Course Equivalency Pilot Project Applicant Information

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Background and Legislative Intent July 2015  Signed HB 3072 and HB 5016  Three pilot projects to:  “…increase students’ exposure and access to career and technical education that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs.”  Modeled after a similar process in Washington Page 2

Pilot Projects Expectations Participating high schools will:  Provide core academic credit through CTE courses.  Adopt full or partial course equivalencies.  Develop a procedure for approving course equivalencies.  Develop teacher teams. ODE will:  Provide technical assistance.  Develop policy recommendations.

Equity Lens Incorporate and adopt the principles of the Oregon Equity Lens  Students experiencing poverty  Minorities  Students with disabilities  English language learners  Nontrad Focus on economic prosperity  Pathways to high wage and high demand occupations  College and career ready Pages 2-3

Awards Amount  Maximum $20,000 for a single school.  Three awards. Selection  Diversity in school size.  Content diversity.  Past experience.  Commitment.  Available teachers.  Demonstrated need. Page 3

Funds Fiscal agent  Public school district Use of funds  Extra duty pay  Substitute costs  Travel and lodging for required meetings  Limited supplies and materials Page 3

Timeline and Important Dates Page 4

Timeline and Important Dates Page 4

Cover Page Page 6

Narrative 5 pages Scored equally  Experience with integration of CTE and core academic content.  Professional development practices.  Benefits to students.  Possible alignment. Page 7

Budget Sections  Budget Worksheet  Budget Narrative Page 9

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