Recommendations for the Career and Technical Education Plan

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Recommendations for the Career and Technical Education

PlanPresented to the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education Committee

September 8, 2008

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We Can No Longer Afford to Educate…We Can No Longer Afford to Educate…

TODAY’S students

for

TOMORROW’S world

in

YESTERDAY’S schools!

Source: Illinois Education to Careers Next Generation Education

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AgendaAgenda

•Current Status of CTE

•Rationale and Process for Redesign

•Plan for CTE

•Questions/Discussion

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Currently, CTE Programs are FragmentedCurrently, CTE Programs are Fragmented

• 51 Partial programs fragmented across the district

• Over 3,400 students currently enrolled in at least one CTE class

• 161 Single period courses

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CTE Planning Has Included Staff, Business and Industry, and Community InputCTE Planning Has Included Staff, Business and Industry, and Community Input

• Reviewed previous PPS CTE plans

• Conducted CTE staff survey

• Forum for our High School Principals

• Organized programs to align with high priority occupations

• Aligned plan with High School Reform initiatives

• Solicited business and industry input via Local Advisory meeting

• Participated in two A+ Schools community workshops

• Invited leadership from the PA Bureau of Career And Technical Education to present to District administrators

• Determined the projected costs and personnel impact of proposed CTE plans

• Examined District facilities to establish recommendations for the best locations of CTE programs

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How CTE Can be ImprovedHow CTE Can be Improved

•Ensure all CTE programs are in compliance with PA standards

•Eliminate program duplication across District

•Ensure that IEPs dictate compliance with CTE regulations

•Align and enhance program sequences to improve the quality of our various CTE programs

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•Increase number of students who complete the full CTE program and achieve a standard of industry-based certification

•Implement K-12 career education•Better inform students and parents of the

high quality and tangible benefits of CTE programs

•Enhance the quality of instruction for all CTE programs

How CTE Can be ImprovedHow CTE Can be Improved

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Goals of

CTE Plan

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Comparison of Potential Delivery ModelsComparison of Potential Delivery Models

Provides a single CTE cluster in one location offering quality instruction and facilitates business – industry partnerships. Recommended model

Cost prohibitive in light of excess building spaces within the district. (ex. Oakhill CTC plan)

Students lose up to two periods of instruction daily due to travel to and from home school. (ex. County schools—Forbes Road East)

Results in duplication of services. ( Current PPS model)

Single site CTE center

Single high school and CTE center

Duplication of CTE programs within

multiple comprehensive HS

CTE Academies

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The Academy Model for CTE is the Best Fit for Pittsburgh Public SchoolsThe Academy Model for CTE is the Best Fit for Pittsburgh Public Schools

•Supported by community input

•Consolidates programs into single locations

•Builds upon strong pre-existing CTE programs

•Utilizes off-site centralized locations

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A Number of Studies Support the Academy Model for Career and Technical EducationA Number of Studies Support the Academy Model for Career and Technical Education

• Academy students performed significantly better in attendance, credits earned, average grades, and likelihood of graduating high school than statistically similar, non-academy students

• Academy students had lower one and three-year attrition rates than non-academy students, by 15% and 7%, respectively

• Teachers reported a great improvement in school climate after the implementation of career academies

• Students developed a sense of collective identity– Authors: Reller, Stern et al., Hayward & Talmadege, McPartland et al., Elliot,

Hanser, & Gilroy

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Academy Graduates are More Likely to Enroll in Post-Secondary Education, and more likely to Complete a Bachelor’s Degree

Academy Graduates are More Likely to Enroll in Post-Secondary Education, and more likely to Complete a Bachelor’s Degree

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0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70

Comparison Group

Academy Graduates

Comparison Group

Academy Graduates

% of students enrolled in postsecondary education

% of students expected to complete a Bachelor’s degree

Source: Rellers, et alSource: Rellers, et al

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Transportation and

Logistics

Health Sciences

EngineeringTechnology

Consumer Sciences

Construction and Trades

Business, Finance and Information Technology

Six Academies of

Excellence

Pittsburgh South Annex

Pittsburgh WestinghouseEarly College PartnershipSite to be Determined

Pittsburgh Brashear

Pittsburgh Carrick

Pittsburgh Allderdice

The Plan for Career and Technical Education

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The Plan for Career and Technical EducationThe Plan for Career and Technical Education

•Infuse Satellites of Success into CTE Programs

– Robotics Technology at Peabody

– Graphic Design, Visual and Performing Arts at CAPA

– Environmental Sciences, Engineering and Biotechnology at Science and Technology Academy

•Implement Grade 3-12 Career Education Program

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Engineering Technology – Allderdice Engineering Technology – Allderdice

• Year to be Implemented: – 2009-2010

• New Programs:– Engineering Technology

• Current Schools with Engineering Programs:

– Allderdice Engineering

• Program Capacity: – 350 students

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Overview of Square Footage, Cost and ProgrammingOverview of Square Footage, Cost and Programming

Courses Offered: Engineering Technology I, II, III, IV

Square Footage: 6,648 sq. ft.

