1. Programs of Study Design and Execution
College and Career Readiness Bureau
Carrie Hernandez, Education Administrator

2. 2017-2018 Perkins Application APPENDIX F & Next Step Plan(s)

3. Programs of Study
A program of study is a comprehensive structured approach for delivering academic and career & technical education to prepare students for postsecondary education and career success.
Goal: Students are college and career ready.

4. Appendix F – Program of Study
Use the Programs of Study (POS/NSP) template
Minimum (non-duplicative) 3 course sequence for a POS
Partnerships linking secondary with postsecondary
Partnerships with local industry

5. What do you notice about the Program of Study (NSP)?
NSP Template directly aligns with Appendix F of the application
Begins at the 9th grade and continues through postsecondary education
Seamless sequence of courses with opportunities for articulated or dual credit
Includes required academic courses as well as career pathway courses
College and career readiness for all students
Parental input
Validation on an annual basis

6. POS Design Framework Programs of Study, at minimum, must:
Incorporate and align secondary and postsecondary education elements to include coherent and rigorous content
Include academic and CTE content in a coordinated, non- duplicative progression of courses
Offer opportunity for secondary students to acquire postsecondary credit
Lead to an industry-recognized credential or certificate at the postsecondary level, or an associate or baccalaureate degree

7. Components for a Rigorous Program of Study
Partnerships
Professional development
Accountability and evaluation systems
Course sequences
Articulation Agreements
Guidance counseling and academic advisement
Technical skill attainment
Program promotion

8. Appendix F – Program of Study
Program Evaluation Tool

9. Apply Online score.ped.state.nm.us

10. Application Appendices

12. Program of Study Layout
Outline the POS format
Determine career / technical courses
(minimum of 3)
Offer required courses
(determine appropriate options for Dual Credit)
Select work-based learning experiences
Identify and develop appropriate standards (industry standards, employability skills, and academic standards)
Evaluate POS to identify gaps / overlaps

13. POS / NSP Template

14. POS / NSP Continued…

15. POS / NSP Continued…

16. Appendix F-Continued…
Labor market information
high-skill, high-wage, high-demand
Department of Workforce Solutions:
Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)
Local Industry Partnerships
Work Based Learning
Internships
Community service projects
Volunteer Work
Industry Certifications
Advisory Committee details – Minimum of 2 meetings per year

17. Appendix F- Continued…
NM Graduation Requirements
Local District/Tribal Requirements
Career Area/College Entrance Requirements
Additional Academic Electives

18. Appendix F- Continued…
Academic & Career Enhancement
Extra help strategies
Postsecondary Program
Common Core
General Education Core
Program Requirements
Community College Course Requirements
Electives
Academic and Career Enhancement Options
Addendum

19. Wrap – around Support Career counseling Financial aid counseling
Safety nets / interventions
Job placement services
Removal of barriers to success

20. Thank You!
Carrie Hernandez, CCRB Education Administrator Mary Medina, CCRB Education Administrator