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Catapult Academy of San Diego County

Drop out prevention and recovery schools

Overview

• I. Firm Experience
• II. Evidence of Achievement
• III. Planning/Delivery of Service

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Who We Are

The nation’s largest K-­­12 educational services provider

 Founded in 1976  Headquartered in Camden, NJ with 17 regional offices, over 4000 employees and 37 dropout prevention and recovery centers across the U.S.  Catapult executive leadership are nationally recognized leaders in issues related to out of school youth. Stuart Udell, CEO and Dr. Eurmon Hervey, Superintendent are both board members and past chairs of the National Dropout Prevention Center Network out of Clemson University  Leading provider of instructional and intervention solutions to more than 300 school district partners nationwide  Research-­­based educational and support services that improve

• utcomes for students not meeting their potential

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Catapult Academy: Key Differentiators

1) Nation’s leading educational service provider 2) Turnkey, high quality, full service Dropout Recovery Solution 3) Shared learning and experience from over 30 Dropout Recovery Centers 4) Deep experience helping students who are not meeting their potential 5) Proven intervention expertise, including proprietary Math and Reading programs, with extensive wraparound support for students 6) Significant ongoing investment in facilities, technology, curriculum and professional development 7) Proven new student recruitment efforts to attract and retain more students 8) Leadership team with decades of experience in Dropout Recovery Solutions

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Catapult Academy students earn a diploma in a setting that fits

their schedules, learning needs, and life circumstances

Who We Are

37 Dropout Prevention and Recovery Locations

WISCONSIN

Milwaukee

MICHIGAN

Grand Rapids

NEW JERSEY

Clifton Passaic

FLORIDA

Hillsborough Duval Marion

MARYLAND

Baltimore

GEORGIA

Thomasville Albany Columbus

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• II. EVIDENCE OF ACHIEVEMENT

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Dropout Prevention & Recovery Results

 Catapult Academy Dropout Recovery Programs (FL & GA)  Job Corps Dropout Recovery Programs (MI & WI)  Catapult Career Starters Programs (MD & NJ)  High School Dropout Prevention Programs

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Student Results: Dropout Prevention Programs

Catapult Learning high school students have consistently made significant gains in both reading and math

Catapult Learning Dropout Prevention Programs (N: 2,000)

Average NCE Gains for High School Students (SY2011-­­12 – SY2012-­­13)

Reading Math 9.4 7.8 8.4 13.4

Average NCE Gains

16.0 12.0 4.0 8.0 0.0

2011--­12 2012-­­13

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Catapult Academy Student Results

277 Graduates from the Class of 2014

41%

30% 27%

Thanks to Catapult Academy I am...

Graduating On Time (4 Years to Graduate) Back on Track (5 Years to Graduate) Graduating from High School (Cohort Not Specified) Ready for College & Career (6+ Years to Graduate)

• III. PLANNING/DELIVERY OF SERVICE

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Why Catapult Academy?

• 1. Location Analysis for Turnkey Site Locations
• 2. Full Service Recruitment and Retention
• 3. Flexible Sessions
• 4. Quality 21st Century Curriculum – Apex and Catapult’s

proven intervention services

• 5. Multi-­­modal Instruction
• 6. Student Support Services
• 7. Staff Development Program

Flexible Sessions for Busy Schedules

We offer flexible schedules to accommodate students with jobs, family responsibilities, and other outside commitments

Community-­­Based Catapult Academy resource centers operate from 7:00 AM

– 12:00 PM and 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM; evening classes available at select locations

 Flexible individual schedules are available based on student need  The student, teacher, and director coordinate to ensure all students meet their educational requirements

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Time Group D Group A Group B Group C

Snapshot of Student Daily Schedule

Arrival 7:00 AM Opening 7:05 AM Mod 1 7:20-­­8:20AM Mod 2 8:20-­­9:20AM Mod 3 9:20-­­10:20AM Mod 4 10:20-­­11:20AM Closing 11:20-­­11:30AM Principal holds brief closing meeting: calls for answers to Question of the Day Students arrive, unpack, set up, socialize, snack (iffood is available at the location) Principal holds brief opening meeting: welcome; announcements; Question of the Day

Community-­­building and group discussions At computers for core coursework At computers for core coursework At computers for core coursework In classroom for group instruction In classroom for group instruction At computers for core coursework At computers for core coursework At computers for core coursework At computers for core coursework In classroom for group instruction At computers for core coursework At computers for core coursework Onsite individualized support as needed In classroom for group instruction At computers for core coursework At computers for core coursework At computers for core coursework Intensive academic and life--­skills support Core instruction with

• nline teachers

Program Overview

Blended Learning Model with Student Support Services

End of Course / SAT / ACT Test Readiness Life Skills Training

Core Course Instruction in All Subjects

Math and English Intervention

Special Ed Support & College and Career

Counseling

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Quality New 21st Century Digital Curriculum

 Blended personalized learning  Students advance at their own pace  Onsite CA certificated teachers  Small group direct instruction

Multi--­Modal Instruction

Blended learning model includes multiple modes of instructional delivery to maximize effectiveness for each learner

 Individualized Instruction

 Engaging, interactive, blended courses aligned to the Common Core  CA certificated teachers facilitating every course  Thoughtful mix of audio, video, and written material  Incorporation of multi-­­step, high Depth of Knowledge (DOK) performance tasks  Allows for maximum individualization and self-­­pacing

 Small-­­Group instruction

 Daily sessions provide math and English intervention  Proprietary, research-­­based lessons

 Group Activities

 Engaging, fun activities that center around life & career skills support and peer-­­to-­­peer learning

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Student Support Services

 Weekly one-­­to-­­one mentoring with

• nsite counselors

 Coaching for workforce readiness  College application and test prep  Partnership Agreements with Universities and community colleges for acceptance and support

• f Catapult Academy graduates

Location Selection Process for San Diego County

Choosing the Most Beneficial and Convenient Locations

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 Target areas with higher population density  Target areas where with low or dropping graduations rates Demographic Data Population Density  Target areas with high poverty levels Graduation Rates Public Transportation High School Locations  Locations should be convenient to bus routes  Locations should be convenient to local high schools

Inviting Student Friendly Interior Design

Safe Environment with a Small School Feel

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Student Recruitment & Retention Efforts

 Transparent system of enrollment and registration is completely digital and online  Cutting edge enrollment and retention efforts  Emphasis on increasing the number

• f credits each student achieves

 Regular reporting on progress, highlighting current enrollment, attendance, course completion, and diploma completion

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Student Recruitment Process

Advertising & Marketing

TV, Radio, Pandora, Social Media, Street Teams, Billboards, Print Materials

Student Inquiry

Inquiry captured from Call Center, Website, Local Events,

Street Teams. Walk-Ins

Follow-Up

Student record created and EC assigned in SIB.

Begins follow-up process: phone calls, entails, text messages.

Application

Student submits online application entered directly in SIS.

Admissions

EC works with student and registrar to complete requirements.

Enrollment

Student attends classes.