Anatomy of a Career Pathway Stephen Caswell Simi Valley High School Simi Valley, CA Stephen Caswell Simi Valley High School Simi Valley, CA

What Is A Pathway? “An aligned sequence of courses that prepares students for college and career transition in a specific industry or sector.” -- several community college websites Minimum is two aligned courses in sequence Three courses are preferable: Introduction Concentrator Capstone Example: Entrepreneurship 21 st Century Marketing Two or more sequenced courses

“Flavored” Core Courses Core academic classes (English, Math, History, Science, etc.) with some career pathway content Add depth to a pathway and connect core academic and career pathway teachers You can use UCCI courses or develop your own University of California Curriculum Integration (UCCI) Integrates core academic courses with career pathway content More than 60 classes now a-g approved Examples: Entrepreneurs as Researchers – 9 th grade English Integrated Marketing and English – 10 th grade English

The Singleton Problem The “flavored” courses are often singleton classes that can be hard to schedule properly Counselors often need to backfill students in the classes to meet budgetary numbers Schools and districts need to balance the benefits to pathways with scheduling issues One of the biggest challenges facing pathways

Basic Pathway Model Minimum of two sequenced courses Depth added by “flavored” core academic courses Can be created by any school as it sees fit Two or more sequenced courses“Flavored” core classes

Add a CTSO CTSO is a Career and Technical Student Organization Provides curriculum and competitions to pathway programs Formally designated within each state California CTSOs include DECA, HOSA, TSA, FBLA, SkillsUSA, FFA, FHA-HERO Students must be enrolled in a CTE class to be eligible

Reemergence of CTE Career Technical Education (CTE) Has been around since the 1920s, and best known as vocational education Receded into the background when K-12 education focused on every student getting a college education As balance shifts to college and career ready, CTE is making a big comeback Who administers CTE: US Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) Works closely with US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) OCTAE and DOLETA work closely with the CDE

OCTAE Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) Legislation and Policies Partnerships Professional Development Accountability/Evaluation College and Career Readiness Standards Course Sequences Guidance and Academic Advisements

DOLETA Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) Build cross-agency partnerships Identify sector/industry Engage employers Design education and training programs Identify funding needs and sources Align policies and programs Measure system change and performance

California Department of Education (CDE) The CDE works closely with the federal agencies, but has its own pathways administration and programs The California Career Pathways Trust was established in 2013 to fund large-scale pathway programs The California Career Pathways Trust was established in 2013 to fund large-scale pathway programs 39 grants totaling $248+ million in 1 st round 40 grants worth $244+ million in 2 nd round More rounds are likely Various pathways also get help from a variety of CDE programs Example is the California Business Education Leadership Project: Run through the CDE, but with Perkins funding

CTE Requirements Teachers must be certified to teach CTE courses, participate in a CTSO, or get grants – at least in theory Includes CTE pathway courses and UCCI courses Certification requires three years (1,000 hours per year) of work experience within last 10 years with some exceptions: Credentials in Business, Agriculture, Home Economics, Industrial Arts, or Industrial and Technology Education CTE Certification requirements need to be clarified for today’s new world of college and career readiness

Grants & Funding Money is now pouring into pathways Federal government, states, and independent organizations are funding “college and career ready” programs Funding adds requirements that must be met Essentially, they regulate career pathway programs

Funding Requirements Adds CTE standards that must be met Creates 11 Elements of Effective CTE programs Various funding programs require some or all of the elements Two or more sequenced courses“Flavored” core classes Career Technical Student Organizations CTE Standards 11 Elements of Effective CTE Programs

CTE Standards Employer Industry Specific Pathway Standards Industry Sector Anchors (Knowledge and Performance Anchor Standards) Standards for Career Ready Practice

Fundamental knowledge and skills students need to prepare for post-secondary education, career training, or the work force Applies to all students Teachers should know the standards and model them

1. Apply appropriate technical skills and academic knowledge. 2. Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason. 3. Develop an education and career plan aligned to personal goals. 4. Apply technology to enhance productivity. 5. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 6. Practice personal health and understand financial literacy. Standards for Career Ready Practice

7. Act as a responsible citizen in the workplace and the community. 8. Model integrity, ethical leadership, and effective management. 9. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 10. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 11. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 12. Understand the environmental, social, and economic impacts of decisions. Standards for Career Ready Practice

