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CTE TALKINSIDE THE ISSUEMessage from the CTE College Credit Coordinator

What is CTE College Credit?

CTE Programs Eligible for College Credit

New Program Requirements

Program Bene�ts

Presentations

Application Deadline & Process

CTE College Credit Web Page

O�ce News

Contact Information

Tuition Value Report

www.facebook.com/CSNCTECollegeCredit

CTE COLLEGE CREDIT a t CO L L E G E O F S O U T H E R N N E VA DA

MESSAGE FROM THE CTE COLLEGE CREDIT COORDINATORI hope your spring semester is o� to a good start as we celebrate national Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month™. CTE in Nevada has undergone some positive changes in the past few years that have impacted CTE College Credit (formerly Tech Prep). We have a new name that better expresses what the program is about; new eligibility requirements that are aligned with the requirements to earn a State Certi�cate of Skills Attainment; and an even more expansive list of college credit eligible CTE programs that lead to CSN degree and certi�cate pathways!

Did you know that in the past �ve years CTE College Credit has awarded nearly $5 million dollars in college tuition savings to Southern Nevada high school students? Just last year we saw an increase of 5% in college credit earners from the previous academic year. We had a total of 2,063 students earn 10,388 CSN college credit in 2,977 CSN courses. This represents a savings of $877,786 in tuition value! I look forward in continuing to strengthen the CTE partnerships that bene�t students of Nevada in their educational journey; as they transition from high school into college.

WHAT IS CTE COLLEGE CREDIT?CTE College Credit is a program that grants FREE college credit for approved high school career and technical education (CTE) programs. CTE programs are a sequence of high school elective classes (generally three years), taught at the high school by high school teachers, preparing students to be College and Career Ready!

There are over 70 CTE programs o�ered in high schools throughout Nevada, many of which are approved and articulated for CSN college credit. The college credit awarded is designed to give students a head start on their pathway towards completing requirements within an industry certi�cation, CSN certi�cate of achievement or CSN associates degree. CTE College Credit gives students the ability to minimize the repetition of similar coursework in college and save money.

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CTE PROGRAMS ELIGIBLE FOR COLLEGE CREDITAs of this semester, the list of articulated programs has grown by two. There are now a total of 37 articulated CTE programs, eleven of which are new articulations! They include Accounting & Finance, Architectural Drafting, Automotive Service Technician, Construction Technology, Emergency Medical Technician, Entrepreneurship, Mechanical Technology, Photography, Radio Production, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, and Sports Medicine. Listed below are the articulated CTE programs as of January 2016. I encourage everyone to also review the complete list of articulation agreements, available through the program’s webpage, which details the CSN college credit granted and identi�es the CSN degree and certi�cate pathway.

BUSINESS & MARKETINGAccounting & FinanceAdministrative ServicesBusiness ManagementEntrepreneurshipMarketingSports & Entertainment MarketingAcademy of Finance (National Academy Foundation)High School of Business

EDUCATION, HOSPITALITY & HUMAN SERVICESCulinary ArtsEarly Childhood EducationHospitality and TourismAcademy of Hospitality and Tourism (National Academy Foundation)

HEALTH SCIENCE & PUBLIC SAFETYDental AssistingEmergency Medical TechnicianMedical AssistingNursing AssistantRespiratory TherapySports MedicineCriminal JusticeFire Science

INFORMATION & MEDIA TECHNOLOGIESGraphic DesignPhotographyRadio ProductionComputer ScienceInformation Technology (IT) NetworkingInformation Technology (IT) Service & SupportWeb Design and Development

SKILLED & TECHNICAL SCIENCESArchitectural DesignConstruction TechnologyDrafting and DesignHeating, Ventilation, A/C & RefrigerationElectronic TechnologyMechanical TechnologyWelding TechnologyAutomotive Service TechnicianAutomotive TechnologyAviation Technology

NEW PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSTo qualify for CTE College Credit, students must:

1. Earn a 3.0 grade point average in the articulated CTE program course sequence; Example: Computer Science I, Computer Science II, and Computer Science III

2. Pass the State End-of-Program Assessment*; and

3. Pass the State Workplace Readiness Assessment*. *The state assessments are administered by the high school and are not CSN tests.

Tips for Teachers: CTE College Credit is FREE

Students have (3) years from their high school graduation to apply for college credit.

For a list of eligible CTE College Credit programs o�ered at your high school visit www.csn.edu/cte.

