Career Technical EducationMaster Plan

June 17, 2010Board Meeting

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Background Information – Board Priorities & Objectives

• Safe Community & School Environment

• Improve Academic Performance for All Students

• Efficient & Effective Use of District Resources

• Support Career Technical Education Through Academic & Vocational Training 2

Background on CTE• In response to the demanding requirements of

the global economy, California educators have responded with curriculum including knowledge- and skills-based standards related to preparing students for the labor market.• California’s CTE model curriculum standards are

presented in 15 industry sectors, or groupings, of related careers and broad industries.

• Each sector has two or more career pathways• Within each career pathway are identified

standards detailing the knowledge and technical skills students need to succeed in the selected pathway.

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The CTE Master Plan• The District’s CTE Master Plan was created as a

framework to provide students with the skills and abilities to make a successful transition from school to a career.

• The District’s CTE plan reflects three key goals for the District: 1) Accelerate gains in student performance2) Provide parent, community and higher education

support3) Secure adequate funding for the design and

development of the California CTE standards approved by the State Board of Education, including:• A relationship to the economy• Preparation for student success• Career planning and management

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Outline of the District’s Career Technical Education Master Plan

• Overview of Career Technical Education (“CTE”)

• Summary of the District’s CTE programs and courses

• The CTE Advisory Committee (“CTEAC”)• Labor market data related to District

programs offered• Ongoing evaluation of CTE programs• CTE Facilities• Recommendations

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CTE Pathways Offered by the District

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Industry Sector Pathways

Agriculture and Natural Resources Agricultural Mechanics Agricultural Science Horticulture

Art, Media and Entertainment Media and Design Art

Building Trades and Construction Cabinetmaking and Wood Products Residential and Commercial Construction

Education, Child Development, Family Services Education

Engineering and Design Computer Hardware, Electrical and Networking Engineering

Finance and Business Accounting Services Banking and Related Services Business Financial Management

Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition

Information Technology Information Support and Services Media Support and Services Network Communications

Marketing, Sales and Service Professional Sales and Marketing

Transportation Collision Repair and Refinishing Vehicle Maintenance, Service and Repair

The CTEAC• Required by the State in order for the

District to receive State grant funds

• Acts as an advisory committee to the School Board.

• Required to address programs offered in all industry sectors offered by the District

• A roster of the District’s CTEAC members is listed on page 1 of the CTE Master Plan

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CTEAC Goals1) Evaluate the needs of the community and region

as it relates to the skills needed for employment. 2) Identify areas where the District can provide

educational programs to fit the employment needs of the community and the region.

3) Make recommendations to the Board on programmatic needs related to CTE.

4) Evaluate whether the District’s facilities are adequate to serve the CTE programs offered.

5) Make findings related to the adequacy of existing facilities and the plan for future CTE facilities.

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CTE Courses Offered and Labor Market Data

• The CTE Master Plan provides a description of each CTE course offered at Dos Palos High School

• Labor market information is provided for each industry sector regionally and Statewide• Projected employment

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Ongoing Evaluation of CTE Programs• Decisions guiding the instructional program,

budget and facilities improvements should be data-driven and research-based.

• Data that can be evaluated includes:• The percent of students completing capstone

CTE courses.• The percent of students placed in

apprenticeships, enroll in a community college, four-year college or other advanced educational training or enter directly in to the workforce.

• Student performance based on standardized tests, formative assessments, grades & industry certifications.

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CTE Facilities• Last fall, per the Facilities Master Plan, the District

applied for, and received, a grant from the State, specifically for improvements to Career Technical Education Facilities

• In December 2009, a fire demolished the agriculture, auto and wood shop classrooms at Dos Palos High School

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Facilities Plans to House CTE Programs

• Two Phases of Construction

1) Provide modular classrooms to house the shops and classrooms on a temporary basis

• Completed for the 2010-11 school year2) Construct permanent shop classrooms to replace what was

lost in the fire & convert the modular classrooms from Phase 1 into classrooms to house various educational programs.

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CTEAC Findings Related to CTE Facilities (Required for State Funding)1) Due to the fire that destroyed the Agricultural

Laboratory, Auto Shop, Wood Shop, Information Technology Laboratory and several classrooms, these programs and related courses are currently being taught in woefully inadequate facilities, with inadequate furniture and equipment.

2) The courses being taught in the Art, Media and Entertainment Industry sector are housed in adequate facilities, however, upgrades are needed in the areas of multi-media hardware, computer hardware and software and classroom furniture.

