tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post7983305501046281326..comments2024-01-08T03:21:35.616-05:00Comments on DeKalb County School Watch: Warren Tech: A hidden treasure in DeKalbCerebrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11161868015604029471noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-90562932179588397452011-11-06T17:53:56.270-05:002011-11-06T17:53:56.270-05:00And Kudos right back to you Kim Gokce.
Kim'...And Kudos right back to you Kim Gokce. <br /><br />Kim's success stories of the Cross Keys Foundation, coupled with his personal guidance and words of advise were important catalysts to the formation of the Warren Tech Foundation.Chip Franzoninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-5868232617030529742011-11-06T10:41:01.971-05:002011-11-06T10:41:01.971-05:00Warren Tech is full of the type of quiet successes...Warren Tech is full of the type of quiet successes we could use more of in DeKalb. Kudos to the volunteer Board for organizing a Foundation for the benefit of these young people!Kim Gokcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01855554437157990110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-9058985337588318162011-11-05T11:25:20.392-04:002011-11-05T11:25:20.392-04:00Warren Tech truly is one of the hidden treasures i...Warren Tech truly is one of the hidden treasures in our school system. I have had the pleasure of working with students and staff from the school for a number of years. The fact that this program is one of few in the COUNTRY should also be acknowledged. Their partnership with the business community only reaps benefits for students in WT programs. <br /><br />The Work-Based Learning (WBL)strategy the school employs, is a model of business-education partnership. Surprisingly, DCSS has done very little recognizing and supporting this school. Unlike other schools, Warren Tech does not receive FTE's (Full Time Equivalency) units since their students are assigned from their respective home schools. As a result, WT relies on a hodge-podge of funding from the Career Technology program and Special Education. Although they are required to meet, with some exceptions, the same instructional standards of more traditional schools they make do so with scattered collections of textbooks and materials often transferred as surplus from other programs. <br />Another strong point of Warren Tech's curriculum is the use of a concept of team teaching utilizing certified educators and instructional paraprofessionals. The levels of cooperation and support amongst each program's team is reflected in the attitudes and abilities developed by the school's students. The type of student participating in this program is also critical to its long-term success.<br />As such, Warren Tech should not be used as a "dumping ground" of sorts by home schools wishing to rid themselves of troublesome students. The success of the the school's programs is tied directly to the ability and willingness of students genuinely looking to improve the course of their lives. The staff at WT realize this and I am impressed by their strict adherence to district policies related to tuck-and-pull, inappropriate clothing, and disruptive behavior. Most surprising, are the lengths staff go in convincing students that WT is not an alternative school or punishment for previous behavior. The opportunities the school provide can, and have, improved the lives of many students and graduates. Let's provide the support and assistance this school really needs and give us a point of pride we can acknowledge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-66755743815703937782011-11-04T19:53:13.269-04:002011-11-04T19:53:13.269-04:00Some Warren Tech students did some work on the bar...Some Warren Tech students did some work on the barn next to the greenhouse in Brook Run. When I visited the barn after some major work on the interior, I was impressed with the students who showed me around. They had a good reason to be proud of themselves that day.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795338401338713973noreply@blogger.com