SCWI Calendar of Important Dates for 2019/20

This calendar provides a summary of important SCWI dates between May 2020 and August 2021.

Updated May 25, 2020.

Summer Institute 2019

New and experienced RPT members, particularly those who did not attend Summer Institute, may find these resources helpful in their work. Resources on dual credit policy, procedures, and ensuring data is accurate and complete are available. Annual updates the SCWI provides important background information.

Updated September 2019

Summer Institute 2019 – Contract Change Activity

Summer Institute participants had the opportunity to review three contract change requests (college-delivered college course, Level 1 apprenticeship in-school training, and summer) to determine if the request would be approved. Resources from this activity are available for download.

Contract Change Memo 2019-2020

Memo: Friday, July 9, 2019

This document contains the submission dates and procedures for requesting any changes to RPT Contracts for 2019-20.

SCWI Activity Monitoring Report 2018-2019 Executive Summary, September 2019

This executive summary is a brief report of the 2018-2019 regional planning team activity/forum monitoring conducted by the SCWI Liaison Team Members. The report includes a list of the activities and forums monitored as well as a provincial overview of their effectiveness. The detailed report has been provided to each liaison member to assist them with providing resource materials to any RPT requesting further information about activities or forums.

SCWI Reporting, Approval & Monitoring Process Report for 2019-2020

This SCWI accountability document provides information for regional planning teams regarding the SCWI Reporting Website for completing the Interim Report, Dual Credit Student Data Report and SCWI Final Report; Approval Process for Contract Changes; Process for Requesting New Dual Credit Course Code(s); Process for Monitoring Activities/Forums; and sample forms.
Updated February 5, 2020 Rev 2

SCWI Approved 2019 - 2020 Activities and Forums

A report listing each RPT’s approved activities/forums including a brief overview, date, location, time and contact person. RPT’s are encouraged to refer to this resource to explore activities or forums that may be of interest to them.

Updated: February 12, 2020

Proposing Level 1 Apprenticeship Dual Credits Workshop - December 2019

Materials presented in this webinar will walk you through the process of proposing Level 1 Apprenticeship Dual Credits including entering requests into EDCS. The recording, the presentation and the Level 1 proposal and approval timeline are available here.

December 2019

Adult Dual Credit Pilot Programs

Adult Dual Credit Pilot Programs were launched in Semester 1, 2017-18. Here you will find resources presented at the Enhancing Adult Dual Credit Pilot Programs Regional Forums held in Spring 2018.

In order to support the implementation of the Adult Dual Credit (ADC) pilots, SCWI has developed a document that brings together Ministry of Education policies and procedures. This document will be of assistance in recording and transcripting ADCs and dual credit teacher funding depending on the delivery approach (college delivered or team-taught). Added November 2018.

Level 1 Mathematics Skills Resources

Teacher and student learning packages resources have been developed to enhance the knowledge and confidence of Level 1 Carpentry, Culinary Arts and Motive Power dual credit apprentices in identified mathematical areas (measurement, fractions, decimals and geometry). These resources were developed by the Nipissing Parry Sound RPT and field tested by Canadore college staff with students.

These resources focus on a practical and hands-on approach to learning and reflect the real-world mathematical demands facing apprentices.

SCWI Activity Monitoring Report 2016-2017 Executive Summary, September 2017

This executive summary is a brief report of the 2016-2017 regional planning team activity/forum monitoring conducted by the SCWI Liaison Team Members. The report includes a list of the activities and forums monitored as well as a provincial overview of their effectiveness. The detailed report has been provided to each liaison member to assist them with providing resource materials to any RPT requesting further information about activities or forums.

Mental Health Input from RPTs on Resources, Strategies and Programs

The purpose of this document is to provide information and sample practices on mental health resources, strategies and programs used by RPTs. The agenda for a RPT Mental Health Pilot Workshop conducted by RPTs 5, 7 and 14 is also included.

