DOCUMENT RESUME ED 408 547 CG 027 832 AUTHOR Snyder, Jon D.; Spindel, Ann TITLE Stacking the Odds: A National Directory of Exemplary Programs. INSTITUTION Indiana Youth Inst., Indianapolis. PUB DATE 97 NOTE 203p. PUB TYPE Reference Materials Directories/Catalogs (132) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC09 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Adolescents; Career Counseling; *Directories; *Long Range Planning; Post High School Guidance; Program Descriptions; Program Development; Program Guides; *Pupil Personnel Services; School Counseling; School Counselors; Secondary Education; Secondary School Students; Student Needs ABSTRACT A recent study found that many students have dreams for the future, but many of them are on paths that do not lead to that future. Many institutions are already taking steps to close the gap between aspirations and reality, and some of the programs that are working to stack the odds in children's favor are profiled in this directory. Educational research indicates that visits to successful programs motivates visitors by allowing them to see how the process works and by showing them the power of possibility. This directory is intended as a resource that individuals or institutions can refer to when looking for ways to help students and to locate financial aid, counseling programs, and other information. The program descriptions are designed to provide sufficient information to pique interest and to encourage a site visit. The directory helps identify programs that may support readers' needs. It is organized around the focus of project activities. Exemplary sites fall into four domains:(1) Pathways in schools; (2) Pathways into Postsecondary Institutions;(3) Pathways into work; and (4) Pathways to families and communities. Sites are also grouped into geographical clusters. Further information on mini-grants, such as the school counselor project, is also provided. Appended is a partial list of organizations listed by state who supported this work and continue to engage in efforts to promote programs that enhance education and career options for young people.(RJM) ******************************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made *- from the original document. ************************************** ***** ************************************* C. Stacking the Odds High Hopes, Long Odds ^ _ Meeting the Challenge A National Directory of Exemplary Programs Jon D. Snyder Director of Teacher Education Graduate School of Education University of California, Santa Barbara Ann Spindel Educational Consultant Scarsdale Group "PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS U.S. DEPARTMENT Of EDUCATION Once of Educational Research and Improvement MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) tr.,brtx.)cA, O This document hSS been reproduces, as St received from the person or organization The originating it Indiana... O Minor changes have been made to improve Youth Institute reproduction Quality. TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Points of view or opinions stated in this clocu- Worldng with adults men! do not necessarily represent official INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC)." OERI position or policy. who care about youth 9 RFCTnnpv AWN, A DI Authors' Acknowledgments First and foremost, we thank the people and programs whose labor and commit- ment are evident on every page of this document. Second, we received an incredible amount of information from the people and projects we have listed in the Resource Guide. The time and expertise they gave to us was indispensable to our work. We also gratefully acknowledge the researchers who traveled to the sites and provided us with the concrete information that allowed us to recommend these sites for visitations: Sally Cato, Leticia Fickel, Victor Geraci, Kyle Haver, Connie Ruff, Ann Sabatini, and Dolores Wisdom. We have also been blessed by wise and supportive counsel from Joseph Huse, Stephanie Hasbrouck, Joan Lipsitz, and Susie De Hart. As all writers know, we owe a debt of gratitude to our editor, Jean B. Rose. We also cannot forget the hard work of Judy Reuter, our graphic designer. Finally, though they deserve much more than a line in the acknowledgments, "Thank you," to the mem- bers of our families who lived through this work with us Cinda, J.B., and Paul. About the Indiana Authors: Jon D. Snyder The I Ann Spindel Indiana Youth Institute Youth Institute The Indiana Youth ll.brIong with adults Project who case aDout youtn Institute (IYI), is an Coordinator:Stephanie Hasbrouck intermediary organiza- tion which promotes attentiveness to Editor: Jean B. Rose Indiana's young people and those who work Designer: Judy Reuter on their behalf; encourages policies and programs that foster healthy development of Any and all portions of this report youth; collaborates with state and national may be freely reproduced and circu- organizations to improve the lives of our lated without prior permission, pro- state's young people and ensures that their vided the source is cited as Jon D. voices are heard. IYI promotes the healthy Snyder and Ann Spindel,Stacking the development of youth by providing research, Odds: A National Directory of Exem- training and development, and advocacy plary Programs (Indianapolis, IN: In- services for adults who serve and influence diana Youth Institute, 1997). the lives of youth. 