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Building Programs of StudyThe Process & Tech Prep Involvement in Alaska
Deanna SchultzAssistant Professor - UAA
Anchorage, [email protected]
Carol Jurgens
Education Consultant
Omaha, NE
NCPN ConferenceFriday, October 12, 2007 – 8:20 – 9:20 – Room 106-107
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(Career Pathway Program of Study)
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AnalogyElements of
House ConstructionElements of
Career PathwaysSpecifications Career areas, standards
Site selection Grade level coverage (9-14)
Restrictions Requirements for: State course, state standards Higher education entrance Apprenticeships
Style (two story, ranch, etc.) School/college organizations (tech center, career academy, magnet school)
Building Plan Curriculum Framework(Career Pathway Program of Study)
Foundation Academics, soft skills
Rooms Courses – Academic & Technical Core
Plumbing, walls, electrical, HVAS, etc.
Student experiences: Discussions Problems Labs WBL - Job Shadowing, Internships, etc.
Windows, doors Guidance, counseling
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Curriculum Frameworks
• AKA• Career Pathways• Tech Prep Drawing Boards• Plans of Study• Personal Learning Plans• Programs of Study (POS) (Perkins III)
• Building plans for Career Pathways• Determine both the CONTENT (what is
taught) and DELIVERY (when and how it is taught) of instruction
• Can be designed at the state, district, or local level
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Steps in Building Programs of Study (POS)
1. Outline POS format
2. Insert required courses
3. Determine career/technical courses
4. Select electives & WBL experiences
5. Identify and develop appropriate standards
6. Map standards to selected courses
*Adapted from Career Pathways: Education with a Purpose, Chapter 3
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Step 1Outline POS Format
• Program of Study for Grades 9-14• Academic Core• Technical Core• Electives• WBL Experiences
• Format selected should reflect the # of classes scheduled per day at the secondary level
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Step 2Insert Required Courses
• Secondary Courses• Academic Foundations – Graduation
Requirements• Math/Science/English/Social Studies
• Postsecondary Courses• General Education Requirements
NOTE: Secondary academic course content should align with PS entrance requirements
EXAMPLE CAREER CLUSTER PATHWAY
Grade English Mathematics Science Social Studies Health, Computer
and Elective Career Cluster
9 English I Algebra I Biology Health/ PE/
Wellness
Fou
nd
ati
on
10 English I I Geometry U.S. History
11 English I I I Algebra I I Chemistry World History
Care
er
Clu
ste
r C
ore
12 English I V or Applied
Communication
½ unit each U.S. Gov. and
Economics
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1st Semester English
Composition
College Algebra and
Trigonometry
Orientation
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2nd Semester Humanities
Elective
Communication Elective
Ad
ult
L
ea
rne
rs
14
1st Semester
General
Physics I Principles of Economics
Care
er
Clu
ste
r S
pecia
lizati
on
14 2nd Semester
1,2,3: Secondary courses eligible for postsecondary (dual) credit, allowing early graduation or allowing opportunities for advanced career cluster electives
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Step 3Determine Career & Technical Courses
• Secondary Courses• Technical Core
• Courses common to all pathways within a given cluster, e.g. Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
• This is easier for some clusters than others
• Postsecondary Courses• Technical Specialty
• Courses within a given career cluster pathway
• S/PS students need our help to make the connection between learning and how that knowledge will be used
• CTE courses must be hands-on and contextual
• CTE must reinforce BASICS - Help students learn math/science by showing USES of math/science
• POS process provides an opportunity for CTE instructors to promote hands-on contextual teaching in academic classes as well.
Step 3Determine Career & Technical Courses
Willard Daggett
“Reading levels in technical manuals is often more difficult than that required to obtain a baccalaureate degree.
Entry level tech workers must have HIGHER reading skills than college students.”
FACT . . .
