1. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Jack O’Connell, State Superintendent of Public Instruction California Career Technical Education Model Standards Update Superintendent’s Advisory Committee Career Technical Education Model Standards and Curriculum Frameworks September 29, 2004

2. JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Model CTE Standards Presentation Objectives Background and Process Design of Standards Public Review and Approval Process Relevancy to California Educational Code

3. JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Model CTE Standards Background AB 1412 Wright, mandated the establishment of CTE model curriculum standards SB 1934 McPherson, mandated the development and adoption of a CTE curriculum framework Recognized the importance of CTE within K- 12 system Requires that CTE programs are linked to current and future economy

4. JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Intends that CTE shall improve conditions for students and the economy: Education Productive and self sufficient students Postsecondary education Engagement in school Academic skills Technical skills Career management Quality of Life Economy Skilled available workforce Productivity Improved Economy Less public assistance Career ladders Innovation Better communities Model CTE Standards Background Continued…

5. JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Model CTE Standards Background Continued… Required advisory committee, with strong business and labor representation Set an aggressive timeline – urgency Builds upon existing system Rethink relationship between academic and career preparation Requires State Board approval

6. JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Model CTE Standards Process Advisory Group Appointed by Superintendent in 2003 Advisory Group meeting October 14, 2003. Public Hearing Held March 17, 2004 Contractor chosen, November of 2003, but contract finalized in April 2004

7. JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Model CTE Standards Process, continued Standards workgroups from 15 industry clusters attended kickoff, May 4 & 5 2004 Workgroups developed draft standards, and submitted them August 15, 2004. Working draft, September 15, 2004 Advisory Group meeting September 29, 2004

8. JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Model CTE Standards Process, continued Advisory Group gave input on Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles During 2003, and the winter of 2004, CDE staff and the contractor did extensive research on standards MCREL model was identified as a research– based model that most closely matched California’s needs Advisory Group Review Team approved proposed design model for the standards development, April, 2004. Standards Template and checklist were developed to provide consistent approach among workgroups

9. JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Model CTE Model Curriculum Standards Remaining Steps Advisory Group reviews model standards on September 29, 2004 Public review begins in October, for 30 days Workgroups will begin modifications in October and finalize in November Potential Advisory Group meeting in December To State Board of Education in January. Work begins immediately on the Curriculum Framework

10. JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Model CTE Standards Design Fifteen Industry Clusters Foundation Standards, 10 standards that include knowledge and skills students are expected to know across each cluster. Pathways, 4-8 pathways in each cluster that define the specific technical knowledge and skill for students concentrating in a career area. Pathways have from 8-12 standards, with 3-5 subcomponents

11. JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Model CTE Standards Design Standards are designed for all students and teachers Standards are designed to facilitate technical and academic learning Standards are written at the knowing and understanding level, rather than an activity and task level Written as Declarative, Procedural, and Contextual Statements Standards describe the final levels of knowledge and skills students are expected to master Standards are kept to a reasonable number Standards can be used to guide the local development of pathways and courses

12. JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Model CTE Standards Public Input Please share the model standards with key stakeholder groups, including Teachers, Business Partners, and Board members The model standards comment form can be used to guide discussion. Please submit input on both strengths and suggested improvements. Public input is invited electronically, by mail, or in person in Sacramento on October 20, 2004. For information see http://www.cde.ca.gov or call 1-916-445-2652http://www.cde.ca.gov

13. JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Relevancy of Model CTE Curriculum Standards to California Educational Code

14. JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction California Education Code The governing Board shall prescribe separate courses of study including, but not limited to, a course of study to prepare prospective pupils for admission to state colleges and universities, and a course of study for career technical training. (Section 51224, 1977)

15. JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction California Education Code Each school district shall offer … a course of study fulfilling the requirements for admission to the California public institutions of postsecondary education …a course of study that provides the opportunity for those pupils to attain entry-level employment skills in business and industry (Section 51228, 1983)

16. JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction California Education Code Districts are encouraged to provide all students with a rigorous academic curriculum that integrates academic and career skills, incorporates applied learning in all disciplines, and prepares all pupils for high school graduation and career entry. (SB 1934, Section 51228, 2002)