1. Superintendent’s Advisory Council on Instruction Career and Technical Education (CTE) Presentation 12-12-13

2. CTE Team Doug Wright, Supervisor of CTE Mary Beth Dobbins, CTE Specialist Linda Posey, Administrative Assistant 2

3. Personal Connection with CTE Personal connection to Prince William County and the School Division Professional connection with CTE - I was a CTE student in MS & HS This is a great School Division with wonderful teachers who are passionate about the work they do. 3

4. What is CTE and Why is it for ALL students “To flourish in a dynamic, global economy, every student deserves an education that culminates in 21 st century readiness for college, careers, and civics participation... Twenty-first century skills and career and technical education are essential in every state, district, and school committed to college and career readiness for all students.” Source: Up to the Challenge – The Role of Career and Technical Education and 21 st Century Skills in College and Career Readiness at: http://www.p21.org/storage/documents/CTE_Oct2010.pdf 4

5. It is a false dichotomy to say students must be college OR career ready. Our students must be college AND career ready. 5 “There is no place for a tiered system that tracks students into inequitable college or work-bound pathways to the future.” Source: Up to the Challenge – The Role of Career and Technical Education and 21 st Century Skills in College and Career Readiness at: http://www.p21.org/storage/documents/CTE_Oct2010.pdf

6. Career & Technical Education ThenNow Vocational EducationCareer and Technical Education For a Few StudentsFor ALL Students For a Few "Jobs"For ALL Careers 6 to 7 "Program Areas" 16 Career Clusters & 79 Pathways In lieu of AcademicsIn support of Academics 6

7. There is a need for both Core & “Encore” courses CTE courses have been shown to increase attendance, increase graduation rates (reduce dropout rates), and improve earning potential of students by engaging them in real-world, hands-on projects that integrate academics, technical and career- relevant concepts. 7

8. The foundational academic knowledge needed for post-secondary education and careers is virtually the same. In fact, the level of reading comprehension for some of the skilled labor force is actually higher than that of a college freshman. 8

9. 9 Based on research, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has adopted the use of 16 categories called Career Clusters to organize educational programs and guidance activities to increase student awareness of career options and employer expectations, and increase student achievement by teaching academics in a context that interests and engages students. CTE gives meaning and purpose to learning! For more information on Career Clusters please visit: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/car eer_clusters/index.shtml

10. CTE State Statistics 2011-2012 (Most recent available) Enrollment continues to increase 584,172 students enrolled in 1 or more CTE courses 43% of high school graduates completed 2 or more CTE courses (becoming “CTE Completers”) 10 Data source: Career and Technical Education Reporting System (CTERS), VDOE.

11. 2,418 CTE students were Program Completers 907 CTE Student Completers took an Industry Certification 628 which is 69% of the CTE Student Completers Passed a State approved Industry Certification 11 PWCS Statistics 2011-2012 For CTE Data source: Career and Technical Education Reporting System (CTERS), VDOE.

12. 2010-2011 CTE Middle School and High School total enrollment 37,202 2011-2012 CTE Middle School and High School total enrollment 43,829 – 18% increase 2012-2013 CTE Middle School and High School total enrollment 41,321 which was a 6% decrease 12 PWCS Statistics For CTE Data source: Career and Technical Education Reporting System (CTERS), VDOE.

13. PWCS Middle School CTE Programs BusinessCareer Investigations Family & Consumer Sciences Technology Education 7 schools9 schoolsAll schools (7 with PLTW*) 13 *PLTW – Project Lead The Way (Gateway to Technology)

14. PWCS High School CTE Programs AgricultureBusiness Family & Consumer Sciences Health & Medical Sciences 1 SchoolAll Schools 1 School 14 MarketingTechnology Education Trade & Industrial 6 SchoolsAll schools (2 with PLTW*) 8 schools *PLTW – Project Lead The Way (Pathway to Engineering)

