1. College and Career Readiness in Kansas San Diego, CA June 23, 2015 Scott E. Smith, Ph.D. Kansas State Department of Education 1

2. Kansas College and Career Ready means … An individual has the academic preparation, cognitive preparation, technical skills, and employability skills to be successful in postsecondary education, in the attainment of an industry recognized certification or in the workforce, without the need for remediation.

4. Secondary/Post- secondary CTE Initiative Began with 2012-2013 School year Purpose: Meet the demands of the Kansas Workforce 1. Tuition Reimbursement Program 2. Credential Incentive Program 3. Transportation Reimbursement Program Excel in CTE (Senate Bill 155)

5. Tuition Reimbursement Tuition-free college CTE courses for HS juniors and seniors

6. Credential Incentive Program

7. Individual Plans of Study (IPS) An IPS is: Product Multi-year educational plan based on career interests AND Process Providing students access to career exploration and career planning

8. A clearer, more precise picture of life after high school can be a motivator …