Programs of Study A Systems Thinking Approach
Components of a Program of Study
School Counseling and Advisement First question From: Going to college? To: Which career pathway? First question From: Going to college? To: Which career pathway? the “shift” Inform students and parents about Career Clusters Align all college and career development activities to Career Clusters
Curriculum and Instruction Approach to Curriculum From: Curriculum a Program Level To: Program of Study Development Approach to Curriculum From: Curriculum a Program Level To: Program of Study Development the “shift” Show model programs of study, especially in CTE Rethink course offerings as a progression according to identified Programs of Study
Partnerships Nature of Partnerships From: Coincidental To: Purposeful Nature of Partnerships From: Coincidental To: Purposeful the “shift” Label partners by cluster Seek partners for key clusters and pathways where POS offered Coordinate efforts around the development of partnerships district-wide
Workforce & Economic Development Decision Making From: Nationalizing our offerings To: Informed, strategic design utilizing LMI Decision Making From: Nationalizing our offerings To: Informed, strategic design utilizing LMI the “shift” Impacts a sub-section of students, offerings, or institutions Used as a driver for comprehensive reform and aligns system Information flow across agencies Collaborative strategic planning
College and Career Readiness Agenda 2017 Every Child A Graduate Timeline of Reform Efforts