15. CTE Staff in PWCS 86 Middle School CTE Teachers 144 High School CTE teachers 15

16. Successes Reinstituted the Welding Program Increased Dual Enrollment Options o Welding (17 students) o Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow (38 students) Supported Expanding Options for students interested in STEM and Engineering fields by increasing Project Lead The Way programs 16

17. Moving CTE Forward Establish Governor’s CTE STEM Academy in PWCS (2014-2015 will be a planning year /full implementation will be Fall 2015) Increase DE (Dual Enrollment) opportunities with NOVA and other local colleges and universities 17

18. Moving CTE Forward Explore adding Weighted Credits to CTE Dual Enrolled College courses. Explore adding Weighted Credits to PLTW Engineering courses. 18

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20. Challenges Providing the necessary hardware, software, equipment, maintenance, and professional development needs given the size and scope of the CTE programs Meeting the VDOE performance goals 20

21. Virginia Department of Education Annual Performance Report for PWCS 2011-2012 (most recent available) Annual Performance Summary Standards Met for All Students and Special Populations 1S1 Academic Attainment: Reading 1S2 Academic Attainment: Mathematics (Highest Level) 2S1 Technical Skills Attainment Student Competency Rate 3S1 Secondary School Completion  4S1 Student Graduation Rate  5S1 Secondary Placement (Transition) Rate 6S1 Nontraditional Career Preparation (Enrollment)  6S2 Nontraditional Career Preparation (Completion) 21

22. Virginia Department of Education Annual Performance Report for PWCS 2011-2012 (most recent available) Annual Performance Summary Standards NOT Met for All Students and Special Populations Completers Participating in Credentialing Test Rate Test Takers (Completers) Passing Credentialing Test Rate Completers Passing Credential Test Rate Completers who passed a credentialing test plus Completers who earned an Advanced Studies 5S1 Program Completer Response Rate  22

23. In a national survey, all 10 skills employers rated as “very important” to workforce success are on the deficiency list and NO item is on the excellent list. 23 Source: Are They Really Ready for Work at: http://www.p21.org/storage/documents/FINAL_REPORT_PDF09-29-06.pdf Virtually every student will eventually be an employee

24. Work Place Readiness Initiative Before graduating from a PWCS high school, all students will have the opportunity to achieve the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) approved industry credential called the Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth Assessment. 24

25. Work Place Readiness Assessment This is a 100-item, multiple-choice assessment, which addresses employability skills sometimes referred to as “soft” skills, such as: people skills, work ethic, teamwork, self-representation, diversity awareness, creativity, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, resource management, information technology, mathematics, organization, etc. 25

26. While we hope to instill the love of learning and a desire for continuous self-improvement in all students, the truth is that there is an enormous gap between college aspirations and actual completion. 26 Source: Time is the Enemy at: http://www.completecollege.org/docs/Time_Is_the_Enemy.pdf Is “College for All” the Answer?

27. Are our students prepared for their futures? It is time to stop measuring success by how many students get in to college and start measuring success by how many students will be prepared for a career they love in a high-demand career field that will provide a family-sustaining wage. 27

28. How can a CTE Benefit Your Child? CTE will prepare your student to go: Directly into the work force To College or Trade School while working in a related career field Directly to a 4 yr. College or University- better prepared to succeed 28

29. CTE can change a life and open doors to a brighter future. 29

30. The Role of CTE Teachers in PWCS All CTE educators are focused on delivering engaging, relevant content and on the success of every child. CTE educators continue to provide opportunities for all children to excel and discover themselves. When this happens, children do great things! 30

31. Key CTE Goals Continue to Expand and Innovate within CTE and STEM. Inform our Students, Parents, Counselors, School Leaders and Business Partners about the benefits and high value of CTE courses. Increase rigor and depth of CTE courses. Support Students, Teachers, Principals and programs so that our children receive a World Class Education. 31

32. 32 Commitment to Building CTE Success Stories in PWCS CTE will work with students, parents and principals in a Collaborative and Strategic manner to ensure bright futures and new opportunities for all our children.

33. CTE - prepares all our students for learning and earning through coordination of academic, technical, and career-related opportunities. 33

34. Questions 34