1. 1 Title Slide

2. 2 Who Are We? 103,000 Secondary students in Career & Technical Programs in: 103,000 Secondary students in Career & Technical Programs in: 166 school districts (178) 166 school districts (178) 1,226 secondary programs 1,226 secondary programs 8 Technical Centers 8 Technical Centers 4 Technical Colleges 4 Technical Colleges

3. 3 Who Are We? In Post-Secondary Education: In Post-Secondary Education: Colorado Career and Technical Education is a major component of the state's largest system of higher education serving more than 117,000 students (30,000 CTE Students) annually in: Colorado Career and Technical Education is a major component of the state's largest system of higher education serving more than 117,000 students (30,000 CTE Students) annually in: 13 Colorado Community Colleges and 600 postsecondary programs 13 Colorado Community Colleges and 600 postsecondary programs

4. 4 Essential Question Why Clusters, Pathways & Plans of Study?

5. 5 Colorado’s Education Pipeline

6. 6 Percent of Students Who Take Remedial Courses 63% at two-year institutions 40% at four-year institutions The Bridge Project Stanford University

7. 7 How Hiring Practices Will Change 28% will reduce hiring those with only a high school diploma 49.5% will increase two-year college graduates Almost 60% will increase their hires of four-year college graduates 42% will increase their hires of post- graduates within next five years The Conference Board

8. 8 Difference in annual salary between a DPS high school graduate with no further education and a DPS graduate who completes college: $66,324 Combined difference in annual salary of all DPS dropouts compared to their classmates who graduated from college: $135,964,200 Economic Implications

9. 9 Governor Ritter’s “Colorado Promise” Identifies two clear goals: 1. Cut by half the number of high school students who fail to graduate. 2. Double the number of Certificates Degrees awarded over the next 10- 15 years.

10. 10 Purposes of the Perkins Act Challenging Academic and Technical Standards within a Plan of Study Preparation for high skill, high wage or high demand occupations Integration of academic and technical instruction Increasing flexibility to improve CTE Partnership of post secondary & secondary

11. 11 Purpose of Perkins Act Providing Individuals with Lifetime Educational Opportunities to Develop the Knowledge and Skills Needed to Keep the UNITED STATES competitive……

12. 12 Positive Effect of CTE? Do we Make a Difference? How? We Can Expand that Difference!

13. 13 Vocational Education “Then” Career and Technical Education “Now” For Some”StudentsFor All Students For a Few JobsFor All Careers 6 to 7 “Program Areas”17 Clusters – 81 Pathways In Lieu of AcademicsAligns and Supports Academics High School FocusedHigh School and College Partnerships Vocational Education vs. Career & Technical Education

14. 14 A bit of history … U.S. Department of Education National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education National Advisory Committees Cluster Leaders

15. 15 Career Clusters “An organizing tool defining CTE using broad clusters of occupations and pathways with validated standards that ensure opportunities for all students regardless of their career goals and interests.“ www.careerclusters.org

16. 16 17 Career Clusters

17. 17 So where do Career Clusters fit in? What are they? Career Clusters are groupings of occupations and industries These groupings are used as an organizing tool for: Curriculum Design Instructional + Guidance Model Seamless Transition

18. 18 What about Career Pathways? A Career Pathway represents a grouping of occupations within a cluster that share a base level of common knowledge and skill.

19. 19 Colorado Career Cluster Model

20. 20 Industry Sector Career Clusters Pathways Plans of Study Hospitality, Human Services & Education Education & Training Human Services Hospitality & Tourism Administration & Admin Support Services Professional Support Services Teaching & Training Teacher Professional Early Childhood Professional

21. 21 Foundation Knowledge & Skills

22. 22 Cluster Approach to Addressing Educational Redesign Strategy to organize instruction and student experiences around career themes (Focus on an industry cluster of related occupations) Incorporates existing school reform strategies (career academies, career pathways, small learning communities, Tech Prep) Connects to business and higher education

23. 23 What about Local Implementation? One (1) Approved Plan of Study by June 30, 2008 for each institution receiving Perkins Work with your Guidance Counselor and Administration Use it as a time to “Re-Think” your program

24. 24 Key Points of Colorado Implementation WHAT? Every student will follow a pathway that leads to career success. HOW? Through seamless programs of study fostering academic and technical achievement. WHY? To develop a globally competitive workforce for Colorado.

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26. 26 What is a Plan of Study? It is a visual communication tool that demonstrates the link of high school academic and CTE courses to college programs and careers. It is also a partnership with business and industry!

27. 27 A Plan Of Study Must: Incorporate & align secondary and postsecondary education elements Include the opportunity for obtaining postsecondary credit (PSEO, ACP, etc) Lead to an industry-recognized certificate, credential at the postsecondary level or an associates or higher degree.

28. 28 Why Use A Plan Of Study Provides a road map for the student/parent Increases student retention Connects Career Path Courses with Core Academic Courses

29. 29 Why Use A Plan Of Study Allows flexibility for students to explore and update their plans of study Increases awareness of CTE opportunities It is the first and most important step in guiding and preparing today’s students for high wage, high skill and high demand careers!

30. 30 21st Century Skills How many jobs will a young person between the ages of 18 – 40 have in their lifetime?

