Career and Technical Education Update

CTE Fall WorkshopOctober 2, 2012Sharon W. Wendt

CTE Team Director, DPI

Interest in CTE – National Level

• Economy – Lack of Skilled Workers• Pathways to Prosperity–Understanding that “College” is not

always a 4 year degree program

College for All does not mean everyone needs a B.A. Most

jobs do not require a B.A

Interest in CTE – National Level

• Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization

• Perkins Reauthorization–Alignment–Collaboration–Accountability– Innovation

Interest in CTE – State Level

• Governor’s College & Workforce Readiness Council

• Focused on aligning education system with the needs of the workforce

• Special Legislative Study Committee• Enhancing Opportunities for Students in High School

• WMC - Workforce Paradox Conference• BE BOLD 2: Growing Wisconsin’s Talent

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The Road Ahead: Restoring Wisconsin’s Workforce Development

Tim Sullivan, Author

Prepared for Governor Scott Walker, 2012

Sullivan Report

“We need to provide pathways for students to lead productive lives if we are to keep the American Dream alive.”

“Only 2.6% or $280 million of our $11.5 billion annual K-12 expenditures go towards CTE.”

Sullivan Report

• The Road Ahead: Restoring Wisconsin’s Workforce Development

Create a Contract for Four Year CompletionIncrease Tuition for Students that attain more than one degreeRequire Academic and Career Plans for all studentsImplement a System of Stackable CredentialsImplement a Statewide Credit Transfer SystemEncourage more Technical & Associate’s DegreesImplement Performance Based Funding

State Superintendent’s State of Education Address

“One of the surest pathways to the middle class in Wisconsin is career and technical education or CTE. Forecasts show that job openings in manufacturing, health care, IT, and service industries will continue to grow.”

Tony Evers, 9/20/12

Total CTE Costs by Category

CTE Costs as Percentage of Total Education Costs (TEC) (1991-2011)

1991 1996 2001 2006 2011

CTE $190,484,712 $225,537,112 $261,180,297 $271,745,968 $279,034,201

TEC $4,537,161,552 $6,131,535,634 $7,631,406,431 $9,152,845,892 $10,682,990,766

CTE Costs as Percentage of TEC (2007-2011)

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

CTE $275,927,227 $275,895,025 $ 281,495,680 $280,956,397 $ 279,033,200 TEC $ 9,495,971,274 $ 9,834,152,211 $10,172,675,567 $10,372,728,585 $10,682,990,766

CTE Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Trends (2004 – 2011)

CTE FTE TrendsYear FTE Loss

2004-2010 -336.122010-2012 -368.25

• Loss in employment over the past two years has been greater than previous six

Percent Loss (2004 – 2012)

CTE FTE -20.2%

Total High School Student Enrollment

-8.93%

State Superintendent’s State of Education Address

“ That’s why I’m working with business and education leaders across the state to reinvigorate CTE and create personalized academic and career plans for every student. It’s why I’ll be calling on the Legislature to support new investments in STEM, CTE, and industry certifications. To be pro-business, you have to be pro-education.”

Tony Evers, 9/20/12

State Superintendent’s Agenda 2017

• Further increase graduation rate from 85.7% to 92%

• Increase career and college readiness from 32% to 67%

• Close graduation and career and college readiness gaps by 50%

• Increase the percentage of students scoring proficient in 3rd grade reading and 8th grade mathematics

• Make school finance more equitable and transparent

CTE – A complete program

Programs of Study

School Counseling

& Academic Advising

Technical Skill

Attainment

Course Sequences

Articulation Agreements

Professional Development

Accountability and Evaluation

SystemsPartnership

s

Policies and

Procedures

Teaching and

Learning

School Counseling & Academic

Advising

College and Career Readiness

Four Year Graduation Rate Comparison: CTE Concentrator Seniors v. Non-CTE Seniors

Graduate Follow-up Results