Career Pathways Nevada! A leadership summit for high school counselors

The changing landscape of CTE in Nevada A need to focus on middle-skill jobs through career pathways of promise to close the skills gap

Elements for Success and Accountability in the Design of a Standards Based System  Graduate from high school with demonstrated proficiency in:  Academic Content  Technical Content  Employability Skills (Workplace Behaviors) …. To prepare for first-level postsecondary credentials and beyond Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

Elements for Success and Accountability  Graduate from high school with academic proficiency  Complete a CTE course sequence as part of a comprehensive program of study aligned to a career pathway of promise  Successfully pass an end-of-sequence (program) technical assessment  Earn a credential validating employability skills  Qualify for industry credentials while in high school  Qualify for college credit while in high school to better prepare for and advance postsecondary education Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

Career & Technical Education Student Definitions  Enrollee  Participant  Concentrator (2 credits earned)  Completer (3 credits earned - completes sequence) Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

Establishing a foundation for success … 4 years in the making  Establish new program completion requirements  Establish the CTE Course Catalog  Develop programs of study for all programs  Develop state standards & curriculum frameworks  Fully implement employability skills in all programs  Develop a comprehensive assessment system  Establish state credentials of value  Align postsecondary credit to program completion Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

We’re no longer the wild west.

Establishing a foundation for success … policies and regulations The most pertinent regulatory changes completed in Nevada Administrative Code 389 State policy changes with the Nevada Board of Education and the Nevada Board of Regents Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

New Program Completion Requirements Nevada Administrative Code  Defined course sequences  Defined end-of-program assessment upon completion of the course sequence  Defined employability skill standards and state assessment  State Certificate of Skill Attainment replaces requirements for local competency certificates  CTE endorsement on the diploma aligned to State Certificate Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

CTE Course Catalog  All courses identified by common names and course descriptions  Course sequences defined (i.e., Level I, II, III)  Common completion levels for all course sequences  300+ Courses  75 Course Sequences Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

July 25, 2012 Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Agricultural Mechanics Technology Agriculture Business Systems Agriculture Leadership, Communication & Policy Animal Science Environmental Management Floriculture Design & Management Food Science Technology Landscape Design & Management Natural Resources & Wildlife Management Ornamental Horticulture/Greenhouse Management Veterinary Science Business, Management & Administration Administrative Services Business Management Finance Accounting & Finance Marketing, Sales & Services Entrepreneurship Marketing Sports & Entertainment Marketing Education & Training Early Childhood Education Hospitality & Tourism Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Cosmetology Family & Consumer Sciences Foods & Nutrition Human Development Health Science Biomedical Dental Assisting Emergency Medical Technician Health Information Management Medical Assisting Nursing Assistant Pharmacy Practice Respiratory Therapy Sports Medicine Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Criminal Justice Emergency Telecommunications Fire Science Forensic Science Law Enforcement Arts, A/V Technology & Communication Fashion, Textiles & Design Graphic Design Interior Design Photography Radio Production Theatre Technology Video Production Information Technology Animation Computer Science Digital Game Development IT Networking IT Service & Support Web Design & Development Architecture & Construction Architectural Design Construction Technology Drafting & Design Furniture & Cabinetmaking Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning. & Refrigeration Manufacturing Electronic Technology Machine Tool Technology Manufacturing Technologies Mechanical Technology Metalworking Welding Technology Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Aerospace Engineering Architectural & Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Energy Technologies Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Automotive Service Technician Automotive Technology Aviation Maintenance Technician Aviation Technology Collision Repair Technology Diesel Technology AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES SKILLED & TECHNICAL SCIENCES BUSINESS & MARKETING EDUCATION INFORMATION & MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES EDUCATION, HOSPITALITY & HUMAN SERVICES HEALTH SCIENCE & PUBLIC SAFETY NEVADA CAREER CLUSTERS & PROGRAM ALIGNMENT COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS

Career and Technical Education  Organized Under 6 Program Areas and 15 Career Clusters  Agriculture and Natural Resources  Business and Marketing  Hospitality, Human Services and Education  Health Sciences and Public Safety  Information and Media Technologies  Skilled and Technical Sciences Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

CTE Program & Course Sequence Program Area Information and Media Technologies Career Cluster Information Technology CTE Program Information Technology Networking IT Networking I IT Networking II IT Networking III (Level 3C) IT Networking Advanced Studies Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

CTE Program & Course Sequence Program Area Business and Marketing Career Cluster Business, Management & Administration CTE Program Accounting and Finance Accounting and Finance I Accounting and Finance II Accounting and Finance III (Level 3C) Accounting and Finance Advanced Studies Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

