Career Pathways, Scheduling, Middle School Curriculum, Alignment et al Winter New Leaders Academy Workshop Savannah, GA January 26, 2010

Section 14.1 Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) For ALL Students Rigorous CurriculumLeadership Work-based Learning Experiences Industry-Validated Credentialing CTAE Opportunities

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLING IN THE NINTH GRADE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS. (1) PURPOSE. This rule specifies programs of study that shall be offered by local boards of education for students enrolling in the ninth grade for the first time in the School Year and for subsequent years. (2) DEFINITIONS. (a) Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) Pathways – Three elective units in a coherent sequence that includes rigorous content aligned with industry-related standards leading to college and work readiness in a focused area of student interest.

Science Requirement Science CourseAREAS OF STUDY (III) Science Requirement Met (III) Science Credits Awarded/Required Courses for AREAS OF STUDY (V) and/or (VII AREAS OF STUDY (V) and/or (VII) Requirement Met AREAS OF STUDY (V) and/or (VII) Credit Awarded/Required 1 st RequirementBiology X1 Animal Science Technology/ Biotech.* X0 2 nd RequirementPhysics X1 Plant Science and Biotechnology* X1 3 rd RequirementEnvironmental Science X1 Basic Agricultural Science and Technology* X1 4 th RequirementAnimal Science Tech./ Biotech.* X 1 French IX1 French II X1 Math Support I X1 Music Appreciation I X1 Botany1 Totals4 of 4 7 of 7 Student E takes the following courses in the areas of science and CTAE. Student E is taking the Agriscience Career Pathway and plans to attend a university upon graduation. Student E has met the requirements for all four sciences and for the Agriscience Career Pathway utilizing Plant Science and Biotechnology. This course, identified in Appendix A, met the requirements in both areas; however, only one credit was awarded to the student. The student fulfilled requirements for both Areas of Study (V) and (VII) in their individual Education and Career Plan in order to meet the 23 total credits needed for graduation and university admission. Part 10: Areas of Study: Science Section 10.3 Guidance for Fourth Science Requirement

Q:What are scheduling considerations? A:Long-Range, Multi-Year Projections

Essential Questions What scheduling is needed to maximize the opportunities afforded the students in our school? Multi-year preparation, leadership, vision, Career Interest Inventory results from all students What resources will lead us to this finding? Local industry, economic indicators, advisory council meetings, regional workforce needs, declining careers

Pathway: Small Business Development Pathway Courses: 1.Business Essentials (BCS-BE) 2.Legal Environment of Business (BCS-LEB) 3.Entrepreneurial Ventures (BCS-EV) Pathway: Computing Pathway Courses: 1.Computing in a Modern World (BCS- CMW) 2.Beginning Programming (BCS-BP) 3.Intermediate Programming (BCS-IP) Recommended Related Courses: A.AP Computer Science A B.AP Computer Science AB Pathway: Financial Management- Accounting Pathway Courses: 1.Business Essentials (BCS BE) 2.Principals of Accounting I (BCS-PAI) 3.Principals of Accounting II (BCS-PAII) Pathway: Financial Management-Services Pathway Courses: 1.Business Essentials (BCS-BE) 2.Banking & Investing (BCS-BI) 3.Insurance & Risk Management (BCS-IRM) Recommended Related Courses: A.Financial Literacy (BCS-FL) Pathway: Interactive Media Pathway Courses: 1.Computing in the Modern World (BCS-CMW) 2.Fundamentals of Web Design (BCS- FWD) 3.Advanced Web Design (BCS-AWD) Recommended Related Courses: A.Introduction to Animation & 3D Design (BCS-IAD) Pathway: Administrative/Information Support Pathway Courses: 1.Computer Applications 1 (BCS-CA1) 2.Computer Applications 2 (BCS-CA2) 3.Business Communication and Presentation (BCS-BCP) Business and Computer Science

Business & Computer Science 1Small Business Development 1*Business Essentials BCS-BE 2*Legal Environment of Business BCS-LEB 3*Entrepreneurial Ventures BCS-EV = Small Business Development – *Business Essentials BCS-BE 1-2= Small Business Development- *Legal Environment of Business BCS-LEB 1-3= Small Business Development – *Entrepreneurial Ventures BCS-EV 2Financial Management –Services 1*Business Essentials BCS-BE 2*Banking & Investing BCS-BI 3*Insurance & Risk Management BCS-IRM 4Financial Literacy BCS-FL = Financial Management- Services- *Business Essentials BCS-BE 2-2= Financial Management- Services- *Banking & Investing BCS-BI 2-3= Financial Management- Services- *Insurance & Risk Management BCS-IRM

Sample Scenario of One Teacher’s Schedule Two Pathways - 4-Block Day 2011 Semester I 2011 Semester II 2012 Semester I 2012 Semester II 2013 Semester I 2013 Semester II 2014 Semester I 2014 Semester II Related Related Related Planning

Sample Scenario of One Teacher’s Schedule Two Pathways - 6-period a day Related Planning

BoostersBarriers What are the boosters and barriers contributing to schedules that maximize the opportunities afforded the students in our school?

Middle School CTAE Programs Nine program areas available to implement, align Each course includes rigorous GPS, Academic GPS, Reading & Writing standards, Entrepreneurship, and CTAE Foundational Skills Courses made to provide students foundational knowledge preparing them to select Career Pathway Essential that Career Interest Inventories be used to help students identify their likes/dislikes of personal talents related to careers

Middle School CTAE by grade Sixth grade covers basic information and helps students discover careers, skills in program area Seventh grade covers introductory skills to program area and helps students discover their talents Eighth grade covers more technical skills and gives strong foundation preparing students to transition to high school Career Pathways Courses written for 9 weeks, 45 minute classes CTSOs available to students in grades 6 to 8

Agriculture (FFA) – ; ; Business and Computer Science (FBLA) – ; ; Career Development (Any CTSO) – ; ; Engineering and Technology (TSA) – ; ; Family and Consumer Sciences (FCCLA) – ; ;

Healthcare Science (HOSA) – ; ; Architecture, Construction, Communication, & Transportation (SkillsUSA) – ; ; : Arch. & Construction – ; ; : Communications – ; ; : Transportation Government and Public Safety (SkillsUSA) – ; ; Marketing, Sales and Service (DECA) – ; ;

Program Alignment, Transition Make sure that middle school program aligns to high school CTAE Career Pathways – MS ACCT Communications aligns to Graphic Comm. Make sure middle school teachers ATTEND Local Advisory Council meetings w/ B&I, HS teachers – Will help students transition to Career Pathways – Will help market Career Pathways to MS students – Helps 6-12 grade teachers understand Industry needs – Creates stronger, aligned, robust, CTAE Programs

Middle School Curriculum Career Development – 6 th : – Career Awareness – 7 th : – Career Discovery – 8 th : – Career Management To teach these 9 week courses, teachers should have one of following CTAE certification or clear certificate School counselor certification Career Development Endorsement

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