Studies in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness May 28 th, 2009 Presenter: A New Experience for High School Students

Joppatowne High School Demographic Data

Reaching Out to the Average Student

Program Purpose Mission: The program is dedicated to providing students with career skills and technological expertise in the areas of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Motto: Integrity. Commitment. Service.

Program Framework 10 th Grade: Foundations of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness 11 th Grade Homeland Security Science 11 th Grade Law Enforcement/ Criminal Justice 12 th Grade Internship/Job Shadowing/ Mentor-sponsored Project 11 th Grade Information/ Communications Technology

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Enduring Understanding All citizens have a role in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.

Program Framework 10 th Grade: Foundations of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness 11 th Grade Homeland Security Science 11 th Grade Law Enforcement/ Criminal Justice 12 th Grade Internship/Job Shadowing/ Mentor-sponsored Project 11 th Grade Information/ Communications Technology

Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice Strand: Course 4: Students choose either a career xploration course or an internship and independent research project Course 2: Administration of Justice I & Course 3: Administration of Justice II Course 1: Introduction to Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness 12th11 th 10 th

Administration of Justice I In the field of Homeland Security and in life, ethics and being ethical is essential to success Unit 1: Introduction to Law Unit 2: Development of the Criminal Justice System Unit 3: Constitutional Law Unit 4: Criminal Justice System Unit 5: Careers in Criminal Justice Unit 6: Criminal Justice Issues

Administration of Justice II  CPR/First AID/AED Certifications Unit 1: Gaining a Perspective of Homeland Security (ICS, Emergency Management) Unit 2: Policing Unit 3: Crime Scene Investigation Unit 4: Non-traditional crimes Unit 5: Terrorism and Emergency Preparedness Unit 6: Careers Unit

Program Framework 10 th Grade: Foundations of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness 11 th Grade Homeland Security Science 11 th Grade Law Enforcement/ Criminal Justice 12 th Grade Internship/Job Shadowing/ Mentor-sponsored Project 11 th Grade Information/ Communications Technology

Homeland Security Science Classes: Course 4: Students choose either a career exploration course or an internship and independent research project Course Two: Homeland Security Science Course Three: Research Methods and Applications Course One: Introduction to Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness 12th11 th 10 th

Homeland Security Science Unit 1: Basic Science Concepts Unit 2: Decontamination Unit 3: Protection Unit 4: Field detection and identification Unit 5: Create an incident action

Research Methods and Applications Unit 1: Concepts of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Unit 2: Interpersonal communication skills and group dynamics Unit 3: Develop lab skills using current chemical and biological lab equipment Unit 4: Methods for criminal evidence collection and analysis

Program Framework 10 th Grade: Foundations of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness 11 th Grade Homeland Security Science 11 th Grade Law Enforcement/ Criminal Justice 12 th Grade Internship/Job Shadowing/ Mentor-sponsored Project 11 th Grade Information/ Communications Technology

Information/Communications Technology Classes: Course 4: Students choose either a career exploration course or an internship and independent research project Course 2: STARS I– Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing Course 3: STARS II– Skill-Based Training for GIS and Remote Sensing Course One: Introduction to Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness 12th11 th 10 th

Computer-based courses in GIS and Remote Sensing: Combination of technology and geography 3-D mapping Map-based Homeland Security problem solving Students come out with an industry- recognized GIS Technician certification Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing

Geospatial Certification Recognized by DOL Geospatial Workforce Development Model Information/Communications Technology Courses:

Not “Buttonology” ArcGIS 9.x and STK Customized Harford County Data Intro to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing

Skill-Based Training For (GIS) and Remote Sensing Spatial Analysis 3-D Mapping Image Analysis (Leica)

Geospatial Application Project Focus on Health and Safety: Fire Study Students must earn a 70% or better to receive certification Integrates all aspects of previous courses Spatial problem solving Project management Data creation, manipulation, and analysis

2-Year and 4-Year College Options University of Maryland, College Park University of Maryland, Baltimore County Towson University Johns Hopkins University Texas A&M Ohio State Anne Arundel Community College Cecil Community College Community College of Baltimore County Harford Community College Frederick Community College

Partnerships Built Over 5 years Federal Department of Education APG/ECBC State Maryland Emergency Management Agency Maryland State Department of Education Maryland State Department of Licensing and Regulation County Sherriff's Office Emergency Operations Center Harford County Public Schools Office of Economic Development Health Department Higher Education Harford Community College Anne Arundel Community College Community College of Baltimore County START at University of Maryland, College park University of Maryland, University College Industry SAIC CACI Digital Quest ESRI

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