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mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:01 PM EST

Welcome back #busedu! Happy new year! Who is joining us tonight? @hhsfinancegregg will be leading our chat tonight.

GardnerMCHS Jan 5 @ 8:02 PM EST

Great experience for students. Check it out! #miched #busedu https://t.co/gXNfI40d1G

busedcrev Jan 5 @ 8:02 PM EST

Happy New Year! Excited to be back with Y'all. Also excited to learn...I know NOTHING about Academies! #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:02 PM EST

Happy New Year, #busedu! Gerri here -- business teacher from the B'ham, AL area. Glad to be here!

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:03 PM EST

@busedcrev Well, hello Sean! If you know nothing about academies, you came to the right place! #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:03 PM EST

@GerriKimble Hey, hey, Gerri! No #rolltide greeting tonight? #busedu

MrsCox007 Jan 5 @ 8:03 PM EST

Happy New Year! Linda from California here... #BusEdu

lynnodriscoll Jan 5 @ 8:03 PM EST

Excited for tonights chat. Lynn O'Driscoll from Woodbury MN!! #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:04 PM EST

@MrsCox007 Hi Linda! Thanks for joining us tonight! #busedu

busedcrev Jan 5 @ 8:04 PM EST

@mickie_mueller @GerriKimble What's #rolltide? #busedu

glenithmoncus Jan 5 @ 8:04 PM EST

Happy New Year! Glenith - Finance Academy teacher from Hoover, AL! #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:04 PM EST

@lynnodriscoll Hey Lynn! How goes it in MN? #busedu

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:04 PM EST

Hello from Regina, Sask., Canada! Looking forward to learning more about #BusEdu academies in the chat tonight.

tonyaskinner Jan 5 @ 8:04 PM EST

#busedu hey friends! Tonya from Missouri here. First day of second semester for me today!

heylidz Jan 5 @ 8:04 PM EST

Nindy from Jakarta, Indonesia here! #busedu :)

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:04 PM EST

@glenithmoncus Hello Glenith! Nice to have you with us tonight! #busedu

WinkelerD Jan 5 @ 8:05 PM EST

I'm in! Dan from St. Louis. Personal finance/ apps I teacher. #busedu

hhsfinancegregg Jan 5 @ 8:05 PM EST

Happy New Year! Just for fun--who still has their tree up? #Ido #busedu

lynnodriscoll Jan 5 @ 8:05 PM EST

@mickie_mueller Finally feeling like winter! #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:05 PM EST

@mcfarljo Hi Jordan! Thanks for joining us from Canada! Adding a little international flair to #busedu!

KelzBoldt Jan 5 @ 8:05 PM EST

Hi from Katy, TX!. First day of semester here too #busedu

MrsCox007 Jan 5 @ 8:05 PM EST

I'm still on vacation everyone - One more week! Sorry! :) #BusEdu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:05 PM EST

@tonyaskinner Hi Tonya! Thanks for stopping by #busedu!

csiebenahler Jan 5 @ 8:05 PM EST

Happy New Year #busedu! Callon, business teacher in South St Paul, Minnesota

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:06 PM EST

@heylidz Hello, Nindy! Glad to have you join #busedu tonight.

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:06 PM EST

@WinkelerD Hi Dan! Thanks for stopping by #busedu!

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:06 PM EST

@KelzBoldt Hello, Kelly! Glad to have you join #busedu tonight.

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:06 PM EST

@csiebenahler Hello Callon! Nice to see you tonight! #busedu

busedcrev Jan 5 @ 8:07 PM EST

So great have all of you join us tonight!! Love this #BusEdu crew. Hope your break was (still is) great!! 2016 is gonna be great for #BusEdu

hhsfinancegregg Jan 5 @ 8:07 PM EST

Question 1 coming up soon! No one wants to admit their tree is stll up? Thanks for being here! #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:07 PM EST

@busedcrev Oh, Sean. Don't be ugly. :) What will YOUR team be doing Monday, January 11? Just asking... #busedu @mickie_mueller

MrsCox007 Jan 5 @ 8:07 PM EST

@hhsfinancegregg It is not still up! :) #BusEdu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:07 PM EST

