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Oxford Community Schools Board of Education Interview: We need to start internationalizing American Education. We can no longer afford to ignore the realities of a Globalized world that is only going to become more globalized. If we do not prepare our students for a global world changing 24/7, we will be preparing our students for a world that no longer exists. Skilling, Board interview May 10, 2007 Oxford’ Strategic Planning • The Oxford Community Schools educational community establishes and communicates a shared purpose and direction for improving the performance of students and the effectiveness of the system. • • • • • • Feb. 27 - March 1, 2008 March 2009 March 2010 March 2011 April 2012 April 2013 • We will reconvene a four day planning session in March of 2013. • • Rewrite the plan Set new goals for Innovative Interventions VISION STATEMENT Creating a world-class education today to shape tomorrow’s selfless, global leaders MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Oxford Community Schools is to provide a world-class education that challenges all students to achieve their maximum potential and prepares them to succeed in a global society. Oxford Strategic Planning Goals 1. 2. To graduate students who are prepared for everchanging global opportunities and who embody our core values evidenced by the Oxford Student Profile/Exit Outcomes. To create a model global learning community that maximizes student achievement and promotes excellence. Oxford Strategic Planning Goals 3. To maximize student achievement through a globally relevant curriculum that promotes excellence in academics, fine arts, and athletics Know What to Do Thinking locally but preparing student globally: • • • • • • Medical beltway Auto Capital of the U.S. (GM, Ford, Chrysler) Third largest employment of technology workers in USA Most engineers of any county in U.S. but still a shortage Severe shortage of skilled works, i.e. tool & die, machinists, etc. Over 800 international companies. Three largest trading partners (Canada, China, Mexico). Model Confucius Classroom Oxford Chinese program among top in nation, earns grant Published: Friday, September 23, 2011 Quadrant D Middle School Pre-Engineering Pre-engineering (PLTW) required for ALL sixth, seventh & eighth grade students Design & Modeling (6th) The Magic of Electrons (7th) The Science of Technology(7th) Automation & Robotics (8th) Flight & Space (8th) Global Learning Outcome: Complex problem solving across multiple disciplines, in predictable and unpredictable situations in order to produce, create or invent. High School Engineering Eight (8) engineering courses Principles of Engineering Introduction to Engineering Design Digital Electronics Computer Integrated Manufacturing Engineering Design & Development Biotechnical Engineering College Engineering • • • • • ABET certified engineering courses Take college engineering courses for dual credit Established an Early College Program with Lawrence Technology University Establishing an articulation program for our PLTW HS courses with Kettering University Earn an IB Diploma in while earning college engineering credits and an associates degree in engineering FIRST Robotics Biomedical Program The biomedical program was launched in 2010. Four courses are offered in the program Principles of the Biomedical Sciences Human Body Systems Medical Interventions Science Research: [A capstone course involving a research topic, conduct the research, write a scientific paper, and defend the conclusions to a panel of reviewers.] Oxford Auto Program Four year program Students can earn many different certifications Won numerous national and state competitions Future Careers ○ Auto mechanics ○ Heavy equipment repair ○ Diesel engine repair ○ Engineers Oxford Virtual Academy in the Palm of Your Hand – One touch Away ©2012 055/23/12 RELEASE DATE: Available on Android Now! The First True Mobile Phone App for a Michigan School District • • • • Android & iPhone apps offer less data connections: Can operate in buildings More integrated functionality, i.e. clicking on a link to make a phone call Easier to navigate Can locate through app search / Google play iPhone App to be released June 1st! App for our Engineering & Technology Academy Oxford Community Schools www.oxfordschools.org http://twitter.com/SuptSkilling [email protected]