The GCCA maintains and communicates a purpose and direction that fully utilizes flexibility to support a commitment to high expectations for learning as well as shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning.
S2-A1
Adopt a strategic plan that addresses the GCCA’s specific interim and long-term goals, regularly reviews progress against its goals, identifies strategies to improve its results, and holds itself accountable for implementing improvement strategies and determining impact.
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S2-A2
Provide pathway options that meet the employment needs of the region and state and take into account students’ interests.
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S2-A3
Adopt policies, processes, and procedures to guide the GCCA’s efforts to hire, retain, and place qualified professional and support staff.
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S2-A4
Publicize programs addressing high-priority career fields and encourage students to enroll in these programs.
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S2-A5
Disaggregate, analyze and disseminate student achievement data specific to GCCA students.
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student achievement reports, EOG Milestones Data, EOC Milestones Data
Attendance Data (% who earn points); CEC Points -/+ Per Term; Attendance Presentation
S2-A6
Regularly communicate student and school performance data to stakeholders including data on GCCA students vs. general population students.
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S2-A7
Implement a process to receive input from students to increase GCCA effectiveness.
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S2-A8
Ensure the GCCA actively participates in the Georgia College and Career Academy Network (GCCAN).
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2021 Georgia College and Career Academy Annual Report; (p.4, 23-26) 2020 Georgia College and Career Academy Annual Report (p.5, 17-18)
GCCAN Regional Meeting Fall 2022; Metro West CCA Regional Meeting Agenda
S2-A9
Promote dual enrollment agreements and maximize dual credit/articulated opportunities with post-secondary partners.
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S2-A10
Establish a process to ensure a high degree of collaboration between the GCCA Governing Board and the local board of education.
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S2-A11
Adopt and implement a marketing plan that is inclusive in the recruitment and retention of all students.
**GCCAs must ensure compliance with open enrollment laws and regulations
**Required documentation for contract renewal: admissions application (if applicable), student enrollment policies and procedures
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Option B Night; Dual Enrollment Graduation Option B includes Apprenticeship/Welding/Samaritan Dental Clinic
S2-A12
Develop and maintain a comprehensive, easily accessible website and social media portals targeting both current and prospective students, businesses and industries, and the local community.
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S2-A13
Assure all marketing content is consistent across portals and that all hard copy materials are of good quality.
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Option B Night; Dual Enrollment Graduation Option B includes Apprenticeship/Welding/Samaritan Dental Clinic
S2-A14
Collaborate with high school personnel including administrators, teachers, and counselors to assure all are knowledgeable concerning dual enrollment, skills training, work-based learning, career pathways, and other opportunities provided in the CCA.
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S2-A15
Market internally to students and parents of students in both the middle schools and high schools to include campus tours, career days, and presentations by career academy students and business and industry representatives to assure both students and parents are aware of the unique opportunities at the CCA geared toward future careers.
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S2-A16
Provide opportunities for members of the community to participate in activities on the CCA campus.
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GPB Spotlight on Dental Assisting
NuLink/WOW + see GPB Spotlight article in Standard 2 file
Coweta Samaritan Dental Clinic
Musiki Flow seen worldwide
Community Tornado Disaster Recovery Education at CEC filmed by CEC Video/Audio (used in multiple sites)
GACATT Apprenticeship filmed by CEC and used in international broadcast