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PROGRAM BENEFITS

SAVE MONEYThe current cost of a 3-credit class at CSN is $253.50* - without the cost of books and fees. By applying for CTE College Credit, students can save hundreds of dollars on college tuition. *Cost of tuition is subject to change.

SAVE TIMEWith careful planning, students could have a full semester of college credits completed by the time they �nish high school. That means students will begin college with the opportunity to complete a degree or certi�cate in less time.

GAIN EMPLOYABILITY SKILLSBy enrolling in a CTE Program at their high school, students will have the opportunity to learn a variety of skills that will prepare them for a career. Not to mention, students will able to include the CTE College Credits earned on a job application or resume!

CTE STUDENTS GRADUATE AT HIGHER RATESStudent engagement in career pathways can lead to higher graduation rates, as demonstrated through the comparison of the Nevada graduating class of 2015 cohorts of CTE students and the general student population. The �ndings indicate that the graduation rate for CTE students is 83.8% or 13 percentage points higher than the overall graduation rate of 70.8% for all Nevada students. This trend remains consistent over the past three-year period.

Source: Nevada Report Card State Level Total Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate 2014-2015

Nevada Department of Education-O�ce of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options: Bulletin #1-2016

Tips for Teachers:Did you know that the CTE College Credit has a program presentation available online? You can visit www.csn.edu/cte and enter the portal for Education Professionals to download a PDF copy to share with your students.

PRESENTATIONSCTE College Credit is a valuable program that can bene�t all high school students. We want to ensure that as many students learn about the

program in middle school or as 9th graders so they may e�ectively plan their high school elective options. CTE College Credit requires

students to register for three years of elective classes within an articulated CTE program. We are available for classroom presentations and

also regularly participate in college and career fairs throughout the year. If you would like to invite us to your school please contact the o�ce

to make arrangements.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE

APRIL 1, 2016

Tips for Teachers:Students in the �nal year of their program’s core course sequence should apply for CTE College Credit if they have a 3.0 GPA in the CTE program at the time of applying.

APPLICATION PROCESSStudents must go to the CTE College Credit webpage to complete the application process.

All links and documents are available through this site.

Step 1: Print the Student InstructionsAll students should print and review the detailed, step-by-step application instructions before getting started.

This document is available online as a PDF document.

Step 2: CSN College Admission ApplicationThe CSN College Admission Application should only be completed once. If students have previously completed an application

they can move on to Step 3. CTE College Credit Application.

Once the CSN College Admission Application is completed students will receive their NSHE/College ID number via email. We highly

encourage students to complete this step, at minimum, two weeks before the CTE College Credit deadline to allow enough time for

processing. In some cases it may take up to 7-10 business days to process applications before students receive their NSHE/College

ID. If a student has forgotten their NSHE/College ID please contact the CTE College Credit O�ce for further assistance.

Step 3: CTE College Credit ApplicationStudents must have their NSHE/College ID to complete their CTE College Credit Application. Once completed, students will

immediately receive a con�rmation e-mail from the CTE College Credit O�ce for their records.

Step 4: Consent to Release Academic Records FormAll students must complete this form and have it signed by a parent/guardian if they are under 18 years of age. It should be turned

in to their CTE teacher by the April 1, 2016 deadline. The CTE teacher will collect all forms and submit them to their high school’s

CTE College Credit Liaison.

The form is available online as a PDF document.

Students are encouraged to complete the CTE College Credit

application before the deadline to ensure that their college credits

are posted by August 31, 2016.

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OFFICE NEWSCongratulations!I would like to acknowledge CSN CTE College Credit team members for their recent accomplishments. Way to go!

Rosalyn Jimenez, CTE College Credit Special Projects Assistant, graduated from UNLV with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature.

Somer Rodgers, CTE College Credit Administrative Assistant III, was presented with the President’s Distinguished Employee of the Year Award during CSN’s Fall 2015 Convocation Ceremony. This award recognizes a full-time classi�ed employee who has demonstrated remarkable contributions through student success and/or customer service, quality of work, continued education and service to CSN.

CTE COLLEGE CREDIT WEB PAGETake the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the program webpage. It is an

essential tool in ensuring that the CTE educational community and high school

students have a sound understanding of the program, bene�ts, and process. It

includes information portals for Students and Education Professionals, as

well as the portal to complete the CTE College Credit Application.

STAFF CONTACT INFORMATIONLeticia WellsCTE College Credit Coordinatorleticia.wells@csn.edu702.651.4167

Somer RodgersAdministrative Assistant IIIsomer.rodgers@csn.edu702.651.4838

CTE COLLEGE CREDIT OFFICECSN Western Center4601 West Bonanza RoadLas Vegas, Nevada 89107cte@csn.edu702.651.4820www.csn.edu/cte

Mailing Address3200 East Cheyenne Ave - Sort Code WESNorth Las Vegas, Nevada 89030

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Access the CTE College Credit program presentation to show your students.

