Implementing CTE Pathway Programs of Study through Career

Implementing CTE Pathway Programs of Study through Career Clusters Jeanne-Marie S. Holly, Program Manager, CTE Systems Branch Maryland State Department of Education Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Office: 410 -767 -0182 Fax: 410 -333 -2084 E-Mail: jmholly@msde. state. md. us www. marylandpublicschools. org

Presentation Objectives • Provide an Overview of Maryland’s Career Clusters and Career Technology Education (CTE) Programs • Highlight Model CTE Pathway Programs • Discuss implementation strategies for CTE Pathway Programs within Career Clusters • Link secondary and postsecondary levels through CTE Pathway Programs

Maryland CTE Today • Nearly half (134, 650) of all Maryland high school students in grades 10 - 12 enroll in CTE • 25% (13, 919) of the class of 2006 completed a CTE program of study • 51% of the CTE completers also completed the coursework for meeting the University System of Maryland; in 1993, it was only 14% • 55, 546 postsecondary students enroll in CTE throughout 15 of Maryland’s 16 community colleges • 4, 293 postsecondary students received an occupational degree or certificate

Development of Maryland’s Career Clusters • Educators and Employers partnered to develop ten Career Clusters • Based upon Maryland’s unique employment needs • Career Pathways and Pathway Programs were identified within each Career Cluster • Over 350 employers were involved in the validation and design process • Focused on the breath, depth, and value added in CTE programs • Moved from Procedural Knowledge to focus on Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

Maryland’s Ten Career Clusters 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Arts, Media, & Communication Business, Management & Finance Construction & Development Consumer Services, Hospitality, & Tourism Environmental, Agricultural, & Natural Resources Systems 6. Health & Biosciences 7. Human Resource Services 8. Information Technology 9. Manufacturing, Engineering & Technology 10. Transportation Technologies

An initiative of the Maryland State Department of Education, The Governor’s Workforce Investment Board, the Maryland State Department of Business and Economic Development, and the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation.

Career Cluster Frameworks • Clusters & Pathways • Industry Insights • Define the Scope of the Industry – Core business functions/ economic activities – Cross cluster skill areas • Full range of career options

Clusters & Pathways Business Management Clusters Engineering/Manufacturing Information Technology Pathways

Maryland’s System of Career Clusters is used to: • Revise or develop model program sequences • Organize comprehensive high schools into Smaller Learning Communities • Identify Career Development Content Standards • Link learning levels with joint Advisory Committees • Provide sample career options within each pathway

CTE Pathway Programs Development/Implementation Plan • State staff organized into Career Cluster Teams • 48 CTE Pathway Programs – “Fast Tracks”/Model Programs • Stakeholder/Partnership Involvement • Multi-year plan • Targeted investments

Benefits of MD’s “Fast Tracks”/ Model CTE Pathway Programs • Standardized program design and delivery • Partnership support for program implementation and improvements • State-wide professional development opportunities • Industry recognized certifications/licenses • College credit and program articulation

Policies & Procedures for the Development & Continuous Improvement of Career and Technology Education Programs Maryland State Department of Education Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning Effective January 2006 www. marylandpublicschool. org

CTE Program Requirements • Supported by a Program Advisory Committee • College Preparatory Academic Curriculum • A minimum of 4 credits in a Career Pathway • Work-based Learning Opportunities • End of Course &/or End of Program Assessments • Industry Recognized Certifications/Licenses • Grades 9 -16 Tech Prep Program Articulation • Career Technology Student Organizations

Criteria for “Fast Track”/Model CTE Programs • Standards-Based Curriculum • Curriculum Development & Dissemination • Oversight & Quality Assurance • Value-Added Opportunities • Professional Development for Teachers & Counselors • Program Sustainability

CTE Fast Track Programs • • Printing Technology (Print. Ed) Finance Academy (NAF) Culinary Arts (ACF) Careers in Cosmetology Civil Engineering (PLTW) Construction Trades (NCCER) Building Maintenance (NCCER) Business Management and Finance (X-MOS) • Horticulture Services (CPH) • • Fire Science (MFRI) Academy of Info Tech (NAF) Database Academy (Oracle) IT Networking Academy (Cisco) Pre-Engineering (PLTW) Auto Collision Repair (NATEF) Auto Tech (NATEF) Teacher Academy of Maryland (Para. Pro) • Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GIS)

Arts, Media and Communication Pathway: Mass Comm. / Broadcast Technology College Credit Adobe Suite Pathway: Graphic Comm. Printing Technology (Print. ED) Pathway: Multimedia Visual and Communications Performing Arts Digital and Multimedia Production Web (WOW) Adobe Suite Portfolio Review N/A

Business, Management and Finance • Finance Academy • Finance and Accounting • Marketing • Business Administrative Services • Business Management

Consumer Services, Hospitality and Tourism • Culinary Arts (ACF) • Food and Beverage Management (Pro. Start) • Hotel Management • Hospitality and Tourism • Career in Cosmetology

Construction and Development 2 PLTW programs with Civil Engineering/Design 12 Construction Academies NCCER Certification

Environmental, Agriculture and Natural Resources • Agricultural Production Horticulture Services • Agricultural Production Animal Systems • Environmental Sciences • Natural resources / Conservation

Health and Biosciences • Academy of Health Professions • Biomedical Sciences • Bioscience Engineering

Information Technology • Software / Hardware Development & Operations • Database Academy (Oracle) • IT Networking Academy (Cisco) • IT Systems Engineer

Human Resource Services • Human Services Associate • Protective and Emergency Services • Homeland Security and Emergency Prepardness • Fire Science / Firefighting (MFRI) • Childcare and Guidance • Teaching Academy of Maryland

Manufacturing and Engineering Technology • Manufacturing Production • Pre-Engineering (PLTW) • Manufacturing Process / Production Support

Transportation Technology • Automotive Technology (NATEF) • Autobody / Collision Repair • Medium/Heavy Truck

TEACHER ACADEMY OF MARYLAND Pathway Courses • Human Growth and Development through Adolescence • Teaching as a Profession • Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction • Education Academy Internship Value Added Options • Industry Certification (Para. Pro) • Articulation

Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Foundations of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Homeland Security Sciences Pathway Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Pathway Information/ Communications Technology Pathway Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing Homeland Security Science Administration of Justice I Skill-Based Training for Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing Homeland Security Science Research Methods and Applications Administration of Justice II Advanced Skill-Based Training for Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing Geospatial Application Project Internship/Capstone Experience

Maryland’s Incentives for Implementing CTE Pathway Programs within Career Clusters • • • State sponsored curriculum development State sponsored professional development Industry partner professional development CTE Pathway Program Incentive Grants Industry certification for program and instructor

CTE Pathway Program Incentive Grants • Program accreditation/certification and teacher industry certification Print. Ed ACF NATEF/ASE • Equipment and Equipment Match Grants • Development and implementation of National Academy Foundation Programs

State Sponsored Curriculum Development • Funding of curriculum development on a state-wide basis Business Management and Finance Teacher Academy of Maryland Academy of Health Professions • Funding of an assessment tool kit on a state-wide basis Business Management and Finance Teacher Academy of Maryland

State Sponsored Professional Development • Teacher Academy Institute with four year partner • NATEF summer workshop with community college partner • Certified Professional Horticulturist with MD Ag Ed Foundation

Industry Partner Professional Development • Printing and Graphics Association Mid -Atlantic • American Culinary Foundation • National Center for Construction Education and Research