Welcome to Career-Technical Education! We’re glad that you’re here! New Beginnings 2014 Career and Technical Education Bob Carlisle August 7, 2014 Leesburg High School Common Board Configuration Date: August 7th New Beginnings Bell Ringer: • • Today, you will read excerpts from an EducationWorld.com article about establishing classroom rules. Complete item #1 on your CIS Writing Worksheet – Predictive Response Learning Goals: Identify and understand CTEspecific information and initiatives that important for CTE teachers, with an emphasis on establishing class room rules and curriculum. Common Language: CTE, CAP, NG-SSS, FLDOE, Florida Standards… Agenda: Gradual Release I DO: Present information and resources. WE DO: Discuss any questions or areas of concern. YOU DO: Utilize information and resources as you teach, keeping mind that our department is a resource for you. Summarizing Activity: 1. Benchmarks: 1) District Vision/Mission; 2) College and Career Readiness Framework; 3) Marzano/Team Framework 2. Objective: Learners will identify and work toward district CTE goals including FLDOE and CTE Soft Skills curriculum, articulation agreements, classroom/lab managment, teacher certification, and CAP Academies. Essential Question: How do CTE instructors help all students to be College and Career Ready”? Work with your small group to identify the parts of the Comprehension Instructional Sequence (CIS) that were utilized today as part of the instruction on classroom rules and procedures. Complete the Participant Scale and Reflections Evaluation for today’s session. Next Steps: Utilize information presented today: 1. To establish your classroom rules/procedures. 2. When planning for your instruction/lessons. 3. As background for implementing your CTE program. Lake County Schools Vision Statement • A dynamic, progressive and collaborative learning community embracing change and diversity where every student will graduate with the skills needed to succeed in postsecondary education and the workplace. Mission Statement • The mission of the Lake County Schools is to provide every student with individual opportunities to excel. • Lake County Schools is committed to excellence in all curricular opportunities and instructional best practices. This focus area addresses closing the achievement gap, increased graduation rate, decreased dropout rate, increase in Level 3 and above scores on the FCAT, achieving an increase in the number of students enrolled in advanced placement and dual enrollment opportunities and implementing the best practices in instructional methodology. New Beginnings 2014 New Beginnings 2014 3. Increase participation and performance in rigorous course – Career and Professional CAP Academies and Industry Certification Nationally recognized Adult-level Ability to earn in high school New Beginnings 2014 FLDOE Curriculum Framework: The technical standards you will teach: hard copy web access Next Generation Sunshine State Standards: The standards tested on FCAT: coded on selected CTE curriculum frameworks reading codes accessing standards on CPALMS website New Beginnings 2014 Marzano/TEAM Framework Communicating Learning Goals and Feedback Establishing Rules and Procedures Helping Students Interact with New Knowledge Helping Students Practice/Deepen Knowledge Helping Students Generate/Test Hypotheses Engaging Students Planning/Preparing for Lessons and Units Planning/Preparing for Resources & Technology Planning/Preparing for Special Student Needs Developing/Monitoring a Professional Growth Plan New Beginnings 2014 Marzano/TEAM Framework Communicating Learning Goals and Feedback Establishing Rules and Procedures Helping Students Interact with New Knowledge Helping Students Practice/Deepen Knowledge Helping Students Generate/Test Hypotheses Engaging Students Planning/Preparing for Lessons and Units Planning/Preparing for Resources & Technology Planning/Preparing for Special Student Needs Developing/Monitoring a Professional Growth Plan New Beginnings 2013 Marzano/TEAM Framework Establishing Rules and Procedures Best practices Activity for “Making the Connection” with students Create your own “Rules and Consequences” poster New Beginnings 2014 Marzano/TEAM Framework Planning/Preparing for Lessons and Units FLDOE curriculum framework Lesson Planning Work-based experience – records must be kept! New Beginnings 2014 Marzano/TEAM Framework Planning/Preparing for Resources & Technology Textbooks Software Tools/Equipment • • CTE Inventory Annual CTE Equipment Needs List Industry Advisory Committee LCS Newsletter/Blog New Beginnings 2014 21st Century Skills Tony Wagner, The Global Achievement Gap 1. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 2. Collaboration and Leadership 3. Agility and Adaptability 4. Initiative and Entrepreneurialism 5. Effective Oral and Written Communication 6. Accessing and Analyzing Information • Curriculum Framework 7. Curiosity and Imagination • Assessment Rubric • Sample Activities New Beginnings 2014 Classroom Rules and Consequences Classroom Rules and Consequences using the Comprehension Instructional Sequence (CIS) Classroom Rules and Consequences Using CIS Read the “Classroom Rules” handout. • Mark aspects important to the teacher with the letter “T” • Mark aspects important to the students with the letter “S” Classroom Rules and Consequences Using CIS Discussion – small group then whole class Directed Note-taking: Read the “Classroom Rules” article again. • • What are the 3 most important ideas? Which one is most important? Take notes: • Paragraph # • Notes (Aspects) • T, S or TS Discussion – small group then whole class Classroom Rules and Consequences (cont.) Written Response to Reading: Considering the text, your note-taking and discussion, individually write your response to the question, “What is most important about your classroom rules and consequences?” Questions: • Work in small groups to generate three additional questions related to classroom rules (i.e., Should more specific rules/procedures also be established?) • Write down all the questions Whole Group Categorizing and Collaboration: • Extended discussion • Looking for answers • Collaborative inquiry/research Classroom Rules and Consequences (cont.) Text-Based Discussion: In your small group, discuss an answer to the question, “According to the text and further discussion, in your opinion, what is the most important aspect of classroom rules and consequences?” Final Written Response: Write down your final written response to the question above Class/Lab Management CTE Inventory Class/Lab