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Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Fall Regional Update Meetings

September 2006James [email protected]

New CTAE PersonnelBrenda Barker AccountabilitySkip Brown Professional LearningScott Carey CTSO CoordinatorJeff Chandler Business EducationDwayne Hobbs Work-Based LearningKatrina Roper Middle School Curriculum

Perkins Reauthorization Overview

Spirit of the New Perkins LawLeading CTE into the 21st CenturyGlobal CompetitionProgram ImprovementRigorous, modern, and durable CTE programs


Purposes of the ActDevelop challenging academic and technical standards and integrated instructionIncrease opportunities to keep America competitiveFocus on high-skill, high-wage, high-demand occupationsProvide increased flexibility


Purposes of the ActConduct and disseminate research and information on best practicesPromote partnerships (education, workforce boards, business, industry, etc.)Provide technical assistance and professional development


What is CTE?Change in definition to eliminate the focus on sub-baccalaureate careersEmphasis on preparation for post secondary education and employmentPreparation not on job preparation but on academic and technical preparationIncreased emphasis on achievement of a degree, certificate or credential

Perkins Reauthorization Overview Reserve Funds10% of the 85% local funds may be set aside for distribution other than by formulaFocus on serving rural areas Focus on and areas with high enrollment or high percentages of CTE studentsGenuine state leadership opportunity


State PlansSecondary and PostsecondaryNon-duplicative sequence that is coherent and rigorousOpportunities for dual/concurrent enrollment in a postsecondary programLeads to an industry-recognized credential, certificate, or an associate or baccalaureate degree


State PlansDevelopment and implementation plan for programs of studyArticulation AgreementsDisseminationDevelopment of Programs of StudyGaDOE creates State ProgramLocal Systems may create their own programLocal Systems may choose to use a combination of the GADOE-created State Program and the local system-created program


State PlansRelates to regional economy (Strategic Industries)Focuses on high-skill, high-wage, high-demand occupationsSupports CTE program/coursesEnhances technologyIncludes all aspects of industry


State PlansCTE programs must demonstrate:Alignment with rigorous and challenging academic content standards and student achievement standards (NCLB)Preparation of CTE students to graduate with a diploma from secondary schoolsIncreased transition from 2 to 4 year collegeShared best practices


State PlansAccountabilityProvide evidence of input by eligible participants to state targetsDevelop process for negotiating with local systemsEnsure reliable and valid dataDescribe how special populations will be servedFocus on high-skill and high-wage occupations


State Plans Local Plan ProcessFocuses on the following:Continuous improvement Current or emerging occupational opportunitiesClarifies the local monitoring planDescribes the negotiation process with local recipients through adjusted levels of performance


State Plans Professional DevelopmentPromotes joint curriculum planning by CTE and academic teachersIncreases the percentage of certified or licensed teachersIncreases academic knowledge and understanding of industry standards


State Plans Professional DevelopmentEncourages applied learningImproves work with special populationsUses Section 118, student achievement, and assessment dataPromotes coordination with Title II of NCLBEnsures high-quality, sustained, and focused instruction


State Leadership - RequiredStrengthens CTE programsImproved academic rigorImproved integrationImproved technical qualityDemonstrates use of Technology in CTEPromotes Distance LearningProvides preparation for entry into technology fieldsDevelops internships and mentoring programs


State Leadership RequiredAccessDiverse stakeholdersSpecial PopulationsProfessional DevelopmentCannot be 1 day or short-termMeet levels of performanceCoordinated with Title IITechnical Assistance


State Leadership PermissibleGuidance and counseling programsArticulation agreementsImprovement or development of new CTE programs/career clustersCTSOsEntrepreneurship education and trainingTechnical assessments that are valid and reliableData system development and enhancement Incentive grants to local systems


Local PlansProvide at least one CTE program of studyDescribe how local recipients will encourage students to take rigorous and challenging core academic coursesAlign programs to rigorous technical standardsPromote all aspects of industryAssure size, scope and quality


Local PlansProfessional DevelopmentCareer guidance and academic counselingCommunity Awareness strategiesTeacher RecruitmentPerformance TargetsEvaluate and continuous improvement with special emphasis on special populations


Local Uses of Funds: RequiredSimilar to current lawNew programs of studyIn-service and pre-service


Local Uses of Funds: PermissiveVery similar to current lawNew uses of funds include:Entrepreneurship ProgramsTeacher prep programsConsortia may pool funds for:Professional developmentData collection systemsTechnical assessments implementationPrograms of study implementation