4 %am 3 Indiana Youth Institute3901 N. Meridian St.Suite 200IndianapolisIndiana46208-4046 (317) 924-3657(800) 343-7060(317) 924-1314http://www.iyi.org/iyi Table of Contents Stacking the Odds: A National Directory of Exemplary Programs Introduction to Stacking the Odds High Hopes, Long Odds 5 Function of the Directory 7 How to Use the Directory for Site Visits 8 Site Selection 9 How the Directory is Organized 9 National Site Descriptions Cross-Reference Grid of National Sites 11 Pathways in Schools. Introduction 13 AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) 15 Alliance for Achievement 18 Destination: Education IUK 21 East Bay Consortium The Pre-Collegiate Academy 24 Get A Life 28 Indian Creek High School 31 Northridge High School Guidance Program 34 Pursuits Program Fort Wayne Community Schools 37 The Governor's School for Government and International Studies 40 The Valley: A Comprehensive Youth Agency 44 Pathways into Postsecondary Institutions Introduction 47 Asian-American Communities for Education 48 Educational Talent Search 52 Options 54 Upward Bound at Bowdoin College 57 Pathways into Work Introduction 61 California Partnership Academies Pasadena Unified School District 62 Career Beginnings 66 Fenway Middle College High.School 69 Job Shadowing Program 72 4 Stacking the Odds Table of Contents New Way Workers and the Mayor's Youth Employment & Education Program 75 PACE (Partnership for Academic and Career Education) 78 Youth Build Sandtown Project 81 Pathways to Families & Communities Introduction 85 An Achievable Dream 86 Canton Middle School 89 Crawford Community Connection 92 E=MC2 (Expanding Effective At-Risk Programs = Michigan Communities Making Change) 95 I Care Program 98 Now For The Future 101 Parent Empowerment Project 104 Village to Child 107 Indiana Meeting the Challenge Mini-Grant Project Descriptions Introduction to Indiana Mini-Grants 111 Cross-Reference Grid of Indiana Mini-Grants 112 School Counselor Mini-Grant Projects Introduction 113 Bridging the Information Barriers 114 Connections: Opening the Lines of Communication 115 Focus on Your Future 117 Lunch With School Counselors 119 Peer Pathways to Planning 121 PREP Program: Keeping Parents Informed 123 Soaring To Success 125 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. 127 Work Force 2000 129 Community Change-Maker Mini-Grant Projects Introduction 133 Articulation Reducing the Odds 134 Blueprint For Tomorrow's Careers 137 Bridging the Information Gap with Career Planning 139 Career Awareness Initiative 141 Career Pathways: The Labor Market Information Connection 143 Choices 2000 145 Stacking the Odds Table of Contents Dreams and Dollars for Parents and Scholars 147 Education and Career Planning for Parents and Students 151 Education and the Workforce: Bringing It All Together 153 The Electronic University 155 Enhancing Career Opportunity Information and the Teaching of Study Skills 157 Fill it UP for MDA 159 Finding a Good Job Becomes Reality 162 Four Years: The Rest of Your Life 163 Future Focus 164 GUIDANCE! A Musical in Three Movements 165 Inspiring Kids to Reach For Their Dreams...The American Dream 167 L.E.A.P. Project 170 Opportunity Information Project 172 Pike County's Workforce of Tomorrow: Building a Quality Tech Prep Program 173 P.LAN.S. for the Future...Making Dreams Come True 176 Reduce the Odds, Increase Your Opportunity, Use Labor Market Information 178 Teacher Internships in Industry: Linking Education and Employment 180 The TLC Program: Teens Learning to Care 182 Train The Trainers 185 Two Worlds Transition Pilot Program 187 Appendix Resources 191 -H 6 Stacking the Oddsa Introductionto Stackingthe Odds - gntroducticnt@ Seale/ming ghe High Hopes, Long Odds (particularly low-income youth and young I'm overwhelmed by the immorality of people of color) have low educational and what we're doing. I have a vision of my vocational aspirations if they think father on the boat and the man on the about their future at all. The way to dock telling him, "You can't make it here. motivate them is to get them to raise their The dream is not for your kids." (High aspirations. School Counselor) But this view does not match most Stacking the Odds: A National Directory of Indiana teenagers'