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What is Early Alert?
  • Early Alert is the process of:
    • Early Assessment - Identifying students who are experiencing difficulties in the classroom
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What is Early Alert?
  • Early Alert is the process of:
    • Early Assessment - Identifying students who are experiencing difficulties in the classroom
    • Referral - Determining the type of intervention needed
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What is Early Alert?
  • Early Alert is the process of:
    • Early Assessment - Identifying students who are experiencing difficulties in the classroom
    • Referral - Determining the type of intervention needed
    • Support Services - Providing the necessary support services for students to overcome their difficulties and succeed academically
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What is Early Alert?
  • Early Alert is the process of:
    • Early Assessment - Identifying students who are experiencing difficulties in the classroom
    • Referral - Determining the type of intervention needed
    • Support Services - Providing the necessary support services for students to overcome their difficulties and succeed academically
  • When used and used early …
    Early Alert is a key strategy for promoting the academic achievement and success of students
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Step 1 – Early Assessment
  • An effective Early Alert system relies on effective early assessment in the classroom, e.g.
    student's attendance, classroom participation/
    study habits, performance, behavior/conduct, etc.
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Step 1 – Early Assessment
  • An effective Early Alert system relies on effective early assessment in the classroom, e.g.
    student's attendance, classroom participation/
    study habits, performance, behavior/conduct, etc.
  • Recommended reading:
    • Using Classroom Assessment to Change Both Teaching and Learning
    • Classroom Assessment Techniques:
      A Student’s Gateway to Better Learning
    • Other papers and available research
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Step 2 – Referral
  • Which type of intervention best meets the student’s “needs” in the most appropriate time?
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Step 2 – Referral
Option #1 Direct referral to campus Support Services
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Step 2 – Referral
Option #1 Direct referral to campus Support Services
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Step 2 – Referral
Option #1 Direct referral to campus Support Services
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Step 2 – Referral
Option #1 Direct referral to campus Support Services
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Step 2 – Referral
Option #1 Direct referral to campus Support Services
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Step 2 – Referral
Option #2 Direct referral to Counseling Center
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Step 2 – Referral
Option #2 Direct referral to Counseling Center
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Step 2 – Referral
Option #2 Direct referral to Counseling Center
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Step 2 – Referral
Option #2 Direct referral to Counseling Center
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Step 2 – Referral
Option #2 Direct referral to Counseling Center
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Step 2 – Referral
Option #3 “Follow-up” bubble via online drop sheet
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Step 2 – Referral
Option #3 “Follow-up” bubble via online drop sheet
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Step 2 – Referral
Option #3 “Follow-up” bubble via online drop sheet
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Step 2 – Referral
Option #3 “Follow-up” bubble via online drop sheet
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Step 2 – Referral
Option #3 Follow-up “bubble” via online drop sheet
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Step 3 – Support Services
Available services: Did You Know?
  • Getting Started at City College
  • Admissions Rm. A-112 (619) 388-3475
  • Records Rm. A-109 (619) 388-3474
  • Evaluations Rm. A-110 (619) 388-3466
  • Financial Aid Rm. A-113 (619) 388-3501
  • DSPS (Disability Support Programs and Services)
    Rm. A-115 (619) 388-3513
  • Veterans Rm. A-109 (619) 388-3504
  • Math & English assessment Rm. A-110 (619) 388-3540
  • New student orientation Rm. A-112 (619) 388-3540
  • Associated Students (A.S.) Cashier Rm. D-106 (619) 388-3479
  • Accounting Rm. A-114 (619) 388-3458
  • Campus Police Rm. T-211 (619) 388-3461
  • Bookstore Rm. A-12 (619) 388-3548
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Step 3 – Support Services
Available services: Did You Know?
  • Planning career, major or educational goal
  • Transfer/Career Center Rm. A-111 (619) 388-3722
  • Counseling Center  Rm. A-110 (619) 388-3540
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Step 3 – Support Services
Available services: Did You Know?
  • Help with schoolwork
  • Tutorial/Learning Center Rm. L-214 (619) 388-3685
  • English Center Rm. C-226 (619) 388-3633
  • Math Center Rm. T-208 (619) 388-3580
  • Library “R” Bldg. (619) 388-3421
  • Independent Learning Center R-105-R-107 (619) 388-3535
  • Multimedia Center Rm. R-100 (619) 388-3418
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Step 3 – Support Services
Available services: Did You Know?
