Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academy

Sioux Falls School DistrictMission: “to educate and prepare each

student to succeed in a changing world.”

What is the CTE Academy?

CTE Academy background• Career-focused education• Relevant, hands-on

learning opportunities • Workforce Demands/

Employer Needs

• Minimizes the duplication of expensive programs at each high school

• High school program capacity did not meet student demand

Student Benefits

• Student interest &engagement increases

• Brings relevance to education

• Attendance improves• Academic performance

increases• Drop-out rate decreases• Allows career exploration before graduation• Jump start on many career opportunities

Why attend the CTE Academy?

• Career-focused education• Explore careers at no cost before

graduation• Relevant, hands-on

learning opportunities • Solve real-life problems

in class• 15 different programs

to choose from• Possible to earn

college credit in many programs

CTE Academy design• Students travel to CTE Academy for a block of

time out of their regular school day.• Transportation is provided for students from

home high schools in Sioux Falls. Students may also drive their own vehicles.

• Fall semester 2014 enrollment = over 900• Fall 2010 =550• Enrollment capacity = 960 students• Nine surrounding districts = 165 slots each

semester• Regional design increases student opportunities• Located west of I-29 and Madison St.

• Enrollment remains at home high school• Extracurricular activities at home high school• Attend Academy one of three scheduled

blocks during the school day• Exploratory & introductory CTE courses

remain at regular high schools (Welding, Intro to Auto, FACS, Woods)

• Double class period = 1 full credit per semester*Also counts double toward GPA

• Blocks scheduled for 1 hour 40 minutes– Block 1 = 7:45 am to 9:25 am– Block 2 = 9:40 am to 11:20 am– Block 3 = 1:20 pm to 3:00 pm

Student Daily Schedule

Who should attend?• State-of-the-art, high-tech facility for

ALL students • Students interested in rigorous and

specialized advanced training• Students range from 9th to 12th grade• Program completion may lead to

industry-recognized certification in some programs

• Students are prepared for advanced training programs, two or four-year post-secondary education, or entry-level work

CTE Academy Programs & Courses

• State approved CTE courses – aligned with state standards

• Highly Qualified, state certified instructors

• Opportunities available to earn core content credit• Articulation and dual credit opportunities available

Media Production

• Intro to Arts/AV Technology• A\V Production• Broadcast Technology• Digital Music Production• Digital Animation

Auto Body Repair • Introduction to Auto Body Repair• Auto Body Structural Repair• Auto Body Nonstructural Repair• Painting & Refinishing

Automotive Technology • Auto Brakes• Auto Electronics• Auto Suspension & Steering• Auto Engine Performance

Carpentry and Construction

• Carpentry I• Carpentry II• Cabinetmaking

Community PartnershipsHabitat for HumanitySioux Falls Housing Corporation

Health Careers

• Health Careers I• Health Careers II

• Ten week internship component during spring semester

• Students eligible to take CNA exam

Welding & Manufacturing

• Welding 2• Advanced Welding & Fabrication• Principles of Manufacturing

Project Lead the Way®

• Pre-Engineering Program– Introduction to Engineering Design™– Principles of Engineering™– Digital Electronics™– Engineering Design and Development™

** PLTW courses approved for weighted grades and students can earn college credit.

• Over 150 colleges and universities in U.S. grant credit to students, including Augustana College in Sioux Falls (up to 12 credits).

Project Lead the Way®

• Biomedical Sciences Program

– Principles of Biomedical Sciences™– Human Body Systems™– Medical Intervention™– Biomedical Innovation™

Hospitality & Tourism

• Restaurant Mgmt. \Culinary Arts I• Restaurant Mgmt. \Culinary Arts II• Baking & Pastries

Human Services

• Introduction to Human Services• Guiding Youth & Families• Personal Services

Recently added programs• Academy of Finance

– Partnership with University of SD and Citibank– Students can earn up to 17 college credits– Paid summer internships at sponsor businesses

• Computer Networking & Support– 2 semester program– Students can earn A+ certification– Smooth transition to post-secondary IT programs– New course (Fall 2015) - CyberSecurity

• Aviation – newly offered in Fall 2014– 2 semester program– Students will complete FAA ground school– Simulated and actual flight time

Opportunities to earn core content credit • Speech • Composition• Technical Reading & Writing• Advanced CompositionAdditional Options• Intro to Media Arts – approved for Fine

Arts credit• PLTW courses count as 4th math

requirement for SD Opportunity Scholarship

Career & Technical Education in the 21st Century

Moving beyond tradition

• State of the art equipment in labs– Media, Health, Culinary, Engineering,

Automotive, Electronics & Robotics

• Emphasis on rigor and relevance• Teamwork and project based learning• Critical thinking and problem solving skills• Students prepared for a variety of post

secondary options

Capstone Experiences

• Senior Experience• Entrepreneurial

Experience• Youth Internship

* Students may earn additional credit for work experiences.

Post-secondary connections

• Advisory Board Members– Curriculum & Content

• Facility and school tours• Guest Speakers• Career exploration opportunities• Articulation agreements• Dual credit opportunities

– Augustana College– Technical institutes, colleges & universities

Business Partnerships

• Advisory Board Members– Curriculum & Content– Skill Demands– Equipment Needs– Workforce Qualifications

• Student Experience work sites• Guest Speakers \ Instructors• Program Sponsors \ Donors• Attendance at open houses, job fairs and

student events, such as VEX Robotics Tourney and Weld-Off

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academy

Jim Kayl, Principal jim.kayl@k12.sd.us

605-367-5504Learn More: sf.k12.sd.us Facebook: CTE Academy