Connections Academy

SUCCESS STORIES

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

• Who are we
• Career Readiness
• Career Explorations

The Journey

• Past
• Present
• Future

Internal Growth

• Staff Buy-in
• Hiring New Staff/Right Staff
• Support Staff
• Administrative Support
• Capital Investment

External Growth

• Recruitment
• Marketing and Awareness
• Associate School Effort

Wins/Positive Outcomes

• Raises the Bar for all CT Programs
• Perspective
• Outstanding Seniors
• Positive Culture
• Reduced Discipline

Challenges

• Academic Scheduling
• Academic Rigor
• Support Service
• Intervention Support
• Student Culture Shift

Road Map/Take Aways

• Staff Buy-in from the start
• Staff Development
• Be enthusiastic
• Recruit Positive Team Members
• Kids not FUNDING

QUESTIONS?