High School/High Tech

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

1 Introduction

Welcome

Purpose and Overview of the Guide

How High School/High Tech Evolved

Mission of High/High Tech

What is High School/High Tech?
What are the Primary Features of High School/High Tech?

Join the National High School/High Tech Program

Getting Started
Working with the National High School/High Tech Program Office
National Program Office Goals and Requirements
Program Site Highlights

2 Destinations: Components of School/High Tech

Program Components

School-Based Activities

Coursework
Extracurricular School Activities
Workshops and Seminars
Planning a Workshop Seminar

Community-Based Activities

Site Visits
Job Shadowing
Mentoring

Paid Summer Internships

Internships Defined
Benefits of Paid Internships
Road Map for Successful Paid Internship Program
Site Highlights

Program Organization and Structure

The Relationship Between the National High School/High Tech Program Office and Local Programs
Examples of Organizational Structures from Selected Sites

3 How to Launch a Local Project Site

Identify the Spearheading Entity

Articulate a Preliminary Vision

Identify Local Project Leadership

Identify Potential High Tech Industry Partners

Establish a Local Advisory Committee

Membership
Develop a Mission Statement
Identify Objectives
Establish a Set of Guidelines for Operations

Identify Potential Funding Sources and a Funding Strategy

Identify Staffing Needs and Conduct Recruitment

4 How to Market the Program

Why Market your Project?

Six Steps to Effective Project Marketing

1 Know your Market
2 Define your Marketing Goals
3 Identify and Develop Contacts
4 Select your Marketing Methods and Tools
5 Create a Consistent Project Page
6 Evaluate your Marketing Efforts

5 How to Involve Parents and Other Advocates

Invite Parental Involvement

Encourage Parental Cooperation

Ways to Involve Parents

Reinforcing Parental Involvement

6 How to Develop an Awareness of Cultural Diversity

Disability Awareness

Cultural Diversity Initiative

Cultural Awareness

7 Program Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

Road Map for Successful Program Monitoring and Evaluation

Quantitative vs. Qualitative Information

Appendices