The Basics of UC’s A-G Nina Costales High School Articulation Coordinator & Hannah Frankel High School Articulation Analyst University of California | Office of the President Educating for Careers Conference March 2, 2014

Overview Part I: Overview & Background High School Articulation overview UC and CTE Part II: A-G Course List Update & Review Process Course submission timeline A-G course evaluation NEW A-G Course Management Portal Part III: Tools & Resources

Part I: Overview & Background Educating for Careers Conference March 2, 2014

Purpose of Articulation Align curriculum across educational segments to support students. UC admissions based on a minimum of 15 academic courses known as the “a-g” subject requirements. Pattern of “a-g” courses aims to: Prepare students to participate fully in their first-year program at the University. Provide students with a general knowledge foundation for new and advanced study. Help students develop critical thinking and analytical skills.

UC and CTE UC joined the state’s reform movement through the “a-g” course approval process. UC’s role: encourage the development of courses that integrate academic and CTE content/skills. UC’s aim: broaden student preparation, access and success. About 12,000* CTE courses are “a-g” approved. *Data based on the California Department of Education’s annual report Approved in all “a-g” subject areas! Representing all industry sectors!

CTE Courses by A-G Subject Area Data based on the California Department of Education’s annual report

UC’s CTE Goals for the Future Continue to support the development of integrated CTE courses for “a-g” approval. Provide professional development opportunities. Create more tools and resources for teachers. Balance the “unbalanced” distribution of “a-g” approved integrated CTE courses. Allow students to pursue academic study, preparation for college AND explore potential career paths through CTE coursework.

Part II: A-G Course Submission & Review Process Educating for Careers Conference March 2, 2014

Doorways Websites Online Update website “a-g” Course List website https://doorways.ucop.edu/update Manage and update course list and school’s information. “a-g” Course List website https://doorways.ucop.edu/list View any school’s or program’s course list. “a-g” Guide website http://www.ucop.edu/agguide Informational website for everything “a-g,” updating the course list, Career Technical Education (CTE), and online learning.

A-G Course Submission Timeline New submission cycle opens on February 1 New courses submitted have up to 2* resubmission opportunities February 1-May 31 PHASE 1 New courses submitted have 1 resubmission opportunity June 1- July 31 PHASE 2 New courses submitted have no resubmission opportunity August 1-September 15 PHASE 3 Submission cycle closes on September 15 *Phase 1: 1st resubmission due by July 31 2nd resubmission due by September 15

A-G Course Submission Process New courses submitted for “a-g” review using the Online Update website. Begin submitting new courses early! Tips and tools  A-G Guide 2013-14 submission cycle at a glance: 23,150 = Total number of course submissions. 11,618 = Total number of new courses submitted. 5,509 = Number of courses received during phases 1 and 2. 2012-13: 3,425 = Number of courses received during phases 1 and 2.

New Course Evaluation Course approval is based on: A-G subject area course criteria Honors course criteria – HONORS COURSES ONLY CTE course criteria – CTE COURSES ONLY A-G course evaluation guidelines New courses are reviewed within 4-6 weeks of submission. Depending on the subject area, time of year, and volume of submissions received, it may take longer.

Big Changes for 2015-16! NEW A-G Course Management System or A-G CMP. Replace the Online Update website. Part of UC’s initiative to improve overall “a-g” course submission and review process. Major highlights: Aligning the course submission form with the “a-g” course criteria. Providing access to view all approved “a-g” course content descriptions. Allowing individual account registration. Increasing the availability of “a-g” resources.

Part III: Tools & Resources Educating for Careers Conference March 2, 2014

Tools for Writing A-G Courses A-G subject area course criteria CTE course criteria Course description templates A-G course evaluation guidelines Sample courses Webinars UC Curriculum Integration (UCCI) program A-G Guide

A-G Subject Area Course Criteria WHAT IS IT? Course goals, requirements and guidelines for each subject area. Written by UC Faculty. HOW IT CAN HELP? Courses must meet subject-specific criteria to earn “a-g” approval. Course submission demonstrates how the course’s content meets the criteria. Read the criteria first! WHERE? A-G Guide in “Subject Requirements” section: http://www.ucop.edu/agguide/a-g-requirements/index.html.

CTE Course Criteria WHAT IS IT? HOW IT CAN HELP? WHERE? Course goals, requirements and guidelines for CTE courses. Written by UC Faculty. HOW IT CAN HELP? CTE courses must meet subject-specific criteria AND CTE criteria to earn “a-g” approval. Course submission demonstrates how course’s content meets the subject area criteria AND the CTE criteria. Read the criteria first! WHERE? A-G Guide in “Career Technical Education” section: http://www.ucop.edu/agguide/career-technical-education/course-criteria/index.html

Course Description Templates WHAT ARE THEY? Paper versions of the online new course submission form. HOW IT CAN HELP? Learn what subject-specific content information is required for “a-g” review. Prepare new course submissions offline. WHERE? A-G Guide in “Updating your Course List” section: http://www.ucop.edu/agguide/updating-your-course-list/submitting-courses/course-templates/index.html.

A-G Course Evaluation Guidelines WHAT ARE THEY? Guidelines and expectations for each component of the new course submission form. HOW IT CAN HELP? Assist in preparing curriculum for “a-g” course submission. Describes the type of information that is expected to be included in each section of the submission form. Writing guide to completing the new course submission form. WHERE? A-G Guide in “Updating your Course List” section: http://www.ucop.edu/agguide/updating-your-course-list/submitting-courses/course-evaluation/index.html.

Sample Courses WHAT ARE THEY? HOW IT CAN HELP? WHERE? Examples of high-quality and well-written course submissions. HOW IT CAN HELP? Provides the type and depth of information UC is looking for in “a-g” course submissions. Search by subject area and/or CTE industry sector. Should not be duplicated word-for-word in your submission! WHERE? A-G Course List website: https://doorways.ucop.edu/list.

Webinars WHAT ARE THEY? HOW IT CAN HELP? WHERE? The High School Articulation unit hosts free webinars year round on a variety of topics. HOW IT CAN HELP? Topics of webinars included: Writing A-G Courses for Success New Online Course Policy New User Training - Updating the A-G Course List All webinars are archived. WHERE? A-G Guide in “Get Help” section: http://www.ucop.edu/agguide/get-help/trainings/index.html.

UC Curriculum Integration (UCCI) UC facilitates the development of integrated courses. UCCI Institutes focus on specific subject areas and industry sectors. Institutes are designed by request. Contact ucci@ucop.edu for more info. UC encourages the offering of UCCI courses. 30 integrated CTE courses developed at UCCI Institutes. Approved in all “a-g” subject areas. 82 schools already offering UCCI courses. UC supports the teaching of UCCI courses. UCCI Teacher Exchange Program (TEP) Teachers work with UCCI Teacher Exchange Leaders to tailor curriculum to meet their needs. Fully customized to meet participant needs. UCCI Conference – June 14 in Oakland, CA For more information: www.ucci.ucop.edu.

A-G Guide WHAT IS IT? HOW IT CAN HELP? WHERE? Informational website for everything “a-g”! HOW IT CAN HELP? Provides information, FAQs, tools and resources on: A-G subject requirements and course criteria A-G course list, course submissions and course review Navigating the Online Update website Career technical education and integrated CTE courses Online learning Houses many of the tools and resources from this presentation. WHERE? A-G Guide: http://www.ucop.edu/agguide.

Questions? Contact us! E-mail: hsupdate@ucop.edu Phone: (510) 987-9570