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FROM THE DESK OF ALEX CHARLTON HEALTH EDUCATION MATTERS GIRLS ON THE RUN DELAWARE COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL (DCTS)
A Culture Shift: How Focusing on Success is Changing Local Career and Technical Education
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YOUTH SOCCER TRAINING WITH A PASSION FOR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
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From the Desk of Alex Charlton Get Educated! Delaware County offers terrific educational opportunities, which provide our residents with the tools needed to succeed. We, at the Chamber, are so proud to have so many institutions of higher learning and proprietary schools. We do want to encourage you to visit our Membership Directory to peruse the variety of options. Below you will find a brief listing of our member colleges and universities, which distinguish our region as a leader of higher learning. • Albright College – Delaware County www.albright.edu/accelerated • Cheyney University of Pennsylvania www.cheyney.edu • Delaware County Community College www.dccc.edu • Kaplan Career Institute www.kaplancareerinstitute.com • Neumann University www.neuman.edu • Penn State Brandywine www.brandywine.psu.edu • Pennsylvania Institute of Technology www.pit.edu • Prism Career Institute www.prismcareerinsitute.com • Saint Joseph’s University www.sju.edu • Strayer University www.strayer.edu/pennsylvania/delaware-county • Swarthmore College www.swarthmore.edu • Widener University www.widener.edu • Delaware County Technical Schools www.delcotech.org • Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades www.williamson.edu Speaking of education, Delaware County is also home to a very special degree recipient. Did you know that the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. received his Bachelor of Divinity degree here in Delaware County, at the former Crozer Theological Seminary, in the year 1951? This point of pride is something we will celebrate on January 19th, and we hope you will join us. Please see the upcoming events page for details. On behalf of the Chamber Board and Staff, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season with family and friends.
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Mercy Fitzgerald’s monthly Dine with the Docs program draws attendees from all over Delaware County to learn about a variety of health topics.
Health Education Your health is a valuable – if not your most important – asset. In order to improve and maintain a healthy lifestyle, education is central to building knowledge and positive attitudes toward health, as well as preventing and reducing the risk for disease. Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital offers a wide range of educational programs, many of which are free, to help community members become better educated about their health. These programs include: • Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME): Diabetes education can have a wide range of positive effects. Studies have shown that patients who have completed diabetes education had fewer hospitalizations and reduced medical costs. Accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators and recognized by the American Diabetes Association, the DSME program at Mercy Fitzgerald helps participants manage all aspects of diabetes. Classes cover topics such as monitoring, medications, proper nutrition, physical activity, goal setting and problem solving, the disease process, and preventing, detecting and treating complications. • Dine with the Docs: A monthly, free program that features different health topics presented by physicians and clinicians. Previous topics have included cancer prevention, diabetes, foot care, heart health, joint health, and stroke prevention. Attendees enjoy a complimentary meal and the opportunity to get their questions answered by a healthcare professional. • Smoking and Tobacco Cessation Classes: This free series of classes is offered quarterly for individuals who are ready to quit smoking cigarettes and cigars or using smokeless tobacco. Classes include behavioral change strategies and provide access to resources for nicotine replacement therapy. • WRAP (Wellness Recovery and Action Plan): These free workshop sessions help participants take control of their mental health recovery. WRAP is designed to decrease and prevent intrusive or troubling feelings and behaviors, increase personal empowerment, improve quality of life and assist individuals in achieving life goals and dreams. Mercy Fitzgerald also offers Infant and Child CPR classes, support groups, safe sitter classes and other programs. To learn more, visit www.mercyhealth.org/classes-events or call 1-877-GO MERCY.
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Girls on Track
Matters Diabetes Education at Mercy Fitzgerald is an accredited program that has helped many individuals successfully manage diabetes.