Management Textbooks • • • • Class Sets Adopted by State every 5+ years CTE Dept. does not buy textbooks Each school has a textbook manager CTE Career Pathways Planning Guide • Provided and presented to every 8th grader annually • Important tool for teaching your students about CTE programs • Overview CTE Career Pathways Planning Guide • CTE Overview • Program Descriptions • Programs of Study LCS Newsletter/Blog http://lakecountyschools.wordpress.com/ CTE Teacher Certification You’re responsible! *Direct questions to CTE Director or HR Dept. Keep documentation of approved substitutions REQUIREMENTS: • • • • • Unique for CTE teachers Depend on CTE program and degree/experience: *State Certification *Local Certification Must be completed in 3 years; No extensions Classes required for local certification are NOT the same as those required for academic teachers Refer to CTE Teacher Certification Summary Curriculum Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) Curriculum Frameworks The official curriculum established by the Florida Department of Education for each program and its courses. www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/. FLDOE Curriculum Frameworks • Program Title, Program Number, Grade Level, Certification… • Program Structure (sequence of classes) • Program Standards • Standards and Benchmarks by CTE course FLDOE Curriculum Frameworks (cont.) Example • CTE Standard • 04.0 Describe the history of agriculture and its influence on the global economy • CTE Benchmarks • 04.01 • 04.02 • 04.03 • 04.04 Investigate the origin and history of agriculture and its relationship to science and technology. Analyze the impact of agriculture on the local, state, national and global economy. Identify significant career patterns/shifts in the history of the agricultural industry. Examine the role of the agricultural industry in the interaction of population, food, energy, and the environment. FLDOE Curriculum Frameworks (cont.) Crosswalked to… • Florida Standards – Math and Language Arts (FS-M/LA) http://www.flstandards.org/ • Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (FCAT) http://www.cpalms.org/Public/ Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Who job is it to teach English/Language Arts, Literacy and Math? • You teach English/Language Arts through informational texts! • You teach literacy in Science and Technical Subjects! • Most, if not all of you, teach applied Math within the context of your program! Who job is it to teach English/Language Arts, Literacy and Math? I CHOOSE “C” http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=dY2mRM4i6tY 41 Career and Professional (CAP) Academies OVERVIEW All Roads Lead to a Career! GOALS • Why do we have CAP academies? • What is a CAP academy? • How do CAP academies impact your school? Why do we have CAP Academies? In 2007, the Career and Professional Education Act became Florida Statute (CAPE Act) and created CAP Academies CAP Academies: • improve student academic performance • articulate secondary coursework to postsecondary level coursework • provide the opportunity for students to earn a nationallyrecognized, adult-level industry certification; • provides hands-on career training to students. Why do we have CAP Academies? (cont.) The CAPE Act required school districts to develop and implement Career and Professional (CAP) Academies. HS – Almost all HS CTE programs are CAP Academies. MS – Several middle schools have a Business/IT CAP Academy. What is a CAP Academy? Requirements/components for a CAP Academy include: • a CTE program; • rigorous academics; • a teacher with the appropriate industry certification (and program if applicable); • a local postsecondary articulation; • the opportunity for students to earn the appropriate certification prior to graduation; • industry advisory committee (employers) • CAP Academy team (school personnel) How do CAP Academies Impact High Schools? Bonus FTE funding (HS Only) currently .1 or .2 FTE (approx. $400 or $800) per certification; 80% goes to the CTE program generating funds School Grade industry certification contributes to the school grade the same as AP and Dual Enrollment FYI - CAP Academies • Industry Certification passage is noted on diploma. • Bonus FTE Funds should pay for certification exams (HS only) • Bonus FTE may also pay for program supplies, equipment, etc… • Teachers receive $25 per student certification the following year 21st Century Soft Skills Curriculum For All CTE Courses Soft Skills Communication, conflict management, human relations, presentations, negotiation, team building, and other abilities are defined in terms of expected outcomes and not as a specific method or technique such as statistical analysis. BusinessDictionary.com 21st Century Soft Skills Curriculum For All CTE Courses Industry Representatives Met To Provide Input Regarding Soft Skills August, 2012 21st Century Soft Skills Curriculum For All CTE Courses “…employers view soft skills as even more important than job readiness.” U.S. Department of Labor “…hard skills will get a person an interview, but soft skills will land that person a job.” wiseGeek.com 21st Century Soft Skills Curriculum For All CTE Courses Industry Representative Comments: Sense of Entitlement – “What’s in it for ME!” “Paycheck” – Just for showing up Sick Days - Do NOT equal vacation days Appearance – Dress, “Body Art” (Tattoos/Piercings) Basic Manners – Use them and lose the attitude On-line Checks – Checking Facebook, Twitter, etc… Inappropriate Use of Social Media – on the job (texting, tweeting, Facebook) 21st Century Soft Skills Curriculum For All CTE Courses Helping students be College and Career Ready! • Soft Skills Framework • Sample Activities • Soft Skills Rubric Soft Skills Framework Soft Skills Framework Categories: Communication Skills - Verbal, Non-verbal and Leadership Workplace Behavior - Individual Work Ethic and Organizational Culture Employability Skills - Acquiring Employment, Maintaining Employment and Personal Skills Ethics – Character and Actions Soft Skills Rubric Patterned after employee evaluations commonly used in business/industry Measures: • • • • Not Evident Did Not Meet Expectations Met Expectations Exceeded Expectations Sample Soft Skills Activities 21st Century Soft Skills Framework/Rubric/Lessons • These tools work in conjunction with each other to BEST teach the Soft Skills Curriculum. • It is also very important that the teacher MODELS the soft skills expected from the students. Participant Scale and Reflection (Please complete and turn in) New Beginnings 2014 Thank you!