Using Clusters in the Urban Setting

1. Using Clusters in the Urban Setting Shirley McCall Jean-Claude Brizard

2. George Westinghouse Demographic and Risk Factor Data

3. New & Emerging Applications ACADEMIC FOUNDATION/INTENSIVE IT CAREER EXPLORATION IT Fluency: Student Internships, Mentoring (SIAC and HSBC), Shadowing and Teacher Externships IT Literacy: Integrating IT in all content areas, Career Fairs, Guest Speakers Smaller Learning Communities George Westinghouse High School IT Career Cluster Model IT DEGREE PROGRAMS AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS CISCO (CCNA), MCSE (Prof, Server), Multimedia Internet Technologies (WOW – World Organization of Webmasters), Auto CADD, CompTIA A+ Computer Repair, Oracle Internet Academy (Data Management and Java Computer Programming), Electrical Technology and Applications POST_SECONDARY EMPLOYMENT CAREER CLUSTER CONCENTRATIONS/PATHWAYS • Network Systems • CISCO (CCNA) • Windows 2000 Professional and Server • Programming & Software Development • Data Management and Java Computer Programming • Interactive Media • Multimedia Internet Technologies (Web Design, Adobe Premier) • Information Support & Services • Electrical Technology and Applications • CompTIA A+ Computer Repair • National Academy Foundation Work Based Experience Grades 9-12 CLUSTER FOUNDATION • Systems • Economic & Business Concepts • Technical Skills • Data Communications • Internet • IT Technology Basics • IT Technical Foundation* • Academic Foundation • IT Applications • Computer Applications • Employability Skills Rev 05.2003 GWHS Model revised 2-28-01 - Version 9  2002, EDC

4. Career Technical Programs

5. Concentrations • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) • CompTIA A+ Computer Repair • Multimedia Internet Technologies (WOW) • Electrical Technology and Applications • Oracle® Internet Academy • Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) • Project Lead the Way®

6. Principal Securities Industry Automation Corp (SIAC) Parent Organization Assistant Principals Unions Teachers Students Guidance Counselors Leadership Team NYC School District NYSED Polytechnic University Long Island University New York City College of Technology Educational Development Center Civic Strategies Redesign/Reform Team

7. “The industry-enriched technical high school is one in which the business community plays a vital role in planning and supporting standards as well as providing a wealth of career-based experiences to students. It requires that the school determine how working with the business community will strengthen the educational program while intensifying the quantity and quality of work-based learning experiences for students.” George Westinghouse Redesign Plan

8. Chief Information Officer Magazine (CIO) Students in a computer lab learning the basics of java and C++ are reluctant to leave when the bell rings. “I'm not going to mention names, but I have a friend who's a gang member, and he's really into programming" says 10th-grader Kayon Pryce. "It's having a really positive influence on his life." CIO Magazine April 2001

9. Critical Issues for Urban Implementation • Partnerships • Outreach • Coordinator • Selection of students for Pilot programs • Seek Private Funding, Donations and Grants • On-going staff development/teacher externships

10. Standards Assessment Business Engagement and Partnerships Networking opportunities Curriculum Ideas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Professional Development and retraining of staff Hardware Infrastructure Cost of Certification Exams Pupil Personnel services Implementing ITCCIBenefits! Challenges!

11. Celebrate Student Work!