@hhsfinancegregg Yes, Madge! We still have our downstairs tree up. But no one can see it so that's okay right? #busedu

busedcrev Jan 5 @ 8:08 PM EST

@GerriKimble @mickie_mueller Ha!! Couldn't resist. My Boilermakers will be focusing on Basketball!! #busedu

glenithmoncus Jan 5 @ 8:08 PM EST

Got my tree down early this year but I still have a Christmas centerpiece on my dining room table! #busedu

lynnodriscoll Jan 5 @ 8:08 PM EST

@busedcrev feeling good vibes about 2016 #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:08 PM EST

No tree for me! I was good this year! #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:08 PM EST

Looks like we have a great crew in the house tonight for #busedu! Glad we have @hhsfinancegregg to lead our discussion. Fire away!

hhsfinancegregg Jan 5 @ 8:09 PM EST

Q1: Do you have a business academy at your school? If so, which type--give the name of your academy. If not, why? #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: We will have 4-6 #busedu academies for the 2017-18 school year. Next year will be curriculum work and planning.

glenithmoncus Jan 5 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: We have a Finance Academy and IT Academy at @HooverHighBucs! #busedu

lynnodriscoll Jan 5 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: we do not have academies. We are looking at some business certificates and analyzing academies of other schools #busedu

busedcrev Jan 5 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: No. Why? Hmmm... no idea. I don't know of an Illinois school that DOES have an academy. #busedu

csiebenahler Jan 5 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: No business academy or any academies. Our focus is IB and I would like to look into the IB Career Certificate #busedu

MrsCox007 Jan 5 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1 We have a Business Pathway. We also have a Computer Pathway. We have about 13 what I call majors at our school. #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:11 PM EST

@mickie_mueller Mickie, 4-6 different academies under business? Or am I misunderstanding? #busedu

akieser Jan 5 @ 8:11 PM EST

I have a meeting next week. I like idea of business academy, but we are such a small school, not sure how it wld work #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:11 PM EST

That is correct, Gerri. 4-6 under #busedu. https://t.co/m3iV4LesRu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:11 PM EST

@mickie_mueller Mickie, 4-6 different academies under business? Or am I misunderstanding? #busedu

dgoodwine Jan 5 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: We don't have academies. The resistance is due to having to coordinate core classes. We highlight "pathways" at our school. #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:12 PM EST

@akieser Hi Ann! Thanks for stopping by #busedu tonight!

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:12 PM EST

@mickie_mueller Can you share what they'll be? Curious. #busedu

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: No academy at our school. Division opened first academy last year - sports academy for baseball/softball and hockey. #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:12 PM EST

@dgoodwine Hello! Thanks for joining #busedu tonight.

MrsCox007 Jan 5 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1 - ours Pathways are titled under 'School-to-Career' --- CTE. #busedu

akieser Jan 5 @ 8:12 PM EST

@mickie_mueller thanks! Glad to be here. #busedu

lynnodriscoll Jan 5 @ 8:12 PM EST

@mickie_mueller @GerriKimble Wow...thats incredible. What are the strands? #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:12 PM EST

Ohhhh, sounds fun! #busedu https://t.co/PUw44VpvRZ

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: No academy at our school. Division opened first academy last year - sports academy for baseball/softball and hockey. #busedu

MJMacfadden Jan 5 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1: what does academy mean in this context? #busedu

busedcrev Jan 5 @ 8:13 PM EST

@GerriKimble I know, right?!?! Are they hiring? #busedu

dgoodwine Jan 5 @ 8:13 PM EST

@mickie_mueller Thanks, Mickie. #busedu

glenithmoncus Jan 5 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1: I should say Finance and IT Academies under Business then Health, Law, Education & Engineering academies #busedu

hhsfinancegregg Jan 5 @ 8:14 PM EST

Q2: Is your academy affiliated with a national organization like NAF or a state organization like GA College and Career Academies? #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:14 PM EST

@GerriKimble This is tentative. Prob Marketing, Mgmt & Admin, Finance/Accounting and Information Technology. #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:14 PM EST

Great question. #busedu https://t.co/1HhtZ7eg2d

MJMacfadden Jan 5 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1: what does academy mean in this context? #busedu

