Career Pathways + Programs of Study = Future

Coordination Project 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

Purpose San Diego and Imperial County Tech Prep Postsecondary Programs of Study in 6 Industry Clusters To strengthen and deepen the collaboration among secondary, postsecondary programs, business and industry. Secondary Business

Overview

Developing Programs of Study

Using Statewide Career Pathway Templates

Understanding Pathways and Programs of Study

Viewing Programs of Study Websites

Appreciating the Student Benefits of Programs of Study

Resources You Can Use

Developing Programs of Study The High School Perspective Jonathan Archer, Brawley Union High School Brawley, CA

The High School Perspective

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.

The High School Perspective

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 McQuien Tech 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 counselors to explain pathways and articulation Periodic meetings between faculty at high schools and colleges to renew agreements Check Master Schedules yearly for articulated courses and new possibilities Help students fill out articulation forms at the end of each term Support students receiving articulated 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

San Diego and Imperial County Tech Prep Understanding Pathways and Programs of Study Jean Kaput Coordinator Workforce Initiatives MiraCosta College

Terminology San Diego and Imperial County Tech Prep List of academic and Career Technical Education Courses in sequence, connecting high school and postsecondary. U.S.Office of Vocational and Adult Education created 16 Based upon industry and Education. California has 15 industry clusters. Grouping of occupations within a cluster, based upon common elements, used for guidance counseling, transition planning and curriculum. Reference: www.careerclusters.org , National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium Career Clusters Career Pathway Career Pathway Program of Study Career Pathway Program of Study Program of Study

Industry Sector Information

California Framework for Career Technical Education

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

San Diego and Imperial County Tech Prep Using California Career Pathway Templates Jean Kaput Coordinator Workforce Initiatives MiraCosta College

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

San Diego and Imperial County Tech Prep Programs of Study Websites Mara Palma-Sanft Tech Prep Coordinator San Diego Community College District

San Diego and Imperial County Tech Prep Programs of Study Websites Scott Finn Tech Prep Coordinator Southwestern College

Scott Finn Tech Prep Director Southwestern 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.

Appreciating the Benefits of Programs of Study The Student Perspective Evan Mallory, Brawley, California (former student of Mr. Archer) Brawley Union High School Graduate Imperial Valley Community College Student

The Student Perspective

Impact of Programs of Study

High School Plan

Daily work in high school

College and career goals and plans

Partners San Diego and Imperial County Tech Prep

Grossmont-Cuyamaca

Imperial Valley

MiraCosta

Palomar

San Diego

Southwestern

Grossmont Union

Calipatria, Southwest, Central, Brawley

San Dieguito Union, Oceanside Unified, Carlsbad Unified

Fallbrook Union, Poway Unified

San Diego Unified

Coronado Unified, Sweetwater Union

San Diego County and Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Programs

San Diego Workforce Partnership San Diego Economic Development Council Workforce Investment Board of Imperial County Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation Tech Prep Consortia School Districts Programs Workforce Development

Programs of Study

Tips You Can Use

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.

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.

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.

Do : Curriculum Development

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

Infuse applied contextual learning in all academic courses.

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.

Do : Instruction

Ensure that high school students are prepared for new college processes.

e.g. on-line courses require orientation and guidance on self monitoring work

Provide work-based learning.

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!

Programs of Study

Resources you can use

Web Links and Resources to Develop Programs of Study

Career Clusters.Org

http://careerclusters.org

College and Career Transitions Initiative

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

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/

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 /

Contacts

Grossmont-Cuyamaca College Tech Prep

( Multimedia Program of Study)

http:// www.gcccd.edu/techprep /

Natalie Ray, Tech Prep Coordinator

[email_address] edu

(619) 644-7826 office

Cindy McQuien, Tech Prep Program Specialist

[email_address]

(619) 644-7479 office

Imperial Valley ROP

(Manufacturing Product Development Program of Study)

www.ivrop.org

Mary Camacho, Superintendent

[email_address]

760-482-2600

Contacts

Mira Costa Community College District

(Biotech Program of Study)

http://www.miracosta.edu/Instruction/TechPrep/consortiumschools.htm

Jean Kaput, Tech Prep Coordinator

[email_address]

760-757-2121 x6570

Health Sciences: Biotech Program of Study

Palomar Community College District

(Fashion Merchandising Program of Study)

http:// www.palomar.edu/techprep

Rita Campo Griggs, Tech Prep Coordinator

[email_address]

760-744-5599

Merchandising Program of Study

Contacts

San Diego Community College District Tech Prep

(Public Safety Program of Study)

www.sdccd.edu/techprep

Mara Palma-Sanft, Project Coordinator, Tech Prep

[email_address]

(619)388-6572

Southwestern College Tech Prep

(Business and Finance Program of Study)

Scott Finn

Tech Prep Coordinator

[email_address]

(619) 421-6700 X 1 5344

Contacts

Grossmont Cuyamaca Community College Auxiliary

(Project Coordination)

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

Stan Schroeder, Associate Dean Resource Development

(619) 644-7684

[email_address]

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

[email_address]

(619) 284-5935

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