Preparing Students for College and Careers: Career & Technical Education in the 21 st Century
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Preparing Students for College and Careers: Career & Technical Education in the 21st Century
PRESENTERS
Tony D. Johnson Career and Technical Education State Director
Simone García Career and Technical Education Innovation Fund Director
DEDICATION TO CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
Mission
• To increase the number of CTE-focused students, such that by 2017, 80 percent of District students concentrating in CTE programs will complete Programs of Study that lead to a certification, credential, or diploma associated with one of the District’s most promising occupations.
Vision
• A coordinated series of dynamic and engaging programs, operating in elementary, middle, and high schools, that increase student awareness, support student exploration, and enable student preparation for the array of promising careers in DC.
BENEFITS OF CTE PROGRAMS
• Better mathematics and/or reading performance
• Access to industry-specific curricula & work-based learning experiences
• Mentorship and/or internship opportunities
• Higher graduation rates
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
Sufficient Funding
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Student Awareness
CTE FUNDING SOURCES
• Carl D. Perkins Federal Grant
• Local Funding (for Career Academies)
OVERVIEW OF CARL D. PERKINS
• Career Guidance and Academic Counseling
• Business Partnerships and Work-related Experiences
• Special Populations
OVERVIEW OF CARL D. PERKINS
• Career and Technical Student Organizations
• Post-secondary Opportunities
• Adults and Non-High School Completers
OVERVIEW OF CARL D. PERKINS
• Non-traditional fields
• Technology in the classroom
• Mentoring and supportive services
CTE ENROLLMENTS FUNDED BY PERKINS
LEA Total Students Enrolled
Grade Span of CTE Programs
CTE Program Student
Enrollment
% Students Enrolled in CTE
Programs
DCPS 11,619 9-12 4,060 34.90%
Booker T. Washington PCS
232 10-12 165 71.10%
Friendship PCS 1,231 9-12 747 60.70%
Hospitality PCS 153 9-12 153 100%
IDEA PCS 301 9-12 183 60.80%
LAYC N/A 10-Adult N/A N/A
Options PCS 271 9-12 180 66.40%
UDC-CC 7,108 Adult 5,686 80.00%
IMPROVING CTE IN WASHINGTON D.C.
• CTE Task Force• Strategic Plan– Programs of Study (high-wage; high-skill; high-
demand)– Curriculum Development– Professional Development– Track Outcomes– Reengage the District’s Disconnected Youth– Improve Program Offerings for adult District
Residents
PRIORITY CAREER SECTORS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Science, Engineering, Math,
& TechnologyInformation Technology
Business Management & Administration
Architecture & Construction
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, &
Human ServicesMarketing
Transportation, Distribution, &
LogisticsFinance
Education & Training Health Science Arts, AV Technology
& CommunicationsHospitality &
Tourism
CAREER ACADEMIES
School School Type NAF Academy
Cardozo Education Campus DCPS Information TechnologyColumbia Heights Education Campus DCPS HospitalityDunbar High School DCPS EngineeringMcKinley Technology High School DCPS Information TechnologyMcKinley Technology High School DCPS EngineeringPhelps ACE High School DCPS EngineeringWilson High School DCPS HospitalityFriendship Collegiate Academy PCS Information TechnologyFriendship Tech Prep High School PCS Engineering
LOCAL FUNDING FOR CAREER ACADEMIES
Total FY’14 Funding for 9 Career Academies: $3,015,000
Year of Planning Support; $25,000
Human Capital Funding; $225,000
Academy Activity Funding; $85,000
District Membership; $950
Funding Breakout
DCPS Engineering (3); $1,005,000
DCPS Hospitality (2); $670,000
DCPS Info Tech (2); $670,000
PCS Engineering (1); $335,000
PCS Info Tech (1); $335,000
FY’14 Funding by LEA and Academy Type
ABOUT THE NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION (NAF)
Academy StructureCurriculum &
Instruction
Work-Based Learning & Internships
Advisory Board
NAF
ACADEMY SUPPORT STRUCTURE
Task Force (Working Group)
District LEAs
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ACADEMY SUPPORT STRUCTURE
Task Force (Working Group)
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Limbic Systems, Inc. ENGINEERING
McKissack & McKissack
HOSPITALITY Courtyard Marriott by Washington Convention Center
Community & Business Supports
• Internships
• Corporate sponsors and advisors
Questions?
Thank You for
Attending!