31. 31 21st Century Skills 20 th Century21 st Century 1 – 2 Jobs10 – 15 Jobs Flexibility And Adaptability Integration of 21 st Century Skills into Subject Matter Mastery Mastery of One Field Subject Matter Mastery # of Jobs Job Skill Learning Model

32. 32 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REALITY 21st century workplace and technical skills have become more important than land and buildings Trained human capital must be developed through a complex educational system Lack of a skilled workforce will cause existing businesses to leave and new businesses to stay away

33. 33 COMMUNITIES WILL HAVE TO GROW THEIR OWN TALENT Millennial generation (today’s new employees under age 26) are less likely to relocate: Want to stay close to family High cost of housing leading to multi generational housing

34. 34 How To Create A Plan Of Study 1. Select the appropriate Career Cluster and Pathway 2. Create a name for your plan of study 3. Define Career Opportunities 4. Identify Core Academic and Career Path Courses 5. Include Postsecondary Credit Options 6. Describe Extended Learning Options

35. 35 The Colorado Promise Create an educated skilled workforce for Colorado that is globally competitive.

36. 36 Establish Extended Learning  Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)  Work Based Learning (WBL) Experiences  Job Shadowing  Career Preparation  Internships

37. 37 Then What? Involve students, parents, counselors, community HOW?

38. 38 Implementation Goals Span All Grades  Elementary Career Awareness  MiddleCareer Exploration  HighCareer Concentration  PSCareer Preparation  LifelongCareer Advancement

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42. 42 CAREER PATHWAY Accounting Diagnostic PLAN OF STUDY Accountant Radiology Technology SECTOR Management & AdministrationHealth & Public Safety CAREER CLUSTER FinanceHealth

43. 43 Impact on Credentialing Credentials now issued by Pathway (not Program Area) Many Instructors will be credentialed in multiple pathways To find your appropriate Pathways…go to www.coloradostateplan.com www.coloradostateplan.com

44. 44 Finding My Pathway

45. 45 “ I want more of our students to consider college and post-high school training as viable options after graduation – and I want them to be fully prepared for those opportunities.” -- Colorado Governor Bill Ritter

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48. Career Clusters 1111 3333 2222 1111 3333 2222 1111 3333 2222 1111 3333 2222 Career Pathways Plans of Study CTE End Game

49. Question: Number of Career Clusters in Colorado Check Your Answer Career Clusters for 1K

50. Answer: What is 17? Back to the Game Board Terms for 1K

51. Question: Hospitality & Tourism; Human Services; and Education and Training Career Clusters for 2K Check Your Answer

52. Answer: What are the Career Clusters in the Hospitality, Human Services & Education Industry Sector Back to the Game Board Terms for 2K

53. Question: Grouping of related occupations and industries Terms for 3K Check Your Answer

54. Answer: What is a Cluster? Back to the Game Board Terms for 3K

55. Question: Number of Career Pathways in Colorado Career Pathways for 1K Check Your Answer

56. Answer: What is 81? Back to the Game Board Career Pathways for 1K

57. Question: Reason to implement the career pathway model. Career Pathways for 2K Check Your Answer

58. Answer: What is Consistency for better data (results) and shared development opportunities Articulation within and between states Employer validated standards Opportunities for “all” students A “place” for all career goals and interests Back to the Game Board Career Pathways for 2K

59. Question: Definition of a Career Pathway Career Pathways for 3K Check Your Answer

60. Answer: What is a grouping of occupations within a cluster that share a base level of common knowledge and skill. Back to the Game Board Career Pathways for 3K

61. Question: Number of Plans of Study your institution has to submit by June 30, 2008 Plans of Study for 1K Check Your Answer

62. Answer: What is 1? Back to the Game Board Plans of Study for 1K

63. Question: Example of an Extended Learning Activity Plans of Study for 2K Check Your Answer

64. Answer: What is…? Back to the Game Board Plans of Study for 2K

65. Question: A system that serves as the nation’s source of occupational information. Plans of Study for 3K Check Your Answer

66. Answer: What is O-Net? Back to the Game Board Plans of Study for 3K

67. Question: Catchy phrase to describe Governor Ritter’s Education Goals CTE for 1K Check Your Answer

68. Answer: What is the Colorado Promise? Back to the Game Board CTE for 1K

69. Question: Number of Students enrolled in secondary CTE Programs. CTE for 2K Check Your Answer

70. Answer: What is 103,000? Back to the Game Board CTE for 2K

71. Question: Provides college credit for prior learning. CTE for 3K Check Your Answer

72. Answer: What is Advanced Credit Pathway? Back to the Game Board CTE for 3K

73. Question: _____ are among the most abundant animals that live in the soil. Other for 1 Check Your Answer

74. Answer: Earthworms Back to the Game Board Other for 1

75. Question: Earthworms enhance the _____ by burrowing through the layers of soil. Other for 2 Check Your Answer

76. Answer: Soil Back to the Game Board Other for 2

77. Question: A crop that is grown for organic matter and is turned back into the soil. Other for 3 Check Your Answer

78. Answer: Green Manure Back to the Game Board Other for 3

79. Question: What is the largest source of organic matter in the soil? Other for 4 Check Your Answer

80. Answer: Plant roots Back to the Game Board Other for 4

81. Question: Why do producers use summer fallow in a crop rotation? Other for 5 Check Your Answer

82. Answer: To conserve water and nitrogen Back to the Game Board Other for 5

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