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“Pathways”
Strategic Partners and Pathways to
Academic Upgrading for LBS
“Pathways”
The Dream Team:
Irene Blayney
Carl Frizell
David Mowat
Christine Pinsent-Johnson
Pathways
14,900
Pathways
14,900
UP TO 75%
OSSD
EMPLOYMENT
APPRENTICESHIP
COLLEGE
Pathways
Issues:
Too many falling off the bridge
Too many unsuccessful at intake
Too many “early leavers” soon after entry
Pathways
Solutions needed
To make sure learners know and
understand what it takes to get into credit
To make sure learners are well enough
prepared to be successful at entry
To make sure learners are well enough
prepared to stay the course in the type of
programming they choose.
Pathways
Requirements:
Increased knowledge and understanding on
our part
Partnerships between LBS and Credit to
create seamless transition pathways with
adequate support
Flexibility within established practices to try
out new ideas
Pathways
Some partnerships are experiencing
success
We are learning from them and developing
a model we can recommend to others.
Objective:
To show you what we have discovered and
get some feedback from you
Pathways
About PLAR – essential information
About Pathways - models
PLAR for Mature Students
Background
Main Policy Components & PLAR
Assessment Process
Benefits of PLAR
PLAR for Mature Students
Background
PLAR for Mature Students policy effective
February 1, 2004
Context
Philosophy of Prior Learning and Mature
Students
PLAR for Mature Students
Main Policy Components &
PLAR Assessment Process
Eligibility
Grades 9/10 Individual Equivalency
Assessment
Grades 11/12 Equivalency Process
Grades 11/12 Challenge Process
PLAR for Mature Students
Benefits of PLAR
Dignifies and honours life experiences of
mature students
Students eligible for OSIS Mature Student
Evaluation can opt for PLAR
Builds confidence and inspires hope
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9 10 11 12
LBS
Learners I ADULT CREDIT
N
LBS level T
3/4 A O
K S
E S
D
Pathways to an OSSD
LEARNER TRAITS AND NEEDS
Raising families and needing income
Often under pressure from social agencies to be employed
Often have schooling from other countries
Frequently drop out of LBS or omit going to high school
Often have a wealth of work experience
Cannot realistically do 4 more years of high school
Often have a wealth of training experience
Lack confidence in their ability to succeed
Often require smaller, supportive learning environments
See 30 credits as a huge barrier
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Seeking Solutions
Concurrent credit programs in LBS
LBS 3 + skill level
Seeking an OSSD or OSSC
Transition supported
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9 10 11 12
LBS
Concurrent credit
I
Learners ADULT CREDIT
programs in LBS
N
LBS level T
3/4 A O
K S
E S
D
Pathways and Partnerships
9 10 11 12
LBS
Concurrent credit
I
Learners ADULT CREDIT
programs in LBS
N
LBS level T
3/4 GLSA10 O
K S
E S
D
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Course of study
GLS 10 – Learning Strategies
Strand: Interpersonal knowledge and skill
Overall expectations:
Describe the knowledge and skills needed for working
effectively: Portfolio Unit (PLAR Application)
Use interpersonal and teamwork skills effectively in
work environments; Problem Solving in the
Workplace Unit
Demonstrate an understanding of being
interdependent and community resources to support
them; Diploma Requirement Unit (Community
Services Activity)
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Course of study
GLS 10 – Learning Strategies
Strand: Learning Skills
Overall expectations:
Demonstrate and use an increasing variety of
numeracy and literacy skills;
Reading RAP UNIT
Paragraphing TOW Unit
Interpreting Visuals Act Unit
Test Taking PIRATES Unit ****MPLAR TESTS
Demonstrate effective use of learning and thinking
strategies and effective use of technology to enhance
their research, learning and presentation skills;
Learning Styles Inventory Unit, Diploma
Requirements Unit
Demonstrate understanding of how the secondary
school program is organized and describe diploma
requirements Diploma Requirement Unit
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9 10 11 12
LBS
Concurrent credit
I
Learners
programs in LBS
N
LBS level T
3/4 GLSA 10 O
K
Learner Assessment S
E
MSE PLAR S
D
other avenues
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PATHWAY PLAN A offers the adult
an Ontario Secondary School
Certificate upon completion of
essentially a grade 10 level education
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9 10 11 12
LBS
Concurrent credit
I O
Learners
programs in LBS
N S
LBS level T S
3/4 GLSA 10 C O
K
Learner Assessment S
E
MSE PLAR S
D
other avenues
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PATHWAY PLAN A leads to
Ontario Secondary School Certificate
Canadian Armed Forces
Entry Level Workplace
www.JobBank.gc.ca
Apprenticeship
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9 10 11 12
LBS Canadian Armed Forces
Concurrent credit O
Learners
programs in LBS
ADULT CREDIT Entry Level Jobs
S
LBS level S
3/4 GLS 10 C Construction Apprenticeship
Learner Assessment
MSE PLAR O
S
S
other avenues
D
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PATHWAY PLAN B offers the adult
an OSSD under either OSS or OSIS.