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1: similar to others we have pathways but no formal academies. Here are our pathways... #busedu https://t.co/lBF9UVBDLb

dgoodwine Jan 5 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2: Since we don't have academies, we aren't affiliated with organizations. We focus on CRI's within our pathways. #busedu

hhsfinancegregg Jan 5 @ 8:15 PM EST

we will discuss what we mean by academies shortly! #busedu

glenithmoncus Jan 5 @ 8:15 PM EST

@GerriKimble @MJMacfadden maybe a small learning community in a comprehensive school? #busedu

MJMacfadden Jan 5 @ 8:16 PM EST

@GerriKimble to clarify, I don't mean this in a higher order sense, I actually don't know what a business academy is... #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2: Academies will not have natl affiliation. Academies in NE are developed around NE Career Education Model https://t.co/u2jSA40bYL #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:16 PM EST

@mickie_mueller Sounds interesting. Do you know yet if this would be a four-year (four-course) path for each area? #busedu

MrsCox007 Jan 5 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2 CTE - California Technical Education #busedu

WinkelerD Jan 5 @ 8:17 PM EST

A1: agreed. No academies, but we have a floe chart of classes and the potential outcome each "path" has. #busedu https://t.co/JHouPLO3cy

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1: similar to others we have pathways but no formal academies. Here are our pathways... #busedu https://t.co/lBF9UVBDLb

glenithmoncus Jan 5 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2: Our Finance and IT academies are currently under the National Academy Foundation #busedu

mrjosewilson Jan 5 @ 8:17 PM EST

RT mickie_mueller GerriKimble This is tentative. Prob Marketing, Mgmt & Admin, Finance/Accounting and Information Technology. #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:18 PM EST

"Certified Campbell Accountant." Do you see this, @hhsfinancegregg? I love it. #busedu https://t.co/fwhw8NoW2V

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1: similar to others we have pathways but no formal academies. Here are our pathways... #busedu https://t.co/lBF9UVBDLb

hhsfinancegregg Jan 5 @ 8:18 PM EST

Q3: What do you think is the difference between a business academy and a business education program? #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:18 PM EST

@GerriKimble In NE our Programs of Study generally include 3 semester courses. https://t.co/hPwhJrGdem #busedu

lynnodriscoll Jan 5 @ 8:19 PM EST

A3 I think an academy can show relevance and a meaningful sequence of courses. #busedu

dgoodwine Jan 5 @ 8:19 PM EST

A3: In a business academy, students must apply and are "accepted" into the program. #busedu

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:20 PM EST

@GerriKimble @hhsfinancegregg we say it's the 2nd most sought after accounting designation in SK behind the CPA! Haha #BusEdu

busedcrev Jan 5 @ 8:20 PM EST

A3: Not sure as I'm still VERY foggy on what an academy is. I feel like I teach on a different planet right now! #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:20 PM EST

A3: An academy is a set sequence of courses but offers more like internships, job shadowing, w/ input from bus & industry #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:20 PM EST

Agree! Anyone can take a business class but must be accepted in to #busedu academy. https://t.co/AJbkzyo4EN

dgoodwine Jan 5 @ 8:19 PM EST

A3: In a business academy, students must apply and are "accepted" into the program. #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:21 PM EST

A3: I think academies provide a sense of belonging & purpose. Like a "major." Though we do have a few kids who take standalone #busedu too.

csiebenahler Jan 5 @ 8:22 PM EST

A3: A business academy utilizes industry to help prepare students for college and career readiness #busedu

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:22 PM EST

A3: I feel as though "Academy" provides more recognition and more formal certification? Seems to have more flexible timetable... #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:22 PM EST

For those struggling w/ what an academy is, here is NE's definition. #busedu https://t.co/6WIqH09RqK

hhsfinancegregg Jan 5 @ 8:23 PM EST

A smaller learning community. #busedu

glenithmoncus Jan 5 @ 8:23 PM EST

A3: Academy is a small learning community where a student can have sense of belonging specially if the school is very big. #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:23 PM EST

@mickie_mueller Got it. Thanks! #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:23 PM EST

And here are the career clusters we use: https://t.co/W3BorW5o8F #busedu https://t.co/uu3zrBEBTF

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:22 PM EST

For those struggling w/ what an academy is, here is NE's definition. #busedu https://t.co/6WIqH09RqK

