Career & Technical Education

2013-2014

The 4 C’s of CTE

Communication

Critical Thinking

Creativity Collaboration

What is Career & Technical Education? Business & Information Technology (Business)

Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS)

Marketing Education

Technology Education (Tech Ed)

Business and Information Technology

Students are provided opportunities to complement their academic preparation while exploring a variety of careers and learning skills and concepts in the areas of computer applications and solutions, accounting, business law and business management, entrepreneurship and principles of business and marketing.

Briar Woods High School Business Teachers: Nancy Cooley nancy.cooley@lcps.org Angela Woodward angela.woodward@lcps.org

Business Class Offerings at BWHSCOURSE# COURSE NAME CREDIT GRADE PREREQUISITES

821000 Introduction to Business & Marketing 1 9-11 none

828001 Computer Information Systems 1 9-12 none

828002 Advanced Computer Information Systems

1 11-12 Computer Information Systems

839001 Desktop/Multimedia Presentations 1 10-12 none

839002 Advanced Desktop/Multimedia Presentations

1 11-12 Desktop/Multimedia Presentations

830000 Accounting 1 10-12 none

831000 Advanced Accounting 1 11-12 Accounting

835700 Business Law 0.5 10-12 none

836700 Business Management 0.5 10-12 none

Business Club: FBLA Future Business Leaders of America-Phi

Beta Lambda is a nonprofit education association of students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields.

The FBLA-PBL Mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

The FBLA chapter at Briar Woods implements professional, community service, and fundraising activities that prepare students for competition at a local, regional, and national level.

http://www.fbla-pbl.org

Business Club: FBLAMust be enrolled in a business class

Briar-Woods FBLA Activities 2012-2013 Fall Leadership Conference Ice Cream Social Officer Training at George Mason University FBLA/DECA Day with the Washington Wizards Christmas Service Project New York City Business and Marketing Trip Business Field Trip Project Ask Region Competition State Competition National Competition

Business: Apple Federal Credit Union

Falcon Branch is a Student-Run Credit Union of Apple Federal Credit Union. It in an actual branch that is run entirely by students. Apple Federal Credit Union is a full-service credit union headquartered in Fairfax, VA, that serves educators, students, and their families.

Students taking Accounting and Advanced Accounting have an opportunity to work at the Briar Woods Branch.

Branch of the Year Under Two Years 2012

Ribbon Cutting - 2010

Business Industry Certifications: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) is the credential

required by academia and business, recognized globally as the premier credential chosen by individuals seeking to validate their knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the Microsoft Office applications.

Students taking Computer Information Systems will have the opportunity to obtain the following certifications during the course:

MOS Word MOS Excel MOS PowerPoint MOS Access

http://www.certiport.com

Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS)

Facilitate student progress toward a set of unifying goals in the areas of academic achievement, cultural and environmental issues, health and safety, individual and family relations, leadership and workplace ethics, and application of technology.

Briar Woods High School FACS Teachers: Diane Breinig Diane.Breinig@lcps.org Christy Hendrickson

Christy.Hendrickson@lcps.org Maryanne Valleau Maryanne.Valleau@lcps.org

FACS Class Offerings at BWHSCOURSE# COURSE NAME CREDIT GRADE PREREQUISITES

841700 Choices 0.5 9-10 none

844001 Early Childhood Education I 1 10-12 Recommended: Human Development orIntroduction to Business & Marketing

845002 Early Childhood Education II 1 11-12 Early Childhood Education I

846700 Fashion Design & Merchandising 0.5 9-12 none

845700 Gourmet Foods 0.5 9-12 none

846000 Human Development 0.5 9-12 none

840700 Independent Living 0.5 9-12 none

847700 Introduction to Housing & Interior Design

0.5 9-12 none

820700 Leadership Development 0.5 9-12 none

842700 Marriage and Family Dynamics 0.5 11-12 none

844002 Teacher Cadet Program 1 12 3.0 GPA, application process, essay, teacher recommendation

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FACS: Preschool at The Woods

FACS Clubs: FEA Future Educators Association (FEA):

FEA provides middle and high school students with opportunities to explore teaching as a career option. It helps students gain a realistic understanding of the nature of education and the role of the teacher.