Industry Sector Anchor Standards Standards all students in an Industry Sector should know 15 Industry Sectors: Agriculture & Natural Resources Business & Finance Engineering & Design Hospitality & Tourism Marketing, Sales & Service Arts, Media & Entertainment Education & Child Development Fashion & Interior Design Information Technology Public Services Building Trades & Construction Energy & Utilities Health Science & Medical Technology Manufacturing & Product Development Transportation

Pathway, Industry & Employer Standards Each sector has multiple pathways with standards that apply just to that pathway Industry specific standards apply to specific industries Employer standards are those applied by specific employers

Using Standards Model the Career Ready Practice Standards and make students aware of them. Should be posted in your room. Anchor and Pathway standards should be mapped into your lessons. Cover as many standards as are relevant for your course. Keep a lesson and standards map to verify that you meet funding requirements.

11 Elements of Effective CTE Program

1. Leadership at All Levels CTE Pathways articulated with post-secondary courses and industry programs District administrators participate in CTE professional development Investment made to provide support to CTE leadership Time to plan and implement programs Time to collaborate with counterparts in other programs

2. High-Quality Curriculum Career paths identified and documented on a chart or diagram in CTE plan Courses implement CTE Model Curriculum Standards and Framework Curriculum addresses specific pathway standards Program has work-based learning and work experience opportunities Master schedule allows students to follow recommended sequence of CTE courses

2. High-Quality Curriculum Students provided with strong experience in and understanding of all aspects of industry Technology incorporated into program instruction Collaboration between academic and CTE teachers Courses are industry certified: Meets high school graduation requirements Meets University of California a-g requirements Articulated with a community college

3. Career Exploration and Guidance Students counseled on: CTE career opportunities CTE and academic courses necessary to complete pathway offerings Post-secondary education and training options Students have a completed 4-year plan updated annually

4. Student Support & Leadership Development CTSO chartered by the State Association CTSO plan developed annually and furnished to administration Leadership activities embedded in the curriculum Program meets needs of special populations (special ed, ELL, and non-traditional students) Students made aware of non-traditional CTE offerings and pathways that lead to high wage or high demand careers

5. Industry Partnerships Operational Local CTE Advisory Committee that meets yearly and reflects membership as outlined in Cal Ed Code 8070 Business/industry involved in student learning activities and curriculum development and validation Labor market demand documented for the program Industry certification standards and certificates for students who achieve recognized skill and knowledge requirements

6. System Alignment and Coherence Program of study developed with a post-secondary institution Time for faculty to build cross-segmental and cross- disciplinary collaboration aimed at: Aligning curricula and programs Building models, tools, and professional development Each sequence will include at least one district- funded CTE course in the industry sector

7. Effective Organizational Design Opportunities provided students for after-school, extended-day and out-of-school time for career exploration, projects, and work-based learning as part of in-class curricula Open entry and exit strategies that maintain the integrity of CTE courses and course sequences Education and training for students and incumbent workers at times and locations convenient to students and employers

8. Responsiveness to Changing Economic Demands Mechanisms in place that Track labor market demands Maintain the currency of occupational classifications Ensure that teachers and counselors are informed of new developments in their fields Sufficient funding to cover costs of necessary equipment and facilities Partnership among local businesses and local workforce development to provide consistent and reliable economic and work force data to help plan programs

9. Skilled Faculty and Professional Development CTE teachers have appropriate teaching credential and documented employment experience CTE teachers attend a minimum of four professional development activities yearly CTE staff meets a minimum of twice a month Written record of minutes taken during CTE staff meetings

10. Evaluation, Accountability & Continuous Improvement District CTE Plan on file and available at local departments Updates of CTE Plan annually in February Enrollment report sent to CDE by October 15 Membership in California Partnership for Achieving Student Success (CALPASS) that tracks students who complete the program Graduate Follow Up/Placement Report due by March 15 Expenditure reports due by September 30

11. Promotion, Outreach, Marketing & Communication Recruitment brochure to promote the program CTE department conducts recruiting efforts

Have two or more sequenced coursesSupplement with “flavored” core coursesAdd Career Technical Student OrganizationIntegrate Standards into ProgramArticulate CTE CoursesBuild Industry RelationshipsDevelop Mentor and Internship ProgramsCreate Meaningful Certification Criteria Summary Develop a Capstone Program