Building on a major grant from the US Department of Education to implement a district-wide “transformation plan” to develop Small Learning Communities (SLC), the BTE program piloted key concepts of themed academies and exposed BTE students to various health care careers. The BTE program accelerated student learning by using age-appropriate instructional materials, innovative teaching and learning strategies, and hands-on career exposure.
Targeting underserved students at Newark High School, the BTE program provided intensive intervention and remediation to 30 students. Community-based organizations provided after-school and summer learning opportunities, including LifeSkills workshops, college orientation, academic services, remediation, and a healthcare summer camp. Noramco employees, trained by Creative Mentoring, served as science mentors, exposing BTE students to various health and science careers.
Impact
30 students served.
BTE students had almost 20 days fewer than students in the comparison group.
BTE students had higher NWEA scores (reading, math, general sciences and concepts and processes) and DSTP (reading and math scores), than the comparison group.
