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– [email protected]
§ Ellen Bohle, Program Director of District & Postsecondary Partnerships, Division of College, Career & Technical Education– [email protected]
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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