Robin Harris, Kansas State Department of Education 3.3.11

KANSAS CTE STANDARDS

• Adopted Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements as CTE standards• Transitioning VE-2 programs to

career cluster pathways

HOW IS KANSAS USING THESE CAREER CLUSTER PATHWAYS PROGRAMS OF STUDY?

• Creation of new programs• Recognition of knowledge

and skills across career fields

• Alignment • Connection to personalized

college career plans of study

KEEPING KANSAS COMPETITIVE

Earning Portable Industry-recognized Certifications/Credentials

– Kansas WorkReady! Certificate

– Adobe Certification

– IC3 core computing Certification

– MOS Certification

– OSHA 10-hour safety (general & construction)

– AAFCS Pre-PAC Credentials

Increases postsecondary connections

31 PathwaysCareer Cluster Design Sheets

Common Courses ListTerminology ListStaff contactsResources List

CAREER CLUSTER GUIDANCE HANDBOOK