Retrieve the complete list of articulation agreements which details each articulated CTE program, the CSN college credit that will be granted, and the degree and/or certi�cates programs pathway.

Download all documents received during the CTE High School meetings such as: - Program Overview (English & Spanish) - 2015-2016 Information for High School Sta� - Tuition Value Reports (from 2008 through the present)

Review the CTE programs at completer level by Southern Nevada high school.

Access links to the NDE CTE O�ce, CSTO’s, and CTE professional associations.

You can also:

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CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Students Juniors Seniors Females Males CSN Courses Credits Tuition ValueAdvanced Technologies Academy 63 15 48 22 41 113 381 $32,194.50Arbor View High School 35 11 24 20 15 46 159 $13,435.50Basic High School 29 15 14 23 6 37 122 $10,309.00Bonanza High School 34 14 20 15 19 48 166 $14,027.00Canyon Springs High School 9 5 4 8 1 10 30 $2,535.00Centennial High School 38 21 17 26 12 39 144 $12,168.00Chaparral High School 19 6 13 8 11 22 74 $6,253.00Cheyenne High School 31 22 9 28 3 41 136 $11,492.00Cimarron-Memorial High School 32 9 23 22 10 36 135 $11,407.50Clark High School 48 32 16 23 25 50 181 $15,294.50Coronado High School 72 40 32 40 32 79 307 $25,941.50Del Sol High School 6 3 3 3 3 6 18 $1,521.00Desert Oasis High School 12 3 9 8 4 12 43 $3,633.50Desert Pines High School 19 10 9 12 7 27 89 $7,520.50Desert Rose High School 25 3 22 19 6 38 108 $9,126.00Durango High School 4 2 2 1 3 4 13 $1,098.50East Career and Technical Academy 344 220 124 235 109 636 2234 $188,773.00Eldorado High School 14 8 6 13 1 22 80 $6,760.00Foothill High School 28 5 23 14 14 31 108 $9,126.00Green Valley High School 38 11 27 25 13 41 148 $12,506.00Las Vegas Academy 35 3 32 25 10 36 139 $11,745.50Las Vegas High School 79 12 67 38 41 95 350 $29,575.00Legacy High School 38 12 26 23 15 47 172 $14,534.00Liberty High School 33 7 26 25 8 35 132 $11,154.00Moapa Valley High School 12 3 9 8 4 16 60 $5,070.00Mojave High School 3 0 3 2 1 3 12 $1,014.00Northwest Career and Technical Academy 124 74 50 76 48 170 526 $44,447.00Palo Verde High School 21 4 17 12 9 21 84 $7,098.00Rancho High School 103 92 11 55 48 138 516 $43,602.00Sandy Valley 5 1 4 3 2 5 20 $1,690.00Shadow Ridge High School 115 72 43 57 58 136 468 $39,546.00Sierra Vista High School 21 7 14 12 9 29 98 $8,281.00Silverado High School 30 18 12 17 13 43 141 $11,914.50Southeast Career and Technical Academy 102 20 82 72 30 148 615 $51,967.50Southwest Career and Technical Academy 153 75 78 107 46 296 975 $82,387.50Spring Valley High School 9 1 8 7 2 10 37 $3,126.50Sunrise Mountain High School 9 8 1 7 2 9 35 $2,957.50Valley High School 93 38 55 64 29 141 430 $36,335.00Veterans Tribute Career and Technical 79 79 0 57 22 133 399 $33,715.50Virgin Valley High School 2 1 1 0 2 2 8 $676.00West Career and Technical Academy 42 17 25 22 20 61 204 $17,238.00West Prep at West Hall 4 1 3 4 0 7 26 $2,197.00Western High School 44 12 32 33 11 51 244 $20,618.00

Subtotal 2056 1012 1044 1291 765 2970 10367 $876,011.50

CCSD SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLInnovations International Charter School 7 0 7 6 1 7 21 $1,774.50

Subtotal 7 0 7 6 1 7 21 $1,774.50

Students Juniors Seniors Females Males CSN Courses Credits Tuition Value

2063 1012 1051 1297 766 2977 10388 $877,786.00TOTAL

The CTE College Credit Program is funded by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 in cooperation with the College of Southern Nevada and Nevada Department of Education. CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/A�rmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination