Beyond CTE: Building Pathways for All Students

Zachary Adams & Ellen Bohle | April 2019

§ States will understand: – the context and lessons learned that are driving the Tennessee Pathways re-

brand;– the regional coordinator role and their responsibilities driving relationships between

education and employers;– the components of a certified pathway;– the connection between awarding certification and ensuring high-quality pathways.

Session Objectives

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Tennessee’s Education and Workforce Development

Initiatives from 2012-2017

Pathways Tennessee: 2012-2017

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Current Tennessee Education Outcomes

Student Progression from Ninth Grade into PostsecondaryBy 8th Grade Math Performance Quartile

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Advisement Early College and Career Experiences

Cross-Sector Alignment

Postsecondary Outcomes Informed Our Redesign

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Tennessee Pathways Rebrand

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Addressing Brand Awareness

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§ Graduation rate multiplied by the percentage of students who are Ready Graduates. A Ready Graduate meets one of the following criteria (students can only be “counted” once):

Tennessee Pathways Supports New Accountability

Ready Graduate

ACT: 21SAT: 1060

2 EPSOs & Industry Credential

2 EPSOs & 31 on ASVAB AFQT

4 EPSOs

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Statewide Investments & Support

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Build school & district

capacity

Reduce friction between student

transitions

Increase equitable access to

postsecondary

Defining Success

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Tennessee Pathways Certification

Components of a Certified Pathway

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Defined Labor Market Need

Articulation agreements between multiple

postsecondary institutions

Progression of high school coursework

Early college & career experiences

(EPSO+WBL)

Evidence of intentional career exploration &

advisement structures

CTE Pathway Example

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Rigorous Academic Coursework

• Nursing Services program of study, including dual enrollment Anatomy & Physiology and dual enrollment Nursing Services

Work-Based Learning

• Classroom speaker from a local hospital

• College fair for health sciences

• Job shadowing a nurse

• Clinical placement at a local hospital

Postsecondary Education

• Practical Nursing at TCAT Murfreesboro

• Nursing A.A.S. at Motlow State Community College

• Nursing BSN at Middle Tennessee State University

Career Opportunities

• Licensed Practical Nurse

• Registered Nurse

Non-CTE Pathway Example

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Rigorous Academic Coursework

• AP Biology• AP Chemistry• Local dual credit

Anatomy and Physiology

Work-Based Learning

• Classroom speaker from a local hospital

• College fair for health sciences

• Job shadowing a nurse, physican, or related field

• Clinical placement at a local hospital

Postsecondary Education

• Practical Nursing at TCAT Murfreesboro

• Nursing A.A.S. at Motlow State Community College

• BS in Biology or Chemistry at Middle Tennessee State University

Career Opportunities

• Licensed Practical Nurse

• Registered Nurse

• Nurse Practioner

• Physician

Labor Market Responses

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Elective Focus & EPSO Responses

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Postsecondary Articulation Norming

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Employer Partnership Norming

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Advisement Norming

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Articulating the Benefit to Schools and Districts

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Increased student

postsecondary success to drive local economic

strength

Accelerating degree/credential

completion

Extending district capacity through

regional coordinators

Increasing number of Ready

Graduates

Building Your Own Pathway

Your Questions

Contact Information

§ Zachary Adams, Program Director of District & Industry Engagement, Division of College, Career & Technical Education– Zachary.L.Adams@tn.gov

§ Ellen Bohle, Program Director of District & Postsecondary Partnerships, Division of College, Career & Technical Education– Ellen.Bohle@tn.gov

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Districts and schools in Tennessee will exemplify excellence and equity such that all students are equipped with the

knowledge and skills to successfully embark on their chosen path in life.

Excellence | Optimism | Judgment | Courage | Teamwork