Updated: January 9, 2018.

SCWI Approved 2016 - 2017 Activities and Forums

A report listing each RPT’s approved activities/forums including a brief overview, date, location, time and contact person. RPT’s are encouraged to refer to this resource to explore activities or forums that may be of interest to them.
Updated: June 5, 2017

SCWI Activity Monitoring Report 2015-2016 Executive Summary, September 2, 2016

This executive summary is a brief report of the 2015-2016 regional planning team activity/forum monitoring conducted by the SCWI Liaison Team Members. The report includes a list of the activities and forums monitored as well as a provincial overview of their effectiveness. The detailed report has been provided to each liaison member to assist them with providing resource materials to any RPT requesting further information about activities or forums.

After SWAC and After Adult Dual Credit Resources 2019-20

Materials to support the delivery of both After School Within a College (SWAC) and After Adult Dual Credits (ADC) will be useful for both college advisors and Regional Planning Team members.

Included here are the Power Point presentation used in the Winter 2020 webinars; a description of both of the pilot activities; and reporting templates.

For those college advisors and others not able to attend one of the webinars, two recordings and accompanying power point presentations are available – one explaining the pilot activities, and one focusing on applying to OCAS and OUAC using the vouchers funded through the pilot.

Updated June 2020

Level 1 In-School Apprenticeship Training Options

This document includes the various options for SCWI and non-SCWI Level 1 programs. RPTs, working with their boards’ OYAP coordinators, should consider the wide range of options in order to determine which options are appropriate and will be available to their students. This document includes details on each of the SCWI Level 1 dual credit options including notes on student eligibility and funding.

Updated: November 2019

Dual Credit Students with an IEP/IPRC

Questions and Answers to Assist Colleges and School Boards When Registering a Student with an IEP/IPRC in a Dual Credit Course.

Parent Information: Apprenticeships: Skilled Trades

This document will be helpful to parents with a son or daughter interested in the Skilled Trades.

See this fact sheet

SCWI Recommends Criminal Reference Checks for College Staff Providing Instruction at Secondary Schools

Memo: Friday, May 13, 2016

In the document below the SCWI committee on Criminal Record Checks has released its recommendations to RPTs regarding important procedural changes. For all college instructors providing dual credit courses at secondary school locations, RPT's are strongly advised to implement Ontario Regulation 521/01 effective September 1, 2016.  Please read the document attached carefully.

Indigenous Education Board Leads Webinar

In order to support First Nations, Métis and Inuit board leads, the School-College-Work Initiative (SCWI) has partnered with the Student Achievement Division and the Indigenous Education Office of the Ministry of Education. The power point presentation that was shared at this webinar on June 14, 2017 is available for download.

SCWI – CRALO Document on Dual Credits

The College Registrars, Admissions and Liaison Officers (CRALO) have developed this statement regarding how dual credits are considered in the college application process and how students receive recognition for their dual credits once they finish secondary school and start a college program.

SCWI Provincially Approved 2018 - 2019 Activities and Forums

A report listing each RPT’s approved activities/forums including a brief overview, date, location, time and contact person. RPT’s are encouraged to refer to this resource to explore activities or forums that may be of interest to them.

Updated: March 13, 2019

SCWI Activity Monitoring Report 2017-2018 Executive Summary, September 2018

This executive summary is a brief report of the 2017-2018 regional planning team activity/forum monitoring conducted by the SCWI Liaison Team Members. The report includes a list of the activities and forums monitored as well as a provincial overview of their effectiveness. The detailed report has been provided to each liaison member to assist them with providing resource materials to any RPT requesting further information about activities or forums.

Adobe Connect Resources

RPT Chairs and Coordinators may want to use Adobe Connect or other web-based meeting tools to help bring their teams together. A recording of the April RPT Chairs and Coordinators training session and the accompanying Power Point presentation are available. Details on booking an SCWI Adobe Connect meeting room are included in the Power Point.