1 Recommendations for the Career and Technical Education Plan Presented to the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education Committee September 8, 2008

2 We Can No Longer Afford to Educate… TODAY’S students for TOMORROW’S world in YESTERDAY’S schools! Source: Illinois Education to Careers Next Generation Education

3 Agenda Current Status of CTE Rationale and Process for Redesign Plan for CTE Questions/Discussion

4 Currently, CTE Programs are Fragmented 51 Partial programs fragmented across the district Over 3,400 students currently enrolled in at least one CTE class 161 Single period courses

5 CTE Planning Has Included Staff, Business and Industry, and Community Input Reviewed previous PPS CTE plans Conducted CTE staff survey Forum for our High School Principals Organized programs to align with high priority occupations Aligned plan with High School Reform initiatives Solicited business and industry input via Local Advisory meeting Participated in two A+ Schools community workshops Invited leadership from the PA Bureau of Career And Technical Education to present to District administrators Determined the projected costs and personnel impact of proposed CTE plans Examined District facilities to establish recommendations for the best locations of CTE programs

6 How CTE Can be Improved Ensure all CTE programs are in compliance with PA standards Eliminate program duplication across District Ensure that IEPs dictate compliance with CTE regulations Align and enhance program sequences to improve the quality of our various CTE programs

7 Increase number of students who complete the full CTE program and achieve a standard of industry-based certification Implement K-12 career education Better inform students and parents of the high quality and tangible benefits of CTE programs Enhance the quality of instruction for all CTE programs How CTE Can be Improved

8 Support Systemic Career Education Expand Options for All Students Enhance High Performing Schools Promote Equity Enhance Partnerships Develop Small Learning Communities Goals of CTE Plan

9 Comparison of Potential Delivery Models Provides a single CTE cluster in one location offering quality instruction and facilitates business – industry partnerships. Recommended model Cost prohibitive in light of excess building spaces within the district. (ex. Oakhill CTC plan) Students lose up to two periods of instruction daily due to travel to and from home school. (ex. County schools—Forbes Road East) Results in duplication of services. ( Current PPS model) Single site CTE center Single high school and CTE center Duplication of CTE programs within multiple comprehensive HS CTE Academies

10 The Academy Model for CTE is the Best Fit for Pittsburgh Public Schools Supported by community input Consolidates programs into single locations Builds upon strong pre-existing CTE programs Utilizes off-site centralized locations

11 A Number of Studies Support the Academy Model for Career and Technical Education Academy students performed significantly better in attendance, credits earned, average grades, and likelihood of graduating high school than statistically similar, non- academy students Academy students had lower one and three-year attrition rates than non-academy students, by 15% and 7%, respectively Teachers reported a great improvement in school climate after the implementation of career academies Students developed a sense of collective identity –Authors: Reller, Stern et al., Hayward & Talmadege, McPartland et al., Elliot, Hanser, & Gilroy

12 Academy Graduates are More Likely to Enroll in Post-Secondary Education, and more likely to Complete a Bachelor’s Degree % of students enrolled in postsecondary education % of students expected to complete a Bachelor’s degree Source: Rellers, et al

13 Pittsburgh South Annex Pittsburgh WestinghouseEarly College Partnership Site to be Determined Pittsburgh Brashear Pittsburgh Carrick Pittsburgh Allderdice The Plan for Career and Technical Education

14 The Plan for Career and Technical Education Infuse Satellites of Success into CTE Programs –Robotics Technology at Peabody –Graphic Design, Visual and Performing Arts at CAPA –Environmental Sciences, Engineering and Biotechnology at Science and Technology Academy Implement Grade 3-12 Career Education Program

15 Engineering Technology – Allderdice Year to be Implemented: – New Programs: –Engineering Technology Current Schools with Engineering Programs: –Allderdice Engineering Program Capacity: –350 students

16 Overview of Square Footage, Cost and Programming Courses Offered: Engineering Technology I, II, III, IV Square Footage:6,648 sq. ft. Cost of construction for a complete renovation of existing instructional space, including design cost, any needed demolition work, and all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ventilation and case work for student use and material storage. Cost for Facilities: $1,000, estimate

17 Business, Finance and IT – Carrick Year to be Implemented: – New Programs: –Business Information Technology –Finance/Accounting Technology –Cisco Information Technology Current Schools with BFIT Programs: –Carrick: Business and Finance Academy –Brashear, Carrick, Peabody: Cisco/A+ IT Academy Program Capacity: –300 students

