Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us 1 BCTE Overview of Program of Study (POS) K.C. Simchock Division Manager for Professional Development & Support Services Bureau of Career and Technical Education

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us 2 The mission of the Pennsylvania Department of Education is to lead and serve the educational community, to enable each individual to grow into an inspired, productive, fulfilled lifelong learner.

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Office of Basic Education Amy C. Morton, Deputy Secretary Bureau of Career & Technical Education Dr. Lee Burket, Director

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us 4 Updates with Include: Websites to assist school educators Data to support career pathways for PA HPO Perkins Requirements: Federal Recommendations for POS PA Process to Implement POS Data to Support College and Career Ready POS Action Plan for Marketing Today’s Topics to be Reviewed

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us 5 BCTE POS Overview Program of Study (POS) – Career Pathways Leading Career & Technical Ed into College- – BCTE Websitewww.education.state.pa.us Careerzone – Website- Assessments, PA Labor Market Job Data, Jobs, Schools, & Budget Lifestyles- Standards Align System (SAS) – Information and Resources for Implementation- NEW - Lesson Plans-

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Federal Program of Study Components 1.Legislation and Polices – Perkins, CATS 2.Course Sequences – Secondary & Postsecondary 3.Partnerships – Educators, Administers, Institutions 4.Guidance Counseling – Career Pathways 5.Credits Transfer Agreements – Statewide 6.College and Career Readiness – Rigor courses, Industry Certifications 7.Accountability and Evaluation Systems – PIMS, CATS 8.Professional Development- PDE, Tech-Prep, Centers 9.Teaching and Learning Strategies- Integration of Academics 10.Technical Skills Assessment- Student Attainment

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Approve articulation for POS Develop POS Formats Review Perkins policy Built Partnerships Marketing Plan SOAR – T-P Train school educators, counselors, administrators Develop verified technical standards Scope & sequence HPO/ Industry Certifications BCTE POS committees review blueprints Sites test pilot assessments PIMS Training to schools academic alignment Develop & validate end of program tests Programs of Study Update POS very 3 to 4 years Compile data on POS/Perkins Report data for POS Indicators Establish POS Committees Establish frameworks & process NOCTI Finalized Articulation Agreements Return to development stage and start the process of revisions POSTSECONDARY DevelopmentDevelopment DevelopDevelop SECONDARY ImplementImplement AssessAssess AccountAccount ReviseRevise Program Approval Process Signed Articulation Agreements placed on Academyone Website Perkins contracts Write test questions Schools review data & analysis Articulation is also revisited and agreements Updated Review Perkins policy Develop verified technical standards HPO/ Industry Certifications BCTE Programs of Study Establish frameworks & process

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us k2009.xls High Priority Occupations (HPOs) are direct results of Pennsylvania’s industry-driven approach to workforce development. The purpose of the statewide and regional HPO lists is to align workforce training and education investments with occupations that are: * High Demand * High Skill; * Family Sustainable Wages. Access the 2010 HPO lists for PA or WIA to see if your occupation or training program met the latest criteria. If not, you may need to petition occupations to be added. All petitions are due to the state no later than June. The final 2010 HPO lists will be released on July 1, PA has 110 CIPs, 55 are HPO, and currently 35 of those are POS. High Priority Occupations (HPOs)

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Accounting Technology/Technician & Bookkeeping Agricultural Mechanization, General Carpentry/Carpenter Child Care & Support Services Management Dental Assisting/Assistant Health/Medical Assisting Services, Other Welding Technology/Welder The First Seven POSs

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Machine Tool Technician Commercial/Advertising Art Medical/Clinical Assistant Health Prof and Rel Clinical Other Adm. Asst/Secr. Science, General Gen Office Occ. & Clerical System Sales/Distribution/Marketing Graphic Communication Other Computer Network/Telecom Electronic/Comm. Eng Tech Drafting/Design Tech, Gen Elec/Pwr Trans Installer Other Heating, AC, Refrig. Mechanic Auto body Repair Tech Automotive Mechanic Tech 15 POSs for 2009

