1. Center for Technology Strategic Planning
Mr. Shelton Cobb
Mr. Aaron King
Principal Tom Drake
Principal Stewart Thorson
January 5, 2011

2. Career Readiness Career Readiness Evaluation
Common Core State Standards
Preparing Students for the Workforce
Implementing Programs with Certifications
Partnering with Local Colleges for Dual Enrollment
Data Driven Decisions
Course Offerings & Locations
Curriculum Adoptions & Adjustments
Student Survey

3. Pathway Credentials Current Credentials Offered
Culinary Arts: ServSafe
Health Science: Professional CPR
Planned Credentials Fall 2012
Automotive Technology: ASE
Collision Repair: ASE
Cosmetology/Barbering: Work Force Ready
Culinary Arts: ServSafe
Drafting Design: ADDA, NOCTI
Graphic Arts/Animation: ACA
Health Science: CNA, Professional CPR
Law & Public Safety: APCO
Residential Construction: NOCTI
Computer Electronics & Networking: A+, Java, Oracle
Precision Machining: NIMS
Welding: AWS – Skilled Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Articulation and Dual Enrollment
Students enrolled in Career Readiness Programs can also earn articulation credits and possible dual enrollment credits for courses at Calhoun and Drake State through participation in our programs.

4. HCT Program Enrollment Trends

5. High School Enrollment Trends

6. Completers vs. Enrollment

7. FY10 Completer Percentage

8. Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama. (2009). Changing
Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama. (2009). Changing trajectories: Building paths for careers and institutionalizing collaborations.
Report Quotes
“Vocational programs improve educational performance most when they are integrated with and embedded in rigorous academic curricula.”
“Deep learning, with long retention, occurs when students have the opportunity to apply what they have learned academically in a relevant, hands-on, practical way.”
“The best vocational programs reinforce rigorous academic standards.”

9. PARCA Recommendations
“Replicate the pattern of engagement found in Allied Health in every industrial/occupational field. Where necessary, utilize industry associations or educational foundations to coordinate participation in vocational education efforts.”
“Build career information into the curriculum at every level so that students know what jobs are available and what those jobs pay.”
“Implement a Plan of Engagement for All Industries.”
“Implement a performance tracking system.”
“Identify students at-risk of dropping out and provide them with intensive services to get them back on track.”

10. New Century Technology High School Embedded Career Readiness
100% of students at New Century are enrolled in Career Readiness courses.
Students take 2 courses per year in Computer Science, Engineering (PLTW), or Biomedical Science (PTLW).
Most seniors graduate with 6-8 Career / Technical Education credits.
Seniors with 8 credits are eligible to take the Capstone Course for each strand – Project Applications.
Most students in Project Applications engage in job shadowing - activities range from paid internships to 9-week experiences.
The Project Lead the Way curriculum is the fastest growing area at New Century. Currently, we teach 4 PTLW courses with plans to expand next year.
The most recent data indicates that approximately 80-85% of graduates enter 2 or 4-year colleges upon graduation, and 70% select fields related to science and technology.

11. New Century STAR Math
89%
New Century STAR Reading
79%

13. Embedded Career Readiness
Grissom High School
Embedded Career Readiness

14. Grissom High School STAR Math
90%
Grissom High School STAR Reading
78%

15. Phase I (2012 – 2013 School Year)
Health Science, Cosmetology/Barbering, Computer Electronics, Law & Public Safety, and Graphic Arts programs into the high schools.
Health Science at each high school campus
Collaborate with local business/industry leaders and colleges on curriculum development
Market all career readiness programs to the students throughout the district
Eight Programs will remain at the Center for Technology during the school year.

16. Phase II (2013 – 2014 School Year)
Move remaining programs to Huntsville High School
HCT becomes Academy for Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing
Career counseling throughout HCS starting with eighth
Collaborate with Middle and High School Administrators/Counselors
Collaborate with local business/industry leaders and colleges on curriculum development

17. Phase III (Future Program Expansions)
Restructure high school and middle school course so students learn STEM, Health Science, Audio/Visual Technology & Communications
3D/Computer Animation, Gaming, Social Networking, & Digital Broadcasting
Cyber-security & Computer Forensics
Biotechnology
HVAC
Middle School Student Racing Challenge (STEM)
Collaborate with Space and Rocket Center & Redstone Arsenal
Upgrade classroom technology and provide professional development
Develop a structure for data collection and accountability

18. Capital Improvements, HCT
Project Items
Estimated Cost
HVAC Replacement
$3,800,000.00
Replace Plumbing Fixtures
$145,000.00
Fire Sprinkler System
$600,000.00
Replace Roof
$2,800,000.00
Abate VAT and replace flooring
$240,000.00
New Doors and Frames/hardware
$550,000.00
Install new casework
$350,000.00
Replace old roll up doors
$450,000.00
Remove old casement windows in shops
Enclose Mezenine areas
$275,000.00
Remodel Office and Administration area
General painting and classroom upgrades
$150,000.00
TOTAL
$9,955,000.00