February CTE Staff Meeting February 12, 2014 PHS Library College and Career Readiness

Staff Meeting Agenda Welcome/Intros/Good News CCR Definition Legislative Report 24 Credits State Accountability System Accountability index Precision Exams CCSS – How do we play? Additional Items Windows 8 SKCTP Advisory Agenda Danielson Framework Alignment 1c: Setting instructional outcomes 1e: Coherent instruction 3d: Using assessment in instruction 4d: Participating in a professional community 4e: Growing a developing professionally 4f: Showing professionalism

Learning Targets We will leave today with a clear definition of College and Career Readiness We will understand the current efforts by the State Board of Education around College and Career Readiness graduation requirements We will become versed in the College and Career Readiness index as it relates to the state accountability system

Welcome/Intros/Good News

What is College and Career Readiness? Goal: Putting students on a path towards adult success College: Any post-secondary opportunity that increases a student’s knowledge and skill level Career: A profession that provides a family-sustaining wage and a pathway to advancement Readiness: A student’s ability to navigate and connect post-secondary opportunities and employment interests to achieve a successful and financially secure career

Legislative Report Proposed 24 Credits Current Requirements Options to fulfill new credit requirements

Industry Certification Pilot opportunities

Common Core Standards College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for ELA College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards – Overarching standards for each of four ELA strands that are further defined by grade-specific standards  Reading – 10 standards  Writing – 10 standards  Speaking and Listening – 6 standards  Language – 6 standards 4 Strands Grade level anchor standards

Additional Items South King County Tech Prep Windows 8 Advisory Agenda