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E.T. Richardson Middle School is excited at the prospect of bringing the Girls on Track program to their student body starting the 2014/2015 academic year. Girls on Track is the middle school level of the popular Girls on the Run program, a non-profit organization that was launched in 1996 to address the specific needs of pre/adolescent girls. This organization has helped thousands of girls meet the challenge of adolescence through a comprehensive program that offers guidance and coaching on identifying strategies to ensure healthy physical and emotional well-being, strengthening decision making skills and developing goal setting skills. Through the twelve-week program, the girls meet twice weekly with their coaches, who deliver a set curriculum that explores important topics such as establishing positive relationships and boundaries, maintaining high self-esteem, the dangers of eating disorders and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle for both mind and body. Along with the various topics covered, physical activity is also incorporated throughout the program with the culminating activity of the group completing a 5k race. Throughout the sessions the girls work together to build a trusting environment where they can share ideas, push themselves to achieve personal goals and encourage each other to do their best. To run the program it is required that E.T. Richardson Middle School provides four adult coaches to deliver the curriculum, and provides the necessary level of support for the participants. The School plans to have two paid coaches from their Springfield School District staff and two parent volunteers. The coaches will attend an all-day training in January 2015 to ensure each person is equipped to deliver the curriculum appropriately. Girls on Track provides the curriculum and all necessary materials for the program. The school provides coaches and a dedicated indoor and outdoor space to conduct each session. Each student participant is required to pay a fee (typically $150, which could be subsidized for those in need if scholarship money is available). The fee covers the costs of curriculum, training for coaches, Girls on Track tee shirt and water bottle for each girl and the entrance fee for the 5k. Registration is completed online through the Girls on Track organization, and they manage the lottery should one be required. The School is looking to attain $3,000 to pay for two coaches and allow for up to four scholarships to be made available for students who cannot afford the registration fee. Please visit www.gotrpa.org/what-we-do/6th-8th-grade-program to learn more about Girls on Track and the benefits it provides for middle school girls. If you are interested in helping bring Girls on Track to the girls at E.T. Richardson Middle School, please contact Daniel Tracy at 610-938-6350 or by email at daniel.tracy@ssdcougars.org
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A CULTURE SHIFT: HOW FOCUSING ON SUCCESS IS CHANGING LOCAL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
NUTURING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS:
ENHANCING TEACHING WITH GOOGLE GLASS
Changing the culture of a business is a lot like changing the culture of an educational institution – challenging. Delaware County Technical High Schools (DCTS) is shifting the educational culture from one of achievement to a Culture of Success for Delaware County’s students. There are many debates about the relationship between achievement and success. Often times student success is measured by achievements such as test scores, awards, and even attendance. Some would argue that these achievements are not measurements of student success, but mile markers along the path to success. The philosophy of DCTS is that student success is more than the sum total of one’s achievements. Student success is the bigger picture, a consideration of how well students will perform once they graduate high school. DCTS is a career and technical education center (CTC); the school’s mission is to prepare today’s high school students for tomorrow’s opportunities by providing innovative, meaningful technical training, a foundation for life-long learning and marketable credentials for high-wage, high demand careers.
The Framework To establish a culture of success, DCTS focuses on the process of teaching and learning. In traditional education, student achievement tends to be standardized. Specifically in CTE, student achievement is measured by end-of-program assessments, which test student performance and theoretical knowledge in their Program of Study. Under the leadership of Administrative Director, Dr. Philip Lachimia, DCTS’ student achievement has increased steadily over the last 5 years. In fact, in 2011 DCTS was one of the highest performing CTE schools in the State for student performance on the end-of-program assessments. However, these assessments are just a part of the process and only one facet of the bigger picture of student pathways to success. DCTS measures success by student-preparedness for the “real world” after graduation, asking questions such as: do students have the technical skills to succeed in a high-skill, high-demand industry and do they have the 21st Century skills to thrive in the workplace or a post-secondary degree program? By providing experiential 8
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COVER FEATURE work-based learning opportunities like mentoring and shadowing with business education partners such as Shore-Snyder Dental & Folsom Tool, DCTS focuses on the growth of the whole student.
Culture of Success Interdisciplinary teams meet monthly in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) where data is used to drive instructional decisions that improve student learning and create a Culture of Success for students. Through the wisdom of this diverse group, professional development is individualized and CTE instructors reflect on their practice, receive training on instruction strategies, promote their individual growth and consequently that of their students. DCTS is always looking to improve the practice of professional staff and to identify ways to continuously improve the teaching/learning process. One way that was introduced this year is the development of Individual Student Learning Guides that enable students to become independent learners. “This is contrary to the dated belief that students are empty vessels to be filled by teachers. The teacher is actually an activator or facilitator of knowledge. Through this process students take ownership of their own learning,” states Dr. Lachimia.
Connecting with today’s students in their own language extends beyond verbal communication. The Automotive Technology program uses the social learning platform, Edmodo, (which emits a navigational feel similar to Facebook) to augment traditional classroom experiences. Instructors Bill Jenkins and Pete Dillon use Edmodo to share school news, assignments, resources, and even give quizzes, freeing up class time for instruction. “The automotive industry is more advanced and technical than it’s ever been and to successfully enter this workforce, students need to be able to improve their literacy, math, and science skills; most importantly critical thinking and problem solving skills,” says Mr. Jenkins.
