Transcript PROGRAMS OF STUDY - Career & Technical Education in Minnesota

Pathways, Partnerships & Perkins Conference
November 3, 2009
Kathryn Rusch, Mary Messimer, Kelly Schlaak
& Sandy Fabian
 EXPERIENCES
IN DEVELOPMENT
 EXPERIENCES
IN EFFICIENCY
 EXPERIENCES
IN IMPLEMENTATION
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PROGRAMS OF STUDY ARE DESIGNED TO:
Assist learners of all ages to make more
intentional educational/career decisions:
1) Include coherent sequence of courses both
required and elective (where possible)
2) Begin in high school or middle school
progressing through college/university
3) Educational programs fall within a pathway
from the Minnesota framework (the wheel)
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Process & Strategies for Aligning Curriculum
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I. SCOPE & SEQUENCE
OFFERINGS AT SECONDARY
& POST-SECONARY LEVELS
II. TECH PREP COLLEGE
CREDIT process &
negotiations
III. REGIONAL ADVISORY
BOARD PARTICIPATION
IV. Regional Perkins IV –
SC Perkins Consortium
participation & support in
conjunction with local
meeting(s) & information
gathering.
I. SCOPE & SEQUENCE AT SECONDARY
& POST-SECONARY LEVELS
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Each Secondary partner examines their own
course offerings, required courses, Career &
Technical Education & other electives –
Information is shared through Course
Registration materials & Programs of Study
templates
Post-Secondary College partner examines
their course offerings by Discipline – Program
of Study area and offers a recommended
course sequence for students registering for
program of study
II. TECH PREP COLLEGE CREDIT PROCESS &
NEGOTIATIONS
Certificates are negotiated regionally every other
Fall – course objectives are reviewed for existing
certificates, updates in language, software editions,
etc. are discussed and reviewed – updates are made
to certificates as agreed upon by consensus of
group in attendance.
New certificates are negotiated regionally by
similar review process utilizing College’s Common
Course Outlines and determining language that will
appear on certificate that is understandable &
accessible for group in attendance.
III. Regional Advisory Board participation
High school partners are invited to become
members of the College’s Regional Advisory
Board.
Part of the agenda of Advisory Boards is the
discussion of the curriculum – current
offerings and potential changes to the
curriculum as suggested by industry’s trends
and shifts that need to happen at both the
secondary & post-secondary training levels.
IV. SC Perkins Consortium participation/support
in conjunction with local meeting(s) & workdays
Consortium provides leadership, resources
and information about Programs of Study to
all members.
Independent school districts convene local
meetings, determine course offerings,
potential Programs of Study options at their
respective school, complete data collection
of information & submit data to Consortium
office for input into electronic database
system. District determines method, usage &
dissemination of information at local level.
Programs of Study -United South Central High School
Meet with all CTE staff to determine the Programs
of Study to be offered at USC High School
Attend work session at South Central College to
complete Programs of Study templates
Incorporate Programs of Study information into
USC registration materials
Continue to update the Programs of Study at USC
High School. Use the Programs of Study wheel to
determine curriculum needs
UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Programs of Study - Course Planning Guide
A Program of Study should serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, for students to plan for their courses and education. United
South Central High School courses listed within the Career Fields are only recommended and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational
and career goals.
Below is a listing of required courses for United South Central High School students along with elective courses that are offered. The elective courses
are listed under their corresponding Career Field.
*CTE course meets criteria for Science Credit/Math Credit/Art Credit
** Courses with Articulation Agreements
***Concurrent enrollment courses offered for college credit through Southwest Minnesota State and Minnesota State University-Mankato
^ Project Lead the Way course meets criteria for college credit at school that will accept them
Agriculture/Food
and
Natural Resources
Arts/Communications
and
Information Systems
Ag Science 9
Ag Science 10
*Horticulture
HS Choir
HS Band
Music Theory
Ag Leadership
and Business
Art Foundations
Drawing & Painting
Pottery
Photography
Fiber and Beads
Large Trailer
Construction
*Agronomy and
Soil Science
Business Management
and
Administration
**Accounting
**Advanced
Accounting
**Computer Apps I
**Computer Apps II
**Desktop Pub.
Chemistry
Physics
Human Anatomy
***Adv. Biology
Environmental
Science
Money
Management
*Food Science
Culinary Arts
Life Skills I, II
**Computer Apps I
**Computer Apps II
**Desktop Pub.
Business Law
Natural Resource
Management
Video Editing
*^Intro Eng. Design
Architect Drafting
Culinary Arts
Food, Lodge, Hosp.
