Pathways+and+Maximising+Life+Options+for+Students


 * Responses**

Confronting the data on what happens to students who do not complete year 12 is confornting. Why is this information not known? We need connections to breakdown the state barriers. So many ways to do this it is a labrynth - no one person or one way to this. Tap - into kids passions which will provide an opportunity to possibilities. Bringing real cudos to the HSC pathway possibility over 5 years. Flexible timeframe - need for senior timetable Flexible options for seniors Connections between parents networking business and schools Opportunity for real life experience/work experience We need to increase the pathways for students We need to mentor students and community about the pathways Retaining student enrolment?


 * Hot Potatoes:

1. Specifics We Want Answers To............... ** What are the barriers between states in terms of cert qualifications and tafe REGULATIONS? How can we traverse the myriad of pathways to access this. The costs to fund the courses. How are the families going to resolve the issue between school fees plus vet fees in the context of the average earnings presented How do we bypass the political issues of NSW BOS, Federal Government and TAFE Have we got the physical structures for delivery of VET at schools Have we got the teachers who are qualified?

2. Fears We Have......... Making a mistake and promises that cant be delivered on. We dont yet have a culture of students and staff who are independent learners and who can model independent learning. Mid course changes to mapped pathways.

3. Things We Will be Seeking Help With........ Time allocated with teachers to speak with teachers Change management, teachers,students and staff.