courses elected in this plan are indicated
primarily at the essential level.
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9 10 11 12
LBS O Canadian Armed Forces
Concurrent credit
I S
Learners ADULT CREDIT
programs in LBS
N S Entry Level Jobs
LBS level T C
3/4 GLSA 10 Construction Apprenticeship
K
Learner Assessment
E
MSE PLAR O
S
S
other avenues D
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CREDIT PROGRAM
OSSD UNDER OSIS
4 ONTARIO CREDITS SENIOR DIVISION
SAMPLE CREDITS ENG3E ENG4E OLC40 GWL3O
MEL3E HIP3E COOP GLN40
OSSD UNDER OSS
4 ONTARIO CREDITS
COMPULSORY CREDITS
ENGLISH GRADE 11 or EQV
ENGLISH GRADE 12
MATHEMATICS 11/12 or EQV or SUBSTITUTE
SCIENCE 11/12 OR TECHNOLOGY or SUBSTITUTE
> 40 HOURS COMMUNITY SERVICE
>ONTARIO LITERACY REQUIREMENT
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PATHWAY PLAN B leads to
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Employment
Apprenticeship training
Other training – e.g. College
NOTE: Specific apprenticeships and college programs
may require high school pre-requisite courses and
the adults educational plan would need to be
adjusted accordingly.
Pathways and Partnerships
9 10 11 12
LBS O Armed Forces
Concurrent credit
I S
Learners ADULT CREDIT
programs in LBS
N S Entry Level Jobs
LBS level T C
3/4 GLSA 10 Construction Apprenticeship
K
Learner Assessment Employment
E
MSE PLAR O
S Apprenticeship
S
other avenues College
D
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PATHWAY PLAN C offers the adult
an OSSD under OSS or OSIS.
The courses can be offered as an
integrated package of in-class courses
and Coop learning experiences.
“Bundled Credits”
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PATHWAY PLAN C leads to
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Specific Employment
Specific Apprenticeship Training
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9 10 11 12
LBS O Canadian Armed Forces
Concurrent credit
I S
Learners ADULT CREDIT
programs in LBS
N S Entry Level Jobs
LBS level T C
3/4 GLSA 10 Construction Apprenticeship
K
Learner Assessment
E
MSE PLAR O Direct
Themed S Employment
Packages S
other avenues D Apprenticeship
Training
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PATHWAY PLAN C leads to
Direct Employment or Apprenticeship
Training:
The Auto Service Sector
The Construction Sector
The Service Sector
The Manufacturing Sector
Pathways and Partnerships
9 10 11 12
LBS O Canadian Armed Forces
Concurrent credit
I S
Learners ADULT CREDIT
programs in LBS
N S Entry Level Jobs
LBS level T C
3/4 GLSA 10 Construction Apprenticeship
K
Learner Assessment
E
MSE PLAR O Employment
S
S
other avenues D Other Training in
Health Care Field
For example… Personal Support Worker
Pathways and Partnerships
Next Steps:
Write Pathways document
Research findings
Core skills for success in ASSCP
Readiness assessment methods and tools
Pathways and partnership possibilities
A process required
Addressing issues of concern
Recommendations
Pathways and Partnerships
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Pathways and Partnerships
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