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AN INTRODUCTION TO ILLINOIS CTE PROGRAMS OF STUDY2008 : 

AN INTRODUCTION TO ILLINOIS CTE PROGRAMS OF STUDY2008 Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Community College Board

PERKINS IV : 

PERKINS IV “The premise of this legislation is that high schools, industry, and higher education institutions need to work together to provide our workforce with the skills they need in order to achieve and compete in the 21st century. This bill works to ensure that American students are not just getting a world class education, but the best education in the world.” - Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT)

NEW LEGISLATIVE THEMES : 

NEW LEGISLATIVE THEMES Themes in Perkins IV: Accountability for results and program improvement at all educational levels Coordination within the CTE system Integration of academic and technical education Connection between secondary and postsecondary education, including baccalaureate level Involvement of business and industry

SECONDARY AND POSTSECONDARY ALIGNMENT : 

SECONDARY AND POSTSECONDARY ALIGNMENT In Illinois, Perkins IV alignment includes secondary education, community colleges, and four-year institutions through: Aligned curricula Seamless transition Dual credit opportunities Career development Professional development Articulation agreements Data-sharing agreements Partnerships and collaboration Continuous improvement

ILLINOIS : 

ILLINOIS Alignment is needed in Illinois as students are leaking through the educational pipeline.

THE STUDENT PIPELINE : 

THE STUDENT PIPELINE Educational attainment in Illinois, 2005: Age 18-24 with HS Diploma: 78.6% Age 25-64 with HS Diploma: 88.4% Age 25-64 with Associate Degree: 8.3% Age 25-64 with Bachelor’s or Higher: 31.8% Age 25-64 with Graduate/Prof. Degree: 11.7% NCHEMS (March 17, 2008). A public agenda for Illinois higher education: Planning for career and college success. Summary observations and findings regarding public need.

THE STUDENT PIPELINE CONT. : 

THE STUDENT PIPELINE CONT. Percentage of 9th graders graduating from high school, four years later by race/ethnicity: 96.4%: Asian 84.4%: White 60.4%: Hispanic 52.0%: African-American NCHEMS (March 17, 2008). A public agenda for Illinois higher education: Planning for career and college success. Summary observations and findings regarding public need.

THE STUDENT PIPELINE CONT. : 

THE STUDENT PIPELINE CONT. In-state college-going rates: Percentage of high school graduates enrolling college the following academic year by race/ethnicity (average 2005 and 2006). NCHEMS (March 17, 2008). A public agenda for Illinois higher education: Planning for career and college success. Summary observations and findings regarding public need.

WHAT NOW? : 

WHAT NOW? The Career Cluster Framework!

ALIGNMENT VIA CAREER CLUSTERS : 

ALIGNMENT VIA CAREER CLUSTERS Career Clusters provides alignment through: Smooth transitions Empowering students Enhancing economic development

CAREER CLUSTERS : 

CAREER CLUSTERS What are Career Clusters? Career Clusters are groups of occupations and industries that have in common a set of foundational knowledge and skills. There are 16 nationally recognized clusters, within which are multiple career pathways.

CAREER PATHWAYS : 

What are Career Pathways? Career Pathways are multi-year programs of academic and technical study that prepare students for a full range of postsecondary options within each of the 16 clusters. Currently, there are 81 nationally recognized pathways, each with specific pathway knowledge and skills. Clusters Pathways CAREER PATHWAYS

PROGRAMS OF STUDY (POS) : 

What are Programs of Study (POS)? Programs of Study are sequences of courses that incorporate a non-duplicative progression of secondary and postsecondary elements which include both academic and CTE content, curriculum alignment to challenging standards, rigorous content, and lead to the attainment of an industry recognized credential, certificate, or degree. PROGRAMS OF STUDY (POS)

WHO BENEFITS ? : 

WHO BENEFITS ? Who benefits from Career Pathways and POS? STUDENTS EDUCATORS EMPLOYERS COMMUNITIES

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Students benefit as Programs of Study: Smooth the transition from high school to college Motivate through hands-on learning experience Provide career guidance and a framework for students to plan their future. STUDENTS

EDUCATORS : 

Educators benefit as Programs of Study: Integrate academic and CTE curricula Include high quality professional development Align with school reform Provide a career context for teaching and learning EDUCATORS

EMPLOYERS : 

Employers benefit as Programs of Study offer the opportunity: To partner with educators to better prepare future employees To help determine the necessary knowledge, skills, and credentials to succeed in the workforce EMPLOYERS

