career pathways + programs of study = future

Funded by California Department of Education, Carl D. Perkins Career Technical Education Act, 1998,

Fiscal Agent: Grossmont-Cuyamaca College District Auxiliary Organization

Opening doors to education, training and employment success.

San Diego and Imperial County Tech Prep

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Purpose

Secondary Business

Postsecondary

Programs of Study in 6 Industry Clusters

To strengthen and deepen the collaboration among secondary, postsecondary programs, business and industry.


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Overview

1. Developing Programs of Study 2. Using Statewide Career Pathway

Templates3. Understanding Pathways and

Programs of Study4. Viewing Programs of Study Websites5. Appreciating the Student Benefits of

Programs of Study6. Resources You Can Use

Developing Programs of Study

The High School Perspective

Jonathan Archer,Brawley Union High School

Brawley, CA


Introduction to the Program: Graphic Design teaches industry

standard software, design, and photography skills to students.

Current enrollment is 165 students (450-500 request the course each year)

Students are excelling at both the college and career level.


Steps In Creating The Program Of Study Working with the community and higher

education: establishing and maintaining relevancy.

Teacher involvement: becoming the expert.

Counselor and teacher planning: communicating objectives and getting buy in.

Developing Programs of Study

The College Perspective

Cindy McQuienTech Prep Program Specialist Grossmont-Cuyamaca College District

The College Perspective

Key Elements In Creating The Program Of Study Monitor progress and promote

networking with database of teachers and college instructors in each program of study

Continuous adjustment Visits to high school sites College student ambassadors Outreach Counselors

Basic Steps to Begin Articulation

Check High School Master Schedules to identify

courses.

Create Faculty Directories(High School and College)

College Course Outlines

(compare to high school)

Meeting Between High School

And College Faculty

Sign Articulation Agreements

Basic Steps to Continue Articulations

Visit High School classes to explain articulation

possibilities and benefits.

Visit High School counselorsto explain pathways

and articulation

Periodic meetings betweenfaculty at high schools and

colleges to renew agreements

Check Master Schedulesyearly for articulated courses

and new possibilities

Help students fill outarticulation forms at the

end of each term

Support students receivingarticulated credit who later

come to college

Involvement = Support

Involvement in Information sharing Students – college/career plans, goals Teachers – knowledge, skills Tech Prep – how to get college credit Counselors – programs, schools College Instructors – “next steps”

Support Promote courses and pathways Encourage students to earn credit

Explain benefits of articulated credit


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Understanding Pathways and Programs of Study

Jean Kaput

Coordinator Workforce Initiatives MiraCosta College


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Terminology

Career Clusters

Career Pathway Career Pathway

Program of Study

Career Pathway

Program of Study Program of Study

List of academic and Career Technical Education Courses in sequence, connecting high school and postsecondary.

U.S.Office of Vocational and Adult Education created 16Based upon industry and Education. California has 15 industry clusters.

Grouping of occupations within a cluster, based upon common elements, used for guidance counseling, transitionplanning and curriculum.

Reference: www.careerclusters.org,

National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium

http://www.careerclusters.org/


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Industry Sector Information

California Framework for Career Technical Education

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/sf/documents/cteframework.pdf


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Using California Career Pathway Templates

Jean Kaput

Coordinator Workforce Initiatives MiraCosta College


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Using California Career Pathway Templates

Course articulation using templates http://www.statewidepathways.org/

Articulation agreements Universal templates for all articulated

courses by 2010 Program of Study templates

http://www.careerclusters.org/resources/web/pos.cfm


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Programs of Study Websites

Mara Palma-SanftTech Prep Coordinator

San Diego Community College District


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Programs of Study Websites

Scott FinnTech Prep Coordinator Southwestern College

Scott FinnTech Prep DirectorSouthwestern College

http://www.swccd.edu/~CareerPathways

This template illustrates all of the possible course combinations students can complete in high school. The content also indicates district

graduation requirements and optional Career and Technical Courses available

This section provides the transferable courses necessary to complete at Southwestern college to prepare for transfer to the university. It also shows the upper division major courses and remaining general

education areas needed for meeting the Bachelors degree requirements at

San Diego State University.