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:23 PM EST

Love it! #busedu https://t.co/ZkaM6RT202

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:20 PM EST

@GerriKimble @hhsfinancegregg we say it's the 2nd most sought after accounting designation in SK behind the CPA! Haha #BusEdu

hhsfinancegregg Jan 5 @ 8:24 PM EST

Q4 coming soon! #busedu

tonyaskinner Jan 5 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3: Not sure... but in MO we have Career Pathways, sequences of courses, and a tech skills assessment requirement for concentrators. #busedu

hhsfinancegregg Jan 5 @ 8:25 PM EST

Q4: What types of requirements do you have for your academy students, such as internships, community service, academic standing? #busedu

MrsCox007 Jan 5 @ 8:25 PM EST

@mickie_mueller Your Career Clusters look similar to what we have in California. #busedu

busedcrev Jan 5 @ 8:25 PM EST

@mickie_mueller Helpful! Seems vague,on purpose? To allow for diff interpretation / implementation based on local need across state? #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:25 PM EST

Our site needs to cleaned up, but here are the descriptions & deets for our Finance & IT Academies. https://t.co/F96UpoeCtA #busedu #hhsbiz

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:26 PM EST

@MrsCox007 I'm sure. Ours are based on the national model of 16 clusters. #busedu https://t.co/NRUkYSVWC9

hhsfinancegregg Jan 5 @ 8:26 PM EST

@busedcrev I think you hit the nail on the head--academies give more flexibility. #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:27 PM EST

@busedcrev Yes, vague on purpose. Each dist can implement Rule 47 as they see fit. Guidelines really. #busedu

MrsCox007 Jan 5 @ 8:27 PM EST

A4 Beside course requirement, GPA, Internship, and if the individual Advisor asks something specific - portfolio, etc. #busedu

busedcrev Jan 5 @ 8:27 PM EST

@hhsfinancegregg I meant the definition was flexible. Seems like an academy itself is opposite as it locks a kid in throughout hs? #busedu

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:27 PM EST

I'm curious... For those with academies can students belong to multiple academies or only one? What grade do they enroll/apply? #busedu

dgoodwine Jan 5 @ 8:28 PM EST

A4: Since we don't have academies, our students must meet pre-requisites. Ts encourage 3 courses plus co-op. #busedu

MrsCox007 Jan 5 @ 8:29 PM EST

@mcfarljo Yes... we have a few students each complete two but not many. It is possible for cross-over. #busedu

busedcrev Jan 5 @ 8:29 PM EST

@mcfarljo I was wondering about when they decide / commit too? And what type of commitment is this? 4 yrs? 2 yrs? Depends? #busedu

tonyaskinner Jan 5 @ 8:29 PM EST

A4: No academies in MO either, but sequence of 3 credits (or 6 semesters) in a path and you can only test them in one area. #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:29 PM EST

A4: Students have to fill out app and will be screened. Obv we want kids w/ few absences, tardies, etc. Grades not stressed so much #busedu

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:30 PM EST

@dgoodwine what does the co-op requirement involve at your school? #BusEdu

tonyaskinner Jan 5 @ 8:30 PM EST

A4: Honestly, our students don't technically apply/commit... right now, at my large school, we just identify them based on credits. #busedu

MJMacfadden Jan 5 @ 8:30 PM EST

Q4: adding a year long entrepreneurship course, priority enrollment for juniors (no academies): https://t.co/K7u0TFIowW #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:30 PM EST

@mcfarljo It is possible for a S to be in multiple academies. Next year = 1st year accepting all grade levels. #busedu

glenithmoncus Jan 5 @ 8:31 PM EST

@mcfarljo Yes but not encouraged. They will have to give up other electives to make room for other academy requirement. #busedu

dgoodwine Jan 5 @ 8:32 PM EST

@mcfarljo Students are dismissed early from school and need 140 hours of paid work experience or non-paid internship (per credit). #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:32 PM EST

@busedcrev @mcfarljo At our school, students choose an academy prior to entering 9th gr. They can choose from #busedu, law, engineering...