Increased AccountabilitySeparate secondary and postsecondary measuresNew Tech Prep indicatorsPerformance levels at state and local levelsSanctionsData reported disaggregated by population groups as described in NCLBAchievement gaps identified and quantified


Secondary IndicatorsAcademic achievement - aligned to NCLB academic content and achievement standardsGraduation rates as determined in NCLBTechnical skill attainment that is aligned to industry-recognized standards Student rates of attainmentDiploma, GED, proficiency credential


Secondary IndicatorsPlacement in postsecondary education, military or employmentParticipation and completion of non-traditional program


Tech PrepExpectation by Congress of increased communication and working together within the CTE familyCreation of a single state plan for the basic state grant and tech prep to ensure smooth coordination of funding streams


Tech Prep Consolidation or CoordinationStates can choose to merge the basic state grant and tech prep funding streamsMerged grant funds are distributed according to basic grant rulesFunding Goes to consortiaCan be distributed by state determined formula or competitive


Transition TimelineNow Spring 2007 states and locals work on transition or full plansApril 2007 Submit transition plan or full plan to FedsEffective Date will be July 1, 2007Attend the Region Workshop in November for more information

New Vision for GVSDC Results of Recent Federal Monitoring VisitPrescribe use of funds allocated to local school systemsProvide more direction and leadershipPropose a better use of reserve fundsTarget areas for improvement

New Vision for GVSDC (continued)Perkins IVMore Accountability for:Programs of StudyTechnical AttainmentPerformance Measures/Data CollectionProfessional DevelopmentAcademic Rigor

New Vision for GVSDC (continued)Request that GVSDC explore the expansion of scope and services to includeCareer DevelopmentCurriculum and InstructionAssessmentProfessional DevelopmentRequest that GVSDC expand the capacity of staff to reflect improvement areas

New Vision for GVSDC (continued)Career DevelopmentPolicy Students would have access to a career pathway toolLocal Implementation Create a career pathway on-line tool to develop individualized academic/career plans for all studentsFundingUse state leadership and WIA FundsUse GVSDC as the mechanism to deliver access at the local level

New Vision for GVSDC (continued)Curriculum DevelopmentPolicy Create Performance Standards for all Career Pathways (Programs of Study)Implementation Deliver to all teachers curriculum frameworks/lesson plans for all courses leading to pathway completionFunding Use State Leadership Funds to Create StandardsUse GVSDC to create on-line delivery of lessons to local teacher

New Vision for GVSDC (continued)Professional DevelopmentPolicy Implementation of the new GPS and targeted improvement in technical areasImplementation Deliver annual professional development related to teacher preparation (PSC Approved Programs)Funding Use State Leadership Funds to create directionUse GVSDC to deliver professional development for successful implementation of GPS for Career Pathways

New Vision for GVSDC (continued)Assessment DevelopmentPolicy Create assessments as benchmarks for instructional improvement and work force readiness reportsImplementation Deliver to all systems reliable and valid assessments for all career pathwaysFundingUse State Leadership Funds to create the processUse GVSDC to create on-line delivery of assessments to local system (delivery, scoring, reporting)

New Vision for GVSDC (continued)Funding ImplicationsFY07 Reallocate FY06 Carryover funds to local systems December 2006Purpose: Curriculum Improvement, Assessment Development, and Career DevelopmentFY08 No FY06 carryover added to 85% grantFY08 Allocate 10% + existing professional development to GVSDC for stated purposes

New Vision for GVSDC (continued)ExamplesOklahomaMissouriOhioNo Statewide Consortia ApproachStructure as a best practice

New Vision for GVSDC (continued)Structure/Capacity Building for InclusionDirectors for each improvement area (GVSDC Staff)DOE Liaison Connection to policy and leadershipAdvisory Board for each improvement focusProgram Area Advisory Committee within each improvement area

New Vision for GVSDC (continued)Board of Directors Serve as guidesChosen by local consortia membersBoard Policy and Direction facilitated by Chief Executive OfficerChief Operating Officer directs daily operation (Budgets, contracts, performance of directors)Chief Financial Officer directs finances/accounting

New Vision for GVSDC (continued)Win/Win ApproachDelivery using all of the following:Lesson plans for all teachers for all program areasAssessments for all career pathwaysTargeted and expanded professional developmentCareer pathway guidance for all studentsIncreased performance and capacity to meet Perkins IV requirements

