15. Key Changes Over Time

 Have there been any major changes in the content or delivery of this initiative over time? If yes, please give brief details. The project has just completed its first full year of operation and as such the activities to date have been more of a development and start-up nature. Actual results for students, parents, curriculum and school programs, and employer involvement will be measured and researched more as we move through the next two years of operation.
16. Performance Indicators What indicators are used, if any, to measure the performance of this program? ESCPP funding includes a major research component which will address – -what does it take to build and sustain workable partnerships between schools and sector councils and -to what extent do school/sector council partnerships result in positive impacts in the 9 target areas.

17. Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanisms; Reporting

 What arrangements are there, if any, for the monitoring and evaluation of this program and for reporting on the results?

ESCPP is monitored by the various committees referenced above, by HRSDC as the major funding source, and is accountable to the Associate Director of Education for TDSB.
18. Key Results or Outcomes What have been the main achievements or outcomes of this program to date? Partnerships are being developed with some 18 sector councils on 15 program models; a new approach to guidance education based on Guiding Circles of the Aboriginal Human Resources Development Council of Canada is being tested in 12 school settings, 6 schools are working on a range of experiential learning activities, 26 schools are working on essential skills projects, a major parental involvement initiative has been started in 10 schools.
19. Difficulties or Barriers What difficulties or barriers to success have been experienced by this program, if any? The project is meeting with good cooperation and success in this start-up phase. Barriers can relate to both human and financial resources on both the part of schools and sector councils.
20. Promotion / Publication Channels How is information about the program or initiative publicised or promoted to potential participants?

ESCPP organizes training and information sessions for the school teams and sector councils involved. The project fits well with education reform underway with TDSB and Ontario Ministry of Education.
21. Future Plans Please give brief details of any future plans for this initiative, especially key objectives or planned changes. The remaining two years of the pilot project will see more operational activities as new curriculum and programs are put into schools, all partnerships aim to have an industry advisory committee of local employers, project initiatives are being supported and monitored by senior TDSB education leaders, and already steps are being taken to sustain the new activities within TDSB.