Transcript Career and Technical Education Program Standards AWSP K

Issues and Concerns Facing
State Departments
of
Education
-Secondary and Postsecondary(Washington and Florida)
May 16, 2003
10:30 – 11:30
Presentation Format
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Two state’s perspectives/initiatives
 Washington - secondary
 Florida - postsecondary
Discussion contributes to next year’s
NACTEI conference agenda
Purpose of CTE in Washington
(secondary)
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Supports state’s education reform initiative
 4 Ps = Motivation and Transition
 Plans – required by SBE - 2008
 Pathways – mandated in HB1209
 Portfolios – a proven tool for students
 Projects – required by SBE – 2008
 New Emphasis: a fifth P = Parents
 WASL
 Certificate of Mastery
Apply education – learning in context
Explore career options
Prepare for employment upon graduation from high school,
and/or
Prepare for further education related to training received in
high school
Washington State
Common Foundations of CTE
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An active local advisory committee guides
the relevance and updating of the program.
The instructors hold valid CTE Certification,
distinguished by industry experience.
Student leadership skills are integrated into
all CTE courses – CTSO participation
encouraged.
Occupationally specific skills are developed
in each class.
Washington State
Program Standards Development
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Substitute Senate Bill 5940 – 2001 Legislature
 Authorized OSPI to establish standards for
CTE programs
 Supports Education Reform
 Based on industry-validated skill standards
 “Defines the What”
Exploratory and Preparatory
Outputs vs. Inputs
Washington State
CTE Program Standards
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Exploratory
 Develop and support “motivation”
 EALRs in context of work
 Explore pathway fully
 Initial occupation-specific skills
 Employability and leadership skills
Preparatory
 Focus on “transition”
 Industry certification
 Articulation to postsecondary
 Entry-level employment
Washington State
Work-Based Learning
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Operative word is Learning
New SBE rules – implement in September
2003
New WBL Coordination Manual/Guidelines
Florida Environment
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K-20 Educational System
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6-12 Career Education in 67 School Districts
Postsecondary Tech Centers (34 School
Districts)
28 Community Colleges
Constitutional Amendments
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Reduce Class Sizes to Established Standards
Universal Access to Pre-Kindergarten
Purpose of CTE in Florida
(postsecondary)
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Prepare Employees for High-Skill/High
Wage Occupations
High-Wage/High Skill List of Occupations
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Continuing Workforce Education
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Occupational Forecasting Conference
Uses Labor Market Supply/Demand Data
Local Workforce Boards Can Add Local Needs
Primarily for Incumbent Workers
Performance-Based Funding
Florida Challenges
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Finding Money
Driving Coordination Between
Postsecondary Career and Technical
Providers in School Districts and CCs
Demonstrating Workforce Education
Complements State Workforce Board
Responding Quickly to Change
Putting a Face on Our Students
Issues/Concerns
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Legislation
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Funding
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State
Federal
Other
Relationship with Others
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Articulation between secondary/postsecondary
Business/Labor partnerships
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Outputs vs. Inputs
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Perkins, ESEA, WIA, IDEA, HEA, other
State
Accountability
Issues/Concerns,
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Data Collection and Reporting
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Industry Standards
Staffing
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Capacity
Social Security numbers
Graduate follow-up studies
Use of technology and related training
Teacher certification
Teacher shortage
Professional development
Curriculum Development
Other Issues/Concerns?
cont.
Contact Information
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Walt Wong, Administrator
Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
[email protected]
360-753-5676
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Rob Fieldman, Director
Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
[email protected]
360-725-6242
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Lynda Hartnig, Director
Office of Budget and Accountability, Workforce Education
[email protected]
850-921-4430