Center for Technology Strategic Planning Mr. Shelton Cobb Mr. Aaron King Principal Tom Drake Principal Stewart Thorson January 5, 2011

Career Readiness Career Readiness Evaluation Common Core State Standards Preparing Students for the Workforce Implementing Programs with Certifications Partnering with Local Colleges for Dual Enrollment Data Driven Decisions Course Offerings & Locations Curriculum Adoptions & Adjustments Student Survey

Pathway Credentials Current Credentials Offered Culinary Arts: ServSafe Health Science: Professional CPR Planned Credentials Fall 2012 Automotive Technology: ASE Collision Repair: ASE Cosmetology/Barbering: Work Force Ready Culinary Arts: ServSafe Drafting Design: ADDA, NOCTI Graphic Arts/Animation: ACA Health Science: CNA, Professional CPR Law & Public Safety: APCO Residential Construction: NOCTI Computer Electronics & Networking: A+, Java, Oracle Precision Machining: NIMS Welding: AWS – Skilled Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Articulation and Dual Enrollment Students enrolled in Career Readiness Programs can also earn articulation credits and possible dual enrollment credits for courses at Calhoun and Drake State through participation in our programs.

HCT Program Enrollment Trends

High School Enrollment Trends

Completers vs. Enrollment

FY10 Completer Percentage

Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama. (2009). Changing Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama. (2009). Changing trajectories: Building paths for careers and institutionalizing collaborations. Report Quotes “Vocational programs improve educational performance most when they are integrated with and embedded in rigorous academic curricula.” “Deep learning, with long retention, occurs when students have the opportunity to apply what they have learned academically in a relevant, hands-on, practical way.” “The best vocational programs reinforce rigorous academic standards.”

PARCA Recommendations “Replicate the pattern of engagement found in Allied Health in every industrial/occupational field. Where necessary, utilize industry associations or educational foundations to coordinate participation in vocational education efforts.” “Build career information into the curriculum at every level so that students know what jobs are available and what those jobs pay.” “Implement a Plan of Engagement for All Industries.” “Implement a performance tracking system.” “Identify students at-risk of dropping out and provide them with intensive services to get them back on track.”

New Century Technology High School Embedded Career Readiness 100% of students at New Century are enrolled in Career Readiness courses. Students take 2 courses per year in Computer Science, Engineering (PLTW), or Biomedical Science (PTLW). Most seniors graduate with 6-8 Career / Technical Education credits. Seniors with 8 credits are eligible to take the Capstone Course for each strand – Project Applications. Most students in Project Applications engage in job shadowing - activities range from paid internships to 9-week experiences. The Project Lead the Way curriculum is the fastest growing area at New Century. Currently, we teach 4 PTLW courses with plans to expand next year. The most recent data indicates that approximately 80-85% of graduates enter 2 or 4-year colleges upon graduation, and 70% select fields related to science and technology.

New Century STAR Math 89% New Century STAR Reading 79%

Embedded Career Readiness Grissom High School Embedded Career Readiness

Grissom High School STAR Math 90% Grissom High School STAR Reading 78%

Phase I (2012 – 2013 School Year) Health Science, Cosmetology/Barbering, Computer Electronics, Law & Public Safety, and Graphic Arts programs into the high schools. Health Science at each high school campus Collaborate with local business/industry leaders and colleges on curriculum development Market all career readiness programs to the students throughout the district Eight Programs will remain at the Center for Technology during the 2012 - 2013 school year.

Phase II (2013 – 2014 School Year) Move remaining programs to Huntsville High School HCT becomes Academy for Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Career counseling throughout HCS starting with eighth Collaborate with Middle and High School Administrators/Counselors Collaborate with local business/industry leaders and colleges on curriculum development

Phase III (Future Program Expansions) Restructure high school and middle school course so students learn STEM, Health Science, Audio/Visual Technology & Communications 3D/Computer Animation, Gaming, Social Networking, & Digital Broadcasting Cyber-security & Computer Forensics Biotechnology HVAC Middle School Student Racing Challenge (STEM) Collaborate with Space and Rocket Center & Redstone Arsenal Upgrade classroom technology and provide professional development Develop a structure for data collection and accountability

Capital Improvements, HCT Project Items Estimated Cost HVAC Replacement $3,800,000.00 Replace Plumbing Fixtures $145,000.00 Fire Sprinkler System $600,000.00 Replace Roof $2,800,000.00 Abate VAT and replace flooring $240,000.00 New Doors and Frames/hardware $550,000.00 Install new casework $350,000.00 Replace old roll up doors $450,000.00 Remove old casement windows in shops Enclose Mezenine areas $275,000.00 Remodel Office and Administration area General painting and classroom upgrades $150,000.00   TOTAL $9,955,000.00