SD ACTE Summer Conference Update

August 1, 2011SD ACTE Summer Conference UpdateNew and Upcoming ProjectsSD Advisory Board for Family and Consumer SciencesCluster specific workshops based on the standards in each clusterCTE for Core Content Credit: develop example, Food TechnologyUbD units housed at respective Wikis, move to DOE site when framework is adoptedStandards ImplementationStandards in Practice (SIP) various dates, team concept, student artifactsStandards DevelopmentAll Standards in Education & Training, Hospitality & Tourism, Human Services are completeNew courses: Event Management, Food TechnologyMiddle School Standards: see respective Cluster DOE web page, use one assignment code, Read Me First is helpfulMiddle School Standards include in approved program form, PRF system for Perkins data collection (is used for concentrator status but does not qualify for high school graduation)Foundational courses standards in revision, review SY 2011-2012; pilot SY 2012-2013; implement SY 2013-2014This and thatFCCLA Fall Leadership teacher workshop BHSU Hospitality & Tourism focus (not culinary arts) Revised Blooms Taxonomy (RBT)Project based learningCharlotte Danielson framework for teacher evaluations (Systems Change pre-conference)Future Educators Association (FEA) new student organization for SDInstructional resources focused on Web 2.0 tools2011Program Improvement ProgressCTE Approved ProgramsAnnual requirements of CTE Approved ProgramsSubmit application (March 1, paperless, cc admin for signatures and sent via email)Participate in the Program Improvement Process (with paperless option)Participate in data collection process (online portal tied to Student Information System data)Program Improvement ProcessMandatory Program Improvement Process participationAll approved programs must participate in sessions at CTE Conference or via webinar.Nonparticipation will result in program disapproval in SY 2012-2013Program ImprovementYearly opportunity to review progress and set goalsThree year cycle of assessment and goal settingProgram Improvement InstrumentLonger, more in-depth self-assessmentYear one of the cycle (2011-2012)Progress ReportShorter and designed to check development toward goalsYears 2 and 3 of the cycle (2012-2013 & 2013-2014)Program ImprovementFirst year programs or first year teachers in SY 2011-2012 will complete the long form PIPThen in year 2 complete the short form Progress ReportMaking the ConnectionsCareer ClustersPathway(s)Programs of Study (POS)Alignment of current content to core standardsCTE for Core Content CreditConnecting program improvement to:Local program approval application and local five-year planPerkins Core Indicators of Performance (accountability data)Perkins budget requestsProgram monitoring (Program Improvement Process PIP)Approved Program Application RequirementsCareer Cluster POSCertified TeacherProfessional development planAdvisory Committee (FACS implemented in 2011 at state)Program Improvement Process due December 1Perkins Core Indicators of Performance and enrollment dataApproved Program Application due March 1Approved Programs of StudyMinimum requirements: 1 Unit (credit) from Cluster and Pathway coursesMinimum POS requirements: 2 unit (credit) total for an approved programCombination may include Foundational, Core Content, or Capstone courses.Foundational courses will change for the approved program SY 2012-2013Syllabi RequirementHuman Services and Education & Training for March 1, 2012 approved program form only submit courses changed or added from approved program form submitted March 1, 2011Hospitality and Tourism submit for all courses with the March 1, 2012 approved program form. Submit electronicallyAssignment CodesWork with PRF contact and Infinite Campus contact to make sure correct assignment codes are being used for your approved programAssignment codes began appearing in Infinite Campus for student transcripts May 2011.Double check transcripted assignment codes to reflect CTE in the course title high school graduation and Opportunity Scholarship guidelines.Changes to PRF system may be made up to October 15 double check your assignment codes early on and this helps alleviate problems when it comes to data collection in May/JuneAnalyzing Datawww.doe.sd.gov/octe/dataVerify all students are enteredConcentrators students with 2 credits in a programOnly .5 credit of Foundational courses applies to the 2 unit statusUp to 1 unit of Capstone credit counts toward 2 unit statusOnly .5 credit of Core Content counts toward 2 unit statusAnalyzing DataReading and Math scores are from the Dakota Step TestSeniors with 2 units/credits in programReading score of 604+Math score of 715+Technical Skill Attainment (TSA)Any student with 2 units/credits and TSA of 75 or aboveSchool Completion and GraduationAvailable late fallAnalyzing DataPlacement Data12th graders with 2 units/credits in programDo not have to be currently enrolledMake sure to follow up with students not enrolled in approved programs their Senior YearNon-Traditional participation and completionBased on national statistics, not program enrollment (males in Human Services)Data: Now What?Work with Advisory BoardConsult with administratorWork with core content teachersImplement strategies for improvementDevelop program improvement goalsDevelop a budget to help achieve goalsConsider recruiting strategiesIncrease rigorRethink course offerings and contentUse strategies to develop plan/goalAnnual Budget RequestsCurriculum development approved if tied to Cluster committee work and with prior approval from Cluster SpecialistEquipment and technology request based on standardsAll requests related to program improvement, student achievement, and accountabilityAmendments follow the same format as requests. Contact your Cluster SpecialistContact your consortium director for important information about budget approvals, and other general budget questionsProgram Improvement ProcessDue Dec 1Review and update goals (use SMART format)Goals based on 7 key areas of program improvement:Student engagementRigorous courseworkTeachers work cooperativelyProgram of StudyTeachers involved in career developmentEquipment enhances student learningHolistic program improvement planningProgram VisitsNew Program/New TeacherAt Risk Programs (data/accountability)Recipients of state/federal fundsInvitation from local CTE ProgramInventory ControlsAccurate equipment records maintained by the local district or consortiumAdequate internal controls to account for location and custody of equipmentRegular physical inventory of equipmentEquipment purchased with Perkins funds clearly marked in recipients inventoryPerkins-purchased equipment marked with sticker, tag, or other unique identifierOCCTE no longer maintains equipment inventoryLocal school inventory policyWhat is the school district policy?Does the procedure separate Perkins-purchased items from other items?How are Perkins-purchased items tracked? Are the items tagged?Is the equipment located where it is suppose to be?What procedure is used to dispose of equipment?OCCTE needs to facilitate disposition of any equipment funded with Perkins $What now?Analyze Perkins dataPIP Progress report December 1, 2011Contact Cluster Specialist with new budget request ideas then your consortium directorApproved program app March 1, 2012Data collection workshops/webinar April 2012

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