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INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME: ROBERT EDRINGTON_
SCHOOL DISTRICT: KENNEWICK_ SCHOOL NAME: SOUTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL_ PROGRAM: ENGINEERING TECH/MST_
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND
CHARACTERISTICS
2014-2015
2015-2016
CURRICULUM
Focus Activities:
• Incorporate FX project in plastics
unit for MST
• Adopt new textbook for MST
• Expand Group Project in Eng Tech
3-4
• Focus on Robotics and Electronics
in Eng 3-4
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:
• Adopt new textbook for MST
• Incorporate FX project in plastics
unit for MST
Equipment/Facilities
 Labs/shops have appropriate
equipment
 Facilities and environment meet
safety standards
 Safety plan is on file
Focus Activities:
• Purchase small equipment as
necessary
2016-2017
Focus Activities:
• Create unit for Environmental
Monitoring
Continuing Activities:
• Purchase supplemental resources and materials
• Safety is taught and modeled every day in shop and lab
• Employability skills are focused on, taught and modeled
• Leadership opportunities are integrated into the curriculum
• Modify curriculum and learning activities to reflect industry standards
• General lab safety is covered starting first day of school
• Students are taught and assessed in small groups in the use of all power tools
• Integrate Industry Speakers into Curriculum regularly
EQUIPMENT/FACILITIES
Focus Activities:
• Assess further equipment needs
• Purchase Pneumatic Power Training
Device
• Purchase Electronic power Training
Device
• Fix or purchase a new furnace
• Replace smaller furnaces
• Purchase melters
Focus Activities:
• Purchase equipment as necessary
Continuing Activities:
• Assess equipment, identify needs and update technology and equipment
• Get furnaces repaired and in working order
• Develop Safety manual with set of safety procedures and tests
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INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME: ROBERT EDRINGTON_
SCHOOL DISTRICT: KENNEWICK_ SCHOOL NAME: SOUTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL_ PROGRAM: ENGINEERING TECH/MST_
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND
CHARACTERISTICS
2014-2015
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2015-2016
2016-2017
All project development and testing that involve potentially hazardous procedures are covered and reviewed with students
during the course of study
Purchase both Arduino and Raspberry Pi micro-controller boards
Purchase environmental monitoring datalogging equipment
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:
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Continuing Activities:
• WBL opportunities are provided for all qualified Engineering and Technology students
• Non-traditional career options are provided for all students
• Time for extended days is documented and submitted
• Work with Career Center to provide students access to WBL opportunities
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
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:
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• Recruit a member for committee
•
Continuing Activities:
• Attend advisory committee meetings
• Participate in the development of annual goals; review annually with advisory committee
• Review labor market information with the advisory committee; share with students
• Identify committee goals – take action to implement them, i.e. more female students in the program, high profile technology
development, provide field trips, schedule guest speakers
• Extend invitations to advisory members to be involved in the classroom and leadership activities
PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT
Program Improvement/Student
Recruitment
 A student recruitment plan has
been developed
 A program promotion plan is in
place
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
• Establish connections with Jewelry
• Recruit more industry guest
•
industry contacts
speakers
• Produce PR brochures
• Incorporate mock interviews and
Engineering job research projects
Continuing Activities:
• Promote course opportunities and recruit students for Engineering and Technology courses through:
o Discovery Day
o Career Fairs
o Parent Nights
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INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME: ROBERT EDRINGTON_
SCHOOL DISTRICT: KENNEWICK_ SCHOOL NAME: SOUTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL_ PROGRAM: ENGINEERING TECH/MST_
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND
CHARACTERISTICS
2014-2015
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•
2015-2016
2016-2017
o Informational flyers and posters
o Informational letters to students and parents
Invitations to freshmen science classes to visit the Engineering and Technology classes
Develop Brochures/PPP/Promotional Video
POST HS/ARTICULATION
Post HS/Articulation
 Post-high school information is
integrated into the program
 Articulation agreements are in
place where feasible
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
•
• Establish internship connections
Continuing Activities:
• Post-secondary information is provided to students
• Implement and integrate industry information into the program
• Research articulation opportunities with local and regional community colleges
• Work with Career Center to provide students access to WBL opportunities
Focus Activities:
•
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Student Leadership
 Leadership competencies are
integrated into the curriculum
 Leadership skills are
demonstrated and documented
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
• Establish a Group Project Tradition
• Expand Group projects
• Look to outside of school for group
projects
• Develop a job position/promotion
• Continue Group project PR
system based on industry model
Continuing Activities:
• Continue to initiate effort to integrate leadership competencies into the curriculum
• Use Engineering and Technology students to disseminate high profile-high technology project work
• Continue to integrate Project Management Protocols into curriculum
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 on Industry networking
• Continue focus on Industry
networking
• Develop welding and plastic skills
• Participate in MST Summer Training • Further Develop plastic skills
(2015)
• Attend workshop on Robotics
Continuing Activities:
• Attend MST Summer Training
• Attend Engineering Tech workshops/conferences
• Maintain current First Aid/CPR card
• Maintain CTE Certification
• Summer MST training
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Focus Activities:
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INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME: ROBERT EDRINGTON_
SCHOOL DISTRICT: KENNEWICK_ SCHOOL NAME: SOUTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL_ PROGRAM: ENGINEERING TECH/MST_
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND
CHARACTERISTICS
2014-2015
•
2015-2016
2016-2017
Attend safety workshop
BUILDING PRINCIPAL APPROVAL: _____________________________________________________________
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: _____________________________________
ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVAL: ___
MARCH 18, 2015________________
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