Educational Attainement for incarcerated young people

Educational Attainment for incarcerated/recently released young people

OSSD Credit Streams

Courses allow students to complete high school credits at varying levels, in preparation for different post-secondary options.

OSSD Specialized Programs (con't)

OSSD Specialized Programs

Preparation for:

Stream:

Program

Some secondary schools offer unique programs which allow students to prepare specifically for, or take part in, apprenticeships, college or university credits while also earning high-school credits.

• Locally Developed (L)/Essential (E): Courses focus on basic skills required for everyday encounters.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma ( OSSD)

Preparation for

Preparation for:

Program:

• Ontario Youth Apprentiship Program (OYAP): Students receive indistry specific education and training through high-school cooperative education. Must be at leats 16yrs old with 16 completed credits.

• Applied (A)/College (C): Courses focus on preparing students for the requirements of college.
• Open (O): Opren to all students with minimal prerequisites.

• Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM): Focuses on obtaining OSSD while focusing on an economic sector (i.e: business or aviation), to support students in transitioning to post-secondary.

• Dual Credit: Students can earn up to 4 optional OSSD credits and four college credits. Must be at least 16yrs old and have met the literacy requirements.

• Academic (A)/University (U): Courses focus on theory which prepares students university.
• Mixed (M): Accepted by universities and colleges.
• Advanced Placement (AP): Offers post-secondary material to high-school students.
• Gifted: students with 'Gifted' on their Individual Education Plan (IEP) can take these courses.
• International Baccalaureate (IB): Internationaly recognized and certified.

• Advanced Credit Experience (ACE) @ York University: Senior students who could be the first in their family to attend post-secondary school, can earn a first year York University half-credit course and receive a co-op placement on campus , while working on secondary school credits simultaneously. Successful students will receive a YUFA bursary for YU the following school year.

• Steps to University: Senior students will work towards achieving a U of T sociology credit and will have access to U of T resources while working on secondary school credits

• Granted once a student has earned 30 credits.
• Must complete 40hrs of community service.
• Must pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).

*University

*College

*Work

* Apprenticeship

GED

OSSD Alternatives (con't)

OSSD: Alternative methods

What is the GED? General Education Development. It is a high-school equivalency certificate. It is earned through writting and passing tests in 5 subject areas: reading, writing, social sciences, math and science. Most colleges and apprenticeships accept GEDs.

ACE

• E-learning: takes place online, on your own schedule. However, there is an in-person orientation and exam which is mandatory.
• Continuing Education: allows students to complete credits on a part-time basis Sometimes this is done through night school or summer school .
• Learning Earning and Parenting (LEAP): supports parents aged 16-25 on Ontario Works in completing their high-school education and attending parenting classes. Financial support is provided.
• Independent Learning Courses (ILCs): allows students to complete credits over correspondence in print-based formats online or in person. Courses cost 40$.

What is ACE? Academic Career enhancement. It is a high-school equivalency program for adults. It is can be delievered in class or online.

You must be:

• 18yrs or older
• have not graduated high-school
• have been out of school for at least 1yr
• be a resident of Ontario

• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition: recognizes prior and alternativde forms of learning in order to grant students with up to 26 credits towards completing an OSSD. Example: having a gym membership could lead to gaining a physical education credit.
• Credit Recovery: allows any student who has started a course, but not passed, to re-take parts of the course in order to fill the requirements, without having to take the entire course again.
• Safe Schools: alternative programs that allow students to transition from custody or expulsion back into traditional school settings.
• Adult High-Schools: Offer students above the age of 18 an opportunity to work towards their OSSD in an environment with similar aged students during the day. They offer the EdVance program, where students can work towards their OSSD at a faster pace.

In order to qualify, the student must have completed these courses:

• Communications (English or French)
• One math course
• Any other two course that aligh themselves with the students learning goals.

For more info visit: www.acedistancedelivery.ca

Financial Advice and Support

Apprenticeships

Post-Secondary Education

An Apprentice is a person who learns a skilled trade on the job, under the direction of more experiences workers. Must be members of the Ontario College of Trades. There are 100s of trades!!

With 20 public universities and 24 colleges, how will you find the right one for you?

Q + A

• Scholarships: financial prize often used towards paying for tuition. No repayment. There is often specific applicant criteria. Sometimes student need to apply to be considered, sometimes they are considered automatically by their institution. Entrance scholarships, renewable and non-renewable scholarships.
• Bursaries: Financial award for students in financial need. Generally, you will have to prove that you are in financial need and will have to meet certain academic requirements.
• Loans: Borrowing money, must be payed back, often with interest (i.e: OSAP).
• Ontario Student Grant (OSG): Will start in 2017, combines OSAP grants into one. Low income students will receive grants that cover, if not all, most of their tuition. Will be similar to applying to OSAP.
• Other Awards: contest prizes, awards from corporations/other institutions.

• Pre-apprenticeship: learn pre-requisite skills, gain an overview of daily expectations. Helps students get a better idea of what trade they may want to pursue. Community organizations may also provide such programs.
• Pre-trades programs at Ontario colleges: Exposes students to a variety of different trades and provides hands-on experiences.

• Mature students: if you are not applying directly of high-school, you are likely a mature student. Not all post-secondary institutions require that you have a high-school diploma.
• Pre-University Programs: Offer the opportunity to take courses in a certain field of study. Can be used towards a university degree.
• Transition/Bridging programs: For students who have not completed high-school. Smaller class sizes and extra support for students who may have been out of school for a while. York Transition Year, U of T Bridging program and Transitional Year and Centennial College's HYPE (Helping Youth Pursue Education).