This feature provides specific links to current and local labor market information as well as detailed career

descriptions and local training providers.

http://www.swccd.edu/~CareerPathways

Appreciating the Benefits of Programs of Study

The Student PerspectiveEvan Mallory,

Brawley, California (former student of Mr. Archer)

Brawley Union High School Graduate

Imperial Valley Community College Student


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The Student Perspective

Impact of Programs of Study High School Plan Daily work in high school College and career goals and plans


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Partners

1. Grossmont-Cuyamaca

2. Imperial Valley

3. MiraCosta

4. Palomar

5. San Diego

6. Southwestern

1. Grossmont Union

2. Calipatria, Southwest, Central, Brawley

3. San Dieguito Union, Oceanside Unified, Carlsbad Unified

4. Fallbrook Union, Poway Unified

5. San Diego Unified

6. Coronado Unified, Sweetwater Union

San Diego County and Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Programs

San Diego Workforce PartnershipSan Diego Economic Development CouncilWorkforce Investment Board of Imperial CountyImperial Valley Economic Development Corporation

Tech Prep Consortia

School Districts Programs Workforce Development


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Programs of Study

Tips You Can Use


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Collaborative Process: Tips You Can Use

Program Development

Establish personal relationships. Define “What’s in it for me?”

Clarify differences from Tech Prep, 2+2.

Specify that there is no tracking. Pilot with 1 or 2 schools.


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Tips You Can Use

Partnerships

Provide written agreement or MOU defining each partner’s roles.

Provide in-service for all stakeholders.

Minimize meeting time by building on existing forums.


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Do’s and Don’ts in Developing Programs of Study

Do: Curriculum Development

Use program of study template to analyze gaps in course offerings.

Know that courses with the same title at different schools may not provide the same content.

Reaffirm state academic standards.


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Do: Curriculum Development

Use university level requirements as required academic courses for Program of Study.

Infuse applied contextual learning in all academic courses.


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Do: Guidance and Instruction Work closely with counselors. Provide literature for guidance staff

and students about career area. Provide guest speakers in career

areas. Parents can serve as speakers or

contacts for speakers. Present program information at

school Open House events.


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Do: Instruction

Ensure that high school students are prepared for new college processes. e.g. on-line courses requireorientation

and guidance on self monitoring work

Provide work-based learning.


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Tips You Can Use

System Building

Clarify business & industry’s role. Plan for implementation, well in

advance. Review legislation and keep

stakeholders informed Realize it is an ongoing process!


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Programs of Study

Resources you can use


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Web Links and Resources to Develop Programs of Study

Career Clusters.Orghttp://careerclusters.org

College and Career Transitions Initiative

http://www.league.org/league/projects/ccti/network/index.htm


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Web Links and Resources to Develop Programs of Study

California StatewideCareer Pathways:

http://www.statewidepathways.org/

Region Ten Tech Prep Coordination Project:

http://www.gcccd.edu/auxiliary/Tech%20Prep%20Regional%20Consortium/


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Web Links and Resources

California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards

http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/index.asp

CTE Online (identifies academic standards in CTE curriculum and provides sample curriculum)

http://www.cteonline.org/


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ContactsGrossmont-Cuyamaca College Tech Prep(Multimedia Program of Study)http://www.gcccd.edu/techprep/Natalie Ray, Tech Prep [email protected](619) 644-7826 officeCindy McQuien, Tech Prep Program [email protected] (619) 644-7479 office

Imperial Valley ROP(Manufacturing Product Development Program of Study)www.ivrop.orgMary Camacho, [email protected]


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ContactsMira Costa Community College District(Biotech Program of Study)http://www.miracosta.edu/Instruction/TechPrep/consortiumschools.htm

Jean Kaput, Tech Prep [email protected] x6570Health Sciences: Biotech Program of Study

Palomar Community College District(Fashion Merchandising Program of Study)http://www.palomar.edu/techprepRita Campo Griggs, Tech Prep [email protected] Program of Study


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Contacts

San Diego Community College District Tech Prep(Public Safety Program of Study)www.sdccd.edu/techprepMara Palma-Sanft, Project Coordinator, Tech Prep [email protected] (619)388-6572

Southwestern College Tech Prep(Business and Finance Program of Study)http://www.swccd.edu/~CareerPathwaysScott Finn Tech Prep [email protected](619) 421-6700 X 1 5344


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ContactsGrossmont Cuyamaca Community College Auxiliary(Project Coordination)

http://www.gcccd.edu/auxiliary/techprep10

Stan Schroeder, Associate Dean Resource Development(619) [email protected]

Maureen Gevirtz, Ed.D. Director, Region Ten Tech Prep Coordination Project

[email protected](619) 284-5935

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