CESA #4CTE FALL LEADERS MEETING

Monday, Nov. 24th, 2014

WELCOME!!

Introductions

Your burning question(s) for today:

ACADEMIC AND CAREER PLANNING

A Wisconsin law passed in 2013 says that every school district must provide ACP services to students in grades 6-12 beginning in the 2017-18 school year. Some of the data and research behind this action:

Success in the New Economy

WHAT IS THE IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE?

Midwest Comprehensive Center and DPI will be co-developing an application process and materials for districts/schools interested in being part of the 2015-2016 Pilot. Contact Gregg Curtiss if interested.

ACP QUESTIONS….How is ACP different from what I am doing now?It may not be all that different from what you are doing now depending on how thoroughly you are implementing the current components of the Education for Employment (E4E) law and the Wisconsin Comprehensive School Counseling Model (WCSCM).

ACP should not be viewed as another new initiative, but rather be considered part of an ongoing process of implementation, review, evaluation, and refinement as a district implements the components of college and career readiness.

Furthermore, ACP reinforces similar requirements already in place for special populations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Career Technical Education Programs of Study mandated by federal Carl Perkins funding.

ACP QUESTIONS ABOUT SOFTWARE…Will my district be required to use the state ACP software system?NO. The state selected ACP software system is an optional choice for districts. Districts are welcome to contract and pay for any system they desire as long as the elements of quality ACP are included.

When will my school be required to access or use the state ACP software system?The state selected ACP software system is an optional choice for districts. Districts are welcome to contract and pay for any system they desire as long as the elements of quality ACP are included. These elements and any reporting requirements will be defined in subsequent administrative rule and guidance documents. If a school district determines it will access and use the state software system, then all students, grades 6 to 12, will be required to use it beginning in the 2017-18 school year.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS…

http://acp.dpi.wi.gov/acp-resources

HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!!

SAVE THE DATE:

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Combined CTE & ACADEMIC & CAREER PLANNING (ACP) SUMMIT!

WORK-BASED LEARNING:

IN OUR REGION:

What, if any, of these work-based learning opportunities do you currently offer to students?

What barriers are in the way? Are there ways others have overcome

those barriers? What can CESA #4 do to help increase

WBL in this area?

TECHNICAL INCENTIVE GRANTS:

School Districts are eligible to apply for these funds. Only certifications on the approved 2014 list are eligible

to receive funding for class of 2014 graduates. Only pupils who have earned a regular high school

diploma or a technical education high school diploma qualify as eligible for the purposes of this appropriation.

Funding is limited to $1000 per pupil regardless of the number certifications the student has earned on the approved list.

Funding will be pro-rated if applications exceed 3,000 students.

http://cte.dpi.wi.gov/cte_technical-incentive-grants

APPROVED LIST FOR INCENTIVE GRANTS:

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES: 13 districts in CESA 4 are already

participating in a YA Consortium. CESA #4 is coordinating the Mississippi

Valley YA Consortium (thanks, Annette!! ) with currently 5 districts: LaCrosse, Holmen, Onalaska, West Salem, Sparta and Tomah

MV Consortium opportunity for 15-16

TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS:

For Wisconsin high school seniors who have the highest demonstrated level of proficiency in technical education subjects.

First scholarships are to be awarded to 2015-2016 academic year seniors.

The scholarships are only for use at a school within the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) located within the state.

The value of the scholarship is up to $2,250 per year, to be applied towards tuition.

Students wishing to be considered need to be nominated by their school in February 2015.

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STATE ASSESSMENTS IN MARCH, 2015: ACT – March 3 for all juniors in WI WorkKeys – March 4 for all juniors in WI

-Applied Mathematics-Locating Information-Reading for Information

Paper and pencil 45 minutes per assessment (total 165

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BENEFITS TO OUR STUDENTS:

Students can earn a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) -an industry-recognized, portable, research-based credential that certifies essential skills needed for workplace success.

 Test questions are based on situations in the everyday work world.

WORKKEYS MEASURES:

Problem solving Critical thinking Reading and using work-related text Applying information from workplace documents to solve

problems Applying mathematical reasoning to work-related problems Setting up and performing work-related mathematical

calculations Locating, synthesizing, and applying information that is

presented graphically Comparing, summarizing, and analyzing information

presented in multiple related graphics

WORKKEYS SCORES WILL DETERMINE WHAT LEVEL OF CERTIFICATE STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO EARN.

