Monday, Nov. 24 th, 2014

 Introductions  Your burning question(s) for today:

A Wisconsin law passed in 2013 says that every school district must provide ACP services to students in grades 6-12 beginning in the school year. Some of the data and research behind this action: Success in the New Economy

Midwest Comprehensive Center and DPI will be co-developing an application process and materials for districts/schools interested in being part of the Pilot. Contact Gregg Curtiss if interested.

How is ACP different from what I am doing now? It may not be all that different from what you are doing now depending on how thoroughly you are implementing the current components of the Education for Employment (E4E) law and the Wisconsin Comprehensive School Counseling Model (WCSCM). ACP should not be viewed as another new initiative, but rather be considered part of an ongoing process of implementation, review, evaluation, and refinement as a district implements the components of college and career readiness. Furthermore, ACP reinforces similar requirements already in place for special populations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Career Technical Education Programs of Study mandated by federal Carl Perkins funding.

Will my district be required to use the state ACP software system? NO. The state selected ACP software system is an optional choice for districts. Districts are welcome to contract and pay for any system they desire as long as the elements of quality ACP are included. When will my school be required to access or use the state ACP software system? The state selected ACP software system is an optional choice for districts. Districts are welcome to contract and pay for any system they desire as long as the elements of quality ACP are included. These elements and any reporting requirements will be defined in subsequent administrative rule and guidance documents. If a school district determines it will access and use the state software system, then all students, grades 6 to 12, will be required to use it beginning in the school year.

SAVE THE DATE: NOVEMBER 16-17, 2015 Wisconsin Dells at the Chula Vista Resort Combined CTE & A CADEMIC & C AREER P LANNING (ACP) S UMMIT !

 What, if any, of these work-based learning opportunities do you currently offer to students?  What barriers are in the way?  Are there ways others have overcome those barriers?  What can CESA #4 do to help increase WBL in this area?

 School Districts are eligible to apply for these funds.  Only certifications on the approved 2014 list are eligible to receive funding for class of 2014 graduates.approved 2014 list  Only pupils who have earned a regular high school diploma or a technical education high school diploma qualify as eligible for the purposes of this appropriation.  Funding is limited to $1000 per pupil regardless of the number certifications the student has earned on the approved list.  Funding will be pro-rated if applications exceed 3,000 students.

 13 districts in CESA 4 are already participating in a YA Consortium.  CESA #4 is coordinating the Mississippi Valley YA Consortium (thanks, Annette!! ) with currently 5 districts: LaCrosse, Holmen, Onalaska, West Salem, Sparta and Tomah  MV Consortium opportunity for 15-16

 For Wisconsin high school seniors who have the highest demonstrated level of proficiency in technical education subjects.  First scholarships are to be awarded to academic year seniors.  The scholarships are only for use at a school within the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) located within the state.  The value of the scholarship is up to $2,250 per year, to be applied towards tuition.  Students wishing to be considered need to be nominated by their school in February 2015.

 ACT – March 3 for all juniors in WI  WorkKeys – March 4 for all juniors in WI -Applied Mathematics -Locating Information -Reading for Information  Paper and pencil  45 minutes per assessment (total 165 w/directions)

 Students can earn a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) -an industry-recognized, portable, research-based credential that certifies essential skills needed for workplace success.  Test questions are based on situations in the everyday work world.

 Problem solving  Critical thinking  Reading and using work-related text  Applying information from workplace documents to solve problems  Applying mathematical reasoning to work-related problems  Setting up and performing work-related mathematical calculations  Locating, synthesizing, and applying information that is presented graphically  Comparing, summarizing, and analyzing information presented in multiple related graphics

WORKKEYS SCORES WILL DETERMINE WHAT LEVEL OF CERTIFICATE STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO EARN.

 Over 20,000 jobs are profiled – can compare student’s results with the profile for the job and help him/her identify gaps and what courses, etc will help him/her grow  WorkKeys results will be saved in a database that students that can access. Students can retake WK later in life if desired to improve score.  DPI and WK will make a pdf available to each district to award the certificates to students who earn them.  There are no plans for WK to be part of the school report card (accountability system) at this time.

 Yes, it’s required, but…  Students can earn a nationally recognized Certificate  How can we make this work for us? -show the value to our local employers -demonstrate the value to our students of focusing on the test -WorkKeys is on the Technical Skill Attainment Reimbursement List - $$$ for your district (and CTE program)

 Video from PBS – jan-june14-skillsgap-01-22/ jan-june14-skillsgap-01-22/   workkeys/ and click on the “Educator” Tab workkeys/

Often overlooked, but…  They are the “Common” in Common Assessments for your CTE PLCs – especially in “singleton” schools  Strong connection to ACPs, WorkKeys, Work- based learning such as Employability Skills Certificate, Technical Skill Incentive programs

 Can you define STEM?  Is there one definition?  Is it an activity? Is it a program? Is it a curriculum? Is it a way of thinking? Is it a way of teaching, learning, doing?  Does our district have a definition of STEM? STEM Integration in K-12 Education STEM Integration in K-12 Education

 Share at your table your definition of “STEM”

 Find a group of 3 and assign yourselves each one of the points on page 20.  Summarize your point and discuss what this might mean to your STEM thoughts.

 CTE is critical to ensuring that the United States leads in global competitiveness.  CTE actively partners with employers to design and provide high-quality, dynamic programs.  CTE prepares students to succeed in further education and careers.  CTE is delivered through comprehensive programs of study aligned to The National Career Clusters Framework.  CTE is a results-driven system that demonstrates a positive return on investment.  All five of these principles directly apply to STEM, demonstrating a clear link between high-quality CTE and STEM policy, programs and initiatives.

January 15, 2015 February 3, 2015 March 5, 2015

 Do our CTE programs reflect changing job trends?  What is or should be the balance between career preparation, interest exploration, and real world needs (parenting, nutrition, consumer economics)?  Where do you go for Labor Market Information?

 What are the top 5 industries in terms of total jobs?  What occupation had the highest number of openings in 2013?  What occupation is showing the highest declining trend over the next several years?

 No equipment can be purchased with Perkins funds if the POS is in the Development stage for General Foundations.  New OMB Circular reduces # of federal programs to be audited for year. DPI is revising current monitoring procedures to meet this.

 Talk at your table – what has been the most positive outcomes so far of implementing EE in your school?  What has been the most significant challenge?  Where do CTE teachers need the most support in EE?  What questions (general or specific) do you have about EE?

 December 15, 2014 – Return Spreadsheet electronically to Sherri  February 1, 2015 – Submit claim to Sherri at CESA for Perkins expenditures to date  April 1, 2015 – Submit Graduate Followup Report electronically to Sherri  June 30, 2015 – Submit final claim to Sherri at CESA for Perkins expenditures  July 1, 2015 – Submit CTEERS Report electronically to Sherri

 Non-compliance document  Planning spreadsheet for  Program of Study Review Rubric  QUESTIONS??????

Questions, contact: Sherri Torkelson (work) (cell)