Career Pathways: Everything but the Kitchen Sink

Funding CCPT CTEIG Perkins LCAP

What is High Quality CTE?

High Quality CTE Sequence of Courses Updated Curriculum/CTE Model Curriculum Standards Articulation, UC ‘a-g’ and/or Industry Certification Integration of Core Academics and CTE

High Quality CTE Equipment/Supplies Master Schedule Allows Completion of a Pathway Leadership Embedded/CTSO’s Work-Based Learning Experiences

High Quality CTE Career Exploration/Career Planning Response to Changing Economy Industry Partnerships Data used for Continuous Improvement

High Quality CTE CTE Credentialed teachers and regular CTE staff meetings Professional Development for Teachers and Administration Flexible schedules/after-school opportunities

Employer Engagement Partnership Educators and business people working together  toward a shared goal designed to benefit students  while at the same time , achieving goals unique to  each partner.

Employer Engagement The Old Days…… Identify the Problem Design the Solution Find Partners     

Employer Engagement Today Design the Solution Identify The Problem     Design the Solution Identify The Problem Find Partners

Employer Engagement Advisory Committees Required by: Carl D. Perkins CTE Incentive Grant Education Code 8070 “The governing board of each school district participating in a career technical education program shall appoint a career technical education advisory committee to develop recommendations on the program and to provide liaison between the district and potential employers. The committee shall consist of one or more representatives of the general public knowledgeable about the disadvantaged, students, teachers, business, industry, school administration, and the field office of the Department of Employment Development.” .

Employer Engagement: Advisory Committee Members Industry Leaders “Mover and Shaker” Community Leaders Association Executive  Directors Chamber of Commerce Workforce Investment Board Economic Development Hospitals City Administration Government Agencies WorkAbility/TPP Parents Employment Development Department

Employer Engagement: Role of Advisory Committee Members Help determine what CTE programs are  offered in a district Assist teachers with WBL activities Evaluate the effectiveness of the CTE program Curriculum Facilities Themes Align to local industry associations Assist with classroom PBL or project assessments

Employer Engagement: Role of Advisory Committee Members Identify needed industry skills and  knowledge Provide technical assistance Serve as guest speakers and host industry tours (not field trips) Provide externships for  teachers/administrators Assist with CTSO activities and events

Employer Engagement: How to Engage Review facilities Review student data and industry data Review curriculum and ask for recommendations   Establish and Review Student Competencies Ask for HELP? Work-Based Learning Activities Guest Speakers Industry Tours Job Shadow Days Internships Mentor Events

College and Career Readiness Indicator: What’s Next? Industry Certifications Work-Based Learning Experiences

Certifications Industry Certifications 3rd Party Assessments Employer Developed Competencies Ask what they think you need to consider before opening a new pathway

Industry Recognized Certifications Developed by Industry Employer Recognized Verifies student has met a skills standard Ask what they think you need to consider before opening a new pathway

3rd Party Assessments Developed by a 3rd Party NOCTI Precession Exams Skills Assessment Why use a 3rd Party Assessment? Employer Recognized? Ask what they think you need to consider before opening a new pathway

Local Employer Driven Student Competencies Identify Priorities Align Course Outline Create Certificate Teacher Role Ask what they think you need to consider before opening a new pathway

Online Resources O.C Career Readiness Hub Nepris California Career Zone Work-Based Learning Tool Kit

Developing CTE Course Outlines and Model Curriculum Standards Course Outlines are Current Align to CTE Model Curriculum Standards Use Employer Advisory Committee to Identify Local Needs Templates Ask what they think you need to consider before opening a new pathway

Developing CTE Course Outlines and Model Curriculum Standards Don’t Reinvent the Wheel ROP’s/CTE Programs UCOP A-G Community College Course ID Site Ask what they think you need to consider before opening a new pathway

What are the biggest challenges faced by the group?

Resources Google Folder https://goo.gl/ZwY2en

Career Pathways: Everything but the Kitchen Sink Contact: Tammie Holloway, Orange County Department of Education tholloway@ocde.us