Urgency of Academics in CTE

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Urgency of Academics in CTE

• Sherrie Schneider, Assoc. VP of Instruction,
  Colorado Community College System
• Mary Stecklein, CTE Director
• Jefferson County Schools

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Urgency of Academics in CTE

• ACTE Reinventing High Schools Secondary Reform
• Higher Ed Admissions Requirements
• Graduation Requirements
• Industry Skill Standards
• Legislation - Perkins

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Reinventing High Schools

• Establish a clear system goal of career and
  college readiness for all students Dramatically
  improve how and where academic content is taught
  Create incentives for students to pursue the core
  curriculum in an interest-based context Support
  high quality teaching in all content areas
  source Association of Career and Technical
  Education, Jan 06
• Establish clear and rigorous standards aligned
  with curricula and entrance requirements to
  post-secondary ed and careers emphasize
  project-based learning connect curriculum to
  real-world context source A Call to Action,
  Transforming High School for All Youth, Bill
  Melinda Gates Foundation
• Secondary Reform in Jeffco high expectations
  with rigor, relevance and relationships through
  Pre-AP and multiple pathways.

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Higher Ed Admissions verses Graduation
Requirements

• HEAR
• 4 units English
• 4 units Math (Alg 1or higher)
• 3 units Science (2 lab)
• 3 units Social Studies
• 2 units Foreign Lang
• 2 units Academic Elect
• Total 18 units/years

• Graduation Requirements
• 4 years Language Arts
• 2 years Math
• 2 years Science
• 3 years Social Studies
• .5 PE
• .5 Fine/Practical Arts
• 10 Electives
• Total 22 credits/years

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What industry needs?

• Industry
• Business Ed Round Tablemore career/vocational
  skills (29) with stronger academics (14)
  source Colorado Education Alignment Council
• Machine operator in chemical plant uses same math
  skills as student in college algebra source Mike
  Cohen, director of Washington-based Achieve Inc.
• Too many students leave high school unprepared
  for either college or workforce 30 need
  remedial courses during freshman year source
  Higher Ed Trendlines, Colorado Commission on
  Higher Education

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CTE Math Study
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Models of Strengthened Academics

• Pullouts/Crosswalks
• Developed Academic CTE courses
• Adding Academic Content to CTE
• Middle College
• Honors status
• Career Technical Pathways for at-risk youth

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Crosswalks

• Agriculture Science in Colorado
• Director for Ag at CCCS brought together teams of
  science and Ag teachers statewide. Academic,
  technical and workplace skills are in web-based
  crosswalk. Teachers can click on any content and
  all references pop-up. teachers are adding
  resources to website this summer
• Warren Technical Center
• Teachers have spent one year in development of
  crosswalks in 20 CTE programs of Auto Tech
  Collision, Welding, Construction, Power
  Equipment, Masonry, International Business,
  Hospitality, Culinary, Cosmetology, Med Prep,
  Graphic Design, Multi Media, Digital Video
  Production, Dental. Process involved faculty and
  district academic directors, coordinators and
  content experts.

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• 8 Basic Shielded Metal Arc I WEL
  103 4.0
• Follow shop safety practices.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Prepare assigned records.
• Follow assigned instructions to complete work
  assignments.
• Participate in assigned fabrication projects.
• Perform safety inspections on SMAW equipment
• Make minor external repairs as necessary to SMAW
  equipment.
• Set up for shielded metal arc welding operations
  on plain carbon steel.
• Operate shielded metal arc welding equipment.
• Perform plate-padding operations on plain carbon
  steel utilizing E-6010 electrodes.
• Make fillet welds, all positions on plain carbon
  steel utilizing E-6010 electrodes.
• Examine tack and completed welds.
• Execute corrective actions to repair surface
  flaws on welds and base metals.
• Recognize the fundamental principles of the SMAW
  process.
• Explain the fundamental principles of the SMAW
  process.
• Select layout tools.
• Layout parts using advanced measurement practices.

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Units of Instruction/ Competencies Science Concept Standard/Benchmark/ Performance Indicator Level of Science Hours
XXII. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY/HUMAN DISEASES
Demonstrates an understanding of normal structure and function of the body, including understanding of basic cell structure and function, chemical process of life, interrelationships of body systems. Biology Standard 3 Cells and Biochemistry-Students learn cellular and chemical foundations of life, how energy moves through living systems, and the matter cycles 1. cells are ultimately responsible for all life processes 2. most life processes can be explained at the chemical level 10th 19.0
Demonstrates an understanding of human growth and development. Biology Standard 3 The Human Body Interacting Organ Systems Students learn to explain human body functions in terms of interacting organ systems that maintain internal balance/health, and how they compare with other organisms. 10th 8.0
Understand the role of DNA structure, replication, and mutation in human inheritance. Biology Standard 3 Genetics Students learn the basic principles of how traits are expressed and passed down from generation to generation 1. DNA is the molecular basis of heredity, genetic variability, and continuity of a species 10th 6.0
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of genetics in human population and environmental issues, including an understanding of the advances made in DNA manipulation and how this creates bioethical debates in the medical community. Biology Standard 3 Genetics Students learn the basic principles of how traits are expressed and passed down from generation to generation 2. principles of genetics explain physical traits of organisms, patterns of inheritance, and genetic disorders 3. recent advances in technology have made DNA manipulation possible 10th 3.0
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• Academic
• Crosswalk
• Flow-Chart

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Developed Academic CTE Courses

• Algebra Principles in Business
• Year long course matching Algebra 1 content and
  curriculum maps. Business teachers partners with
  math to team teach or mentor each other. Written
  by a math content team expert and revised with
  business/math teachers. In operation since 2000.
  in 15 high schools.
• Geometry Principles in Construction
• Year long course with geometry credit written by
  retired math teacher through Red Rocks Community
  College Construction department. Funded by an NSF
  grant. In operation 2 years and in 9 high schools
  in Jeffco and technical center in Denver.
• Eng 12 Communications Tech in Business
• Year long senior level course written by 2 LArts
  and 2 business teachers from separate schools.
  Emphasis on writing and presentation skills with
  business involvement in the interviewing process.
  In operation prior to 2000, revised and now in 3
  high schools. Will be the ACE/WES Eng 12 class
  next year in all schools.

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Adding Academic Content to CTE

• CADD Drafting
• Started with crosswalk of national CADD standards
  and district math performance expectations. Team
  was high school CADD, district content expert,
  community college academy teacher and retired
  math specialist. Only using, senior level course
  of CAD 202 to add advanced math modeling.
  Piloting next year.
• Process Tech
• Similar team make-up starting with identification
  of modules of petroleum, carbonated beverages,
  medical and semiconductors cross-referencing with
  science performance expectations. Modules
  identified by industries in Colorado. Optional
  modules in food science, forensics waste water
  management. Hope to have science credit by fall.

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Middle College

• Developed middle college (early) with Red Rocks
  Community College
• Students selected by teacher Rec, GPA, ACT
• Students apply and take Accuplacer
• Students take English 121 and/or Math 121
• Students continue CTE at Warren Tech
• Parents pay or gain tuition assistance through
  free/reduced lunch status

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Honors At-Risk

• Honors status with increased academics in Project
  Lead the Way and Teacher Cadet
• Alternative Cooperative Education for at-risk and
  special ed moving to CTE pathways of Med Prep,
  Business and Technical
• Using district performance expectations to align
  CTE academic, computer and career courses in
  pathways. Worked with teams of teachers and
  assistant principals. Accessed Tech Prep grant
  for training and resources.