Issues and Concerns Facing State Departments of Education -Secondary and Postsecondary- (Washington and Florida) May 16, :30 – 11:30

Presentation Format Two state’s perspectives/initiatives Washington - secondary Florida - postsecondary Discussion contributes to next year’s NACTEI conference agenda

Purpose of CTE in Washington (secondary) Supports state’s education reform initiative  4 Ps = Motivation and Transition  Plans – required by SBE  Pathways – mandated in HB1209  Portfolios – a proven tool for students  Projects – required by SBE – 2008  New Emphasis: a fifth P = Parents  WASL  Certificate of Mastery Apply education – learning in context Explore career options Prepare for employment upon graduation from high school, and/or Prepare for further education related to training received in high school

Washington State Common Foundations of CTE An active local advisory committee guides the relevance and updating of the program. The instructors hold valid CTE Certification, distinguished by industry experience. Student leadership skills are integrated into all CTE courses – CTSO participation encouraged. Occupationally specific skills are developed in each class.

Washington State Program Standards Development Substitute Senate Bill 5940 – 2001 Legislature Authorized OSPI to establish standards for CTE programs Supports Education Reform Based on industry-validated skill standards “Defines the What” Exploratory and Preparatory Outputs vs. Inputs

Washington State CTE Program Standards Exploratory Develop and support “motivation” EALRs in context of work Explore pathway fully Initial occupation-specific skills Employability and leadership skills Preparatory Focus on “transition” Industry certification Articulation to postsecondary Entry-level employment

Washington State Work-Based Learning Operative word is Learning New SBE rules – implement in September 2003 New WBL Coordination Manual/Guidelines

Florida Environment K-20 Educational System 6-12 Career Education in 67 School Districts Postsecondary Tech Centers (34 School Districts) 28 Community Colleges Constitutional Amendments Reduce Class Sizes to Established Standards Universal Access to Pre-Kindergarten

Purpose of CTE in Florida (postsecondary) Prepare Employees for High-Skill/High Wage Occupations High-Wage/High Skill List of Occupations Occupational Forecasting Conference Uses Labor Market Supply/Demand Data Local Workforce Boards Can Add Local Needs Continuing Workforce Education Primarily for Incumbent Workers Performance-Based Funding

Florida Challenges Finding Money Driving Coordination Between Postsecondary Career and Technical Providers in School Districts and CCs Demonstrating Workforce Education Complements State Workforce Board Responding Quickly to Change Putting a Face on Our Students

Issues/Concerns Legislation Perkins, ESEA, WIA, IDEA, HEA, other State Funding State Federal Other Relationship with Others Articulation between secondary/postsecondary Business/Labor partnerships Accountability Outputs vs. Inputs

Issues/Concerns, cont. Data Collection and Reporting Capacity Social Security numbers Graduate follow-up studies Use of technology and related training Industry Standards Staffing Teacher certification Teacher shortage Professional development Curriculum Development Other Issues/Concerns?

Contact Information Walt Wong, Administrator Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board Rob Fieldman, Director Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction Lynda Hartnig, Director Office of Budget and Accountability, Workforce Education