Relevance in Education and Learning All Education is

Relevance in Education and Learning “All Education is Career Education” K. Rypkema 2 -20 -09

Lansing School District Kathleen Rypkema l Project Development Specialist Career and Technical Education Project Director 21 st Century after school programming. l K. Rypkema 2 -20 -09

As students go so goes the State! “Michigan’s future is dependent upon our ability to provide all children with a quality education that helps them succeed. Schools must incorporate rigor, relationships, and real world relevance into classrooms l Governor Jennifer Granholm May 2008 l K. Rypkema 2 -20 -09

Lansing School District l l 23 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools and a continuous focus on student achievement, career awareness, exploration, and experience across levels. District Perkins funding supports CTE course offerings for more than 125 students. K. Rypkema 2 -20 -09

Staying competitive l l Relevance in learning must include links between K-12 schools, businesses, universities, and communities LSD more than 65 partnerships in job shadowing, mentorship's, advisory committees, career speakers, district volunteers, WIA, and apprenticeships. K. Rypkema 2 -20 -09

Gates survey results are…. . l l 81% of high school students surveyed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation said they wanted more real world learning opportunities. 88% cited becoming disengaged in irrelevant studies as the reason for dropping out of high school. Authentic classroom studies spell greater success in and beyond high school. K. Rypkema 2 -20 -09

Lansing School District CTE l The home school focus: l LSD closed Hill Career Academy in 2009 moving four existing high demand, high wage, high skill programs into the home schools. Throughout 2009 -2010 program offerings and enrollment have grown to include Accounting 1 and advanced, Business and Finance management, Patient Care Technician, Emergency Medical Services, Dental Technology, Graphic Printing and Technology and additional non-state approved vocational education courses. l K. Rypkema 2 -20 -09

“The shrinkage of the U. S. technically able workforce is the greatest threat to our national security. ” Rick Stephens V. P. Boeing l Career and Technical Education CTE must be integrated into the schools as a fundamental component of every students education from K-12 through postsecondary. Recognized for its intrinsic value namely relevant and applied learning. K. Rypkema 2 -20 -09