GVSDC Board MembersDanny Smith - Atlanta CityMarsena Boatright - Bacon CountyBruce Shepard - Berrien CountyDelmas Watkins - DeKalb CountyErma Jenkins - Emanuel CountyCristie Garrett - Hall CountyLynne Joiner Lowndes CountyBrenda Merchant - DOE South RegionDanny Fleming - DOE

GACTE Focus (Board Members)

Barbara WallPresident of GACTE Remarks

Summer Conference 2007ACTE Conference - Atlanta

System Profile RolloutPurposeCoordinate all contact information for all administrators and teachersEnsure effective access from DOE to local program area teachersProvide local systems with the capacity to create local profiles of CTAE programsMore up-to-date data profiling for CTAE

System Profile RolloutComponentsSystem InformationSchool InformationTeacher InformationProgram Leadership InformationComplete by November 1, 2006Identified system coordinator will be given access for all participants

New CTAE Leaders Training OverviewLeadership Academy ModulesEconomic DevelopmentAgriculture Innovation Center TourCurriculum RedesignMaritime Logistics Innovation Center TourHuman Resources and FinanceCTAE Improvement Plan and ProcessLegal Issues, Legislation, and PolicyManufacturing Excellence Innovation Center TourJob Shadowing Regional Coordinators

Overview of Afternoon Focus Group SessionBusiness EngagementCareer Development Curriculum DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentFacilities/Equipment

Career/Academic TeamingSchool CertificationProgram CertificationWork-Based LearningPost-Secondary TransitionsCTSOs

CTAE Improvement Strands

CTAE Program UpdatesDanny FlemingAssociate Director Program [email protected]

Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) Update

SBOE Approved Implementation 9-07List of State Approved CoursesElimination of Duplicate CoursesProfessional Development Roll OutPhase II

Communications / CollaborationsPSCGVSDC EndorsementsColleges UniversitiesBusiness PartnersVendorsCTAE Administrators and Teacher E-newsletters

Other 06-07 Major Program InitiativesCTSO RestructuringCapital Equipment ListLaboratory RevisionsIndustry Certification RestructuringProgram of Work / Annual Reviews / Online ReportingMiddle School

Implementation Considerations

TimeframesPolicy ImplicationsBudget Implications

Architecture, Construction & Transportation (ACT)

Sonny CannonProgram [email protected]

Architecture, Construction & Transportation PathwaysConstruction - Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing & Masonry, & HVACREngineering Drawing & Design - DraftingMetals - Precision Machining, Sheet Metal & WeldingTransportation - Operations & SupportAviation - Operations & Support

GPS Phase 1Transportation Logistical Operations CoursesElectrical Systems Foundations of Transportation Logistics HVACR Logistical Internship Preventative Maintenance

GPS Phase 1 Transportation Logistical Support Courses Chassis System & Design Electrical Systems Engine Performance Concepts Foundations of Transportation Logistics Logistical Internship

GPS Phase II

PathwaysConstruction - Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, & MasonryEngineering Drawing & DesignAviation - Operations & Support

2007 Industry CertificationAutomotive www.natef.org21 NATEF Certified ProgramsConstruction - www.cefga.org34 CEFGA Accredited ProgramsDrawing & Design www.adda.org16 ADDA Certified ProgramsGraphic Communications www.gaerf.org21 PrintEd Accredited Programs

2007 Teacher Support Grant

170 Applied74 Approved96 Not Approved33 Program of Work25 CTSO Membership 24 Work-based Learning10 Planning Period4 Annual Reports

Important Dates

SkillsUSA Fall Leadership ConferenceSeptember 28-30, 2006www.skillsusageorgia.org

TIEGA/HSTEA Winter ConferenceJanuary 26-27, 2007www.tiega.org

SkillsUSA State ConferenceApril 25-28, 2007

SkillsUSA National ConferenceJune 18-22, 2007www.skillsusa.org

Business and Computer ScienceJeff ChandlerProgram [email protected]

GPS Phase ISmall Business DevelopmentBusiness EssentialsLegal Environment of BusinessEntrepreneurial Ventures

ComputingBeginning ProgrammingIntermediate ProgrammingComputing in the Modern World

GPSPhase IIFinancial ServicesInteractive Media/Web DesignIndustry certification for students through CIW