The Culture of Success in the Real World The new Engineering Technologies program instructor, Rock Durant, hopes to encourage critical thinking skills and perspective taking within students by teaching them both sides of the engineering process: theory and manufacturing. The new program is acquiring the latest equipment and technologies; one of the most exciting is the 3D printer. Students are learning to use Computer-
Technology’s Place in a Culture of Success One way to change the process of learning is through technology. DCTS was awarded a grant from Boeing to purchase Google Glass, a wearable computer fashioned like glasses. This technology will allow students to access pieces of the learning guides, which prepare them to earn industry certifications without the need to leave their workstation. The use of Google Glass in the classroom challenges instructors’ creativity, as they decide what pieces of the curriculum are best suited for the technology and will also meet student needs. Google Glass will be piloted in select DCTS programs: Computer Networking & Digital Forensics, Dental Technology, Automotive Technology, Cosmetology and Early Childhood Education (ECE). Cosmetology instructor, Rachel Moir, plans to use Google Glass to teach specific practical skills, such as French braiding using video, photos, and step-bystep instructions. Ms. Moir DCTS’ focus on technology did not create her own video in education provides for the French Braid lesson explaining that, “Every innovative, meaningful instructor does things diftraining that gives students ferently with the same result. It is nice for students to see the skills needed for highhow other teachers do income, high-demand things, it widens the perspective of the student.” The careers in today’s ECE program runs a partcompetitive workforce. day preschool. Instructor, Erin Sparacio, plans to use Google Glass to help ECE student-teachers formally observe and assess preschool children. “Student-teachers have to consider visual and language cues when communicating with preschool age children. Too often adults interfere with a child’s problem solving and the use of Google Glass will help encourage objective observation from students in a way unlike before,” says Ms. Sparacio. DELAWARE COUNTY REGIONAL NEWS WINTER 2014/2015
PREPARING FOR REAL WORLD SUCCESS:
MEETING WORKFORCE NEEDS THROUGH TECHNOLOGIES SUCH AS 3D PRINTING Aided Design (CAD) software to operate the 3D printer. Mr. Durant hopes to forge community/business relationships within the biomedical engineering industry to take on real-life projects using 3D printing technology so students will make connections between the work they do in the classroom and the real world. Career and technical education (CTE) is critical to meet the workforce needs of the United States and to meet the needs of college and career-ready students embarking on a path towards success beyond high school. However, CTE has an image problem that prevents the community from fully understanding its value. In Delaware County the misperception of CTE partly results in schools that have a capacity for over 1,000 students to operate with enrollments of less than 500. Students simply are not enrolling in the programs. There are at least 1,000 more students in Delaware County who may thrive in a culture of success, and Delaware County Technical High Schools welcomes them. If you are reading this and wondering, “How can I help with the CTE image problem?,” it could be as simple as asking a friend to consider the relationship between success and achievement and then telling them about Delaware County Technical High Schools. Visit www.delcotech.org. 9
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YSC Academy, located in Wayne PA, is the first school in the country to integrate an MLS affiliated elite youth soccer development program with college-preparatory education. This cutting-edge model focuses on the unique needs of the student athlete allowing for the ideal athletic and academic environments. The Academy believes that the pursuit of excellence, whether on the field or in the classroom, starts with a passion for learning. The school is designed for motivated high-school aged soccer players committed to becoming the absolute best they can be both athletically and academically. YSC Academy is a community built by student-athletes for studentathletes. It is a truly unique learning environment where student-athletes gain confidence in their ability to conquer even the toughest challenges through sustained focus, teamwork, and an ethos of hard work. YSC Academy’s small size, paired with highly qualified teachers and coaches, provides each student-athlete with exceptional individualized attention. Studentathletes are encouraged to establish a leadership role in their learning by taking P.R.I.D.E. (Personal Responsibility In Developing Excellence) in everything thing they do. YSC’s overarching value system creates a strong cultural identity where the academic rigor of a private school joins with one of the highest caliber soccer 12
training environments available to youth players in North America. This unique model creates the ideal environment to not only develop outstanding soccer players and students, but also exceptional citizens who strive to be active contributors in their communities. YSC Academy strives to transform each student-athlete’s special gift for soccer into a passion for life-long learning shaping every aspect of their life. For general inquiries, contact Dr. Nooha AhmedLee, Head of School, at nahmed-lee@yscacademy.com or visit www.yscacademy.com.
