Above and Beyond! Academies of Excellence

Career and Technical Education RigorRelevanceRelationship Teach state CTE standards AYP: graduation rate AIMS: meets or exceeds “Highly Qualified” certified CTE teachers Passing score on end of course industry level state assessment Articulated & dual enrollment with PCC Work-based learning Advanced occupational training High student interest level Coherent Sequence that leads to industry certification or college entrance Contextual hands on learning Integrated academic and occupational learning and application CTSO (Career & Technical Student Organization) Business & Industry involvement Leadership skills & opportunities Competitions Paid & unpaid internships Mentorship/job shadowing opportunities

JTED Background Joint Technological Education District Passed with Proposition 400, November 2007 Funded under AZ House Bill 2700 JTEDs started in Phoenix area 10 years ago 11 JTEDs state-wide ADM and local tax base funding 11 school districts participate in Pima County JTED Currently: 11 member school board representing each district November 2009: School districts voted to have JTED board become a 5 member board representing County Supervisor Districts SY: 07/08 First year funding Based on JTED courses unduplicated count Student ratio 4:1 ADM to JTED 47% of SUSD high school students are enrolled in one or more CTE/JTED course Distribution to member districts based on JTED Board Discretion not a formula All budgets submitted must be presented to JTED Business and Industry Advisory Board before submittal and approval by JTED Board Districts may ask for additional funding above yearly allotment for special projects Students enrolled in 9-12 high schools/home school/charter/private can attend any JTED course offered in Pima County (space available) Must offer ADE Approved CTE Programs Satellite vs. Central Campus Satellite locations (administered through IGAs & RFPs): Local High Schools, Businesses, Colleges Central Sites: JTED location (staffed & administered by JTED)

SUSD CTE/JTED Programs Desert ViewSunnyside Audio Visual Automotive Repair Business Management & Administrative Services Computer Maintenance Culinary Arts * Performing Arts * Principles of Engineering Graphic Design * Law, Public Safety & Security Photo Imaging Sports Medicine Welding *New in 08/09: Fashion Merchandising, Drama & Theater Arts, Criminal Justice & 1 st year of 4 year Pre-engineering college-prep program (Project Lead the Way) Accounting Agriscience Audio Visual Automotive Repair Automotive Collision & Body Business Management & Administrative Services Computer Maintenance Culinary Arts Drafting Early Childhood Education Professions * Fashion Merchandising Graphic Arts Nursing Services Photo Imaging Pharmacy Tech Sports Medicine Welding

Funding SourceFederal: Carl Perkins GrantState: Priority Block Grant State: JTED Joint Technological Education District Funding Calculation Free and reduced lunch AYP Concentrators : Complete 2 or more years of Coherent Sequence and Post Secondary Experience: Workplace/ College/Military placement Free and reduced lunch Concentrators : Students who after graduation have a post-secondary experience in one of the following: Workplace/College/Military placement Funded on ADM & taxes: Attendance in 1 JTED/CTE Course Every 4 students= 1 ADM to JTED SY: 07/08$ 558, $118, (can roll over) $1.5 million (based on 2200 students) Salaries Yes, must pass supplanting test & approval from Grant Management Yes, must pass supplanting test (M&O Base SYR: 06/07) Middle School: 7-8 Career Exploration High School: 9: Career Exploration 9-12: Career Preparation Limited to services for Career Exploration grades 7-9: Professional development and career related software (no hardware or salaries) 7-9 Career Exploration expenses same as others 9-12 Career Preparation Expense must enhance program/facility to industry standards Allowable Capital Materials & Supplies Support for program needs only: No Supplanting Enhancement of program/facilities to industry standards, No Supplanting Allowable expenditures for student CTSO : Leadership activities Leadership activities, competitions, field trips, CTSO fees, registration fees, travel CTE Funding Sources

CTE/JTED Staffing SunnysideDesert ViewDistrict Office JTED Counselor Certified Instructional Support Specialist (coach) Tech Prep Assistant (classified) Data Quality Specialist (classified) 2 Instructional Aides IT Support Specialist 20 Certified CTE Instructors JTED Counselor Certified Instructional Support Specialist (coach) Tech Prep Assistant (classified) Data Quality Specialist (classified) 2 Instructional Aides IT Support Specialist 10 Certified CTE Instructors CTE/JTED Coordinator Secretary III.5 FTE Learning Communities Coordinator Program Evaluator

SYR:07-08 Accomplishments Instructional:Capital Projects: Standardized curriculum mapping for all programs & formative assessments in Galileo Summer curriculum writing for CTE & Academic Content teachers to work together to integrate/align Academic & CTE standards SEI training specific for CTE teachers New Rookie Training for new teachers CTSO “How to Workshops” 2 new CTSOs started this year 8 teachers, 5 administrators attending Model Schools Conference in June Business & Industry Advisory meetings for all programs 3 year Program Reviews completed for every program 5 year strategic CTE/JTED improvement plan includes alignment of AIMS & Academic standards with CTE competencies NATEF automotive industry certification process started Aligned all curriculum/programs & course offerings between DV & SS Leadership activity funding for 700 CTE students 179 IVEP Students, 60 middle school students HS and MS Guidance counselor funding for CTE guidance conference 1 Modular building to house Nursing Services & Agriscience All equipment/desks/ chairs and technology for modular classrooms 3-30 computer portable laptop labs 25 Smart Boards, Projectors, Response Systems and Elmo (document projectors) 2 Marketing 30 computer labs 10 Culinary Arts Computers 3 Mac Labs for Photo Imaging and Audio Visual 2-30 computer Business labs Automotive program updates Material & Supplies & Equipment upgrades in all programs at both high schools Replaced computers distributed to 5 middle schools Career exploration software for middle schools Second computer monitor for all CTE teachers to assist with JTED attendance Equipped JTED district office

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