This document provides information about developing career pathway programs of study between secondary and postsecondary education in San Diego and Imperial counties. It discusses the perspectives of high school and college faculty involved in developing programs of study. It also provides an overview of the basic steps to begin and continue articulation agreements between schools. Examples of program of study websites are shown. Tips are offered on collaborative processes, partnerships, curriculum development, guidance, and system building. Resources and contacts are listed.

1. 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.

2. San Diego and Imperial County Tech Prep

3. 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

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

13. Developing Programs of Study The College Perspective Cindy McQuien Tech Prep Program Specialist Grossmont-Cuyamaca College District

15. 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

16. 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

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

19. 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

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

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

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

48. Scott Finn Tech Prep Director Southwestern College

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

51. 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

52. 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.

53. This feature provides specific links to current and local labor market information as well as detailed career descriptions and local training providers.

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

55. 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