AC 132) 22ndnd Semester Semester
• Ford PAS 15 Global Citizens – Global Econ II (EC 201-3 Ford PAS 15 Global Citizens – Global Econ II (EC 201-3 Macroeconomics)Macroeconomics)
• Ford PAS 7 Planning for Business Success – Intro to Business II Ford PAS 7 Planning for Business Success – Intro to Business II (LSSU BA 121)(LSSU BA 121)
• Ford PAS 9 From Data to Knowledge – Management IIFord PAS 9 From Data to Knowledge – Management II• Ford PAS 5 Closing the Environmental Loop – Accounting II Ford PAS 5 Closing the Environmental Loop – Accounting II
(LSSU AC 132)(LSSU AC 132)
Engineering ManagementEngineering Management 11stst Semester Semester
• Ford PAS 14 Markets without Borders – Global Econ I (EC 201-Ford PAS 14 Markets without Borders – Global Econ I (EC 201-Macroeconomics)Macroeconomics)
• Ford PAS 7 Planning for Business Success – Intro to Business I (LSSU BA Ford PAS 7 Planning for Business Success – Intro to Business I (LSSU BA 121-3)121-3)
• Ford PAS 6 Planning for Efficiency – Management IFord PAS 6 Planning for Efficiency – Management I• Ford PAS 5 Closing the Environmental Loop – Accounting I (LSSU AC Ford PAS 5 Closing the Environmental Loop – Accounting I (LSSU AC
132)132)• Ford PAS 10 Reverse Engineering – Intro to Engineering I (LSSU EG 102-Ford PAS 10 Reverse Engineering – Intro to Engineering I (LSSU EG 102-
2)2) 22ndnd Semester Semester
• Ford PAS 15 Global Citizens – Global Econ II (EC 201-3 Ford PAS 15 Global Citizens – Global Econ II (EC 201-3 Macroeconomics)Macroeconomics)
• Ford PAS 7 Planning for Business Success – Intro to Business II (LSSU Ford PAS 7 Planning for Business Success – Intro to Business II (LSSU BA 121)BA 121)
• Ford PAS 9 From Data to Knowledge – Management IIFord PAS 9 From Data to Knowledge – Management II• Ford PAS 5 Closing the Environmental Loop – Accounting II (LSSU AC Ford PAS 5 Closing the Environmental Loop – Accounting II (LSSU AC
132)132)• Ford PAS 11 Different by Design – Intro to Engineering II CAD (LSSU ME Ford PAS 11 Different by Design – Intro to Engineering II CAD (LSSU ME
141-2)141-2)