Engage, Inspire, and Engage, Inspire, and Challenge: Rigorous CTE Challenge: Rigorous CTE Curricula and Academic Curricula and Academic

IntegrationIntegrationBy Jill Ranucci, Ph.D.By Jill Ranucci, Ph.D.

Catalina Foothills DemographicsCatalina Foothills Demographics◊ Number of students – Approx. 1650

(increased CTE participation over 100%)

◊ Graduation Rate/Socioeconomics ◊ CTE & State Tests ◊ Challenge All students!

◊ 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• 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 ElectivePerforming & Graphic Arts – Fine ArtsJournalism – English Elective Rigor, Relevance

Questions To ConsiderQuestions To Consider

1. Why should rigorous CTE courses be integrated or embedded into the general curricula?

1. Consider impact on course selection if your CTE courses also offered academic credit

1. Why should rigorous CTE courses be integrated or embedded into the general curricula?

1. Consider impact on course selection if your CTE courses also offered academic credit

Questions To ConsiderQuestions To Consider

Does integrating common core into your CTE courses make sense? Consider the enduring possibilities.

Does integrating common core into your CTE courses make sense? Consider the enduring possibilities.

Students’ ViewpointsStudents’ Viewpoints What is the added value for

your student population of providing/integrating rigorous academics into your CTE curricula?

What is the added value for your student population of providing/integrating rigorous academics into your CTE curricula?

Students’ ViewpointsStudents’ Viewpoints

How does CTE affect students’ career plans?

How can we guarantee a viable, career and college ready curriculum?

How does CTE affect students’ career plans?

How can we guarantee a viable, career and college ready curriculum?

Agriscience Course SequenceEnvironmental Biology (Biology)Environmental Chemistry (Chemistry)

Environmental Science (3rd year – physics based lab science)

AP Environmental – (AP credit)

Engineering - PLTWIntro 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 (ChemistryForensics – 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 post-secondary

Strengthen with counselors (secondary & post-secondary) 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 AZ State Framework for Program of Study (POS)Program of Study (POS)

Legislation and policiesLegislation and policies

PartnershipsPartnerships

Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development

Accountability and Evaluation SystemsAccountability and Evaluation Systems

College/Career Readiness StandardsCollege/Career Readiness Standards

Course SequencesCourse Sequences

Credit Transfer AgreementsCredit Transfer Agreements

Guidance Counseling/Academic AdvisementGuidance Counseling/Academic Advisement

Teaching and Learning StrategiesTeaching and Learning Strategies

Technical Skills AssessmentsTechnical Skills Assessments

ChallengesChallenges

Faculty - availability and Faculty - availability and preparednesspreparedness Stipends/Professional development Stipends/Professional development

for curricular development and for curricular development and revisionrevision

Equipment/Supplies/Equipment/Supplies/

Marketing programs to district and Marketing programs to district and communitycommunity

Graduation restrictionsGraduation restrictions

Dream BIG !Dream BIG !Take advantage of financial/professional Take advantage of financial/professional

development opportunities to expand development opportunities to expand Revise former curriculums - 21st Revise former curriculums - 21st

Century skillsCentury skillsCreative Curriculum for Common Core Creative Curriculum for Common Core

and Programs of Studyand Programs of StudyProposals need to include data/rationaleProposals need to include data/rationaleCollaborate with your school and Collaborate with your school and

surrounding communitysurrounding communityDon’t be afraid to askDon’t be afraid to ask

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?Contact InformationJill Ranucci, Ph.D.

JTED/CTE CoordinatorCatalina Foothills High School4300 E. Sunrise Dr.Tucson, AZ 85718(520) 209-8351jranucci@cfsd16.org

Contact InformationJill Ranucci, Ph.D.

JTED/CTE CoordinatorCatalina Foothills High School4300 E. Sunrise Dr.Tucson, AZ 85718(520) 209-8351jranucci@cfsd16.org