MrsCox007 Jan 5 @ 8:32 PM EST

We have a few students each year who complete two Pathways each year. It is unique but they do accomplish it. #BusEdu

hhsfinancegregg Jan 5 @ 8:33 PM EST

Q5 coming up. #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:33 PM EST

@busedcrev @mcfarljo ...IT, health sciences, education, art...and I'm sure I'm forgetting a couple. #busedu

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:33 PM EST

@MJMacfadden love the year long Entre idea! Any challenges to getting year long course offered at your school? #BusEdu

hhsfinancegregg Jan 5 @ 8:34 PM EST

Q5: What is or might be your biggest challenge in managing your academy--like maybe recruiting, funding, stakeholder buyin? #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:34 PM EST

@busedcrev @mcfarljo In most cases, they may switch academies after 9th grade. After that, hard to do. #busedu

glenithmoncus Jan 5 @ 8:34 PM EST

With our, Ss apply or join in 9th or 10th. They can leave the academy if they want. #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:34 PM EST

A5: Getting students to see this is different, better than just taking a class #busedu

busedcrev Jan 5 @ 8:34 PM EST

@GerriKimble @mcfarljo Wow! In 8th grade, I barely knew what cereal I wanted for breakfast. How locked in are they w/ decision? #busedu

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:35 PM EST

Great to see a paid option! We offer a Career & Work Exploration course with 2 unpaid placements. #BusEdu https://t.co/ztHtWUK3qA

dgoodwine Jan 5 @ 8:32 PM EST

@mcfarljo Students are dismissed early from school and need 140 hours of paid work experience or non-paid internship (per credit). #busedu

csiebenahler Jan 5 @ 8:35 PM EST

A5: Biggest challenges would be finindin a way to fit iit into the student's schedule and funding #busedu

glenithmoncus Jan 5 @ 8:35 PM EST

In our school they are not locked. They can leave any year or even after a semester. #busedu https://t.co/4FamajcXJO

busedcrev Jan 5 @ 8:34 PM EST

@GerriKimble @mcfarljo Wow! In 8th grade, I barely knew what cereal I wanted for breakfast. How locked in are they w/ decision? #busedu

dgoodwine Jan 5 @ 8:35 PM EST

A5: Recruitment - Ss have so many options. It is difficult to make sure Ss know about our opportunities. #busedu

MJMacfadden Jan 5 @ 8:35 PM EST

@mcfarljo 3 year process, a number of schools in our area have piloted this program with success https://t.co/WVURwxtmas #busedu

akieser Jan 5 @ 8:35 PM EST

A5: Size. We are very small school. Academy wld need to be creatively defined with very flexible goals. #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:36 PM EST

@glenithmoncus @busedcrev @mcfarljo Yes, they can always leave and be in NO academy. It's not a legal contract. #busedu :)

busedcrev Jan 5 @ 8:36 PM EST

@mickie_mueller Interesting. Not sure if I think it's better than just "a class". HS (IMO) should be exploration of diff electives. #busedu

MrsCox007 Jan 5 @ 8:37 PM EST

A5 Recruiting Ss earliest enough to complete the courses by grad. They don't realize when they are in 9th grade the importance! #busedu

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:37 PM EST

Looks great! We offer a single semester course and can only imagine the things you could do with a full year #BusEdu https://t.co/wa6wTksn7y

MJMacfadden Jan 5 @ 8:35 PM EST

@mcfarljo 3 year process, a number of schools in our area have piloted this program with success https://t.co/WVURwxtmas #busedu

csiebenahler Jan 5 @ 8:38 PM EST

Check out @TonkaVantage a GREAT academy in Minnesota. Academy is off school grounds. Kids do real work for some big companies #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:38 PM EST

@busedcrev True but data shows that students who concentrate in a single CTE area graduate at higher rates. #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:39 PM EST

This is pretty much the crown jewel of career academy programs in the state of Nebraska https://t.co/215Iysq706 #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:40 PM EST

On top of this, a sense of belonging & purpose. Plus, a great time to figure out you DON'T like something. #busedu https://t.co/Z8eLtORpeq

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:38 PM EST

@busedcrev True but data shows that students who concentrate in a single CTE area graduate at higher rates. #busedu

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:40 PM EST

@csiebenahler @TonkaVantage do they receive school credit? Who facilitates/teaches? Looks interesting! #BusEdu

MJMacfadden Jan 5 @ 8:40 PM EST

@mcfarljo I'm very excited for the program. Roughly 50% of classes will be taught by community member knowledge area experts #busedu

hhsfinancegregg Jan 5 @ 8:41 PM EST

Q6: What is your best recruiting tool for your academy? #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:41 PM EST