Programs of Work

Industry CertificationSociety of Human Resource Management (SHRM)Sponsoring Agency131 Certified Programs26 during 05-06 school year19 Applications submitted for 06-0710 Approved 9 Denied

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)All teachers should have the 06-07 Chapter Planning GuideAll dates and activities are listedLargest State Chapter in the nationContact:Monty [email protected]

Important Dates

SBEA conferenceOctober 18-21, 2006Atlanta, GA

SBMEC conferenceFebruary 3-4, 2006Athens, GA

NBEA conferenceApril 4-7, 2007New York

Engineering and TechnologyRonald G BarkerProgram [email protected]

GPS Phase IPROGRAM: Engineering and TechnologyPATHWAY: EngineeringCourses: Foundations of Engineering & Technology Engineering Concepts Engineering Applications Research, Design, and Project Management

Programs of Work

Industry CertificationSponsoring Agency International Technology Education Association (ITEA) 25 Certified Programs 5 Cert During 05-06 school year 6 Working to Complete From 05-06 8 Applications submitted for 06-07 6 Approved 2 Denied

Georgia Technology Student Association (GA TSA)All teachers should have the 06-07 Chapter Planning GuideAll dates and activities are listedWWW. GATSA.ORGLargest State Chapter in the nationCelebrating 45th AnniversaryContact:Ronald [email protected]

Important Dates

GITEA ConferenceOctober 27-29, 2006Duluth, GAACTE conferenceNovember 30 December 2, 2006Atlanta, GAITEA conferenceMarch 14-17, 2007San Antonio, TX

Family and Consumer SciencesLaura ErgleProgram [email protected]

GPS Phase 2No pathways/courses in phase 1, but the following pathways are being revised in phase 2:Culinary ArtsNutrition & Food ScienceEducation & TeachingEarly Childhood Education

Programs of Work

253 Programs of Work Submitted216 Approved37 Denied

Industry CertificationThe Culinary and Early Childhood Education Industry Certification guidelines are currently under revision.The general FACS Industry Certification has not been available for the past few years, but is currently being revised and will be re-introduced.

FCCLAFamily Career & Community Leaders of AmericaWe encourage ALL schools with a FACS program to have an affiliated FCCLA Chapter, even middle schools!Georgia had the largest affiliation - 25,754 members, out of the more than 227,000 members in the nation.Visit the website for more details: www.gafccla.com

Important FCCLA DatesFCCLA Cluster Meeting, Nov 17-19 in Charlotte, NC.FACS Winter-Inservice meeting, Jan 25-27, Gwinnett Place Marriott.FCCLA Regional Competitions, March 17.FCCLA State Meeting & Competition, April 19-21, Gwinnett Place Marriott.

Healthcare ScienceJulie Garrett Program [email protected]

GPS Phase I - Completed

Therapeutic Pathway NursingIntroduction to Healthcare ScienceApplications of Therapeutic ServicesNursing Essentials

GPS Phase IITherapeutic Pathway - Emergency Medical ServicesTherapeutic Pathway - Patient Care TechnicianHealth Informatics Pathway - Health Unit Coordinator and Health Information Coder

Programs of Work

Industry CertificationSponsoring Agency - BlueRidge Area Health Education CenterAddition of 2nd Workshop to complete process68 Certified Programs12 during 05-06 school year 9 Applications submitted for 06-07 6 Approved 3 Denied

Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)All teachers receiving Teacher Support Grant should affiliate by October 13, 2006National HOSA Week: November 5th 11thFall Leadership Conference November 7th and 8th All dates and activities are listed at:www.georgiahosa.org

Important HOSA Dates

September 21 - 22 Achieving Industry Certification Workshop Macon, GeorgiaNov 30 Dec 2ACTE and Georgia Tech Prep Atlanta, GeorgiaJanuary 26 -- 27TIEGA/HSTEA Winter Workshop Newnan, GeorgiaJanuary 25 26 Achieving Industry Certification Workshop II Newnan, Georgia

Marketing, Sales and ServiceLinda SmithProgram [email protected]

Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) Phase I: Marketing & Management Pathway (developed 2005-06)Marketing Principles (Revised to meet standards specs)Advanced Marketing (Revised to meet standards specs)Entrepreneurship: Building a Business (New course)

Additional Marketing & Management Pathway Courses to be developed during Phase II:International Marketing (New course)Marketing Research (Revised to meet standards specs)

How Does Marketing Knowledge and Skills Fit Into Georgias Six Strategic Industries?This is what the strategic industries had to say:

Which Students are Eligible for the Business Entrepreneurship Course and the Marketing Entrepreneurship Course?

