Robin Harris, Kansas State Department of Education

KANSAS CTE STANDARDS Adopted Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements as CTE standards Transitioning VE-2 programs to career cluster pathways

HOW IS KANSAS USING THESE CAREER CLUSTER PATHWAYS PROGRAMS OF STUDY? Creation of new programs Recognition of knowledge and skills across career fields Alignment Connection to personalized college career plans of study

KEEPING KANSAS COMPETITIVE Earning Portable Industry-recognized Certifications/Credentials –Kansas WorkReady! Certificate –Adobe Certification –IC3 core computing Certification –MOS Certification –OSHA 10-hour safety (general & construction) –AAFCS Pre-PAC Credentials Increases postsecondary connections

 31 Pathways  Career Cluster Design Sheets  Common Courses List  Terminology List  Staff contacts  Resources List CAREER CLUSTER GUIDANCE HANDBOOK