@mickie_mueller This looks awesome. What's the acceptance rate? #busedu

busedcrev Jan 5 @ 8:41 PM EST

@mickie_mueller Gotcha. The goal seems to drive this. Diff HS's have diff goals I've learned. #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:41 PM EST

@GerriKimble Not sure. The industrial tech programs are limited because of space. #busedu

glenithmoncus Jan 5 @ 8:41 PM EST

A6: We let our current academy students do the talking (face-to-face or social media) for us. #busedu

akieser Jan 5 @ 8:42 PM EST

@GerriKimble I can see sense of belonging, especially in a large school. easier to foster feeling of belonging in small school #busedu

csiebenahler Jan 5 @ 8:42 PM EST

@mcfarljo They receive credit. The teaches are hs teachers. They have tons of guest lecturers from industry. #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:42 PM EST

I was just going to say students! #busedu https://t.co/ZbkTaXYV5N

glenithmoncus Jan 5 @ 8:41 PM EST

A6: We let our current academy students do the talking (face-to-face or social media) for us. #busedu

busedcrev Jan 5 @ 8:42 PM EST

@glenithmoncus Always a great recruiting tool for sure!! #busedu

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:43 PM EST

Love focus on belonging... With many cuts from teams etc we focused on "Belonging in Business" for all Ss #BusEdu https://t.co/ni7d10oRwr

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:40 PM EST
On top of this, a sense of belonging & purpose. Plus, a great time to figure out you DON'T like something. #busedu https://t.co/Z8eLtORpeq
- mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:38 PM EST
  
  @busedcrev True but data shows that students who concentrate in a single CTE area graduate at higher rates. #busedu

dgoodwine Jan 5 @ 8:43 PM EST

A6: We visit middle schools, host a CTE Open House and encourage current Ss to enroll in additional business courses. #busedu

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:43 PM EST

@MJMacfadden I think that's a great model to follow for many #BusEdu courses - break down the walls between biz & edu. Great plan!

csiebenahler Jan 5 @ 8:43 PM EST

@mcfarljo They get credit for 2-3 high school classes per Vantage class they take. #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:44 PM EST

A6: The trip to New York their junior/senior year. Ha! I kid. (Okay, maybe this is a little bit true.) #busedu

busedcrev Jan 5 @ 8:44 PM EST

@mcfarljo Clubs (CTOs) are also an awesome way to foster a sense of "belonging"!! #busedu

MrsCox007 Jan 5 @ 8:44 PM EST

A6 Talking in my classes, student's word of mouth, and the success I have with my Stock Market Competitions... it is a big draw. #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:44 PM EST

@csiebenahler Thanks for sharing @TonkaVantage I am going to have our Career Academy Coordinator check this out! #busedu

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:44 PM EST

@csiebenahler looks like a #BusEdu dream job!

csiebenahler Jan 5 @ 8:45 PM EST

A6: This generation of kids like to learn and complete projects that seem relevant Academies do that! #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:45 PM EST

Right on, Callon! #busedu https://t.co/K2JvZdK6hc

csiebenahler Jan 5 @ 8:45 PM EST

A6: This generation of kids like to learn and complete projects that seem relevant Academies do that! #busedu

csiebenahler Jan 5 @ 8:45 PM EST

@mcfarljo For sure! #busedu

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:46 PM EST

@busedcrev I agree, we don't have academy but have @campbellbizclub in addition to courses #BusEdu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:46 PM EST

@busedcrev @mcfarljo I wish this worked at our school. Our FBLA chapter is humongous. Too big. Crazy. #busedu

hhsfinancegregg Jan 5 @ 8:47 PM EST

Question 7 will be coming up soon~ #busedu

busedcrev Jan 5 @ 8:47 PM EST

@GerriKimble @mcfarljo Ours was over 100 when I stepped down. Still had a good community feel. Committees can help w/ that too! #busedu

hhsfinancegregg Jan 5 @ 8:48 PM EST

Q7: What is your favorite thing about your academy? #busedu

hhsfinancegregg Jan 5 @ 8:48 PM EST

Getting to REALLY know the students. #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:49 PM EST

