Education Partnership Program in Sallisaw Public Schools
11
Scholars Program
Growing Partnerships Between Common and
Higher Education
11/10/15
Sallisaw Public
Schools
A) 2,024 Students
B) 11 Languages
C) 21% of students on an IEP
D) Per capita valuation of $26,693
E) 70% Free/Reduced
Sallisaw Public
Schools
F) Teacher salary is $2,000 above state minimum
G) Local compensation is $10,275 less than Ft. Smith
* 15 years experience
Source: ACT
Economy Overview
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Population (2015) ………....41,402
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Jobs (2015)………………….... 14,308
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Average Earnings (2015).. $29,093
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Unemployed (4/2015)……. 989
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Completions (2014) ………..119
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GRP (2013) …………………….$666,228,720
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Exports (2013)………………. $1,038,732,240
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Imports (2013)………………. $1,606,809,600
Source: EMI Economic Modeling
House
holds with at least one
Bachelor’s Degree
State Avg. 23.2%
Sequoyah County Avg. 13.1 %
How can we adjust our
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A)
Grow capacity and partnerships between
post secondary institutions
B)
Involve the business community in all
phases of education
C)
Stay ahead of regional workforce
demands
D)
Grow expectations for completion and
workforce development
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D) When not at CASC, students will be
enrolled in Leadership electives at various
locations within our PK-12 school district.
Goals
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Increase rate of students attending college
B)
Reach students who do not have means to support
their postsecondary endeavor
C) Increase the rate of completion for 2 year and 4
year degrees
D) Increase participation in Teacher Education
Programs
E) Increase enrollment at CASC
F) Increase the capacity in which we serve students
at our PK-12 sites
Questions?
Sallisaw Public Schools is implementing a Scholars Program to enhance partnerships between common and higher education, focusing on student success and growth. The program aims to increase completion rates and workforce readiness by offering a new diploma option and engaging the business community in educational processes. With a focus on capacity building and meeting regional workforce demands, Sallisaw Public Schools is committed to elevating education standards and outcomes in the community.
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11 Scholars Program Growing Partnerships Between Common and Higher Education 11/10/15
Sallisaw Public Schools A) 2,024 Students B) 11 Languages C) 21% of students on an IEP D) Per capita valuation of $26,693 E) 70% Free/Reduced
Sallisaw Public Schools F) Teacher salary is $2,000 above state minimum G) Local compensation is $10,275 less than Ft. Smith * 15 years experience
ACT Scores vs State Average ACT Linear (ACT ) 0.6 0.1 0.1 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 -0.2 -0.5 -0.7 -1 Source: ACT
Economy Overview Population (2015) ....41,402 Jobs (2015) .... 14,308 Average Earnings (2015).. $29,093 Unemployed (4/2015) . 989 Completions (2014) ..119 GRP (2013) .$666,228,720 Exports (2013) . $1,038,732,240 Imports (2013) . $1,606,809,600 Source: EMI Economic Modeling
Households with at least one Bachelor s Degree State Avg. 23.2% Sequoyah County Avg. 13.1 %
How can we adjust our trajectory? A) Grow capacity and partnerships between post secondary institutions B) Involve the business community in all phases of education C) Stay ahead of regional workforce demands D) Grow expectations for completion and workforce development
Scholars Program Overview A) Creates a new diploma offering that requires a total of 33 credits for graduation (traditional diplomas require 25 to 27 credits) B) Current eligibility requirement * ACT score of 19 C) Allows Students to enroll in 6 credit hours though concurrent enrollment and 6 additional hours provided by CASC-- 24 hours total during this program
Scholars Program Overview D) When not at CASC, students will be enrolled in Leadership electives at various locations within our PK-12 school district.
Goals A) Increase rate of students attending college B) Reach students who do not have means to support their postsecondary endeavor C) Increase the rate of completion for 2 year and 4 year degrees D) Increase participation in Teacher Education Programs E) Increase enrollment at CASC F) Increase the capacity in which we serve students at our PK-12 sites
