Mid-East Regional Education Foru

Mid-East Regional P-16 Education Forum

Discussion Circles/Foundation/Work Competencies Action Items

SUMMARY

Cocke, Sevier, Greene, Union, Grainger, Claiborne, Hamblen, Jefferson

FOUNDATION SKILLS	ACTION ITEMS	RESPONSIBILITY
Personal Traits Dependability Attitude Work Ethic Integrity Etiquette (Manners)	Personal Traits Request class on personal integrity Community services/TN Scholars Job Shadowing/Career Programs Work Based Learning (Coop) Reinforce model behavior/role model Positive attitude Character counts as civic P-16 / Expand Character counts thru 8^th grade Develop a mentoring program 4-8 grade Consistency of logical consequences Personal development seminars Institute dress code/uniforms including teachers – definitions Encourage part-time employment – parents/business leaders Transition programs/volunteer programs	Personal Traits Director of Schools/School Board Community Extracurricular Activities Companies Educational supervisors Anyone who works in schools, YMCA, churches, neighborhoods, community leaders, police officers – agreement on rules and regulations 4^th-8^th enforce dress code – develop professional dress Parents, civic organizations, and educators Education, business, higher education partnerships School Systems HC*Excell Facilitators
Basic Competencies Reading Critical Learning and Thinking Skills Problem Solving Skills Mathematics	Basic Competencies Project base learning Practical based learning Rigorous, relevant learning to include basic foundation skills Revise curriculum to focus on mastery of skills Imagination Library support Literacy Council/Leaders Highly qualified teachers Intervention programs Aligned, consistent curriculum Reading coaches in every school K-12 Improve high school curriculum Cultural and recreational activities Skills vs. "getting through it"	Basic Competencies School system Colleges prepare teachers Public schools/teachers/counselors Community leaders/workers Parents Community/Business Involvement Businesses Chambers LEA Higher Education Board of Education State/local school boards Boys Club/Girls Club Summer Programs Parks and Recreation
Interpersonal Listening skills Teamwork Personal responsibility Verbal and written communication	Interpersonal Consistent consequences for their actions Cooperative learning Leadership activities Classroom activities Adventure education Service learning projects Consistency in expectations Encourage group activities in P-16 Involvement in extracurricular activities Process writing curriculum PreK-12 Constant reinforcement Professional development for K-8 teachers to improve (NEED SEMINAR) Teach students how to listen, pay attention every class/every teacher Ropes/leadership programs Tutoring programs	Interpersonal Administration Public Schools Teachers Club sponsors Corporations Community organizations (YMCA) Educators Youth organizations LEA State/local school boards Boys Club/Girls Club Summer Programs Parks and Recreation Parents
WORK COMPETENCIES	ACTION ITEMS	RESPONSIBILITY
Organizational Time Management Conform to work environment/space Chain of command Respect Financial Management Organizational skills	Organizational Total revamp of process Consistency with expectations and consequences Curriculum in schools Role modeling Life skills Economics Develop routines Provide effective realistic feedback Give individuals opportunities for developing project planning Orientation class on workplace competencies Follow up/accountability Incorporate time management as a curriculum subject Co-op programs Teacher externships Work study	Organizational Administration Everyone Teachers Parents Boss Schools Community School Curriculum Business Leaders Educators emphasizing importance of organizing LEA Community/Business Industry Chambers of Commerce Collaborating with school systems/parents
Working with Others Teamwork Listening/oral communication Following/responding to directions Leadership Social competency Diversity	Working with Others Cooperative activities or projects Finding their place (competitive society) Team taught lesson by student – elementary, middle and high school Club/sport Project base learning including presentations	Working with Others Administration Students Teacher Parents Sponsors Schools Role modeling – schools, community School curriculum Business leaders
Technology Data/Interpretation Conversant in current/appropriate technology Understanding Willingness to learn new technology Data Conversation Flexible Continuous Improvement & Training	Technology Continue faculty development Add tech support funding "tech coach" Provide fun, hands-on relevant experience in learning Stats/data analysis class Keyboarding starting in 4^th grade Tech camps –Boys/Girls Clubs Colleges – Community workshops Continuous improvement and training Encourage business to donate used technology	Technology Keyboarding grades Educators, employers provide incentives LEA Local colleges State Department of Education

　

Mid-East Regional P-16 Education Forum Evaluation Summary

　

Subject	1 – Low	2	3	4 -	5 - High
Opening Speaker				1	4
Keynote Speaker			2	1	2
Forum Format			2	2	1

Foundation Skills exercise was effective in further understanding and defining workforce skills: 4 – YES 1 – NO

Work Competencies exercise was effective in further understanding and defining work competencies: 3 – YES 1 – NO

County Action exercise was effective in defining needed actions for counties to ensure high school

Students are ready for post-secondary education, work and life: 1 – YES 1 – NO

Do you believe you had the opportunity to voice your opinion? 4 – YES 0 – NO

Do you believe your voice was heard? 4 – YES 0 – NO

Suggestions for improvement if another forum was held to address the relationship between education

and economic development in the ten county area:

More time in group

　

　Greeneville attendees discuss educational initiatives presented by Dr. Paul Ruiz, principal partner of the Education Trust.

　

Jefferson County attendees outlined focus areas for P-16 development from issues presented by Dr. Paul Ruiz and Dr. John Morgan, State Comptroller of the Treasury (TN)