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School College Work Initiative (SCWI) PHASE 6 PROJECTS AND REGIONAL FORUMS FOR 2002-03 Where possible reports are in PDF format which is viewed with Acrobat Reader. Download Acrobat Reader for free by clicking the graphic to the right.

No. & Title	Partners	Focus	Final Report/ Resources
1. Making Environmental Connections	Sir Sandford Fleming College (Lead) Loyalist College KPR DSB PVNC CDSB Trillium Lakelands DSB Contact: Brenda Liston-Hanley Sir Sandford Fleming (905) 372-6865 bliston@flemingc.on.ca	- to expand the opportunity for secondary schools to link with college programs within the subject area of environmental sciences - participating secondary schools across the province and a college specializing in environmental and natural resource science programs will be able to use a developed and piloted direct entry articulation model - coordinators will jointly mentor this process in designated schools across the province with the intent to facilitate successful and accelerated transitions to college level environmental science programs	Making Environmental Connections PDF Format
2. Partnering to Articulate for Student Success (PASS)	Ottawa Carleton CDSB (Lead) Algonquin College St. Lawrence College Loyalist College Loyalist College St. Lawrence College Ottawa Carleton CDSB Upper Canada DSB Limestone DSB Algonquin- Lakeshore CDSB Renfrew County DSB Renfrew County CDSB CDSB of East. Ontario Ottawa Carleton Research Institute Canadian Microelectronics Corp. Strategic Micro-electronics Consortium Ontario Tourism Education Corporation Contact: Rosann Mullins Educational Consultant Ottawa-Carleton CSDB 613-241-5660 Rosann_Mullins@occdsb.on.ca	- piloting of electronics, photonics and electro-mechanical and business pathways -tracking of student successes in their college programs - development of on-line modules for Pathways - teacher training workshops in WHMIS, Service Excellence and Electronics - extension of partnerships - maintenance and improvement of website - formal template designed as a model for PASS project to the province	Report on PASS Project PDF Format
3. Pathways to College Programs – Making the Skills Connection	Rainbow DSB (Lead) Cambrian College College Boreal Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin Training and Adjustment Board Contact: Sharon Orlak orlaks@rainbow.on.ca	- direct interaction between secondary teachers from nine secondary schools and college professors from the skilled trades and technology programs in mentor activities examining curriculum, identifying ways to share resources, comparing methodologies of teaching - college professors will make return visits to the secondary schools to speak to classes
4. Building Connections	Durham College (Lead) University of Ontario Institute of Technology School of Education (UOIT) Durham CDSB Durham DSB Contact: Kathy Rhodes Curriculum Liaison Specialist Durham College 905-721-3111 ext. 2670 Kathy.Rhodes@durhamc.on.ca	- hosting a two-day in-service workshop in the spring of 2003 - development of a model of interactions and exchanges amongst college professors, secondary school teachers, teacher candidates and faculty/school of education faculty. (exchange model). - outcomes include building understanding of alignment of math, sc, and tech curricula, increasing awareness of instructional, evaluation and classroom management strategies, assisting students with informed choices in courses, programs and careers.	Building Connections PDF Format
5. Connecting Teachers	Humber College (Lead) Peel DSB Toronto CDSB York CDSB York Region DSB Contact: Sheila Susini Coordinator, Student Development and Articulation Humber College 416-675-6622 x 4403 susini@humberc.on.ca	-focus for third year of funding will be to refine and test the internship models designed in second year of funding. - project will develop and implement a strategy to communicate results of the work so that others may assess, replicate and customize the internship models	Connecting Teachers Web Site Web Link
6. Projet InterOntario	College Boreal SAMFO The 12 Francophone Boards Contact: Henriette Dauphinais, College Boreal hedauphinais@borealc.on.ca	- hold mini-forums to align grade 11 and 12 curriculum in technological studies with college technical education programs establish an internship program for teachers and college instructors in technological programs to allow interaction and exchange
