Areas of Emphasis for SWCI PASS Activities and Programs:

 

Activities focus on:

  • Curriculum alignment and pathways to college
  • Pre-service teacher preparation, teacher staff development and teacher internships
  • Awareness and promotion of college programs beyond college outreach programs currently in place

Forums focus on:

  • Helping to build bridges of understanding and communication across the two sectors
  • Supporting communication between colleges or applied arts and technology and their neighboring district school boards
  • Addressing issues of regional and/or local concern
  • Supporting Activities and Dual Credit Programs

 

Dual Credits focus on:

  • Assisting secondary students in the completion of their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • Successful transitioning to college and apprenticeship programs
  • Students facing the biggest challenges; disengagement, underachieving
  • Under-represented groups; aboriginal, ELL, FSL, FGS, Crown Wards, Special Education, students who have been out of school