Step 3Determine Career & Technical Courses
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Step 4Select Electives & WBL Experiences
• Determine appropriate elective courses based on given Cluster/Pathway knowledge and skills
• Select appropriate WBL experiences• Job Shadowing• Internships• Apprenticeship
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Step 5 Identify & Develop Appropriate Standards
• Crosswalk Cluster Foundation K&S to content of your existing S/PS programs/courses
• Crosswalk Cluster Pathway K&S to content of your existing S/PS programs/courses
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Foundation Knowledge and SkillsCommon to ALL Clusters
• Academic Foundations
• Communication
• Employability & Career Development
• Information Technology Applications
• Leadership & Teamwork
• Legal Responsibilities & Ethics
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
• Safety, Health, and Environmental
• Systems
• Technical Skills
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Step 5 (cont.) Identify & Develop Appropriate Standards
• Crosswalk Cluster/Pathway K&S to:• State Academic Standards
• Business/Industry Skills Standards
• Employability Skills Standards (YES Skills, SCANS)
• Review, revise, and adapt to local conditions (through advisory committees)
Alaska Employability
Standards
A student should be able to:
Develop and use employability skills in order to effectively make the transition from school to work and lifelong learning
Identify career interests and plan for career options
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Step 6Map Standards to the Courses
• Determine which existing S/PS programs/courses would adequately align to (cover) the K&S
• Where are the gaps?
• Where are the overlaps (redundancy)
• Determine appropriate options for:• Dual Credit• Concurrent Credit• College Credit
EXAMPLE CAREER CLUSTER PATHWAY
Grade English Mathematics Science Social Studies Health, Computer
and Elective Career Cluster
9 English I Algebra I Biology Health/ PE/
Wellness
2 Career
Management Success
Fou
nd
ati
on
10 English I I Geometry U.S. History
2 Programming Logic or other
Computer Science
1 Engineering Design and
CAD
11 English I I I Algebra I I Chemistry World History
3 Principles of
Machining and Manufacturing
Care
er
Clu
ster
Co
re
12 English IV or Applied
Communication
Optional: 4th Year of
Mathematics
Applied Physics
½ unit each U.S. Gov. and
Economics
Manufacturing Applications
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1st Semester English
Composition
College Algebra and
Trigonometry
1 Engineering
Design Orientation
2 Computer
Applications in Manufacturing
3 Principles of Machining I
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2nd Semester Humanities
Elective
Advanced CAD
Communication Elective
Career Cluster Elective
Materials and Manufacturing
Processes
Ad
ult
L
ea
rne
rs
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1st Semester
Statistical Process and
Quality Control
General Physics I
Principles of Economics
Electromechanical Devices
Career Cluster Elective
Care
er
Clu
ster
Sp
eci
aliza
tion
14 2nd Semester
Metrology and Quality Control
Career Cluster Elective
Tool Design Career Cluster
Elective Career Cluster
Elective
1,2,3: Secondary courses eligible for postsecondary (dual) credit, allowing early graduation or allowing opportunities for advanced
career cluster electives
Completed Sample Program of Study
CCTICompleted Sample Program of Study
81 Pathway POS available at www.careerclusters.org
CCTI
Program of Study – Excel Document
81 Pathway POS available at www.careerclusters.org
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System Approach to Career PathwaysPre-school to PS
• Includes ALL students; ALL occupations
• Connects to Economic Development
• Builds curriculum based on Standards
• Teaches the WHAT & the HOW
• Builds REAL partnerships
• Focuses on students
• Meets Perkins Legislation for Plans of Study (career pathways)
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Guidelines for Building Programs of Study*Secondary School: Postsecondary Institution: Cluster/Pathway:
Steps Considerations StepCompleted
InformationNeeded
Step 1Outline POS format
The format selected should reflect the number of classes scheduled per day at the secondary level
POS determine both the content (what is taught) and delivery (when and how it is taught) of instruction
Step 2Insert required coursesNote: Secondary academic course
content should align with postsecondary entrance requirements.
Secondary Courses Academic Foundations – Graduation Requirements(Math/Science/English/Social Studies)Postsecondary CoursesGeneral Education Requirements
Step 3Determine career/technical
coursesNote: 9th & 10th grade courses provide
the foundation for pursuing a career & learning employability skills.
To the extent possible 11th & 12th grade career courses should be within the technical core.
