GACTE Summer Leadership Conference James Woodard, Director Career, Technical and Agricultural Education

Superintendent Cox’s Charge Focus on Re-engineering Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Heightened Level of CTAE Excitement Academic Integration Performance Standards for Career Pathways Workforce Development Post-secondary and Career Transitions CTAE Involvement in High School Improvement

Re-Engineering Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Phase 1 Building Capacity

Accomplishments Curriculum Revision 8 Career Pathways Performance Standards Correlation to Academic Standards Correlation to National Standards State Board of Education September – Final Approval

Accomplishments Reorganization of unit to focus on: Program Delivery Development/Transition Accountability/Improvement Increased Leadership/Service Capacity Career/Tech Student Organization Work-Based Learning Professional Development Regional Coordinators Entrepreneurship Accountability Middle School Curriculum Research/Assessment

Accomplishments High Level of Conversation Connection to Workforce Development Governor’s Office Chambers of Commerce Georgia Department of Labor Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education Connection to High School Redesign Several opportunities to bring CTAE to conversation of State School Superintendent Superintendent’s Annual Report – August GAEL Leadership Conference State School Board Presentation Department of Labor Successful Federal Monitoring GACTE Summer Conference Stronger Partnership Higher Attendance

Re-Engineering Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Phase 2 Strengthening the Foundation

CTAE Improvement Framework Improvement Modules (under development) 1. Business Engagement 2. Career Development 3. Curriculum Development o Awareness K-5 o Exploration 6-8 o Foundations 9-10 o Career Pathways Professional Development 5. Leadership Capacity Development 6. Facilities/Equipment 7. Career/Academic Teams 8. School Certification 9. Program Certification 10. Work-Based Learning 11. Post-secondary Transitions 12. Career Technical Student Organizations

Challenge #1 Business Engagement Empowered and engaged Business/Industry Committees Economic Development Opportunities Changes based on Business/Industry needs assessment/program evaluation Curriculum Facilities Professional Development Equipment Work-based Learning Local Annual Profiles for Economic Development purposes

Challenge #2 Career Development To collaborate with other agencies and DOE school improvement teams to create and implement a statewide on-line career development program To implement the use of teachers-as-advisors to deliver career development, academic development and personal/social development for all students To create a virtual career counselor as part of the virtual high school program To create additional promotional items for career development

Challenge #3 Professional Development GPS Training Regional Workshops Some on-line components Winter and Summer 2007 GPS Training Program Specific Training HSTW Staff Development opportunities

Challenge #4 Building Leadership Capacity Leadership Matters! “As the teacher goes, so goes the classroom.” “As the principal goes, so goes the school.” “As the superintendent goes, so goes the district.” “As the CTAE Director goes, so go the CTAE programs.” Single biggest obstacle in education

Challenge #5 Facilities and Equipment Evaluating lab requirements for all programs (21 st Century Labs) High School Middle School New process for capital equipment requests New schools New programs Renovated labs Evaluate and make recommendations for approved equipment Industry Certification

Challenge #6 Career Academic Teaming Workshops for academic and career teaming are being provided through High Schools That Work and GVSDC Provide documentation of effort through CTAE program reviews Collaboration with school improvement to improve CTAE and academics Providing leadership for academic and career teaming through program specialists

Challenge #7 School Recognition Recognition program to profile/showcase schools with exemplary programs CTAE programs as integral components in total school improvement process Exemplary standards of performance Sequenced program courses providing students the opportunity to complete career pathway and assessments

Challenge #8 Program Certification Review all industry certification processes Teacher standards Facility standards Equipment standards Curriculum standards Work-Based Learning standards CTSO standards Create policy that all programs will receive certification in next five years External agencies for certification

Challenge #9 Curriculum Development - Middle School Establish team to review and revise Career Connections Curriculum (Phase I – 6 th Grade) Conduct Focus Groups with parents, students, teachers and administrators from each region Determine current middle school needs as it relates to CTAE programs Determine current middle school needs as it relates to CTAE instructors Determine strengths and weaknesses of the middle school CTAE programs

