Changing the Culture: Rigor, Relevance and Relationships
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Engage, Inspire, and
Challenge: Rigorous CTE
Curricula and Academic
Integration
By Jill Ranucci, Ph.D.
Catalina Foothills Demographics
◊ Number of students – Approx. 1650
(increased CTE participation over
100%)
◊ Graduation Rate/Socioeconomics
◊ CTE & State Tests
◊ Challenge All students!
CTE Programs of Study
(POS) Include Academic
Credit, Common Core &
21st Century Skills
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21st Century Skills – Scientific Inquiry
Global competitiveness (partnerships)
Accountability
Technical skills assessments
Dual credit opportunities
CFHS CTE includes
engaging and
differentiated instruction!
• Hands On/Authentic Experiences
• Build From Solid Foundation
• Accountability – evidence/supported
claims
• PARCC type assessment
• Seamless transitions to post secondary
or certification
STEM and CTE Programs of
Study at CFHS
Biosciences – Chemistry & Science
Elective
Agri-science – Biology, Chemistry,
Physics-based 3rd year science & AP
Engineering – Science Elective
Performing & Graphic Arts – Fine Arts
Journalism – English Elective
Rigor, Relevance
Questions To Consider
Why should rigorous CTE
courses be integrated or
embedded into the general
curricula?
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Consider impact on course selection if
your CTE courses also offered
academic credit
Questions To Consider
Does
integrating common
core into your CTE courses
make sense? Consider the
enduring possibilities.
Students’ Viewpoints
What
is the added value for your
student population of
providing/integrating rigorous
academics into your CTE
curricula?
Students’ Viewpoints
How
does CTE affect students’
career plans?
How can we guarantee a viable,
career and college ready curriculum?
Agriscience
Sequence
Course
Environmental Biology (Biology)
Environmental Chemistry
(Chemistry)
Environmental Science (3rd year –
physics based lab science)
AP Environmental – (AP credit)
Engineering
- PLTW
Intro to Engineering Design
(science elective)
Principles of Engineering (science
elective)
Digital Electronics (science
elective)
Senior Engineering Capstone (U of
A 3 Engineering Credits)
Bioscience
Course Sequence
Chemistry – Forensics (Chemistry
Forensics – Biological and Chemical
Applications (Science elective)
Anatomy & Physiology (Science
elective)
Advisory
Boards/CTSO’s/Certification
Teachers, Industry leaders/businesses, Administrators,
Students/Parents, Local Colleges and Universities
Integrate and collaborate for students success
Opportunities for internships, coop, and workplace
experience
Opportunities for industry certification and
academic foundations to transition to postsecondary
Strengthen with counselors (secondary & postsecondary) the transition to post-secondary
education
County wide advisory boards – advantages
Advantages of Academic
Integration
Advantages:
Academic credit – Common Core
Rigorous curriculum/assessment
Cross-walked standards
Collaboration between math, science,
administration, counseling and CTE
department
Industry standard skill acquisition
Post-secondary recognition/credit
AZ State Framework for
Program of Study (POS)
Legislation and policies
Partnerships
Professional Development
Accountability and Evaluation Systems
College/Career Readiness Standards
Course Sequences
Credit Transfer Agreements
Guidance Counseling/Academic Advisement
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Challenges
Faculty - availability and preparedness
Stipends/Professional development for
curricular development and revision
Equipment/Supplies/
Marketing programs to district and
community
Graduation restrictions
Dream BIG !
Take advantage of financial/professional
development opportunities to expand
Revise former curriculums - 21st Century
skills
Creative Curriculum for Common Core and
Programs of Study
Proposals need to include data/rationale
Collaborate with your school and
surrounding community
Don’t be afraid to ask
QUESTIONS?
Contact Information
Jill Ranucci, Ph.D.
JTED/CTE Coordinator
Catalina Foothills High School
4300 E. Sunrise Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8351
[email protected]