All students are eligible to enroll in Entrepreneurship, and CTAE students with business ownership/management aspirations are encouraged to take Entrepreneurship.Business recommends Business Essentials and Legal Environment of Business prior to Entrepreneurship.Marketing recommends Marketing Principles prior to Entrepreneurship.

Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) Phase II: Fashion Marketing Pathway (1st semester)

Marketing Principles (Recommended foundational course) Introduction to Fashion Marketing (Revised to meet standards specs)Fashion Marketing Sales & Promotion (Revised to meet standards specs)Merchandising: The Business Aspects of Fashion (New course)

Phase II: Marketing Communications & Promotion Pathway (2nd semester)Marketing Principles (Recommended foundational course)Fundamentals of Communications & Promotion (New course)Advanced Promotional Marketing (New course)Marketing via the Internet (Revised to meet standards specs)

Programs of Work: Most grants will be funded if minor adjustments are made.

Industry Certification and CredentialingIndustry Certification Sponsoring Agency: Sales & Marketing Executives International, Atlanta Chapter

197 Marketing Programs, 45 Certified13 Programs certifying in 2006 20077 of the 13 Programs are first time certifications

Industry Certification Program undergoing revisions for 2007 - 2008

National/State Credentialing Program In Place for Past Two Years(for students in Industry Certified Programs)

40 Students credentialed per year

DECA, an Association of Marketing Education Students10th Largest Membership in Nation (over 10,000 members with only 116 chapters)Important DECA Dates in Fall Semester 2006:

GVSDC New DECA Advisors Workshop, Sept 8-9, Cumming

DECA Fall Leadership Conference, October 27-28, Atlanta

DECA advisors should have the 06-07 DECA Chapter Planning Guide

Contact: Rhonda Samples([email protected] and 770-534-0932)

Coordinated Vocational Academic Education

Virginia Turner Intervention Program [email protected]

Project SuccessRelated Vocational Instruction

Curriculum PathwaysCVAE/RVIRVI - Inclusive of the GPSs CVAE/PS -New curriculum information will take place in the 3rd phase of the process. Business Partners - Adding to the Board of Directors for both programs. Bank of AmericaKroger

Programs of Work

Conference DatesCVAE/PSOctober 20-21, 2006 VOCA Officer Training Conference Crown Plaza RaviniaApril 19-21, 2007 Annual VOCA State Conference Jekyll Island, GA

R V INovember 9 & 10, 2007 Fall Youth Leadership Conference Crown Plaza RaviniaMay 6-8, 2007 Annual RVI State Leadership ConferenceJekyll Island, GAhttp://www.glc.k12.ga.us/pandp/technlgy/BusInfTech/busequipandlayout.htm

Program Specialists are here today and will be available to answer any questions you have during the breaks and lunchCTAE Program Specialists

Agriculture EducationJohn WilkinsonProgram [email protected]

Agriculture Local Plan and Budget Changes to the agriculture local planEmail changes to one of the three regional agriculture coordinators. No changes to the consolidated application should be made until notified by the regional coordinator. Changes should occur after approval by the state board.Teachers who have not submitted a signed copy of their program of work, please submit as soon as possible to the agriculture regional coordinators

Agriculture Monthly Reports

Agriculture teachers are required to submit monthly reports in order to receive fundsMonthly reports should be submitted on-line to the agriculture regional coordinatorsA copy of the monthly report should be emailed or printed for the system CTAE Administrator

Development/Transition Kathy Jo ElliottProgram [email protected]

Pathways, Assessments, and Courses

To begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of your destination. It means to know where youre going so that you better understand where you are now and so that the steps you take are always in the right direction. Steven Covey

Phase I Curriculum Adopted September 14, 2006According to Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe, the best curriculum and instructional designs are backwards:

a. Stage One: Identify Desired Results

b. Stage Two: Determine Acceptable Evidence

c. Stage Three: Plan Learning Experiences and Instruction

Professional Learning MissionRobert Skip Brown

Using GVSDC as a medium to create a learning environment that will prepare career, technical and agricultural educators and stakeholders to train a world class workforce.

