The Nuts and Bolts of Pathway Management Presenters Nancy Pietras, Executive Director Karen Bleeks, Director

Introductions Warm-up Exercise - Puzzle

Eight Steps to Quality Tech Prep Pathways Ohio Competency Based Curriculum First Year Pathway Development Crosswalking Curriculum Course of Study Development Professional Development Transition Teams Curriculum Audits Curriculum Realignment

1. Utilizing Ohio’s Competency Based Tech Prep Curriculum State documents vs. local needs Local employer input Clear expectation for secondary delivery Clear connections to post-secondary majors Builds community/partnerships Addresses issues

2. First Year Pathway Development Determine 9-12 grade coursework –Academic –Technical Determine post-secondary majors Admissions requirements See pathway chart samples

3. Crosswalking Curriculum How do you get there? Find connecting points Review college syllabi for all possible courses Address gaps in curriculum Articulation agreements/dual enrollment

Sample Information Technology Unit 2 – Computer Applications Competency 2.1 Create Documents using word processing software Strand ISSIRPOwens CC: EET 130 or CIS 131 Or OAD 216 or CIS 236 or OAD 102 or OAD 240 PR NSIRPUniversity of Toledo: CMPT 1100 or CMPT 1020 PR PSDIRPNorthwest State CCPR IMIRPEtc….PR

4. Course of Study Development Sample with permission – Engineering Consortium wide vs. individual schools Includes business processes and problems Network for integration Connects to academic standards

5. Professional Development Identify “skill gaps” of current faculty Develop on-going plan (survey) Teacher Certification – Panel of Experts

6. Pathway Teams Meet three times per year Members from all partners Chairperson (agenda and minutes) Strategies –Guest Lecturer –Campus Visits –Joint advisory boards

Benefits to College Partners Better prepared students Increased matriculation Seamless transition Faculty interactions during curriculum process Increased faculty enthusiasm Trust

Benefits to Secondary Partners Networking opportunities Curriculum alignment Joint project development Great resource Greater student opportunity Assists with curriculum delivery

Benefits to Tech Prep Student Seamless pathway Become familiar with campus, faculty and labs early Opportunity for articulation and dual enrollment Opportunity to participate in authentic assessment

7. Complete Curriculum Audits Three year cycle for high school programs Post-secondary and business partners assist Review of articulation agreements and dual enrollment

8. Curriculum Realignment Be thorough the first time through Be patient and flexible Document – Document – Document Communicate – Communicate Disseminate - Disseminate

Contact Information Nancy Pietras Karen Bleeks