COMMUNITIES : 

Communities benefit from Programs of Study as: Higher levels of educational attainment contribute to increased economic development Local employers partner with education for regional economic development and educational planning. COMMUNITIES

PROGRAMS OF STUDY OVERVIEW : 

PROGRAMS OF STUDY OVERVIEW CAREER CLUSTERS CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAMS OF STUDY

ILLINOIS’ SECONDARY CAREER CLUSTER TRANSITION : 

ILLINOIS’ SECONDARY CAREER CLUSTER TRANSITION

CLUSTERS : 

CLUSTERS Agriculture, Food & Natural ResourcesFood Products and Processing SystemsPlant SystemsAnimal SystemsPower, Structural & Technical SystemsNatural Resources SystemsEnvironmental Service SystemsAgribusiness Systems Architecture & ConstructionDesign/Pre-ConstructionConstructionMaintenance/Operations Arts, Audio/Video Technology & CommunicationsAudio and Video Technology and FilmPrinting TechnologyVisual ArtsPerforming ArtsJournalism and BroadcastingTelecommunications Business Management & AdministrationGeneral ManagementHuman Resources Management Business Information Management Administrative Support Operations Management

CLUSTERS CONT. : 

CLUSTERS CONT. Education & TrainingAdministration and Administrative SupportProfessional Support ServicesTeaching/Training FinanceSecurities and InvestmentBusiness Finance Banking ServicesInsurance Accounting Hospitality & TourismRestaurants and Food/Beverage ServicesLodgingTravel & TourismRecreation, Amusements & Attractions Government & Public AdministrationGovernanceNational SecurityForeign ServicePlanningRevenue and TaxationRegulationPublic Management and Administration Health ScienceTherapeutic ServicesDiagnostic ServicesHealth InformaticsSupport ServicesBiotechnology Research and Development

CLUSTERS CONT. : 

CLUSTERS CONT. Human ServicesEarly Childhood Development & ServicesCounseling & Mental Health ServicesFamily & Community ServicesPersonal Care ServicesConsumer Services Information TechnologyNetwork SystemsInformation Support and ServicesWeb and Digital CommunicationsProgramming and Software Development Law, Public Safety, Corrections & SecurityCorrection ServicesEmergency and Fire Management      ServicesSecurity & Protective ServicesLaw Enforcement ServicesLegal Services ManufacturingProductionManufacturing Production Process DevelopmentMaintenance, Installation & RepairQuality AssuranceLogistics & Inventory ControlHealth, Safety and Environmental      Assurance

CLUSTERS CONT. : 

CLUSTERS CONT. MarketingMarketing Management Professional Sales MerchandisingMarketing Communications Marketing Research Science, Technology, Engineering & MathematicsEngineering and TechnologyScience and Math Transportation, Distribution & LogisticsTransportation OperationsLogistics Planning and Management       ServicesWarehousing and Distribution Center       OperationsFacility and Mobile Equipment MaintenanceTransportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management and Regulation Health, Safety and Environmental Management Sales and Service The Career Clusters icons and language are being used with permission of the: States’ Career Clusters Initiative, 2008, www.careerclusters.org

ILLINOIS EXAMPLE: FINANCE : 

ILLINOIS EXAMPLE: FINANCE Finance Cluster Financial & Investment Planning Pathway Banking & Related Services Pathway Insurance Services Pathway Financial Planning & Services Investment & Securities Credit Management

ILLINOIS EXAMPLE: EDUCATION : 

ILLINOIS EXAMPLE: EDUCATION Education & Training Cluster Teaching & Training Pathway Professional Support Services Pathway Administration & Administrative Support Pathway Teaching Assistant Library Assisting Instructional Media Design

RESOURCES : 

RESOURCES Perkins IV Illinois 5-year Perkins IV State plan: http://www.iccb.state.il.us/pdf/career_tech/postsecondary/PerkinsStatePlanDraft1-08.pdf Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE): http://www.acteonline.org/ Illinois Resources Illinois Community College Board: http://www.iccb.org/cte.html Illinois State Board of Education: http://www.isbe.net/career/default.htm OCCRL Programs of Study Website: http://occrl.ed.uiuc.edu/Projects/perkins/ Career Clusters, Pathways, and POS The States’ Career Cluster Initiative: http://www.careerclusters.org National Career Pathways Network (NCPN): http://www.cord.org/ncpn-index.cfm Career Voyages – collaboration between the U.S. Department of Labor and U. S. Department of Education: http://www.careervoyages.gov/about-main.cfm