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INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME: JEFF HANAN__
SCHOOL DISTRICT: KENNEWICK_ SCHOOL NAME: DESERT HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL_ PROGRAM: TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION_
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND
CHARACTERISTICS
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
CURRICULUM
Curriculum:
 Curriculum and instructional
materials are up-to-date
 Curriculum is aligned to the
essential learnings and grade level
expectations
 Course competencies are aligned to
local/state/national standards
 Safety competencies are integrated
into the curriculum
 Safety is taught and assessed
 Competencies for employability are
integrated into the curriculum
 Employability skills are taught,
assessed and documented
 Leadership competencies are
integrated into the curriculum
 Non-traditional career objectives
are integrated into the curriculum
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
• Introduce working with fiberglass
• Introduce polyurethane finishes
as a material
• Use polyurethane as a sealer and
• Acquaint students with the material
strengthening agent
and processes for working with
fiberglass
Continuing Activities:
• Upgrade software
• Continue to update the curriculum and instructional materials as needed
• Continue to monitor and update essential learning’s and grade level expectations as needed
• Competencies will be continually checked to ensure alignment with the curriculum
• Safety competencies will continue to be integrated and emphasized as the need arises
• Continue to discuss job and career possibilities as each unit is being taught
• Students will continue to receive leadership opportunities in group activities
• Non-traditional career objectives will be continually presented as they apply to the required projects
Equipment/Facilities
 Labs/shops have appropriate
equipment
 Facilities and environment meet
safety standards
 Safety plan is on file
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
• Replace drill presses (2)
• Replace power equipment
As needed.
• Explore options for dust collection
system
Continuing Activities:
• Continue to update and repair technology/equipment
• Continually inspect all equipment guards and repair as needed
• Require each student to sign a safety contract
• Upgrade 4 computer stations
• Replace Scroll saws (6)
• Replace & Enhance Hand Tool Inventory
EQUIPMENT/FACILITIES
Focus Activities:
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INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME: JEFF HANAN__
SCHOOL DISTRICT: KENNEWICK_ SCHOOL NAME: DESERT HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL_ PROGRAM: TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION_
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND
CHARACTERISTICS
2014-2015
•
2015-2016
2016-2017
Surplus unneeded/obsolete tools
WORK-BASED LEARNING
Work-Based Learning
 WBL opportunities are available
for all students
 Non-traditional career options are
provided
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
• Visit Kamiakin H.S. Tech dept.
• Visit Tri-Tech
Continuing Activities:
• Visit Tri Tech and Tech Ed classes at KaHS
• WBL opportunities are discussed as projects present opportunities
• Students will design and construct projects for other departments
• Students will design engineering projects such as bridges, load-bearing towers and houses
Advisory Committees
•
Review and endorse curriculum;
assure alignment to program
standards
•
Provide expertise in the design,
development and delivery of
programs/courses
•
Review labor market information
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
• Attend Advisory Committee
• Attend Advisory Committee
•
meetings
meetings
Continuing Activities:
• Discuss Activities/Projects that will keep students active in the area of study after they have left high school
• Identify and implement program objectives
• Participate/attend appropriate advisory committee meetings
Program Improvement/Student
Recruitment
 A student recruitment plan has
been developed
 A program promotion plan is in
place
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
•
• Actively recruit students using
•
Zero hour activities
Continuing Activities:
• Offer before and after school time for non-enrolled students to build interest in the program
• A class description is included with student registration packets
• Parent newsletters include information about before-students will take a field trip to Tri-Tech
• Technology students will visit a high school technology program
Post HS/Articulation
 Post-high school information is
integrated into the program
Focus Activities:
•
Continuing Activities:
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT/STUDENT RECRUITMENT
POST HS/ARTICULATION
Focus Activities
•
Focus Activities:
•
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INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME: JEFF HANAN__
SCHOOL DISTRICT: KENNEWICK_ SCHOOL NAME: DESERT HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL_ PROGRAM: TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION_
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND
CHARACTERISTICS

Articulation agreements are in
place where feasible
2014-2015
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•
2015-2016
2016-2017
Students will be introduced to post-high school and post middle school programs
Students will receive information about Tri-Tech
Students will receive information about opportunities available at Columbia Basin College
Students will receive information about opportunities available through local trade union
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Student Leadership
 Leadership competencies are
integrated into the curriculum
 Leadership skills are demonstrated
and documented
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
•
•
• Form an 8th grade lunch
Technology activities group
Continuing Activities:
• Students will have opportunity to experience leadership by working as leaders in group projects
• Integrate leadership opportunities into the curriculum
• Continue to develop projects that allow students to develop leadership skills
Professional Development
 Teachers have knowledge, training
and pathway-related industry skills
in their program area
 Teachers have recent training in
their content area
 Teachers maintain current CTE
certification and first aid/CPR
certification
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
• Submit CTE certificate renewal
•
•
Continuing Activities:
• The instructor will attend professional development classes and classes that are related to the established curriculum
• Attend study area meetings
• Attend state technology education workshops offered by organizations such as the WITEA
• Maintain first aid/CPR
• Maintain CTE Certification – exp. 6/30/15
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING PRINCIPAL APPROVAL: _____________________________________________________________
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: _____________________________________
ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVAL: __
MARCH 18, 2015__ __________________________________________
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