My Future. My Choice.

College Now offers all eligible Lenawee County students attending LISD TECH Center programs the opportunity to begin meeting the academic demands of post-secondary education.

The mission of the Lenawee Intermediate School District’s (LISD) Career Technical Education (CTE) program is to provide, through partnerships, the best life-long, learner-centered education; and by using applied technology, continue to be a leader in preparing learners for a changing world. LISD Board of Education Richard Germond President Jim Hartley  Vice President/Secretary Carrie Dillon  Treasurer Victor Hogue  Trustee Robert Vogel  Trustee

For more information contact: Sue Ritchey (517) 265-1672 [email protected] Jane Castle (517) 265-1705 [email protected] Kim Dusseau (517) 265-1661 [email protected]

College Now LISD TECH Center 1372 North Main Street Adrian, MI 49221 (517) 263-2108

LISD Administration Superintendent Assistant Superintendent, Special Education & Strategic Initiatives Kyle Griffith, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Instruction & General Services Mark Haag TBD

LISD TECH Center Shelley Jusick, Ed.S. Principal Jenny Heath Assistant Principal, Curriculum & Instruction Chris Dotson Assistant Principal, Student Servicesy

LISD Nondiscrimination Statement The Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) does not discriminate in any of its educational programs and services, activities, or employment practices, on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin / ancestry, religion, height, weight, marital status, age, limited English-speaking ability, sexual orientation, or disability. Direct inquiries to: Executive Director of Staff Resources, Lenawee Intermediate School District, 4107 N. Adrian Hwy., Adrian, MI 49221, (517) 265-2119. Persons with hearing impairments, please call the Michigan Relay Center at (800) 649-3777 (TDD). Declaración de No Discriminación del LISD El Distrito Escolar Intermedio de Lenawee (LISD) no discrimina en ninguno de sus programas o servicios educativos, actividades, o prácticas de empleo sobre la base de género, raza, color, origen nacional / ascendencia, religión, estatura, peso, estado civil, edad, la habilidad limitada de hablar inglés, orientación sexual, o incapacidad. Para conseguir más información: Executive Director of Staff Resources, Lenawee Intermediate School District, 4107 N. Adrian Hwy., Adrian, MI 49221, (517) 265-2119. Personas con problemas de audición, por favor llamen al Michigan Relay Center (800) 649-3777 (TDD).

My Future. My Choice.

New Opportunities The Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) continually explores ways to prepare LISD TECH Center students for college readiness. (From the LISD Mission)

The College Now Advantage The College Now program provides increased dual enrollment* opportunities for LISD TECH Center students at no cost to the enrolled student or local district. *Students may enroll in college classes that are required to obtain a post-secondary degree in their CTE pathway.

Program Requirements  All parents and students must attend one of the tentatively scheduled Parent Information Meetings: a. June (Fall term) b. November (Winter term)  All students must:  Be enrolled in a LISD TECH Center Career Technical Education (CTE) program.  Meet qualifying SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, ACT, PLAN or ACCUPLACER or Compass Scores (available thru local Colleges).

Students who participate in dual enrollment are more likely to:  pursue a bachelor’s degree  have higher first semester college grades  earn more credits during their

first 3.5 years of post-secondary education

Please submit scores to College Now Advisor for review.

 All Students must:  Fill out, sign and turn in a Student Enroll-

ment Agreement, FERPA form, dual enrollment form (from appropriate institution).  Attend any College Orientation meeting required by the college.  Attend a college advisory appointment every semester.  Be in good academic standing and maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA in college coursework.

 All college courses must directly apply to the student’s Educational Development Plan (EDP) and Career Pathway.

 Developmental college courses are not eligible for funding.

Why College Now ? Derek Whittaker, a Welding Technology student from Addison High School, will graduate with 16 college credits in welding. He earned these credits through concurrent enrollment with JC@LISD and earned an American Welding Society (AWS) certification. Derek plans to attend Washtenaw Community College to acquire an associate’s degree while apprenticing with Local 190 Plumber and Pipefitters Union. Nathan Behnke, a Computer Information Services (CIS) student from Tecumseh will graduate with 22 college credits in a variety of subjects from Jackson College and Eastern Michigan University (EMU). He plans to attend EMU to pursue a degree in Information Assurance or CIS. Nathan values the financial savings offered by College Now and the opportunity to take courses with a diverse group of students.