Office of Career and Technical Education Technical Education Program Assessment

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Office of Career and Technical EducationTechnical
Education Program Assessment

• Standard 17 Technology is incorporated into
  program instruction.

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Standard 17 TechnologyAccountability Alignment

• 705 KAR 4231. General Program Standards for
  Secondary Career and Technical Programs.
• Section 2. Instruction shall be designed to(1)
  Assist student preparing for school to work
  transition in recognized occupations and new or
  emerging occupations including high technology
  industries
• (3) Assist individuals in obtaining computer
  literacy skills.
• 780 KAR 4010. OCTE General Standards
• Section 4.3. The content of instruction in
  vocational-technical education programs shall
  include the most up-to-date technology and skills
  necessary for competencies required to meet the
  objectives of instruction.

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Standard 17 TechnologyAccountability Alignment

• New Teacher Standards
• 1.9 Includes creative and appropriate use of
  technology as a tool to enhance student learning.
• 3.11 Makes creative and appropriate use of
  media and technology
• 9. Uses technology to support instruction
• 9.6 Designs lessons that use technology
• Standards and Indicators for School Improvement
• 3.1e Incorporates technology in classrooms

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Standard 17 Technology

• Distance learning activities (i.e., KET, KTLN,
  QUIA, and ITV).
• Advanced instructional computer peripherals
  (i.e., Smart Board, Desktop projector, CPS,
  School Pad, Digital equipment).
• Program-based software (i.e., Aldata, CAD,
  Mitchell on Demand, HOSA Affiliation System).

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Standard 17 Technology

• Program-related, technologically-advanced
  equipment (i.e., CNC, automotive-related, wood
  technology-related, electronic CPR equipment,
  manikins with strips (EKG), AED equipment).
• Word processing software used for student writing
  assignments (i.e., portfolio, open-ended
  responses).
• PowerPoint presentations produced by students as
  an assignment.

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Standard 17 Technology

• PowerPoint presentations produced by teacher or
  purchased from vendor used for delivery of
  instruction.
• Web page to communicate program information to
  include instruction.
• Web-enhanced instruction (i.e., Blackboard)

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Standard 17 Technology

• Internet research by student.
• Spreadsheets produced by students as an
  assignment.
• Other (specify).

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Standard 17 Technology

• Document by
• Items identified on program inventory.
• Copies of selected pages in manuals.
• Date pictures with brief description.
• Lesson Plans.

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Standard 17 Technology Assignments

• Research prices and vendors for appropriate
  program-based technology.
• Include technology items in program improvement
  plan and budget.
• Include needed training in professional growth
  plan.
• Teacher divide students in groups to brainstorm
  on ways to incorporate technology into classroom
  instruction.

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Standard 17 - TechnologyResourceshttp//www.kyte
ch.ky.gov/pa21standards.htm

• Example Documentation

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General Program Assessment Guidelines

• All documentation should be dated and reflect the
  current evaluation period.
• Documentation for all standards should be
  included in the program documentation not in
  the principals, counselors or advisors
  offices.
• When a lengthy document is presented, mark the
  page(s) specific to the assessed program.
• Two dated samples should be provided for such
  items as writing pieces, open response, student
  safety tests, and student evaluations of the
  course.

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General Program Assessment Guidelines(Continued)

• All documentation must relate to the program to
  receive credit for the standard.
• Identify the program teacher and/or student(s) in
  the documentation.
• The program website provides detailed
  instructions and examples for all standards.
• Items marked with an asterisk () do not require
  documentation.

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General Program Assessment Guidelines(Continued)

• Include only documents that are relevant to the
  standard.
• Purge all documents outside the assessment
  period.
• Read the instructions below the standard in the
  17-stanard document.
• Refer to the program assessment website for
  detailed instructions, resources and examples for
  all standards.

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General Program Assessment Guidelines(Continued)

• When the program at one location has multiple
  teachers, prepare only one set of documentation
  for the program. Programs housed at satellite
  locations are considered separate programs. The
  documentation of the following standards is
  required for all teachers
• 01 Lesson schedule, master schedule and syllabi
• 02 Portfolios, open response, integration
  lesson and unit plan
• 04A Student recognition in the classroom/lab
• 07 Inclusion of all rooms
• 08 Inclusion of all rooms, safety tests and
  signatures of policies
• 11B Parental involvement
• 13 Teacher industry certifications
• 15 Professional growth records and professional
  growth plans
• 16 Student evaluations and enrollments

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Contacts

• For additional information contact
• Myra Wilson at 502-564-4286 or MyraH.Wilson_at_ky.gov
  
• Wayne King at 502-564-4286 or WayneC.King_at_ky.gov
• Larry Helphinstine at 502-564-3775 or
  Larry.Helphinstine_at_education.ky.gov