7. Career Connect	CON*NECT TVO TFO College Boreal Contact: Gary Cronkwright Executive Director CON*NECT 416-596-0744 x 226 garyc@acaato.con.ca	- development of an additional 10 two-minute video clips highlighting careers and educational background of college graduates	Phase 1 Participants Phase 2 Participants PDF Format
8. College Writing Exemplars Project	College Heads of Language Contact: Jim Jones, Chair of Heads of Language of the College of Applied Arts and Technology 905-575-1212 ext 2440 jim.jones@mohawkcollege.ca	- development of a teacher resource for use in secondary schools and colleges featuring examples of student writing in first year college programs	Ontario College Writing Exemplars PDF Format Ontario College Writing Exemplars - User Guide PDF Format
9. Program Pathways/Career Awareness – Forum	Rainbow DSB Cambrian College College Boreal	Develop program pathways from secondary school to colleges Focus on career possibilities offered through colleges, particularly in high growth areas such as technology and sciences Develop approaches to meet early and on-going information needs and contacts with parents
10. Trading Places - Forum	Durham College Durham DSB Durham CDSB Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB Kathy Rhodes, Curriculum Liaison Specialist, Durham College 905-721-3111 ext 2670 Kathy.Rhodes@durhamc.on.ca	Planning and presentation of a one-day workshop for secondary school administrators, secondary and college math, science and technological education teachers Program will focus on academic and career opportunities for students in Apprenticeship and Skilled Trades	Trading Places PDF Format
11. Mathematics Alignment – Forum	Georgian College Simcoe County DSB Simcoe Muskoka Lakelands CDSB Trillium Lakelands Contact: Carol Deimling, Curriculum Consultant, Simcoe County DSB Cdeimling@scdsb.on.ca	Support communications between secondary teachers and college faculty in mathematics Promote an on-going forum for discussion through on-line capabilities	Mathematics Alignment PDF Format
12. Technology Pathways - Forum	DSB of Niagara Niagara College Contact: Marti Jurmain, Director of New Product Development, Niagara College 905-735-2211 ext. 4150 mjurmain@niagarac.on.ca	Development of final documents for technology pathways, including student planning pages, from secondary school to college
13. English/Communication – Forum	Sir Sandford Fleming College Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington DSB Trillium Lakelands DSB Contact: Sonja Vandermeer Sonja.Vandermeer@TLDSB.ON.CA	Support communication between secondary school teachers and college faculty in English/Communications Alignment of English curricula and college Communications courses Awareness of assessment and evaluation policies Promote an on-going forum for discussion through on-line capabilities	English Regional Forum PDF Format
14. Mathematics Pathways – Forum	St. Clair College Windsor-Essex Catholic DSB Greater Essex County DSB Contact: Peg Rooney, Guidance Consultant, Greater Essex County DSB Peg.rooney@gecdsb.on.ca	Development of appropriate bridging courses that will allow high school students from the Applied programs to gain the necessary background to enroll in the college technology programs	Regional Forum PDF Format
15. College Workplace Program – Forum	Confederation College Lakehead DSB Thunder Bay Catholic DSB Contact: Don Lovisa, Director, School of Access and Literacy, Confederation College 807-475-6110 lovisa@confederationc.on.ca	Development of a one year post- secondary program designed to increase basic skills including Life Skills, communication skills and Mathematical skills Overall goal of the project is to increase the employability and future success of students who will be joining the workforce	CWF (a) CWF( b) CWF (c) CWF (d) CWF Outline (e) CWF Outline (f) CWF Outline (g) PDF Format
16. Eastern Ontario Curriculum Connections - Forum	Limestone DSB Upper Canada DSB Catholic DSB of Eastern Ontario Kemptville College St. Lawrence College (campuses at Kingston, Brockville and Cornwall) Contacts: Margaret Stewart, Project Leader Limestone DSB 613-544-6925 ext. 293 stewardm@limestone.on.ca Robert Poirier Upper Canada DSB 613-346-1044 ext. 4294 poirierro@ucdsb.on.ca Jennifer Perkin Catholic DSB of Eastern Ontario 613-283-5007 ext. 257 Jennier.Perkin@cdsbeo.on.ca	Project consists of three regional forums establishing curriculum connections between the secondary schools and the college campus in their region Aim is to establish secondary school teacher and college faculty connections Focus is on program familiarity, employment destinations, skills required for student success, and development of orientation resources for teachers from the partner system. Connections will focus on math, science, technology and communication programs	EOCC (a) EOCC-MathPathways (b) PDF Format EOCC-MathPathways (c) PowerPoint EOCC-Communications (d) PDF Format EOCC-English (e) EOCC-Science (f) PowerPoint