Fashion Mkt/Mdsg
Environmental
Science
***English 101/113
Spanish I, II, III
Supervised Ag Exp.
Ag Leadership
and Business
Clothing and You
Construction
*Animal Science
*Food Science
Supervised Ag Exp.
Health Science
Technology
*Business Math
*Plant Science
*Agronomy and
Soil Science
*** Psychology
*** Sociology
Life Fitness
Human Services
***Sociology
***Psychology
**Child Development
**Parenting
Family &
Community
Relationships
Fashion
Merchandising
Food and Lodging
Cooking Across
the USA
Life Skills I, II
Spanish
American Sign
Language
Human Anatomy
***Advanced Biology
Engineering
Manufacturing and
Technology
Pre Calculus
Calculus
Applied Geo/Stats
*^Intro. to
Engin. Design
*^Principles of
Engineering
^CIM
Woods I, II, III
Metals Technology
**Small Gas Engines
Supermileage
Vehicle
Construction
Arch. Drafting
Chemistry
Physics
JUNIOR COURSE REGISTRATION
Student Name:
Student ID:
Last Name, First Name
Stu ID
REQUIRED CLASSES FOR JUNIORS:
Semester 1
Semester 2
X
X
X
X
X
X
Public Speaking
American Government
Mathematics (select one)
_____ Geometry
_____ Intermediate Algebra
_____ Statistics
_____ Algebra II
_____ Pre-Calc
American Literature
American Government
Mathematics (select one)
_____ Geometry
_____ Intermediate Algebra
_____ Statistics
_____ Algebra II
_____ Pre-Calc
*CTE course meets criteria for Science Credit/Math Credit/Art Credit
** Courses with Articulation Agreements
***Concurrent enrollment courses offered for college credit through Southwest Minnesota State and Minnesota State University-Mankato
^ Project Lead the Way course meets criteria for college credit at school that will accept them
ELECTIVES:
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**Accounting
**Advanced Accounting
*^Intro. to Engineering Design I
*^Principles of Engineering
***Psychology
*Horticulture I
Art Foundations I
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**Accounting
**Advanced Accounting
*^Intro. to Engineering Design II
*^Principles of Engineering
***Sociology
*Horticulture II
Art Foundations II
ALTERNATE: _______________________
ALTERNATE: _______________________
________________________________
Student Signature
________________________________
Parent Signature
SCOPE &
SEQUENCE
An Example of the
recommended
Sequence of
courses at South
Central College for
the Accounting
Associate of Arts
Degree.
This template is
being used for all
departments & all
degree, diploma &
certificate
programs.
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Tools to assist with efficient data entry on the Statewide website
(examples available on www.mnpos.com click on resources)
◦ College example (handout)
 cross walk
 Enhanced learning inventory (HS and College)
◦ High School example (handout)
 Suggested course preparation
 Lists of available concurrent and articulated courses from your
partner college
◦ Brokering process example (handout)
◦ Data collection and sustainability example (handout)
 Feedback form
 Annual review form
◦ Other ideas that have worked for you?
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HAND OUT AND DISCUSSION
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OTHER IDEAS & COMMENTS ….
Our survey & focus groups of students, parents, counselors – two major findings:
1) enthusiasm for usage 2) need for completed data entry
◦ HOW ARE PROGRAMS OF STUDY INTEGRATED INTO
YOUR CAREER EXPLORATION EFFORT?
◦ HOW ARE YOU COMMUNICATING PROGRAMS OF
STUDY TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES?
Technical Support for development, efficiency, or
implementation are available at [email protected]
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Contact Info:
[email protected]
Kelly Schlaak – [email protected]
Sandra Fabion – [email protected]