views them as an opportunity rather than a threat. “Overall, as a district, we’re not really interested in trying to block every single thing out there. We would rather teach our students appropriate use of resources,” Sturgeon stresses. With this in mind, South Dearborn has brought in an E learning specialist to work with teachers on using AI effectively in the classroom.“We know as teachers get more comfortable with something they’ll also utilize it with their students,” adds Dr. Ross. CAREER PREPARATION THROUGH DUAL CREDIT AND WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIPS South Dearborn places significant emphasis on preparing students for life after graduation. “Our goal is to make sure that students can either seek employment with a high-paying job when they graduate, be able to enlist into a military service or police or fire or be able to enroll into a fouryear college program,” Dr. Ross conveys. Through a partnership with Ivy Tech, juniors and seniors have the opportunity to earn college credits at no cost to families. The district also partners with Southeastern Career Center for those who prefer to pursue technical pathways such as building trades, veterinary science, cosmetology, welding, heavy equipment, and many trade and career fields. “The Southeastern Career Center is exploring a new program for aviation mechanics. We’re partnering with CVG International Airport,” says Dr. Ross.“In the next year or two, we hope to have a full pathway for aviation mechanics.” The nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system with 19 campuses, including in Lawrenceburg and Batesville, Indiana Scan to learn more or visit IvyTech.edu 6 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 05
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