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Career Cluster DevelopmentCTE Programs of StudyMission: Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s opportunities
Vision: To provide Tennessee students the opportunity to participate in a rigorous and relevant career and technical education program that leads to academic achievement and successful employment in a global economy
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Cluster Development Beginning 1996…
U.S. Department of Education
National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education
National Advisory Committees
Cluster Leaders
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TN Process of Development
Completed the 16 clusters and Programs of Study at the secondary level with business and industry partners, CTE directors, school counselors, math and science consultants, LEA representatives, and post -secondary partners
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TN Process of DevelopmentCompleted post secondary transition
programs with the TN Board of Regents
Completed occupational identification with assistance of Department of Labor & Workforce Development
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Why is Tennessee moving to Career Clusters and Programs of Study?National Effort – All States are
involved www.careerclusters.org
The Perkins Act of 2006 requires every LEA to offer at least one state approved program of study within the career clusters in order to receive Perkins funding
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Why is Tennessee moving to Career Clusters and Programs of Study?Course sequencing for
technical skill assessments
To assist students/counselors with high school, post-secondary, and career planning (4-6 year plans)
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Focus of PerkinsStudent preparation for
High skill, High wage, and/or High demand occupations in
current or emerging professions
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Focus of Perkins
To integrate rigorous and challenging academic and career and technical instruction
To assess technical skill and academic attainment
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Focus of PerkinsLink secondary education
and post-secondary education
Provide continuing professional development at the state and local levels
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Focus of Perkins
Provide individuals with: Opportunities for lifelong
learning Knowledge and skills needed
to keep the United States competitive
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Vocational Education vs. Career and Technical Education
Vocational Education
“Then”
Career and Technical Education
“Now”
For Some”Students For All Students
For a Few Jobs For All Careers
6 to 7 “Program Areas” 16 Clusters – Multiple Programs of Study
In Lieu of Academics Aligns and Supports Academics
High School Focused High School and Post-Secondary Partnerships
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So where do Career Clusters fit in? What are they?
Career Clusters are groupings of similar industries.
These groupings are used as an organizing tool for: Curriculum Design Instructional + Guidance Model Sequencing for 4-6 year plans Seamless Transition to post-secondary
or occupations
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Implementation of Programs of Study organized around the 16 clusters provides:
71 state approved programs of study within the 16 clusters
Sequence of courses that end in credentials such as industry certification, associate degree, baccalaureate degree, or higher credential
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Implementation of Programs of Study organized around the 16 clusters provides:
Opportunities for “all” students
A “place” for all career goals & interests
Course sequencing for student career planning and technical skill attainment
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Implementation of Programs of Study organized around the 16 clusters provides:
“College/Career Major”
Focus on Tennessee’s high skill, high wage, and/or high demand occupations
Employer and post-secondary validated standards
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Implementation of Programs of Study organized around the 16 clusters provides:
Link secondary and post-secondary education: dual credit, articulation, and dual enrollment opportunities
Program of Study ExamplesPrograms of Study may be
downloaded from the Pathways website: http://pathways.tbr.edu
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16 Career Clusters
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Perkins – Programs of Study
May lead to an industry-recognized credential or certificate
Examples of Industry Certification currently available:
Automotive Service Excellence CompTIA A+
HVAC Excellence CISCO
American Welding Association MOUS
Cosmetology License NetPlus
Certified Internet Webmaster
Certified Nursing Assistant
American Design and Drafting Association
National Center for Construction and Research
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Industry CertificationProvide student industry certification
opportunities.
The Division of CTE is moving toward teacher industry certification in all program areas where available
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GOLD Standard
The final evaluation of Perkins IV is the Gold Standard defined as:
Student Industry CertificationEnd of Program Assessment (3
earned credits or more in a program area)
Third-Party Technical Skills Assessment
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Local Programs of Study
Local Programs of Study may be submitted for consideration.
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Websiteshttp://pathways.tbr.eduwww.state.tn.us/education/cte/www.careerclusters.orghttp://tcids.tbr.eduwww.mtsu.edu/~cte.htm
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Contact Information:Chelle Travis [email protected]
615-532-2813Will Lewis [email protected]
Program Consultants:Kara Burkett, Business Technology [email protected] 615-532-2845
Sheila Carlton, Health Science [email protected] 615-532-2839
Tom D’Apolito, Technology Engineering [email protected] 615-532-2844
Steven Gass, Agriculture [email protected] 615-532-2847
Lisa Jones, Marketing/WBL [email protected] 615-532-6248
Sue Tucker, Trade & Industry [email protected] 615-532-2835
Emily Williams, Family and Consumer Science [email protected] 615- 532-2840
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Cluster ResourcesCTE Communications Packet
CTE FoldersHow what you know about CTE fits in
with where CTE is goingBrochuresPostersDVD for Extra ResourcesOctober 16, 2007 : Delivery to CTE
Directors
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Cluster Resources
Individual Cluster Brochures Programs of Study Labor Market Information Licensure Information Post-secondary Information Roll-out at the Counselors
Conference February 11 & 12, 2008
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Cluster ResourceKuder
Moving to 16 Clusters this Fall
Develop Your Future (DYF) I & II FREE On-line Career Guidance Curriculum Easy-to-use lesson plans, classroom
activities, instructional printouts and handouts, PowerPoint presentations, and resource materials
Each module can stand alone or be used in combination
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Cluster Resources
TCIDS/Pathwayshttp://pathways.tbr.edu
Interactive websites used to : Assist students in determining career goals and
interests Then design education and career plans based on
Tennessee’s 16 Clusters and Programs of Study On-line student portfolios (4-6 year plans)
(Coming soon!)