17. Learning Opportunities at Confederation College – Forum	Rainy River DSB Confederation College Contact: Allan McManaman, Student Services/OYAP Coordinator Rainy River DSB 807-274-7747 ext. 236 amcmanaman@mail.rrdsb.com	Creation of a CD Rom/DVD to highlight programs at Confederation College Target audience is secondary students, secondary staff and parents Program will also be aired on local cable television Teachers from both systems will work together to develop the program content and ensure that program pathways have been clearly identified	Watch the Movie mov File (Movie)
18. Building Understanding about Careers for College Graduates – Forum	Mohawk College Halton DSB Halton CDSB Grand Erie DSB Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk CDSB Hamilton-Wentworth DSB Contact: James Vanderveken Director, Community Economic Development Mohawk College 905-575-2303	Broaden the working relationship and understanding between the secondary school system within the region Bring administrators, teachers and faculty together in response to issues arising from Secondary School Reform Discuss curriculum alignment issues and share information about careers available to college graduates	Bui lding Understanding PDF Format
19. Pathways to College Programs - Forum	Canadore College Near North DSB Contacts: Barbara Taylor VP Academic and Student Services Canadore College 705-474-7601 ext. 5254 Bill O’Hallarn Superintendent of Program and Schools Near North DSB 705-472-8170 ext. 5008	Develop program pathways from secondary school to college Review course alignment issues Review/update existing articulation agreements
20. Career Opportunities – Forum	Northern College DSB of Ontario North East Northeastern CDSB Contact: Karen Oxby DSB of Ontario North East Karen.oxby@dsb1.on.ca	Strengthen ties between secondary schools and the college with a focus on mathematics, business studies, and information technology Review course alignment issues Develop short-term and long-term communication strategies	Strengthening Ties PDF Format
21. Adventures in Tourism – Forum	Trillium Lakelands DSB Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland, Clarington CDSB Rotary Club of Peterborough Sir Sandford Fleming College Workforce Development Board Contact: Sonja Vandermeer, Trillium Lakelands DSB Sonja.Vandermeer@TLDSB.ON.CA	Familiarize secondary school teachers with local employment opportunities in hospitality and tourism Dialogue amongst college faculty, high school staff and community employers
22. AgriFocus Forum	Ridgetown College University of Guelph Lambton-Kent DSB Contact: Renee Geluk, Liaison Officer Ridgetown College, University of Guelph rgeluk@ridgetownc.uoguelph.ca	Increase awareness amongst students, secondary teachers and parents of career possibilities offered in agriculture and related fields Raise awareness of foregoing stakeholders of the articulation opportunities available through Ridgetown College, U of Guelph Share lists of agriculturally-based business mentors that are available for in-school programs	AgriFocus Forum PDF Format
23. Support for At Risk College Students – Forum	St. Clair College Greater Essex County DSB Windsor-Essex CDSB Lambton-Kent DSB Contact: Susan Byrne, Director of Curriculum Development, St. Clair College 519-972-2727 ext. 4586 sbyrne@stclairc.on.ca	Identification of strategies that will support students who might not necessarily be eligible for admission to college programs Identification of links with business community in order to create realistic programs that will enable students to reach employment objectives	Support for At-Risk College Students PDF Format
24. Let’s Talk: Business and Technology - Forum	Thames Valley DSB London District Catholic School Board Fanshawe College Contact: Linda Crossley-Hauch Program Supervisor Thames Valley DSB 519-452-2000 L.Crossley@tvdsb.on.ca	Identification of current issues in the disciplines of business studies and technological studies Alignment of curriculum Increase secondary teacher familiarity with college facilities, programs and aspects required for student success in these programs