For us, the answer is developing standards based strictly on local business and industry representative input. Each of the six pathways has a statewide Pathway Advisory Council (PAC). These PACs are key to the success of our construction project. Statewide One PAC for each of the six Career PathwaysMembership is a majority of business and industry representativesProvide input on skills and knowledge they are looking for in employeesRefine actual standards using Blooms TaxonomyApprove all Pathway CTE standards Pathway Advisory Councils (PACs) Core Standard 3.0: Evaluate how elements and principles of design are integrated in various media to communicate to a specific audience Benchmark 3.1: Analyze how elements and principles of design in various forms of media are applied to communicate to a specific audience Benchmark 3.2: Critique how the effective integration of elements and principles of design within a variety of medium impact target audiences Benchmark 3.3: Apply elements of principles of design to clarify, focus, or enhance a message or concept for a target audience Arts and Communication Pathway Core Standard 1.0: Evaluate how NR systems interface to fulfill society s needs Benchmark 1.1: Analyze the interconnectedness between (living and non-living) biotic and abiotic systems to determine how each system interacts with other systems Benchmark 1.2: Analyze biotic and abiotic features of various regions, areas, and/or locations globally to determine place-based implications to NR systems Benchmark 1.3: Analyze the interactions between society and NR to assess how societal needs impact the provision of goods and services to NR systems Natural Resources Pathway When standards for a particular course are approved by a PAC, in-service education is conducted for the teachers. Unpack standards Build curriculum Develop lesson plans that are shared statewide In-service Education for Instructors Now we ve got to have some plumbing to make sure everything moves in and out. This would be the assessment system. Mastery of standards is assessed in two ways: on-line written tests and a performance-based challenge. We ve got an infrastructure now for our CTE house but we need doors and windows to make students aware of CTE programs. RIASEC Interest Inventory crosswalked to Hawaii s 6 Career Pathways Handbooks and other promotional material Career Counseling for Students Developed a framework Created standards that meet local business and industry needs In-serviced our teachers so that they can implement the standards Designed an innovative assessment system Counseled our students Our CTE house is near completion Our CTE house deserves a few special features for its outside appearance. We know our standards are high and the assessments are difficult. Students who do especially well in our CTE programs deserve the following: CTE Certificates of Proficiency CTE Recognition Diplomas Special Recognition Dual Credit Articulated Programs of Study (DCAPS) Guidelines and Procedures Dual Credits They connect our secondary-level CTE to postsecondary-level CTE. All of our dual credit agreements are statewide and the postsecondary credits must be for a CTE course or courses required in a CTE program of study. They are 100 level and above credits. Students become eligible for these credits by completing CTE courses at their high school and taught by high school teachers. Dual Credit Procedures and GuidelinesDual Credit brochures for informational purposes The landscaping around our house. Barbara White Phone: (808) Website:Contact Information