18 Courses Offered: IT Academy:Year 1 - Computer Repair A+ Year 2 - Cisco I, II Year 3 – Cisco III, IV Microsoft Certified Professional courses Business AcademyYear 1 – Business Information Technology I Finance/Accounting Technology I Year 2 – Business Information Technology II Finance/Accounting Technology II Year 3 – Business Information Technology III Finance/Accounting Technology III Square Footage:8,092 Square Foot Cost of construction for a complete renovation of existing instructional space, including design cost, any needed demolition work, and all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ventilation and case work for student use and material storage. Cost for Facilities: $963,000 - estimate Overview of Square Footage, Cost and Programming

19 Transportation and Logistics – Brashear Year to be Implemented: – New Programs: –Automotive Technology –Diesel Mechanics –Automotive Body Repair Current Schools with Transportation and Logistics Programs: –Brashear: Automotive Technology and Auto Body Repair Program Capacity: –150 students

20 Overview of Square Footage, Cost and Programming Courses Offered: Automotive Technology I, II, III Collision Repair I, II, III Diesel Mechanics I, II, III Square Footage: 15,769 Square Foot Cost of construction for a complete renovation of existing instructional space, including design cost, any needed demolition work, and all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ventilation and case work for student use and material storage. Cost for Facilities: $1,500, estimate

21 Consumer Sciences – Westinghouse Year to be Implemented: – New Programs: –Hospitality and Tourism –Culinary Arts –Cosmetology Current Schools with Consumer Sciences Programs: –Brashear, Carrick, Oliver, Peabody, Westinghouse: Culinary Arts –Oliver, Westinghouse: Cosmetology Program Capacity: –200 students

22 Overview of Square Footage, Cost and Programming Courses Offered: Cosmetology I, II, III Culinary Arts I, II, III Hospitality and Tourism I, II, III Square Footage:3,000 Square foot (additional space) Cost of construction for a complete renovation of existing instructional space, including design cost, any needed demolition work, and all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ventilation and case work for student use and material storage. Cost for Facilities: $1,095,000 - estimate

23 Construction and Trades – South Annex Year to be Implemented: – New Programs: –Carpentry –Plumbing –Electrical Occupations –Computer Assisted Drafting and Design –HVAC –Welding –Production Technology Maximum Enrollment: –350 Current Schools with Construction and Trades Programs: –Connelley: Welding and HVAC –Carrick: Carpentry –Langley, Allderdice: Machine Operations

24 Overview of Square Footage, Cost and Programming Courses Offered: Carpentry I, II, III Computer Assisted Drafting I, II, III Electricity I, II, III Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning I, II, III Plumbing I, II, III Production Technology I, II, III Welding I, II, III Square Footage:18,472 Square Foot Cost of construction for a complete renovation of existing instructional space, including design cost, any needed demolition work, and all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ventilation and case work for student use and material storage. Cost for Facilities: $15,000, $18,000, estimate

25 Health Careers – Early College Partnership Year to be Implemented: – New Programs: –Medical Records –Nursing –Allied Health Current Schools with Health Careers Programs: –Carrick, Langley, Peabody: Health Career Technology Program Capacity: –

26 Overview of Square Footage, Cost and Programming Courses Offered: Allied Health I, II, III Medical Records I, II, III Nursing I, II, III Square Footage:20,000 square foot Cost of construction for a complete renovation of existing instructional space, including design cost, any needed demolition work, and all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ventilation and case work for student use and material storage. Cost for Facilities: To be determined upon more investigation of cost to create early college academy for grades 9-12

27 Satellites of Success Computer Science, Engineering, Biotechnology Graphic Design, Visual and Performing Arts Robotics Technology Pittsburgh CAPAPittsburgh Peabody Science and Technology Academy at Frick Environmental

28 CTE Academies of Excellence Will Be Phased in Over the Next Three Years » Maximum AcademiesSchool YearEnrollment Business, Finance and Information Technology Engineering Technology Consumer Sciences Transportation and Logistics Health Sciences Construction and Trades Total: 1,500 Satellites Robotics Arts* TBD Science and Technology* TBD *If an approved CTE program

29 Implement Grade 3 – 12 Career Education Program Work with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction to integrate PA Department of Education’s Career Education and Work (CEW) standards into academic instruction CEW standards describe what students should know and be able to do in four specific areas: –career awareness and preparation –career acquisition –career retention and advancement –entrepreneurship Develop a Career Exploration course for all 8 th grade students

30 Bridging CTE to the Pittsburgh Promise Market and implement an effective career and technical education program Integrate CEW standards in Social Studies courses Provide Job Shadowing and Internship Opportunities Provide Post- Secondary Opportunities: Dual Enrollment, Tech Prep

31 Questions / Discussion