Cost of construction for a complete renovation of existing instructional space, including design cost, any needed demolition work, and all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ventilation and case work for student use and material storage.

Cost for Facilities: $1,000,000.00 - estimate

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Business, Finance and IT – Carrick Business, Finance and IT – Carrick


• New Programs:– Business Information Technology

– Finance/Accounting Technology

– Cisco Information Technology

• Current Schools with BFIT Programs:– Carrick: Business and Finance Academy

– Brashear, Carrick, Peabody: Cisco/A+ IT Academy


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Courses Offered: IT Academy: Year 1 - Computer Repair A+ Year 2 - Cisco I, IIYear 3 – Cisco III, IVMicrosoft Certified Professional courses

Business Academy Year 1 – Business Information Technology I Finance/Accounting Technology I

Year 2 – Business Information Technology II Finance/Accounting Technology II

Year 3 – Business Information Technology III Finance/Accounting Technology III

Square Footage: 8,092 Square Foot


Cost for Facilities: $963,000 - estimate


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Transportation and Logistics – BrashearTransportation and Logistics – Brashear


• New Programs:– Automotive Technology

– Diesel Mechanics

– Automotive Body Repair

• Current Schools with Transportation and Logistics Programs:

– Brashear: Automotive Technology and Auto Body Repair


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Courses Offered: Automotive Technology I, II, III Collision Repair I, II, III Diesel Mechanics I, II, III



Cost for Facilities: $1,500,000.00 - estimate

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Consumer Sciences – WestinghouseConsumer Sciences – Westinghouse


• New Programs:– Hospitality and Tourism

– Culinary Arts

– Cosmetology

• Current Schools with Consumer Sciences Programs:– Brashear, Carrick, Oliver, Peabody, Westinghouse: Culinary Arts

– Oliver, Westinghouse: Cosmetology


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Courses Offered: Cosmetology I, II, III Culinary Arts I, II, III Hospitality and Tourism I, II, III

Square Footage: 3,000 Square foot (additional space)


Cost for Facilities: $1,095,000 - estimate

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Construction and Trades – South AnnexConstruction and Trades – South Annex

• Year to be Implemented:– 2011-2012

• New Programs:– Carpentry

– Plumbing

– Electrical Occupations

– Computer Assisted Drafting and Design

– HVAC

– Welding

– Production Technology

• Maximum Enrollment:– 350

• Current Schools with Construction and Trades Programs:

– Connelley: Welding and HVAC

– Carrick: Carpentry

– Langley, Allderdice: Machine Operations

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Courses Offered: Carpentry I, II, IIIComputer Assisted Drafting I, II, III Electricity I, II, III Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning I, II, III Plumbing I, II, III Production Technology I, II, III Welding I, II, III



Cost for Facilities: $15,000,000.00 - $18,000,000.00 - estimate

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Health Careers – Early College PartnershipHealth Careers – Early College Partnership


• New Programs:– Medical Records

– Nursing

– Allied Health

• Current Schools with Health Careers Programs:– Carrick, Langley, Peabody: Health Career Technology

• Program Capacity: – 150 - 250

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Courses Offered: Allied Health I, II, III Medical Records I, II, III Nursing I, II, III

Square Footage: 20,000 square foot


Cost for Facilities: To be determined upon more investigation of cost to create early college academy for grades 9-12

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Satellites of SuccessSatellites of Success

Pittsburgh CAPAPittsburgh Peabody

Science and Technology Academy at Frick

Environmental

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CTE Academies of Excellence Will Be Phased in Over the Next Three Years CTE Academies of Excellence Will Be Phased in Over the Next Three Years

» Maximum

Academies School Year Enrollment

• Business, Finance and Information Technology 2009-2010 300• Engineering Technology 2009-2010 350• Consumer Sciences 2010-2011 200• Transportation and Logistics 2010-2011 150• Health Sciences 2011-2012 150• Construction and Trades 2011-2012 350

Total: 1,500

Satellites

• Robotics 2008-2009 100• Arts* 2010-2011 TBD• Science and Technology* 2009-2010 TBD

*If an approved CTE program

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Implement Grade 3 – 12 Career Education ProgramImplement Grade 3 – 12 Career Education Program

• Work with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction to integrate PA Department of Education’s Career Education and Work (CEW) standards into academic instruction

• CEW standards describe what students should know and be able to do in four specific areas:

– career awareness and preparation– career acquisition – career retention and advancement – entrepreneurship

• Develop a Career Exploration course for all 8th grade students

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Bridging CTE to the Pittsburgh Promise

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Questions / DiscussionQuestions / Discussion

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Recommendations for the Career and Technical Education Plan