ALE Conference July 8, 2013 Hot Springs Convention Center

 “ In addition to these program interventions for adults and postsecondary students who are working, we need to revive high school career and technical education programs as alternative pathways to postsecondary education and training or to industry-based certificates and certifications that make students employable after high school.” (Emphasis added) - Postsecondary Education and Training As We Know It Is Not Enough.

 “Students who earn credentials in occupational programs can have substantial earnings advantages over those earning traditional academic degrees” (Emphasis Added) - California State University - Sacramento

 Able to perform 80% of entry-level information tasks  85% of supervisors report… ◦ More productive ◦ Require less supervision  93% Become team resources  89% Are more satisfied at work ◦ Keeping/staying with their jobs "Proportionally, more kids have lost jobs in the past few years than the entire country lost in the Great Depression." - Andrew Sum in Time Magazine Jan 18, 2010 "Proportionally, more kids have lost jobs in the past few years than the entire country lost in the Great Depression." - Andrew Sum in Time Magazine Jan 18, 2010

Top-tier staffing agency reports:  Twice as likely to be placed  50% more likely to be hired on full time  Average 10-15% higher pay  Time Magazine Report

 Lower Drop-out Rates ◦ NYC CTE – 4x Lower  Increased Post-Secondary Enrollment ◦ NYC CTE – 92%  Perceived Program Value ◦ NYC CTE –600 openings received 10,000 applicants

Performance IndicatorNon-CAPECAPE, No Certification CAPE + Certification Average Grade (4.0 GPA scale) th Graders Earning Diploma (Graduating) 66.5%76.7%94.0% At Least One College-Level Course 17.7%19.0%30.5% Graduates Enrolling In Postsecondary In Fall 67.2%57.9%70.2% Graduates Employed In Fall48.4%45.5%58.0% Chronically Absent15.5%12.3%11.6% At Least On Disciplinary Action 21.6%21.2%10.0% Dropout Rate2.4%1.4%0.1%

 Quantifiable Student Learning Outcomes ◦ Aligns with Perkins & Other Funding Requirements ◦ Simplifies End of Year reporting ◦ Standardization  Professional Development for Staff & Faculty ◦ Fulfill CTE Credential Requirement for Industry Exp.  Articulation Agreements Throughout the U.S.

What? Why? Who? Technology Education Solution Bridging the Gap High Schools, Adult Ed Centers and Workforce Services Centers Microsoft IT Academy

International Industry StandardACE College Credit - ArticulationStudent Engagement - Academics

Thousands of US Jobs Require Microsoft Office Skills MOS certification maximizes job productivity and efficiency MOS certification differentiates job candidates seeking employment

 International Industry Standard  Possible College Credit  Student Engagement/Academics  1000’s of jobs in Arkansas require MS Office Skills

Microsoft IT Academy Program Objective Microsoft IT Academy EMPLOYERS WANT : TEACHERS WANT : INSTITUTIONS WANT: STUDENTS WANT: IT Academy delivers certified job candidates IT Academy delivers digital content solutions IT Academy delivers low cost volume licensing IT Academy delivers 21 st Century Skills

Lab Resources Lab Licenses for IT Academy Members 50 licenses for Microsoft Office 2010 or 2013 DreamSpark 1 Subscription per High School Top developer and designer software available at no charge for your school lab machines, so students can create next-gen apps, games and tools. Available on students and teachers personal computers Create for Xbox Live, Kinect, and more Lab Licenses for IT Academy Members 50 licenses for Microsoft Office 2010 or 2013 DreamSpark 1 Subscription per High School Top developer and designer software available at no charge for your school lab machines, so students can create next-gen apps, games and tools. Available on students and teachers personal computers Create for Xbox Live, Kinect, and more

Largest Certification Program on the Planet “Ideal” Candidates for Certification CTE Students Academy Program Students Instructors and Staff Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access (SharePoint & One Note in 2010) - Microsoft Office Microsoft Office Microsoft Office 2003 The MOS Program

This is what to expect - Performance-based exam minute length test items with one or more tasks Score required to pass varies with exam (65-80%) Skills measured are posted on Microsoft’s website

Digital Literacy Certified in 3 Areas Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, Living Online IC 3 = Foundational Certification for Office Workers Design Workers IT Professionals Appropriate Courses for Certification Introduction to Computers Basic Microsoft Office Courses Internet Use Courses IC 3 Program

This is what to expect - Mix of multiple-choice, simulations and matching questions 4 5 minute length 45 test items with one or more tasks Score required to pass varies with exam (most IT exams range from 65-80%) Source: US Dept. of Education, October 2000 Skills measured are posted on Certiport’ website

Computing Fundamentals Key Applications Living Online Basic understanding of computer hardware, software, and using the operating system for everyday tasks Specific, common, skills of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation programs Basic understanding of how computers connect to a network and the Internet, specific skills for operating an application, web browser

Digital Literacy Skills Certified Use of Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Flash & Premier* Exams available in CS3, CS4 or CS5 versions Appropriate Courses for Certification Digital Photography Courses Photoshop/Design Courses Web Design Courses *Premiere exams is available in CS5 only

This is what to expect - Mix of multiple-choice and simulations 50 minute length test items Score required to pass varies with exam (Between 65 and 75%) Skills measured are posted on Adobe website

 States of Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, New Mexico, Ohio, New York, Texas, Virginia (to name just a few!) ◦ Approved for High School CTE Teachers  Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)  Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) ◦ Approved for Middle School CTE Teachers  Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC 3 )

Any school can be registered as a test center at no charge Download test software for free Purchase certification vouchers or licenses for use during the school year

Summary 24-Apr6-May13-May20-May24-May29-May7-Jun17-Jun27-Jun Total Number of Schools in the Program120 Total Number of Schools in the Program Registered Total Number of Schools in Program Testing Total Number of K12 Schools testing Total Number of Adult Ed testing Total Number of Schools Using Gmetrix Total Number of K12 using Gmetrix 56 Total Number of Adult Ed using Gmetrix Total Number of K12 Schools Received Vouchers Total Current Uploads Total Certifications Passed K12 Uploads K12 Certifications Passed Adult Ed Uploads Adult Ed Certification Passed