Professional Learning InitiativesGeorgia Performance Standard RolloutProgram Specialist InitiativesRegion Coordinator InitiativesNew CTAE Directors TrainingCertified CTAE Directors TrainingApproved PSC CertificationsTeachers As Leaders And Learners

Georgia Performance StandardsBare Bones GPS Training Administrators Nov-Dec 2006CTAE Instructors Jan-Feb 2007

Phase One GPS Roll Out CTAE Instructors By Specific Pathway May July 2007

Middle School ReengineeringKatrina RoperTo provide a developmental, comprehensive career exploration and planning experience for students with emphasis on self-knowledge. The goal is to provide students and parents with a program that stresses decision making for educational and career planning.

Career Connections Phase ISeptember June, 2007Provide uniformity across the state, districts and schools as it relates to a career connections classProvide students with exploration and knowledge in the career clusters established by the Georgia State Department of EducationBegins the process of assisting students in acquiring skills they will need to transition successfully to postsecondary training or a job after high schoolHelp students achieve more by linking classroom study to future choices

Reengineering Middle School CTAE Programs Designing an Accessible and Relevant Curriculum Middle School to High School Transition Parental Involvement

Middle School Phase II and Phase III

Career Developmentbuilding capacity to deliver quality career-related information to ALL Georgia students. Vivian SnyderEnhance the current program to support all school improvement initiatives identified as best practices including teachers-as-advisors and transition from middle school to high school (Graduation Counts).Support the development of the middle school curriculum to include an overview of the career development process at the 6th grade and exploration of CTAE concentrations at the 7th and 8th grades culminating in a 6-year Peach State Pathway Career Plan.

Career DevelopmentFacilitate the development of a Virtual Career Counselor to enhance the services currently available through the Georgia Virtual High School (GVHS) program.Support the efforts of the Tech Prep process and maintain collaborative programs to improve Perkins Core indicators in nontraditional programs currently identified as: FACS - males; Health Occupations males; Construction females; Mechanical Services Operations femalesContinue to facilitate the web site www.GeorgiaCRN.org

Work-Based Learning UpdateAlton Dwayne HobbsThe mission of reengineering Work-Based Learning is to provide age-appropriate activities for all students in all CTAE program areas in a model that is efficient and effective for the school size being served.

Work-Based LearningAccess current program statusConduct research on a national levelMeet with YAP coordinators in each regionConduct focus groups by regionRecommend courses for each pathwayRecommend approved activities for Teacher Support GrantsProduce a new work-based learning manual/activity guideRe-define certification standards for work-based learningEstablish new data collection proceduresDesign recognition of exemplary programs

Work-Based LearningFocus Groups by RegionsRepresentatives: COOP teachers, YAP coordinators, WBL coordinators, principals, superintendents, counselors, business representatives, CTAE supervisors or System Directors

Meeting Dates and Locations:North: October 31 in Athens, November 15 in Gwinnett, December 11 in Bartow Co.Central: October 23 in Dublin, November 9 in Bibb, December 6 in McDuffie Co.South: October 18 in Tifton, November 6 in Pierce Co., December 7th in Chatham

Please send recommendations for people to serve as focus group members to: [email protected]

JROTC Stan McCallarConduct JROTC Advisory Committee meetingsGenerate discussion for JROTC possible affiliation with GACTECollaborate to establish additional military programs for smaller high schoolsCollaborate with CTAE administrative division for JROTC funding educationCollaborate with and assist the State BOE in development of policy to exempt HPE for JROTC studentsResearch career pathways for JROTCUpdate the JROTC link on the DOE/CTAE websiteDevelop a system of data collection for JROTC

High Schools That WorkCTAE member of the SREB/HSTW networkProvide professional development for local schools/systems for school improvementCollaborate with state staff, SREB, school improvement, and regional coordinators to initiate school improvement through CTAECollaborate with middle grades CTAE curriculum coordinator and MMGWCollaborate with SREB and school improvement to design professional development for CTAE directors/supervisors and their school teamsCollaborate with the transition of HSTW to school improvement

Transforming Tech Prep Cathy MyersTech Prep will support the vision of a Secondary Profile of Career Readiness in Georgia by delivering equitable services; strengthening performance-based accountability; building leadership and partnership capacity; and providing a well-defined message so that all students benefit from seamless transitions that are supported by comprehensive career development.