@busedcrev @mcfarljo We have almost double that. It's crazy. We'd LOVE to have 100! #busedu

busedcrev Jan 5 @ 8:49 PM EST

@hhsfinancegregg Does one teacher have same students year after year? #busedu

glenithmoncus Jan 5 @ 8:49 PM EST

I think any activity that build relationship and a sense of belonging, family or community is a great recruiting tool. #busedu

MrsCox007 Jan 5 @ 8:50 PM EST

A7 Working with Ss from 9th through 12th grade... building a relationship, watching them grow academically and personally. #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:50 PM EST

A7: The MANY opportunities it offers the kids - internships, scholarship opps, field trips, competitions, etc. Truly FOR THE KIDS. #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:51 PM EST

Yes. #busedu https://t.co/dYfS2OmWKw

MrsCox007 Jan 5 @ 8:50 PM EST

A7 Working with Ss from 9th through 12th grade... building a relationship, watching them grow academically and personally. #busedu

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:51 PM EST

Curious if other academies have a built in trip? If so, where and when in the program? #BusEdu https://t.co/J8zZ2KAHcH

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:44 PM EST

A6: The trip to New York their junior/senior year. Ha! I kid. (Okay, maybe this is a little bit true.) #busedu

dgoodwine Jan 5 @ 8:51 PM EST

A7: In our pathways, Ss find their "place" or "niche" in the building. You find Ss who want to take more of your classes. #busedu

glenithmoncus Jan 5 @ 8:53 PM EST

A7: We get to know our kids really well, since we have them for 4 years! #busedu

MrsCox007 Jan 5 @ 8:53 PM EST

@mcfarljo Many who are in my Pathway enter competitions --- we travel that way. But wish we had a 'Trip' built in. #busedu

busedcrev Jan 5 @ 8:53 PM EST

@dgoodwine We have that too w/ our "Business Class Junkies". But we don't have a formal academy setup. Gives kids freedom yr to yr. #busedu

hhsfinancegregg Jan 5 @ 8:54 PM EST

Our last question is set to arrive soon! #busedu

hhsfinancegregg Jan 5 @ 8:55 PM EST

Q8: If someone would like to start a business academy, what one piece of advice would you give them? #busedu

glenithmoncus Jan 5 @ 8:55 PM EST

So true! They come to visit & tell you that the academy has prepared them so much for college & work. #busedu https://t.co/1ZoBOvJfJ5

MrsCox007 Jan 5 @ 8:50 PM EST

A7 Working with Ss from 9th through 12th grade... building a relationship, watching them grow academically and personally. #busedu

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:55 PM EST

@MrsCox007 we do the same and mostly travel to competitions. Thinking a built in grade 11 or 12 int'l biz trip would be nice! #BusEdu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:55 PM EST

A8: Reach out to someone who has done it before. Look at nat'l models Academy of Finance, High School of Business #busedu

csiebenahler Jan 5 @ 8:56 PM EST

Q8: I think it's important to get input from industry! Utilize your advisory committees! #busedu

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:56 PM EST

@busedcrev @dgoodwine "Junkies" -- love it. We have some of those, too! Love our non-academy #busedu students just as much!

GerriKimble Jan 5 @ 8:56 PM EST

A8: Contact Madge Gregg. She's an expert. #busedu

MrsCox007 Jan 5 @ 8:56 PM EST

A8 Look into getting Perkins Funds... it has been real helpful! #Busedu

busedcrev Jan 5 @ 8:58 PM EST

@GerriKimble "Non-Academy Students"?!?! OK, I am DEFINITELY teaching on a different planet. I'm utterly confused now. :) #busedu

dgoodwine Jan 5 @ 8:58 PM EST

@GerriKimble Great idea, Gerri! Madge Gregg is an expert on anything dealing with business education and academies. :-) #busedu

mcfarljo Jan 5 @ 8:58 PM EST

How many of you have sponsor(s) for your academy? Also curious how many have advisory board w/ industry? #busedu

hhsfinancegregg Jan 5 @ 8:59 PM EST

You all are too kind, but I am flattered~ #busedu

JudyKehr Jan 5 @ 8:59 PM EST

A8 Get your business and industry partners involved early in the process. #busedu

mickie_mueller - Moderator Jan 5 @ 8:59 PM EST

@mcfarljo We have advisory boards comprised of business and industry reps for all of our academies. #busedu