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Institutional Food Worker Electromechanical Tech Computer Technology Biotechnology Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other Phase III POS Mason/Masonry Building/Property Maintenance Plumbing Technology/Plumber Construction Trades, Other Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Tech/Technician Vehicle Maintenance Tech, Other Cabinetmaking & Millwork Logistics, Materials & Supply Chain Management

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Management Information System General (CIP will be phased into this CIP and teachers in CIP are invites to participate) Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other New CIP Communication Technology and Support Services, Other (CIP will be phased into this new CIP and teacher in CIP are invited to participate) Phase IV POS- 2011

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us 21 st Century Economic Realities Unskilled jobs are disappearing; demand for high skills is rising

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us 21 st Century Economic Realities Annual Income By Education

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us 78.9 % - Graduate from HS 49% - Enter College 39 % - 2-year in College 28% - Complete College- 6 years 2007 The National Center for Higher Education Management SystemsThe National Center for Higher Education Management Systems

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Few College Completers 16 PA ranks 5 th in the nation for sending HS students to college. PA ranks 45 th in the nation for graduating the same HS students from college. This data is also similar for 2008.

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us This agreement outlines the general conditions between secondary and postsecondary institutions. The qualifications listed allows students to acquire postsecondary education credits leading to an industry-recognized credential or certificate at the postsecondary level or an associate or baccalaureate degree. Student will receive 9 credits or more from postsecondary by meeting the requirements: 2.5 grade point average or above Pass the NOCTI test Graduate from High School Perkins Statewide Articulations with Postsecondary institutions: Statewide Articulation For (POS) Save time and save money!!

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us SOAR Articulations Webpage 18 Student Documentation Articulation Opportunities Links to

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Statewide Articulation Overview Examine SOAR Programs and award college-level course credit in a CTE-related POS leading to a certificate diploma, associate or baccalaureate degree at the postsecondary level. General Agreement Conditions Credit Validation Measures Student Qualification Data Collection Current Articulations 19

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Student Documentation Required Earn a high school diploma, achieve a minimum 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in the technical courses and complete the Secondary School component of the approved PDE Program of Study. Achieve competent or advanced level on the Secondary School end-of- program assessment that is appropriate to the approved PDE Program of Study. Achieve proficiency on all of the approved PDE Program of Study Secondary Competency Task List. Furnish documentation to verify qualification. 20

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Student Documentation Flowchart POS Student Documentation Items Needed: Official Transcript Copy Student Diploma POS Documentation Items & signed POS coversheet Industry Certification(s) earned Secondary Competency Task List & Sign off Sheet Technical Core Courses GPA in Technical Core Courses End of Assessment Program Skill Certificate earned Postsecondary Admissions Office where student is applying 21

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us SOAR Students Occupationally and Academically Ready Benefits of SOAR: Saving Money on College Tuition Saving Time by Shortening College Attendance Getting on the Right Career Pathway Entering the Job Market Ready Getting a Consistent Education Marketing For Program of Study (POS)

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Marketing For Program of Study (POS) 1.Develop a awareness plan to inform educators of POSs * Develop PR Marketing Plan – T-P Regional Support 1.Inform students on the benefits of POS * Develop career plans for lifelong learning and for postsecondary continuation 3.In-service POS partners on connections with teachers administrators, parents, industry, postsecondary * Review scope & sequences of courses with home schools * Support connections with partners of the POS articulations

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us 4. Implement the POS in your school * Review current career pathways and update to POSs * Inform teachers of the need for them to incorporate POS into their curriculums. New regulations for program approvals 5. Encourage testimonies on POS for documentaries * Students career pathways success stories * Teachers receiving follow ups from the community * Best Practices share with PDE Marketing For Program of Study (POS)

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us For additional questions or information contact BCTE : Division Manager, Division of Professional Development and Support Services K.C. Simchock (717) POS/SOAR Programs: Dr. John Brown, Division of Professional Development and Support Services, (717) Perkins IV Statewide Articulation Agreement Mr. David C. Garnes Division of Adult & Postsecondary Career and Technical Education (717)