SW Kansas Superintendents May 7, 2014

 General CTE assessment (computerized + performance) Some KCCRS reading and math (not to the level of state assessments) Employability & 21 st Century skills measured  Specific Pathway assessments (computerized + performance) Measures technical skills Developed for Pathways that don’t have a natural industry- recognized credential

College and Career Ready means an individual has the academic preparation, cognitive preparation, technical skills, and employability skills to be successful in postsecondary education, in the attainment of an industry recognized certification or in the workforce, without the need for remediation.

Comprehensive Agriculture – operational Animal Systems – piloted Plant Systems – piloted Design & Pre-construction – piloted Manufacturing (Production) – piloted Comprehensive Business – piloted Finance – piloted Marketing – piloted Education/Training – piloted **All pilot years listed are tentative and subject to change

 Assesses students’ knowledge/skills in the following areas: 1. Academic Foundations Reading and Math aligned with KCCRS Scientific Reasoning 2. Information and Communication 3. Collaboration and Teamwork 4. Safety, Health, and Environment 5. Leadership 6. Employability and Career Development

 Item Types Multiple Choice Technology Enhanced Situational Judgment Performance Tasks (being piloted fall 2014)  Students eligible for the General CTE Juniors and Seniors who have completed or are currently enrolled in a technical level CTE course Sit-down, computerized assessment

 Computerized assessment operational  Spring 2014Cut scores are set for General CTE computerized assessment  Fall 2014Performance tasks of General CTE are piloted  Computerized + Performance General CTE assessment operational