  • Financial, medical and personal support
  • Financial Aid Rm. A-113 (619) 388-3501
  • Counseling Center   Rm. A-110 (619) 388-3540
  • DSPS (Disability Support Programs and Services)
    Rm. A-115 (619) 388-3513
  • Student Health Services Rm. A-116 (619) 388-3450
  • Mental Health Services Rm. A-221 (619) 388-3539
  • Scholarships Rm. D-106 (619) 388-3498
  • Child Development Center 16th & B Street (619) 388-3205
  • Student Affairs Rm. D-106 (619) 388-3498
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Step 3 – Support Services
Available services: Did You Know?
  • Additional specialized services
  • TRIO/ASPIRE Rm. L-128 (619) 388-3407
  • MESA (Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement)
    Rm. T-311E (619) 388-3156
  • EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services)
    Rm. A-113 (619) 388-3209
  • CalWORKS Rm. L-129 (619) 388-3797
  • Student Government & Clubs Rm. D-106 (619) 388-3498
  • Honors Rm. A-1-N (619) 388-3512
  • Puente Rm. A-110 (619) 388-3668
  • New Horizons Rm. L-201 (619) 388-3424
  • International Education Rm. A-1-Q (619) 388-3652
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Step 3 – Support Services
Available services: Did You Know?
  • Get ready to leave City College
  • Transfer/Career Center Rm. A-111 (619) 388-3722
  • Evaluations Rm. A-110 (619) 388-3466
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“You Are Here” Map to Student Success
  • Identifies steps for
    students to follow
  • Information is organized according to student needs
  • Quick reference guide to Support Services
  • Includes campus map
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Student Referral Form
  • Purpose:
    Easy point-to-point referral
  • Identifies who is referring
    the student
  • Contains contact information for Support Services
  • Key:
    Provides purpose for referral
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Did You Know? Referral Guide
  • Contains detailed referral information for
    Support Services
  • Available online
  • Printer-friendly copy available for each
    service group
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Getting started at City - Did you know?
  • Examples …
  • Admissions for high school students
    • Must apply in person
    • Special walk-in period scheduled
  • New Student Orientation appointments are available through the Admissions Office
  • Textbooks and materials now available online through Bookstore website
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Planning career, major and educational goal - Did you know?
  • Examples …
  • Career exploration is recommended for students prior to visiting the Counseling Center
  • The Transfer/Career Center can assist students with career exploration
  • The Counseling Center offers academic, career and personal counseling
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Help with Schoolwork - Did you know?
  • Examples …
  • Tutorial/Learning Center offers FREE tutoring in all subjects (except English) and online tutoring is also available
  • Independent Learning Center has a computer lab with tutorials on software programs
  • Math Center offers self-paced courses in
    Math 35, 95 and 96
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Financial, Medical and Personal Support - Did you know?
  • Examples …
  • Student Health Services offers low-cost & no-cost TB, HIV and vision testing + much more!
  • Scholarship packets available 2nd week of the
    Fall semester in the Scholarships Office
    (Room D-106)
  • DSP&S offers a High Tech Center (Room A-222) and Adapted Physical Education courses
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Additional Specialized Services
and Programs – Did you know?
  • Examples …
  • Eligible EOPS students receive priority enrollment and financial assistance
  • The New Horizons program offers textbook loans
  • MESA Program offers support for transfer-track students in Math, Engineering and Science majors
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Leaving City College – Did you know?
  • Examples …
  • The Transfer/Career Center assists students with university transfer guarantee programs
  • Petitions for Associate degrees are completed at the Evaluations office
  • The Transfer/Career Center offers resources to help students prepare resumes and search for jobs
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Early Alert: Faculty Guide for Student Referrals
  • Three key options:
  • Direct referral to campus Support Services
  • Direct referral to Counseling Center
  • Follow-up “bubble” via online drop sheet
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“GO” - Degree & Certificate Info for Students
  • Contains basic information for transfer, associate degrees and certificates
  • Identifies other counseling services:
    career & personal counseling
  • Describes “how to access counseling services”
  • Also includes Transfer & Career Center info
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“STOP” - Drop & Withdrawal Info for Students
  • Contains basic drop and withdrawal information
  • Includes financial & academic implications, deadlines and Reg-e tips
  • Identifies resources for avoiding drops and withdrawals
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Map to Student Success Bookmark
  • Compact reference version of
    “You Are Here” Map to
    Student Success
  • Information is organized according to student needs
  • Contains contact information for Support Services
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Tools for Promoting Student Success
  • Available at:
  • Online: www.sdcity.edu/titleV/resources.asp
  • Small quantities - faculty mailroom
  • Large quantities -  contact Title V Program:
    • Email: cityt5@sdccd.edu
    • Phone: (619) 388-3208
  • All student services locations
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"Questions"
  • Questions?
  • Please contact the Title V Team
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