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1 84 th Annual Convention South Carolina PTA April 28, 2007 EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2005

2 Now is the time to prepare South Carolina students to compete in a global economy “When I was growing up, my parents used to say to me, ‘Tom, finish your dinner. People in China and India are starving.’ Today I tell my girls, ‘Finish your homework. People in China and India are starving for your jobs.’” –Thomas L. Friedman, The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century

3 The realities of global competition have hit hard in South Carolina 4,300 manufacturing jobs in South Carolina have been cut since 2005 1 50% of textile jobs in South Carolina have been lost since 2001 2 44% of U.S. textile jobs have been lost to overseas competition since 1996 3 1 Wee, G. and Hirsch, D. The Charlotte Observer. June 15, 2006. 2 Healy, B. The Spartanburg Herald-Journal. May 20, 2006. 3 DuPlessis, J. The State. June 17, 2006.

4 With the rise of globalization and the low number of higher wage jobs, two gaps have developed in South Carolina The first is the alarming gap between the state’s per capita income as compared to the rest of the nation and neighboring states. 1 2005 American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau.

5 With the rise of globalization and the low number of higher wage jobs, two gaps have developed in South Carolina Another gap exists between the knowledge and skills our workforce possesses and the requirements of available jobs in the future. * 1998–1999 State Department of Education Special Survey. ** Judy, R.W., D’Amico, C., and Geipel, G.L. Workforce 2020: Work and Workers in the 21 st Century.

6 If 85% of jobs require education or training beyond high school, then South Carolina students must be provided with: Exposure to the entire range of professional opportunities that exist Programs to help them choose classroom courses relevant to their aspirations and abilities Ongoing guidance and support from educators, counselors and parents or parental designees Experiential interaction with professionals in their chosen fields to understand job requirements and employer expectations

7 Solution… To achieve statewide prosperity, South Carolina’s students must graduate at higher rates with education plans that prepare them to compete in the global economy. Through the Education and Economic Development Act of 2005, students have the best possible chance for success — their own Personal Pathways to Success.

8 Personal Pathways to Success empowers youth by making education relevant to their aspirations and abilities, promising a better economy and quality of life for everyone in South Carolina.

9 EEDA Personal Pathways To Success At-risk initiatives School reform model Clusters of Study/Majors Annual IGP conferences Parental involvement Rigor and relevance of coursework Extended learning opportunities Articulation agreements/dual enrollment Seamless K-16 transition Regional Education Centers

10 Through Personal Pathways to Success, all students will have the resources to identify, explore and attain their career and employment goals

11 Every step along the Pathway is crucial to making each student’s future a success K–5: Career Awareness Introduction to the world of careers 6–8: Career Exploration Discovering interest areas 8: Transition Choosing a cluster of study and major (can change easily at any time) 9–12: Career Preparation Academics and technical courses, intensive guidance, individual graduation plans Post-secondary: Career Preparation Achieving credentials: college, certification, apprenticeships, military Employment: Career Advancement Continuing education and lifelong learning

12 Clusters of study provide focus and direction as students plan their coursework There are 16 clusters of study as established by the U.S. Department of Education School districts will offer courses organized around these clusters of study Clusters will include majors; four required courses are in each major Each school district will offer a minimum of three clusters (July, 2007)

13 Clusters of Study A/V Technology and Communications Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Business, Management and Administration Education and Training Finance Government and Public Administration Health Science Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Information Technology Manufacturing Marketing, Sales and Service Public Safety and Security Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

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15 An Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) is a road map that guides students toward their education, career or employment goals An IGP also: Includes general graduation requirements as well as coursework and out-of-classroom learning opportunities related to the student’s cluster of study Encourages students to begin planning for their futures now, making them more aware of what it takes to achieve their goals Is flexible and can change based on a student’s aspirations, abilities and interests May include career and academic assessments ++

16 Parents and parental designees are an integral part of Personal Pathways to Success Along with school counselors, parents or parental designees are expected to: Help students choose a cluster of study Offer input when students write their IGP Help students prepare for post-secondary study, specialized training or employment after graduation Provide encouragement and support for students as they work toward attaining their goals

