1. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academy Sioux Falls School District Mission: “to educate and prepare each student to succeed in a changing world.”

2. What is the CTE Academy?

3. CTE Academy background Career-focused education Relevant, hands-on learning opportunities Workforce Demands/ Employer Needs Minimizes the duplication of expensive programs at each high school High school program capacity did not meet student demand

4. Student Benefits Student interest & engagement increases Brings relevance to education Attendance improves Academic performance increases Drop-out rate decreases Allows career exploration before graduation Jump start on many career opportunities

5. Why attend the CTE Academy? Career-focused education Explore careers at no cost before graduation Relevant, hands-on learning opportunities Solve real-life problems in class 15 different programs to choose from Possible to earn college credit in many programs

6. CTE Academy design Students travel to CTE Academy for a block of time out of their regular school day. Transportation is provided for students from home high schools in Sioux Falls. Students may also drive their own vehicles. Fall semester 2014 enrollment = over 900 Fall 2010 =550 Enrollment capacity = 960 students Nine surrounding districts = 165 slots each semester Regional design increases student opportunities Located west of I-29 and Madison St.

7. Enrollment remains at home high school Extracurricular activities at home high school Attend Academy one of three scheduled blocks during the school day Exploratory & introductory CTE courses remain at regular high schools (Welding, Intro to Auto, FACS, Woods) Double class period = 1 full credit per semester *Also counts double toward GPA Blocks scheduled for 1 hour 40 minutes –Block 1 = 7:45 am to 9:25 am –Block 2 = 9:40 am to 11:20 am –Block 3 = 1:20 pm to 3:00 pm Student Daily Schedule

8. Who should attend? State-of-the-art, high-tech facility for ALL students Students interested in rigorous and specialized advanced training Students range from 9 th to 12 th grade Program completion may lead to industry- recognized certification in some programs Students are prepared for advanced training programs, two or four-year post-secondary education, or entry-level work

9. CTE Academy Programs & Courses State approved CTE courses – aligned with state standards Highly Qualified, state certified instructors Opportunities available to earn core content credit Articulation and dual credit opportunities available

10. Media Production Intro to Arts/AV Technology A\V Production Broadcast Technology Digital Music Production Digital Animation

11. Auto Body Repair Introduction to Auto Body Repair Auto Body Structural Repair Auto Body Nonstructural Repair Painting & Refinishing

12. Automotive Technology Auto Brakes Auto Electronics Auto Suspension & Steering Auto Engine Performance

13. Carpentry and Construction Carpentry I Carpentry II Cabinetmaking Community Partnerships Habitat for Humanity Sioux Falls Housing Corporation

14. Health Careers Health Careers I Health Careers II Ten week internship component during spring semester Students eligible to take CNA exam

15. Welding & Manufacturing Welding 2 Advanced Welding & Fabrication Principles of Manufacturing

16. Project Lead the Way ® Pre-Engineering Program –Introduction to Engineering Design™ –Principles of Engineering™ –Digital Electronics™ –Engineering Design and Development™ ** PLTW courses approved for weighted grades and students can earn college credit. Over 150 colleges and universities in U.S. grant credit to students, including Augustana College in Sioux Falls (up to 12 credits).

17. Project Lead the Way ® Biomedical Sciences Program –Principles of Biomedical Sciences™ –Human Body Systems™ –Medical Intervention™ –Biomedical Innovation™

18. Hospitality & Tourism Restaurant Mgmt. \Culinary Arts I Restaurant Mgmt. \Culinary Arts II Baking & Pastries

19. Human Services Introduction to Human Services Guiding Youth & Families Personal Services

20. Recently added programs Academy of Finance –Partnership with University of SD and Citibank –Students can earn up to 17 college credits –Paid summer internships at sponsor businesses Computer Networking & Support –2 semester program –Students can earn A+ certification –Smooth transition to post-secondary IT programs –New course (Fall 2015) - CyberSecurity Aviation – newly offered in Fall 2014 –2 semester program –Students will complete FAA ground school –Simulated and actual flight time

21. Opportunities to earn core content credit Speech Composition Technical Reading & Writing Advanced Composition Additional Options Intro to Media Arts – approved for Fine Arts credit PLTW courses count as 4 th math requirement for SD Opportunity Scholarship

22. Career & Technical Education in the 21 st Century Moving beyond tradition State of the art equipment in labs –Media, Health, Culinary, Engineering, Automotive, Electronics & Robotics Emphasis on rigor and relevance Teamwork and project based learning Critical thinking and problem solving skills Students prepared for a variety of post secondary options

23. Capstone Experiences Senior Experience Entrepreneurial Experience Youth Internship * Students may earn additional credit for work experiences.

24. Post-secondary connections Advisory Board Members –Curriculum & Content Facility and school tours Guest Speakers Career exploration opportunities Articulation agreements Dual credit opportunities –Augustana College –Technical institutes, colleges & universities

25. Business Partnerships Advisory Board Members –Curriculum & Content –Skill Demands –Equipment Needs –Workforce Qualifications Student Experience work sites Guest Speakers \ Instructors Program Sponsors \ Donors Attendance at open houses, job fairs and student events, such as VEX Robotics Tourney and Weld-Off

28. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academy Jim Kayl, Principal jim.kayl@k12.sd.us 605-367-5504 Learn More: sf.k12.sd.ussf.k12.sd.us Facebook: CTE Academy