Developing CTE Programs in NJ NJ FEA Conference 10/8/10

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1 Developing CTE Programs in NJ NJ FEA Conference 10/8/10 Marie Barry, Director NJ Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education

2 What is Career & Technical Education?

11 Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006

12 Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 Aims to increase the quality of career and technical education within the United States in order to help the economy. First authorized by the federal government in 1984; reauthorized in Provides approximately $1.3 billion in federal support for CTE programs in all 50 states. Law will extend through 2012.

13 State Five-Year Plan States receiving funding under the Perkins Act are required to develop a five-year plan that describes the CTE activities to be assisted under Perkins.

14 Local Five-Year Plan A local plan is required as specified in the Perkins Act. The plan outlines the long-range goals and indicates any areas of concentration in the instructional programs. It lays the foundation for the annual funding applications to conduct activities to accomplish the long-range goals.

15 How is Perkins Funding Allocated? Title I grants are allotted to states through a formula that is based on the states' populations in certain age groups and per capita income. Districts receiving an allocation are notified annually via a letter to the superintendent. All school districts are not eligible.

16 Perkins Grant Application Criteria Have submitted a local five-year plan for CTE. Have submitted student enrollment and performance data (if the school currently has CTE programs). Have a minimum federal gross allocation greater than $15,000. Perkins funding supports approved CTE programs.

17 Career Clusters & Standard 9.4

18 States Career Clusters

19 CTE Standards 9.4 Standard 9.4 aligns with the 16 career clusters of the States' Career Clusters Initiative ( Standard 9.4 identifies a common set of knowledge and skills for success within each broad career cluster, as well as for each career pathway within that cluster.

20 Standard 9.4 Career & Technical Education All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards Web Site

21 Standard 9.4 Education & Training Career Cluster

22 CTE Program Approval & CTSOs

23 CTE Program Approval A district board of education that seeks to operate or continue operating a career and technical education program or programs and that seeks to place or supervise students in apprenticeship training or cooperative education experiences, and/or apply for or receive Carl D. Perkins funds or its successor to support the program or programs shall meet all of the requirements under N.J.A.C. 6A:19-3.1, and shall apply to the Department for program approval based upon satisfaction of the requirements under N.J.A.C. 6A: (N.J.A.C. Title 6A:19-3.2)

24 What is a Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program? A sequence of courses with coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions. Provides technical skill proficiency, an industryrecognized credential, a certificate, or an associate degree.

25 What is a Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program of Study? Incorporates secondary education and postsecondary education elements; May include the opportunity for secondary education students to participate in dual or concurrent enrollment programs or other ways to acquire postsecondary education credits; and Leads to an industry-recognized credential or certificate at the secondary or postsecondary level, or an associate or baccalaureate degree.

26 CTE Program Approval Existing CTE programs and/or programs of study will be reviewed on a five-year cycle to ensure that they meet current industry demands and best prepare students for high wage, high skill or high demand careers.

27 Components of a Program Approval Determine need Develop advisory committee Identify appropriate third-party end-of-program technical skills assessment Include a coherent sequence of three CTE courses Structured Learning Experiences Identify appropriate CTSO Academic Support and Services Business and Labor Partnerships Postsecondary Partnerships

28 Coherent Sequence of Courses Health Sciences Nursing Assistant Program Grade 9 - Introduction to Health Occupations Grade 10 - Dynamics of Health Care Society Grade 11 - Nurse s Assistant I & Nurse s Assistant II Grade 12 - Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) - Postsecondary

30 What is a CTSO? Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are an integral part of career and technical education instructional programs. These organizations provide students with the opportunity to enhance their career, employability and leadership skills through a variety of activities, such as conferences, award programs and competitive events. Events and activities are conducted at the local, state and national levels. CTSO programs and competitive events must reflect current standards and competencies for the education programs that they support. Teachers infuse the CTSO activities into the approved CTE instructional program, thereby enabling students to see and immerse themselves in the real world connections to their academic studies.

31 Current New Jersey CTSOs DECA-DEX for students studying marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality and marketing sales and service; Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) for family and consumer sciences students; FFA Organization for students preparing for careers in agriculture; Future Business Leaders of America Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) for students preparing for careers in business; Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) for allied health students; SkillsUSA for students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations; Technology Student Association (TSA) for students preparing for careers as engineers, scientists and technologists.

32 Next Steps

33 Next Steps Are you ready to explore an Education CTE program approval? Research other CTE programs currently operating in your district. Communicate with school district administration. Determine level of interest in the district for an Education CTE program. Review district curriculum approval process. Contact Maria Constantin, in the Office of Career & Technical Education at , if you have any additional questions.

Institution-Set Standards: CTE Job Placement Resources. February 17, 2016 Danielle Pearson, Institutional Research

Institution-Set Standards: CTE Job Placement Resources February 17, 2016 Danielle Pearson, Institutional Research Standard 1.B.3 states: The institution establishes institution-set standards for student