An Administrator’s Guide for Supporting the Implementation of the Health,
Recreation, and Human Services Pathwayswith Emilie Keane
Developed by ERLC/ARPDC as a result of a grant from Alberta Education to support implementation
Purpose of the Support Resource:To provide an overview of the revised CTS
Program of Studies structure and philosophyTo provide specific information about the
Health, Recreation, and Human Services (HRH) cluster as part of the CTS Program
To provide administrators with staffing and planning recommendations for CTS implementation
To provide specific strategies to assist in the successful implementation of the HRH cluster and the related career pathways
The Guide Part 1: The Role of Leadership
Part 2: Overview of the CTS Program
Part 3: Planning Guide for Teachers and Administrators
Part 4: Frequently Asked Questions
Appendices:
A: Health Services Pathway Courses and Prerequisites
B: Beginning with the End in Mind – A Tool for Designing Pathways
Part One:Leadership“A life isn’t significant except for its impact on other lives.”
Jackie Robinson
LeadershipThe school leader is ultimately
responsible for the successful implementation of all curriculum.
Leaders are responsible for building knowledge and understanding of the revised CTS philosophy and structure.CTS has been revised and has a focus on
providing students with opportunities to explore a broad range of careers
Planning is critical!
LeadershipCareer Pathways involves the entire staff,
not just the traditional CTS staffCore teachers (Science/Biology/Physical
Education) have the knowledge background for many of the new HRH courses Need to understand the philosophy
and structure of the CTS ProgramFlexible instruction of courses (core
teachers may need to teach part of a course)
Career counselors play an important role
LeadershipTimetabling and scheduling
Blocking five credit blocks is optimal Practicum experiences, classroom
observations require special consideration
Some HRH courses will require the skills and knowledge from several staff members (flexibility in instruction)
Part Two:Overview of the CTS Program“What you do, do so well that they will want to see it again and bring their friends.”
Walt Disney
The CTS Program
Levels of AchievementIntroductory
Designed to build daily living skillsDesigned to form the basis for further learning
in the cluster, pathway or occupational areaIntermediate
Build on competencies from introductory levelDesigned to provide a broader perspective of
career possibilities within the clusterAdvanced
Refines expertisePrepares students for entrance into
workplace/post-secondary study defined in the cluster
National Occupational Classification (NOC)A classification of occupations agreed upon
nationallyClassifies occupations into categoriesHRH courses are a response to the current
need for qualified health service workers in Canada
Course development and instruction involved teacher experts, industry members and post-secondary institutions
HRH courses were organized into four NOC categories
Health, Recreation, and Human Services (NOC) Classifications:
1. Health Care Services (HCS)
First Aid/CPR with AED
Child Care First Aid
First Responder
Etc.
Health, Recreation, and Human Services (NOC) Classifications:
2. Community Care Services (CCS)
Health Care Aid
Aging and Frailty
Early Learning and Child Care
Community Volunteerism
Etc.
Health, Recreation, and Human Services (NOC) Classifications:
3. Human and Social Services (HSS)
Health and Wellness Fundamentals
Communication Skills for Helping Relationships
Mentorship Leadership Professional
Standards and Ethics
Etc.
Health, Recreation, and Human Services (NOC) Classifications:
4. Recreation Leadership (REC) Injury Management Training Sport Psychology Recreation Leadership Ever Active Aging Leadership Ever Active Kids Leadership Fitness Instruction Leadership Resistance Training Leadership Aquatic Fitness Training Leadership Coaching
Focus on Health and Safety The revision and refocus of CTS includes
a comprehensive plan for aligning safety outcomes with business and industry health and safety programs that focus on developing a culture of safety.
Safety outcomes are embedded within the CTS courses
Will create changes to the current CTR courses
Credits, Certification and Credentials Aquatic Exercise Leader
Athletic Injury Management
Child Care First Aid
Child Development Assistant
Ever Active Aging Leader
Ever Active Kids Leader
Fitness for the Older Adult Leader
Trained Coach
Foundations of Athletic Therapy
Foundations of Mentoring
Group Exercise Leader
Medical First Responder
Resistance Training Leader
Sports Nutrition
Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED
Designing Pathways
Appendix B
http://education.alberta.ca/media/1238954/pathways.pdf
Part Three:A Planning Guide for Teachers and Administrators“Quality in a service or product is not what you put into it. It is what a client or customer gets out of it.”
Peter Drucker
The Essential Conditions to Support Implementation
Part Four:Frequently Asked Questions“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.”
Anatole France
Appendices“It’s not a question of how well each process works; the question is how well they all work together.”
Lloyd Dobens and Clare Crawford-Mason
Questions
Contact Information
Emilie [email protected]