WORKKEYS – THE CAREER READINESS PORTION OF “COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS”

Over 20,000 jobs are profiled – can compare student’s results with the profile for the job and help him/her identify gaps and what courses, etc will help him/her grow

WorkKeys results will be saved in a database that students that can access. Students can retake WK later in life if desired to improve score.

DPI and WK will make a pdf available to each district to award the certificates to students who earn them.

There are no plans for WK to be part of the school report card (accountability system) at this time.

ASSESSMENT: WORKKEYS

Yes, it’s required, but… Students can earn a nationally recognized

Certificate How can we make this work for us?

-show the value to our local employers-demonstrate the value to our students

of focusing on the test-WorkKeys is on the Technical Skill

Attainment Reimbursement List - $$$ for your district (and CTE program)

HELPFUL PLACES:

Video from PBS – http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/education-jan-june14-skillsgap-01-22/

http://www.workreadycommunities.org

http://www.act.org/products/workforce-act-workkeys/ and click on the “Educator” Tab

CTE STANDARDS: COMMON CAREER AND TECHNICAL CORE

Often overlooked, but… They are the

“Common” in Common Assessments for your CTE PLCs – especially in “singleton” schools

Strong connection to ACPs, WorkKeys, Work-based learning such as Employability Skills Certificate, Technical Skill Incentive programs

DEFINING STEM:

Can you define STEM? Is there one definition? Is it an activity? Is it a program? Is it a

curriculum? Is it a way of thinking? Is it a way of teaching, learning, doing?

Does our district have a definition of STEM?

STEM Integration in K-12 Education

STEM AND CTE

Share at your table your definition of “STEM”

JIGSAW TIME!

Find a group of 3 and assign yourselves each one of the points on page 20.

Summarize your point and discuss what this might mean to your STEM thoughts.

WHY CTE AND STEM? CTE is critical to ensuring that the United States leads in

global competitiveness. CTE actively partners with employers to design and

provide high-quality, dynamic programs. CTE prepares students to succeed in further education

and careers. CTE is delivered through comprehensive programs of

study aligned to The National Career Clusters Framework. CTE is a results-driven system that demonstrates a

positive return on investment.

All five of these principles directly apply to STEM, demonstrating a clear link between high-quality CTE and STEM policy, programs and initiatives.

INITIAL EFFORTS AT CESA #4:

January 15, 2015

February 3, 2015

March 5, 2015

LABOR MARKET INFORMATION:

Do our CTE programs reflect changing job trends?

What is or should be the balance between career preparation, interest exploration, and real world needs (parenting, nutrition, consumer economics)?

Where do you go for Labor Market Information?

ANALYZING ONE SOURCE OF LMI:

What are the top 5 industries in terms of total jobs?

What occupation had the highest number of openings in 2013?

What occupation is showing the highest declining trend over the next several years?

PERKINS FUNDING:

PERKINS THINGS:

No equipment can be purchased with Perkins funds if the POS is in the Development stage for General Foundations.

New OMB Circular reduces # of federal programs to be audited for 15-16 year. DPI is revising current monitoring procedures to meet this.

PERKINS QUESTIONS?

EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS:

Talk at your table – what has been the most positive outcomes so far of implementing EE in your school?

What has been the most significant challenge?

Where do CTE teachers need the most support in EE?

What questions (general or specific) do you have about EE?

CESA #4 PERKINS CONSORTIUM MEETING

DUE DATES

December 15, 2014 – Return 15-16 Spreadsheet electronically to Sherri

February 1, 2015 – Submit claim to Sherri at CESA for Perkins expenditures to date

April 1, 2015 – Submit Graduate Followup Report electronically to Sherri

June 30, 2015 – Submit final claim to Sherri at CESA for Perkins expenditures

July 1, 2015 – Submit CTEERS Report electronically to Sherri

QUESTIONS ON THE 14-15 FUNDS AND YOUR PROGRAMS?

NOTE: THE 2013-2014 GRADUATE FOLLOW-UP IS READY – DO YOU WANT IT NOW?

2015-2016 APPLICATION –

ALREADY!!! Non-compliance document Planning spreadsheet for 15-16 Program of Study Review Rubric

QUESTIONS??????

THANKS FOR BEING HERE!!

Questions, contact:

Sherri Torkelsonstorkelson@cesa4.k12.wi.us

608-786-4855 (work)715-896-2068 (cell)