Transforming Tech Prep Leadership CapacityDelivering Equitable Services.AccountabilityIntegrating Performance-based Activities (Perkins IV).QualityActing upon Federal Monitoring Visit RecommendationsUnifying Statewide Tech Prep Services. Professional Learning Strengthening training of Tech Prep CoordinatorsDelivering Quality, Research-based Professional Learning in Service Areas.

Transforming Tech PrepPartnership Capacity Strengthening State Level Collaboration Among AgenciesBuilding Local Level CollaborationTech Prep Consortium Coordinating Committee (TPCCC)Site Implementation TeamsSite Team LeadersBusiness and Community EngagementWell-Defined Tech Prep MessageStrengthening Definitions for Better Understanding and CommunicationProviding Tech Prep Publications for Engaging Community PartnersCreating Procedures and Policy Handbook for Statewide UseTech Prep Data ValidationImproving the identification and tracking of Tech Prep students Gathering, reporting, and tracking articulated credits as a component of the Career Readiness Profile.

CTAE End-of-Pathway Assessment System Mamie HansonCTAE Division is working to establish a statewide end-of-pathway system which validates that our students have acquired the necessary CTE skill attainment to be competitive in a global economy.Over the course of this school year, CTAE will be working to develop assessments that measure student success in direct correlation to our updated Phase I Curriculum to be instituted in FY2008.

Assessments for Phase I Curriculum Includes the following Career PathwaysAgriscience Computing Engineering Marketing & Management Small Business Development Therapeutic Services (Nursing) Transportation Logistical Operations Transportation Logistical Support

Assessment TimelineEstablish a clearinghouse to assist CTAE with the Assessment Process by early 2007Establish Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) panels to facilitate assessment development by early 2007Pilot testing of newly developed assessments by December, 2008Comprehensive assessment program ready for utilization by May, 2009 for Phase I Curriculum

End ResultsAssessments that validate CTAE skill attainment and provide necessary student data to improve CTAE instructionA Career Readiness Certificate provided to our students which certifies that they have met national standards for career readiness through a recognized job-ready written assessment

Accountability and Improvement Charles BanksProgram [email protected]

Perkins IV and New Georgia State PlanRewriting of the Georgia Perkins III State Plan will occur during the 2006-2007 year.Funding will be tied to the Local Plan Core IndicatorsNew Emphasis on Program Improvement

Federal Audit ReportCommendationsRecommendationsOutcomesTimelines

CTAE Documents and Budgets Electronic Submission of CTAE Grant ApplicationsLocal Plan and all other funding grant applications will be submitted through a new online websiteGrant budgets will continue to be submitted through the Consolidated Application

Perkins Program Reviews and Development of CTAE Improvement PlansPerkins Program Reviews37 program reviews will be completed by December 2006Regional Coordinators will serve as the System Level ChairpersonsThe first program review was successfully conducted on Sept.12 in Gwinnett CountyCTAE Improvement PlansCTAE Improvement Plans are now a follow up to the Program Review ProcessTechnical Assistance Workshops will be provided for CTAE Administrators on the Development of the School System CTAE Improvement PlansCTAE Improvement Plans will be updated annuallyCTAE Improvement Plan Form will be available online in the near future

Capital Equipment UpdateFY 2006Finish submitting scanned invoices to the GAORS websiteFY 2007 Equipment Agreements ready to send to local systems for uploading to the Consolidated ApplicationFunding Allocations will be added in the Consolidated ApplicationPurchases of Equipment must be between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007. Scanned invoices sent to the GAORS websiteFinal approval of bond funds is still neededFY 2008 Equipment Requests submitted to GaDOE in April 2006Requests Currently Awaiting OPB Approval

CPI & FTECTAE Local Administrator should verify with the system CPI and FTE Coordinators that CTAE information is accurate. Assure local system funding is accurate by:Updating Teacher InformationUpdating Course NumbersUpdating Program Codes

New Online Reporting System Timelines CTAE Administrators and Teachers Profile Information will be available onlineCTAE online submission of grant applications beginning Spring 2007

Regional Coordinators Update Save the Date Calendar of Events New CTAE Leadership AcademyFor new CTAE administratorsTechnical AssistanceFor new and experienced CTAE administratorsFuture leadership training for experienced CTAE administrators

Twelve (12) Improvement Strands Focus Group Session

Phase 2 pathways

40+ pathways at end of revision process

Pathways aligned to National Career Clusters & Pathways as approved by US DOE and National CT State Directors Consortium

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