Secondary CoursesTechnical Core - Courses common to all pathways within a given clusterCareer Related CoursesPostsecondary CoursesTechnical Specialty – Courses within a given career cluster pathway
Step 4Select electives & WBL
experiences
Determine appropriate elective courses based on Cluster/Pathway knowledge and skills
Select appropriate WBL experiences Job Shadowing, Internships, Apprenticeship
Step 5Identify and develop
appropriate standardsNote: One way to manage large
numbers of standards is to use integrated curriculum standards (ICS). See the back of this sheet for ICS information.
Crosswalk Cluster Foundation K&S Cluster Pathway K&S to content of your existing S/PS programs/coursesCrosswalk Cluster/Pathway K&S to: State Academic Standards Business/Industry Skills Standards Employability Skills Standards (YES Skills, SCANS)Review, revise, and adapt to local conditions (through advisory committees)
Step 6Map standards to selected
coursesNote: Continued involvement of HS
teachers & college faculty in the development/ alignment of courses is critical
Determine which existing S/PS programs/courses would adequately align to (cover) the K&S
Where are the gaps?Where are the overlaps (redundancy)Determine appropriate options for: Dual Credit Concurrent Credit College Credit
For use in Work Session
*Adapted from Career Pathways: Education with a Purpose, Chapter 3
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• Viable Programs of Study are the end result . . .
• Solid ACTION PLANNING is critical to reaching that end!
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Implementing Career Pathways
ACTION PLANNING STEPS*
1. Commit to building a strong career pathways system
2. Determine appropriate career cluster model for your district/state
3. Span all grades
4. Implement individual career plans
5. Enhance guidance
6. Build seamless connections
7. Establish Extended Learning
8. Build strong partnerships
9. Offer professional development*Adapted from the Achieve Texas Model
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Implementing Career Pathways
ACTION PLANNING STEPS1. Commit to Building a Strong Career
Pathways System Build buy-in at the top & bottom Recruit leadership Do the research
2. Determine Appropriate Career Cluster Model for Your District/State
16 USDOE Career Clusters 81 Cluster Pathways Combine 16 clusters into smaller groups,
e.g., 6 Career Fields (Nebraska & many other states)
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Implementing Career Pathways
ACTION PLANNING STEPS
3. Span All Grades Elementary Career Awareness Middle Career Exploration High Career Concentration PS Career
Preparation Lifelong Career Advancement
4. Implement Individual Career Plans Career & Education Goal Setting Assessment Info S/PS Plan of Study Career Development Activities Employment History
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Implementing Career Pathways
ACTION PLANNING STEPS
5. Enhance Guidance Design & build a more effective guidance
system Focus on college and career counseling Let counselor’s counsel Lower student-to-counselor ratios Counselors as facilitators
6. Build Seamless ConnectionsJumpstart postsecondary education –
Advanced Placement Classes Advanced Technical Credit Dual Credit Tech Prep Articulation
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Implementing Career Pathways
ACTION PLANNING STEPS
7. Establish Extended Learning Career & Technical Student
Organizations (CTSOs) WBL Experiences
Job Shadowing Career Preparation Internships
8. Build Strong Partnerships Business/Industry/S&PS Education
9. Offer Professional Development Understanding/Implementation of
Career Pathways Integration of Academic/Technical
Education and Contextual Teaching
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Implementing Career Pathways
ACTION PLAN
For use in Work Session
*Adapted from the Achieve Texas Model
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Implementing Career Pathways POS
WSC Work Strategy Center
Five Steps to Career Pathways
&
Team Self-Assessment Tool
An additional re
source for use
in your work sessions
workforcestrategy.org
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Alaska - Quick Facts
Public highways (2004):14,108 miles
Paved roads:4,634 miles
Size: 586,000 sq. mi.Population: 670,000
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Alaska - Programs of StudyOpportunities/Challenges
Juneau – Alaska’s Capital City
Distances Diversity of people Resource-based economy Educator turnover Dropout rate
Eskimo woman in Barrow
Oil rig in Cook Inlet
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Developing Plans of Study• Statewide Tech Prep Consortium
- Staff serve as sec/PS liaisons - Partners with Dept. of Education- Implementation of POS
• Annual Tech Prep Work Sessions- Year 1: Focus on partnerships- Year 2: Focus on Programs of Study
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Questions ???????
THANK YOU!