Challenge #9 Curriculum Development - High School Phase 1 Final Adoption Phase 2 Career Pathways GPS Training Phase 1 Curriculum Frameworks/Lesson Plans Phase 1 Assessment (development of) On-line Delivery System

ProgramPhase 1Phase 2Phase 3 Business & Computer Science Computing Small Business Development Financial Management Interactive Media Remaining Pathways Marketing, Sales & ServiceMarketing & ManagementFashion Marketing Marketing Communication & Promotion Architecture, Communications & Logistics Transportation Logistical Support Transportation Logistical Operations Construction Drawing & Design Aviation (complete) Engineering & Technology Engineering Electronics Manufacturing Healthcare ScienceTherapeutic Services (Nursing) Emergency Medicine Health Informatics Agriculture Agriscience Horticulture Forestry Family & Consumer Science Early Childhood Culinary Arts Government & Public SafetyCriminal Justice

Challenge #10 Work-Based Experiences All CTAE programs embrace work-based learning A continuum of work-based learning experiences for all students Age appropriate activities for all students: 6-8 Career Fair/Career Shadowing 9-10 Research activities/Entrepreneurship Internships/Apprenticeships/Entrepreneurship Placement opportunities Entrepreneurship development – new focus

Challenge #11 Post-Secondary Transitions Increasing the number of students who earn articulated credits and seamlessly transition into post secondary settings. Improving secondary and post secondary Tech Prep data gathering, reporting and tracking efforts. Communicating a well-defined message about post secondary transitions to all audiences. Supporting comprehensive college and career planning efforts to ensure that students receive information about all seamless transition options.

Challenge #12 Career/Technical Student Organizations Developing core values for leadership development for all CTSOs Align all CTSOs to deliver equitable levels of membership services for students Create a CTSO Foundation to support student awards and recognition Provide capacity to promote CTSOs at higher levels within public arena

Economic Engine: Workforce Readiness Economic Development In Georgia Best: Leadership High Impact Programs Passion: Students Providing Career Technical Education for all Vision Statement To create a Secondary Profile of Career Readiness for Georgia

Hedgehog Concept: Career Pathway Certificate Validation Academic Skills, Technical Skills, Workplace Readiness Skills Articulation Postsecondary and Industry Endorsements Governor’s Office of Workforce Development, Department of Labor, Georgia Department of Education, Georgia Department of Adult and Technical Education, Board of Regents Recognition Georgia-specific industries and businesses

Hedgehog Concept: Sample Certificate

Courtesy of NOCTI

Hedgehog Concept: Profile of Career Readiness Academic Achievement Technical Skills High School Completion Workplace Readiness Skills Career Pathway Preparedness

From Enrollment Numbers:

To Profile of Career Readiness: Personal Care Services 4589 Biomedical 5860 Diagnostic Services 3425 Therapeutic Services 2532 Health Informatics 1895 Health Care Science Credentials

Hedgehog Concept: Profile of Workforce Readiness State Level Economic Development Georgia Department of Economic Development Governor’s Office of Workforce Development Georgia Department of Labor Local Level Economic Development Industrial Authorities Chambers of Commerce

Opportunity Awaits The Pendulum is Swinging Workforce Development – Economic High School Reform Daggett Model Schools High Schools That Work School Improvement Imperative that we prepare to receive the “Pendulum” and not let it bounce off

Legislative Test Key to Future Success Four Questions to be Asked: Do you know your local policymakers? Do your local policymakers know you? Would you feel comfortable picking up the phone to ask your policymaker for help or advice? Would your local policymaker feel comfortable picking up the phone and asking you for help or advice?

End Results System that delivers: Vision Leadership Academic and Career Aligned Curriculum Seamless Transition Economic Development Leadership Development Systematic Approach to Funding & Facilities Identity & Professionalism

Student Benefits Students stay in school Students transition to post-secondary Education Students’ academic achievement increases Students have access to more resources Students contribute to the economic prosperity of Georgia