CTE Course Catalog All courses and course sequences defined. COURSE TITLEABBREVIATED NAME CREDITS LEVELCIP CODE IT Networking I IT NETWORKING I1L Prerequisite: None This course will introduce students to the general theories needed to design, build, and maintain home and small business networks. Concepts learned will provide the students with the opportunity to further their education in Information Technology (IT) and prepare for entry-level IT careers. Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

Programs of Study  Identifies Career Cluster and Pathway  Identifies the students four year plan  Identifies post-secondary options  Identifies industry certifications  Identifies the appropriate CTSO(s)  Identifies high wage, high demand, and high skill careers Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

Programs of Study

State CTE Skill Standards Identifies content standards, performance standards, and measureable performance indicators Cross-walked to the Academic Content Standards Identifies the body of knowledge to be assessed Drives course sequences, curriculum frameworks and local curriculum development Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

State CTE Standards for IT Networking CONTENT STANDARD 3.0: INSTALL, CONFIGURE, AND SECURE COMPUTER SOFTWARE P ERFORMANCE S TANDARD 3.1: E VALUATE O PERATING S YSTEM (OS) S OFTWARE Use industry standard vocabulary Compare and contrast Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Explain various features and tools of operating systems Select appropriate operating system features and tools based on customer needs Install and secure operating systems Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

State CTE Standards for Graphic Design CONTENT STANDARD 4.0 : DEMONSTRATE KNOWLDEGE OF ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO GRAPHIC DESIGN P ERFORMANCE S TANDARD 4.1: D EMONSTRATE K NOWLEDGE OF C OPYRIGHT AND I NTELLECTUAL P ROPERTY L AW Research laws governing copyright, intellectual property (including font usage, photography, illustration, audio and video rights), and software licensing Research laws governing brand issues, trademark, and other proprietary rights Discuss consequences of violating copyright, privacy, and data security laws

End-of-Program Technical Assessments End-of-program measurement of skill attainment aligned to state standards Validates quality of programs based on state standards Assessments developed as standards are revised or created Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

End-of-Program Technical Assessments Test Creation Process – Revise or create standards – Create assessment – Pilot assessment – Item analysis (Review pilot results and issues) – Live testing – Cut score development Available results: student level, site level, district level, and state level Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

End-of-Program Technical Assessments Computer Science

Employability Skills for Career Readiness Student knowledge and skills for proper workplace behaviors Personal Qualities & People Skills  Positive Work Ethic  Integrity  Teamwork  Self-Representation  Diversity Awareness  Conflict Resolution  Creativity & Resourcefulness Professional Knowledge & Skills  Speaking & Listening  Reading & Writing  Critical Thinking & Problem Solving  Health & Safety  Organizations, Systems, & Climates  Lifelong Learning  Job Acquisition & Advancement  Time, Task, & Resource Management  Mathematics  Customer Service Technology Knowledge & Skills  Job-Specific Technologies  Information Technology  Internet Use & Security  Telecommunications

Student Credentials/Certifications Nevada Administrative Code Certificate of Skill Attainment Endorsement on diploma Certificate for passing the state assessment for employability skills Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

Certificate of Skill Attainment  3.0 GPA in core course sequence  Pass the end-of-program technical assessment  Pass the workplace readiness assessment Note  Certificate qualifies the student to earn the CTE diploma endorsement  Certificate and endorsement qualify students for postsecondary articulated credit Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

CTE Endorsement on the Diploma

Employability Skills Certificate

CTE assessment Results End-of-Program Assessment Results Workplace Readiness Assessment Results Completers5,1366,158 Participation4,7815,848 Participation Rate93%95% Pass Rate56.7%55.4% Completers5,3995,588 Participation5,0915,336 Participation Rate94.2%95.5% Pass Rate83.1%83.6%

Policy Changes for CTE College Credit (Tech Prep Articulated Credit)  Aligns articulated credit to the complete program  Aligns articulated credit to the Certificate of Skill Attainment and endorsement on the diploma  Statewide articulation agreements = 77 to date CSNGBCTMCCWNC State Agreements Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

What the 2015 State Legislature did Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options Prior biennial funding: $6,687,644 Additional funding for FY16-17: $16.3 million FY15FY16FY17 $3,343,822$10,443,822$12,543,822

Total estimated state and federal grant funding for CTE in for the biennium: $36.4 million Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

New way of doing business What is expected from this huge investment: – Access to high quality CTE programs for students in schools lacking programs – Program development aligned to the highest priorities for economic and workforce development – Student CTE completion rates increased (11,000!) – Students migrate through a secondary-postsecondary career pathway leading to postsecondary credentials – Accountability, accountability, accountability Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

 The New Minimum  Creating a Culture of Completion  11,000 CTE Program Completers Nevada Department of Education Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options

For more information: nd_Technical_Education_Home/ Mike Raponi, Director Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options Nevada Department of Education (775)