1. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte1 Career/Technical Education: Doing the Right Thing and Getting High Student Achievement Gene Bottoms Senior Vice President gene.bottoms@sreb.org gene.bottoms@sreb.org

2. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte2 Percentage of Students by Ethnicity and Parent Education Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

3. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte3 Which career/technical field had the highest percentage of students completing HSTW- recommended curriculum core? Which C/T field had the highest reading, mathematics and science achievement? Students in which C/T field had the highest- quality career/technical experiences? Which C/T field had the highest percentage of students planning further study? Make a Prediction

4. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte4 Percentages of Students Completing HSTW-recommended Curriculum Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

5. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte5 Percentages of Students Completing the HSTW-recommended English Curriculum by Career/Technical Programs Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

6. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte6 Percentages of Students Completing the HSTW-recommended Mathematics Curriculum Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

7. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte7 Percentages of Students Completing the HSTW-recommended Science Curriculum Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

8. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte8 Percentages of Students Completing the HSTW- recommended English Curriculum by Race A-AWhiteOther %% Agriculture203128 Business424436 Construction342832 Health Science434443 PLTW525055 Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

9. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte9 Percentages of Students Completing the HSTW- recommended Mathematics Curriculum by Race A-AWhiteOther %% Agriculture263426 Business424539 Construction323132 Health Science454746 PLTW777165 Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

10. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte10 Percentages of Students Completing the HSTW- recommended Science Curriculum by Race A-AWhiteOther %% Agriculture374841 Business56 51 Construction574252 Health Science657069 PLTW788174 Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

11. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte11 Percentages of Students Completing the HSTW-recommended English Curriculum by Parent Education Parent with College Parent with no College % Agriculture3624 Business4636 Construction3622 Health Science4838 PLTW5444 Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

12. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte12 Percentages of Students Completing the HSTW-recommended Mathematics Curriculum by Parent Education Parent with College Parent with no College % Agriculture3925 Business4934 Construction3823 Health Science5138 PLTW7759 Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

13. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte13 Percentages of Students Completing the HSTW-recommended Science Curriculum by Parent Education Parent with College Parent with no College % Agriculture5240 Business5949 Construction5436 Health Science7362 PLTW8567 Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

14. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte14 Percentages of Students Meeting the HSTW Performance Goals by Career/Technical Programs ReadingMathScience %% Agriculture465346 Business505439 Construction465544 Health Science565744 PLTW697665 Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

15. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte15 Percentages of Students Meeting the HSTW Reading Performance Goal by Number of Curriculum Goals Met None1 or 2All 3 %% Agriculture305270 Business335169 Construction325073 Health Science345474 PLTW286781 Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

16. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte16 Percentages of Students Meeting the HSTW Mathematics Performance Goal by Number of Curriculum Goals Met None1 or 2All 3 %% Agriculture346082 Business335579 Construction396084 Health Science315680 PLTW367886 Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

17. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte17 Percentages of Students Meeting the HSTW Science Performance Goal by Number of Curriculum Goals Met None1 or 2All 3 %% Agriculture295272 Business233960 Construction334673 Health Science204365 PLTW246377 Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

18. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte18 Average Mean Score Gains by Students Who Had Moderate and Intensive Experiences in Quality Career/Technical Education % Reading Mean Math Mean Science Mean Agriculture50+11+7+11 Business55+8+6+7 Construction60+7+4+8 Health Science58+6+5+6 Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

19. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte19 Quality Career/Technical Education Indicators One hour or more reading non-school-related materials in a week Completed four or more credits in career/technical courses Used mathematics to complete challenging assignments weekly in their career/technical area Read and interpreted technical books and manuals weekly to complete assignments Read a career-related article monthly and demonstrated understanding of the content Used computer skills monthly to do assignments in their career/technical studies

20. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte20 Quality Career/Technical Education Indicators (Cont’d) Had challenging assignments in career/technical classes at least monthly Completed a project that required some research and a written plan Had to meet certain standards on a written exam to pass a course Completed a senior project that included researching a topic, creating a product or performing a service and presenting it to the class Spoke with or visited someone in a chosen career field Spent 30 minutes or more on C/T homework each day

21. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte21 Average Mean Score Gains by Students Who Had Moderate and Intensive Experiences in Work-based Learning % Reading Mean Math Mean Science Mean Agriculture71+14+11+16 Business74+12+13+15 Construction73+15 +18 Health Science75+11+10+12 Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

22. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte22 Average Gains in Achievement for Students Who Experienced Moderate to Intensive Classroom High Expectations % Reading Mean Math Mean Science Mean Agriculture49+17+11+17 Business59+12+8+11 Construction44+11+8+12 Health Science68+11+8+11 Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

23. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte23 High Expectations Indicators Teachers often clearly indicated the amount and quality of work necessary to earn a grade of A or B. Teachers were available frequently to help students with their studies. Students spent one or more hours on homework each day. They revised their essays or other written work several times to improve quality. They worked hard to meet high standards on assignments.

24. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte24 Average Gains in Achievement for Students Who Experienced Moderate to Intensive Emphasis on Literacy Across the Curriculum % Reading Mean Math Mean Science Mean Agriculture41+12+7+14 Business47+10+8+12 Construction43+11+9+12 Health Science49+12+5+6 Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

25. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte25 Literacy Indicators Used word processing software to complete an assignment Revised essays or other written work several times to improve quality Wrote in-depth explanations about a class project or activity Discussed or debated with other students about what they read in English/language arts classes Read and interpreted technical books or manuals monthly to complete assignments in a career/technical area

26. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte26 Literacy Indicators (Cont’d) Read an assigned book outside class and demonstrated understanding Spent two or more hours reading non-school- related materials outside of class in a week Completed short writing assignments of one to three pages in English classes monthly Completed short writing assignments of one to three pages in science classes monthly Completed short writing assignments of one to three pages in social studies classes monthly

27. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte27 Average Gains in Achievement for Students Who Had Moderate to Intensive Experiences in Numeracy Across the Curriculum % Math Mean Agriculture60+11 Business60+10 Construction65+12 Health Science60+4 Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

28. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte28 Numeracy Indicators Took a math class during senior year Took four full-year courses in mathematics Mathematics teachers showed how mathematics concepts are used to solve real- life problems Used a graphing calculator to complete mathematics assignments Completed a mathematics project monthly in ways that most people use mathematics in a work setting

29. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte29 Numeracy Indicators (Cont’d) Orally defended a process used to solve a mathematics problem monthly Worked with other students monthly on a challenging mathematics assignment Worked in groups monthly to brainstorm how to solve a mathematics problem Solved mathematics problems with more than one answer at least monthly Solved mathematics problems other than those found in the textbook monthly Used mathematics monthly to complete challenging assignments in career/technical area

30. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte30 Percentages and Achievement Gains of Students Having Moderate and Intensive Experiences in an Engaging Science Curriculum and Instruction and Mean Scores % Science Mean Agriculture56+18 Business63+15 Construction56+18 Health Science73+18 Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

31. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte31 Percentages of Students Who Had Intensive Experiences in Timely Guidance % Agriculture44 Business44 Construction37 Health Science54 Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

32. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte32 Timely Guidance Indicators Received the most help in planning a high school program in the 9th grade Talked to parents about planning for high school Talked to a teacher individually about post-high school Met once a year with an adviser to review a high school program of study Spoke with someone in a chosen career field Talked to someone from a college about going to college Received information from school on applying to college Had an adult mentor or adviser for all four years of high school

33. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte33 Average Achievement Gains of Students Who View High School Studies as Important to Their Future % Reading Mean Math Mean Science Mean Agriculture65+17+10+15 Business74+12+11+12 Construction61+11+9+13 Health Science83+11+10+11 PLTW68+12+10+7 Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

34. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte34 Importance of High School Indicators Courses were often or sometimes exciting and challenging Often tried to do their best work in school Seldom or never failed to complete or turn in assignments Most teachers often encouraged students to do well in school

35. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte35 Importance of High School Indicators (Cont’d) Teachers often showed they cared by not letting students get by without doing the work. It is very important to study hard to get good grades. It is very important to participate actively in class. It is very important to attend all classes. It is very important to take a lot of college- preparatory classes.

36. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte36 Average Achievement Gains of Students Who Received Quality Extra Help % Reading Mean Math Mean Science Mean Agriculture44+11+7+11 Business48+8+6+7 Construction40+7+4+8 Health Science 53+6+5+6 PLTW43+11+14+15 Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

37. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte37 Percentages of Students Who Plan to Go on Further Studies MilitaryFurther Studies Agriculture558 Business472 Construction748 Health Science282 PLTW673 Source: 2004 HSTW Assessment

38. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte38 What can you do to improve high school academic and technical studies for career/technical students? Invest in high-quality curriculum materials. Require training for teaching each course. Use end-of-course exams. Plan integrated learning projects across academic and career/technical courses.

39. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte39 What can you do to improve high school academic and technical studies for career/technical students? Define sequences of required mathematics and science courses required. Train counselors. Develop alliances with postsecondary education. Require modern labs and supplies.

40. Southern Regional Education Board HSTW SC 2005 cte40 What can you do to improve high school academic and technical studies for career/technical students? Stress completion of four years each of mathematics and science. Train career/technical, mathematics and science teachers to do integrated projects. Urge students to enroll in high-level mathematics and science courses. Train C/T teachers in reading and writing for learning.