17 Additional resources will be provided to help students personalize their education plans Beginning in middle school, the ratio of students to school counselors will improve to a maximum of 300:1 to ensure that each student receives adequate counsel, attention and support To achieve the ratio, career specialists who have completed CDF certification will be hired by middle schools (2006-07) and by high schools (2007-08) whose ratios are above 300:1 Programs are being created to help students make a smooth transition from secondary to post-secondary institutions More students will have the chance to earn higher education credit in high school Programs are being implemented to specifically address the individual needs of at-risk students

18 Beginning in the 2006–07 school year, all 8 th grade public school students will choose a cluster of study and write an IGP with input from their school counselor and parents or parental designees A Sample Individual Graduation Plan Cluster of Study: Health Science Major: Health Treatment Specialties Required Core for Graduation 9 10 11 12 Math–Four Units Algebra IGeometryAlgebra IIPre-Calculus English–Four Units English IEnglish IIEnglish IIIEnglish IV Science–Three Units Physical Science BiologyChemistry or Physics Physics or Biology II Social Studies–Three Units One unit of Social StudiesU.S. HistoryEconomics/ Government Required Courses for Major–Four UnitsHealth Science Technology I, II, III, IV; Medical Terminology; Others Complementary CourseworkAnatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, AP Calculus, Emergency Medical Services, Sports Medicine Career-oriented Learning OpportunitiesCareer Mentoring, Shadowing, Service Learning, Internship, Cooperative Education, Senior Projects Professional Opportunities After Post- secondary Education 2-Year Degree: Dental Hygienist, Paramedic, Registered Nurse 4-Year Degree or Higher: Athletic Trainer, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, Medical Doctor

19 High School to college….a seamless transition

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21 Personal Pathways to Success cannot work without a strong partnership between educational institutions and businesses 12 online Regional Education Centers will be created to connect schools, students, businesses and professionals. These centers also will: Connect business and education with nonprofit groups, workforce development boards and other organizations devoted to helping students achieve their goals Coordinate and facilitate internships, apprenticeships and job shadowing opportunities for students across the state

22 Impact on middle/high schools Creation of curriculum templates Influence on curriculum offerings, teacher demand Increased rigor and relevance of coursework At-risk programs (2007-08) Whole-school reform model (HSTW, 2009-10) Career specialists (CDF) added to middle and high schools Counselor (+ CDF) to student ratio reduced to 300:1 Administrative responsibilities shifted from counselors Improved communications and transitions to compliment K-12 developmental guidance and counseling programs Individually scheduled IGP conferences each year—relationships built with students and parents Integration of students’ personal, career and academic goals Increased opportunities for dual enrollment Increased opportunities for extended learning opportunities Improvement in attendance and discipline Improvement in graduation rates

23 Impact on colleges Better informed, motivated students Increased number of students taking dual enrollment courses Improved communications with K-12, business and community Access to student career assessments ++ Seamless K-16 transition Recruiting tool Improved graduation rates (fewer changes in majors)

24 Personal Pathways to Success is every student’s right and every citizen’s responsibility Making this initiative a success is critical to South Carolina’s future. Get involved today: Become an EEDA Ambassador and spread the word about Personal Pathways Volunteer your organization or business to be a partner of a Regional Education Center Visit www.scpathways.com and www.teachscpathways.org to learn more about the initiativewww.teachscpathways.org

25 IGP CONFERENCES  Individual conference with every student  Parent/guardian/designee must attend  Cluster chosen by student  IGP signed by counselor, student, and parent  Numbers tallied for report

26 COUNSELOR ROLE  Lead conference (meet with parent and student)  Interpret assessments, academic record  Integrate career cluster and academic plan  Introduce IGP, sign

27 CAREER SPECIALIST (CDF) ROLE  Assist with conference logistics (invitation, preparation, materials, etc.)  Maintain accountability information  All students completed career assessment and exploration?  Provide general information to parents and students (clusters, assessments, WOW map, resources, job shadowing)

28 QUESTIONS ? Dr. Bob Couch, Director Office of Career and Technology Education SC Department of Education 803-734-8410 jcouch@sde.state.sc.us ed.sc.gov/agency/offices/cate


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