Co-Op: A Collaborative Approach by Michael Alexander https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx What resonated with you? What are some next steps for your team? en-us 2017-09-25 13:53:21 UTC 2017-10-23 02:45:02 UTC hello@padlet.com jean vanier https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191781822 2017-09-27 17:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191781822 Madonna https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191782108 - The importance of collaboration and other stakeholders in the school
- The careers course in instrumental in supporting our students.
- Code 83 days for exchange of information
- meet on a PD day to discuss students in coop with other stakeholders in the school
- the importance of the team approach
- review of duties and responsibilities; the importance of having knowledge about each student involved in other programs
- exit plans for each student and reviewing students in grade 10 to keep doors open for them


]]> 2017-09-27 17:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191782108 Blessed Cardinal Newman https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191782262 -Open communication between all departments.
-ensuring all that everyone knows the requirement and pathways for success in the co-op courses
- SHSM requirements
-more collaboration between SpecEd department 
-community partner.
-opportunity for sharing across the board( 21st century learning) ]]> 2017-09-27 17:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191782262 CCAA https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191782363 We need to start offering this. Our students are missing out. We need to focus on our 10s through Careers. We need to make connections to their arts areas in order to lead to SHSM (another missed opportunity)]]> 2017-09-27 17:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191782363 Father Henry Carr https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191782538 - proper coding of students
- meet with guidance to revisit all of the co-op students' codes and revise if necessary
- what to do for SHSM students that have two "W" codes for co-op (discuss this with Student. success team member)]]> 2017-09-27 17:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191782538 Loretto College https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191783121 Having a chance to dialogue with other professionals. 

How essential it is to have a school team, dedication of staff, parent-staff communication. ]]> 2017-09-27 17:23:02 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191783121 https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191783756 Loretto College]]> 2017-09-27 17:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191783756 St. Joe's College pregelj https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191784261  The new policy of the single credit coop

More collaborative with spec. Ed, SS , guidance and administration

Dealing with scheduling issues

Managing student expec]]> 2017-09-27 17:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191784261 SMCA https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191784326 -Be prepared to share you contacts (For example, community contacts.)
- Students can fail the in-class component but still get the credit for the experiential component.
- Know your responsibilities and communicate it with your staff.
-Seek Coop associations- there are funds for PD.


]]> 2017-09-27 17:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191784326 Loretto Abbey https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191784574 -Collaborating with the community and students to find meaningful placements for our students.
-start looking into the changes etc. with the new curriculum documents, possibly looking into PD
-conform COOP to be applicable to the new program.
-Connecting with teachers from other schools to create meaningful program delivery


]]> 2017-09-27 17:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191784574 https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191784717 Continue educating colleagues about coop 
Exploring choices with career classes]]> 2017-09-27 17:26:14 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191784717 Romero https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191785814 - Strong relationship between Admin, Guidance, and Special Ed.
are important to delivering a successful co-op program.
- Placements must be appropriate for the students' needs.]]> 2017-09-27 17:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191785814 Msgr Percy Johnson https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191785929
- Finding meaningful placements for students
- More community partnerships
- Guidance and co-op in-servicing of the new co-op document / single credit co-op.
- Making staff aware of the different pathways for students]]> 2017-09-27 17:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191785929 McLuhan https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191785947 Professional collaboration is necessary and we are committed to working together to help our students find their pathway. Guidance, Special Education, C-o-op, Admin., all staff.
Engage in Collaborative Inquiry to help our students make good decisions.
We need to continue to build bridges with our partners, parents, colleges, trade unions, universities, community employment agencies, etc. COLLEGE DAY
Continue to invite Luciano to speak to our parents about OYAP.
Coming up with new ways to deal with the increasing demands of our growing programs
The math diagnostic test is something we want to investigate.


]]> 2017-09-27 17:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191785947 Chaminade https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191786911 Excited about the diagnostic math for technology tool
OYAP pathways clarified
Need for collaboration of all parties for success in Co op experiential learning
Appreciated review of resources for TCDSB specialty programs and emphasis on grade 10 as critical starting point to present for consideration
Focus on planning with the end in mind. Backward planning to help students focus on what is required for their destination.
Consider multiple plans and pathways

NEXT STEPS....share info with pertinent colleagues at school
Meet for further planning re communicating info re options to student/parent community
Look for developments in Career  studies course to target grade 10 awareness of pathway options.
Teams to continue to review at risk students with renewed focus on pathway planning
Further build use of My Blueprint]]> 2017-09-27 17:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191786911 Mary Ward https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191787242 Create strong partnerships with community partners.
-Served as a good reminder of all the hats/responsibilities we have 
** Manage expectations with students and parents

]]> 2017-09-27 17:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191787242 Brebeuf https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191787411 Ongoing communication between coop guidance and student success ]]> 2017-09-27 17:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191787411 Dante Alighieri Academy Co-op Collaborative Approach -Duties and Responsibilities of each department (Co-op Dept, Resource Dept, Guidance, SST) -Guidance can support Co-op through scheduling, promotion and pathway planning -Resource can support Co-op through counseling for pathway planning and promotion -SST can support Co-op through promotion and pathway planning* each team member should ask themselves…”what does my student need from the school team for the best possible co-op/work experience? Who can help my student attain this? https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191788289 2017-09-27 17:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191788289 BMTM vitalem02 https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191789066 -work together as a community ensuring open communication 
- continue to build strong links between home and school
- focus on building partnerships building home school and community 
- co-op and guidance to ensure course links are appropriate and meaningful 
-coordination between Spec Ed and co-op and Guidance ]]> 2017-09-27 17:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191789066 Brebeuf https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191789379
More PD time/sessions for all staff regarding IPP and general knowledge of coop program and other programs that help to ensure student success; preparing for post secondary opportunities (students)...discussing with subject teachers; specialists and guest speakers --> student/parent information sessions that will address concerns or questions that both students and parents will have; a parent information night....Preparing for Pathways (i.e. apprenticeships); 
]]> 2017-09-27 17:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191789379 FLCHS https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191789705 -work with Guidance, Student Success and Admin Team to ensure success for students
-interview students and continue dialogue to find the best placements for them and their needs
-become the advocate for the student as they work with the community partners in their placements


]]> 2017-09-27 17:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191789705 JPII https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191789847
- Get everyone involved.
- Everyone's business 
- communication is key]]> 2017-09-27 17:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_alexand/5xlo89rxptzx/wish/191789847