What FEA can do for you:Raise Awareness – Promote excellence – Enhance

Leadership SkillsBuild Self-Confidence – Become a Role Model

FACS: Preschool at The Woods

FACS Industry Certifications Early Childhood II National Certification

Education Fundamentals (Teacher Cadet)

Marketing Prepare students for postsecondary education

and careers in marketing, management and entrepreneurship. 

Briar Woods High School Marketing Teachers: Martha Belote Martha.Belote@lcps.org Gregory Fenner Gregory.Fenner@lcps.org Heather VanDyke

Heather.VanDyke@lcps.org

Marketing Class Offerings at BWHS

COURSE# COURSE NAME CREDIT GRADE PREREQUISITES

821000 Introduction to Business & Marketing 1 9-11 none

821100 Sports, Entertainment, & Recreation Marketing

1 10-12 Introduction to Business & Marketing

822100 Marketing Non-Co-Op 1 11-12 Screening Conference & Introduction to Business & Marketing recommended

822000 Marketing Co-Op 2 11-12 Screening Conference & Introduction to Business & Marketing recommended

823100 Advanced Marketing Non-Co-Op 1 12 Marketing Non-Co-Op OR Marketing Co-Op

823000 Advanced Marketing Co-Op 2 12 Marketing Non-Co-Op OR Marketing Co-Op

Marketing Club: DECA DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in

marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

DECA members become: academically prepared for college and careers in

marketing, finance, hospitality or management community oriented by gaining an appreciation for the

benefits of service and their potential impact on the community and world

professionally responsible with ethics, integrity and high standards

experienced leaders by practicing key leadership skills such as goal setting, consensus building and project management. 

Marketing: The Falcons’ Nest The Falcons' Nest is a Gold Certified School

Based Enterprise Operated by Marketing Education students

Marketing Industry Certification National Professional Certification in Customer

Service This certification was designed to capture the core

customer service duties for a broad range of entry-level through first-line supervisory positions across the sales and service industries.

The credential is appropriate for anyone interested in obtaining a job or pursuing a career in retail and other industries that value customer service skills.

Tech Ed Provides experiences that lead to the

development of technologically literate people. At the elementary school level, students are introduced to technology and begin learning to use it in the classroom. At the middle school level, students considering a career in technology may explore the subject in several overview courses.

At the high school level, students take courses to prepare them for technical or professional programs of higher education, such as technical programs, STEM careers, engineering or architecture.

Briar Woods Teachers: Erik Kittelson Erik.Kittelson@lcps.org Charles Scudder Charles.Scudder@lcps.org

Tech Ed Class Offerings at BWHSCOURSE# COURSE NAME CREDIT GRADE PREREQUISITES

810000 Aerospace Science 1 10-12 none

851000 Technology Education I 1 9-12 none

852000 Technology Education II 1 10-12 Technology Education I

853000 Computer Aided Drafting & Design I (CADD I)

1 10-12 none

854000 Computer Aided Drafting & Design II (CADD II)

1 11-12 Computer Aided Drafting & Design I (CADD I)

856000 Applied Technology I 1 9-12 None

857000 Applied Technology II 1 10-12 Applied Technology I

858000 Applied Technology III 1 11-12 Applied Technology II

Technology Student Association TSA: Prepares students with leadership

opportunities in technology, innovation, design, and engineering.

TSA students: Apply and integrate science, technology, engineering

and math concepts. Gain leadership and problem solving skills that can be

used in college and the work force. Compete in Regional, State, and National competitions

Video Game Design Robotics and Automation Engineering Design System Control

Tech Ed Industry Certification Autodesk Certified User Exam

Upon completion of CADD II students can take one of two certifications.

Autodesk AutoCAD User Certification

Autodesk Inventor User Certification