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CTEAC Findings Related to CTE Facilities (Cont’d)

3) The courses being taught in the Education, Child Development and Family Services Industry, and the Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation Industry Sectors are housed in adequate facilities, however upgrades in equipment and storage space are needed.

4) The courses being taught in the Engineering Design and Information Technology Sectors are housed in inadequate facilities and need an upgrade in computer hardware, software, media equipment and classroom furniture.

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CTEAC Findings Related to CTE Facilities (Cont’d)5) The courses being taught in the Finance and

Business Industry Sectors are housed in adequate facilities, however, there is a need to upgrade computer hardware, software, multi-media equipment and classroom furniture.

6) The courses being taught in Marketing, Sales and Services are housed in adequate facilities, however additional classroom space would be helpful and upgrades in computer hardware and software and multi-media equipment are needed.

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CTE Teacher Input

• CTE teachers were asked to provide input related to the facilities and equipment needed• to enhance programs to meet the

current career needs/demands

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Industry Sector Facilities Equipment

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Ag Lab Small Engine Shop Greenhouse Computer Lab Cold Storage Greenhouse

Computers

Arts, Media &Entertainment

Computer Lab Art Classroom

Computers/Printers Media Computer Software Server Access LCD Projector/Docu-Cam Photo Printer Silk Screen Printer Scanners Art Supplies

Building Trades & Construction

Woodshop Classroom Space

Power and Hand Tools Computers Drafting/Design Computer Programs LCD Projector/Docu-Cam

Education, Child Development & Family Services

Standard Classroom Food Laboratory

Cooking Appliances LCD Projector/Docu-Cam

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Industry Sector Facilities Needs Equipment Needs

Engineering & Design Standard Classroom Computer Lab

Computers LCD Projector/Docu-Cam Computers to Read

Curriculum

Finance & Business Computer Lab Computers/Printers Server Access LCD Projector/Docu-Cam

Information Technology Computer Lab Standard Classroom

Computers/Printers Computer Programs Server Access LCD Projector/Docu-Cam Networking Equipment Lab Computers to Work

On Computers to Read

CurriculumHospitality, Tourism &

Recreation    

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Industry Sector Facilities Needs Equipment Needs

Manufacturing & Product Development Computer Lab

Computer/Printers Photo Printer Digital Cameras Scanners Computer Software Programs (i.e. Photo Shop,

etc.)

Marketing Sales & Services

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Industry Sector Facilities Needs Equipment Needs

Transportation Auto Shop Classroom Space

Wheel Balancer Tire Machine Car Lifts Brake Lathe Drill Press Air Compressor Parts Cleaner Bead Blaster Floor Jacks Diagnostic Machine LCD Projector/Docu-Cam Paint Booth Spray Guns Air Dryers Paint Mixing Room Paint Respirators

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CTEAC Recommendations1) Integrate information technology in all industry

sectors since technological skills are basic to all future career, personal day-to-day and work experiences.

2) Integrate basic business/job expectations such as: punctuality; knowledge of career/job requirements; regular attendance; interpersonal communication skills; proper grooming/appearance; organization/leadership ability; positive attitude; and enthusiasm for and commitment to job and company in all CTE courses.

3) Increase opportunities for all CTE students to participate in apprenticeship, mentorship, work experience, work study, or work shadowing programs.

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CTEAC Recommendations (Cont’d)

4) Investigate the feasibility of developing additional industry sector pathways and courses.

5) Continue to work on integrating industry sector pathways into sequential programs which lead to capstone courses which can be tied to programs at the community college level and local workforce.

6) Take advantage of programs/partnerships available with local businesses and employers to articulate high school course curriculum into jobs.

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CTEAC Recommendations (Cont’d)

7) Provide as many hands on, shadowing, mentorship, apprenticeship and real work related experiences for all students, including those with special needs, so they can have practical applications of information taught in pathway courses

8) Develop opportunities to enhance articulation between the Elementary Schools, Bryant Middle School and Dos Palos High School staff for the purpose of establishing CTE pathways early on and linking middle school CTE courses with industry sectors/pathways, and courses offered to 9-12 grade students.

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CTEAC Recommendations (Cont’d)

9) Design flexible classroom space, lab and shop facilities, which can be adapted to changing and future program needs.

10)Provide teachers with release time and/or stipends for CTE staff to analyze data and use the results to edit, modify, adapt or create new CTE courses to meet the ever-changing academic, technical training/career needs of Dos Palos High School students.

11)Provide teachers with release time and/or stipends for CTE staff interested in attending professional development presentations related to career technical education. 28

Discussion/Questions & Answers

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