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County Chamber of Commerce and the regional business environment. Always Best Care Senior Services CertaPro Painters of Greater Media Delaware Hospice E. T. Richardson Middle School Haverford Area YMCA Healthy4Life Wellness Center IP Works, PLLC Jake's Wayback Burgers Kelly Electric Company, Inc.
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2015 UPCOMING EVENTS JANUARY 8 CHAMBER ORIENTATION 8:30 – 10 AM
Expect to get new ideas, discuss how to get the most out of your Membership, and meet and network with other Members. Attend this orientation at the Chamber and meet our staff and get the facts about how we can serve you and your business. JANUARY 13 NONPROFIT MEET & GREET 8 – 10 AM
Nonprofit community members meet at the Chamber and are introduced to the year of programming at this networking event. Information about the Chamber’s Nonprofit of the Year award, presented at the Small Business Awards, will be provided. JANUARY 14 MEMBERS PRESENT! NEUMANN UNIVERSITY SOCIAL MEDIA TRIAL CLASS 8 – 10 AM
Neumann University has partnered with the National Institute for Social Media to offer a social media preparation course that will put you in the forefront of social media in business today. Learn more about the course in this two hour information session, and how it will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to become proficient in strategic social media methodologies. JANUARY 14 WOMEN IN BUSINESS 12 – 1:30 PM
Professional women and their female colleagues are invited to network over lunch at Hedgerow Theatre, renowned nationally as well as locally for the excellence of its ensemble approach and the development of generations of theatre artists. Learn more about their production, “On the Verge” featuring three `sister sojourners,’ each a prototypical Victorian lady explorer, equipped with dialog as pithy as their helmets, who thwack their machetes through the wilderness while telling tales of past jaunts among the natives. Sponsored by Merves Amon & Barsz, CPA committed to providing you with efficient, personal service; relevant, reliable information; and effective, innovative solutions that keep pace with your changing needs. JANUARY 15 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 5 – 7 PM
Join us in western Delaware County at the offices of Anna C. Giacalone, DMD, MAGD in Chadds Ford for Business after hours. Dr. Giacalone and her team of warm, caring, dedicated professionals strive to make your dental experience comfortable and pleasant. Enjoy their hospitality and the camaraderie of Membership on your way home from the office. JANUARY 19 REVEREND DOCTOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY OF SERVICE 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Did you know that the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. received his Bachelors of Divinity degree in Delaware County? Join us in supporting his message and mission at Chester High School, in the city where he began his educational journey. Volunteer, attend the breakfast, and mingle with Members and supporters. JANUARY 28 MEMBERS PRESENT! DATA PROTECTION FOR SMALL & MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESSES 8 – 10 AM
Chamber Member Interphase will assist Members with their vetting process on how to protect their data. This breakfast presentation at the Chamber will information on how to gain and maintain a hybrid approach on data protection at your small to medium sized business. 14
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Eddie Roach, Larry Moulder, Kevin Quinn and Scott Wadel of UPS, 2014 recipient of the Business of the Year award.
2014 Annual Dinner With the same graciousness that he’s cultivated at the helm of DELCORA, Joseph Salvucci stood at the podium in a packed room at the Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center on November 20th, as he accepted the Citizen of the Year award, and acknowledged all of the other award winners, the keynote speakers and his employees and family, but not himself. As he retires this year, he was chosen by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce as its Citizen of the Year, joining UPS as the Business of the Year and SEPTA as its Economic Impact Award recipient.
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Chamber President Alex Charlton congratulates the 2014 Citizen of the Year, Joseph L. Salvucci.
Over time, he cultivated an atmosphere of respect and teamwork, where the standards for himself and the DELCORA team were high. He himself made a list of his leadership principles and held himself to those. Among them: “I believe that it is not what you say that is important; it is what you do. I also believe the best way to lead is by example and that is best done out front.” Reprinted from an article By Kathleen Carey, Delaware County Daily Times
2015 SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS
Join us at the Drexelbrook on March 19, 2015 for the 2015 Small Business Awards, where winners will be recognized for excellence in small business in Delaware County. This event features
Robert L. Lund, Jr., P.E. – SEPTA Assistant General Manager, Engineering, Maintenance and Construction with Jeffrey D. Knueppel, P.E. – SEPTA Deputy General Manager, who accepted the 2014 Economic Impact Award on behalf of the organization.
a Small Business keynote speaker and plenty of mingling with sponsors and small business owners.
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