1. Contextual Instruction…
…And Why We Need It

2. Contextual Instruction
Materials/resources involve world of work and academic skill standards
Activities involve teaming of both academic and vocational instructors
Results reflect significant improvement in learning and retention

3. VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTION
ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION
VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTION
Academic or synthetic context
Abstract applications
Critical factor in student success
Usually static and universally prescribed
Requires established performance-based criteria
Real world of work context
Relevant applications
Critical factor in student success
Can be easily updated and adapted
Requires established performance-based criteria

4. CTE Grant
Increase the integration of higher level math, science, and reading/LA in CTE.
Generate dialogue between CTE and academic ed. Teachers to establish
A common language;
Essential understanding of skill standards;
Implementation of CTE models to facilitate application of acquired knowledge.