Subcommittee on Academics and Workforce Alignment April 24, 2014

Subcommittee on Academics and Workforce Alignment

April 24, 2014

A Successful CTE Student Will … Graduate from high school with academic proficiency Complete a CTE course sequence as part of a comprehensive

program of study Successfully pass an end-of-sequence (program) technical

assessment Earn a credential validating workplace readiness (employability) skills Qualify for industry credentials while in high school (where available) Earn college credit while in high school to better prepare for and

advance postsecondary education

Nevada Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

FY’14 Funding Sources


State Funds Federal Funds Total

CTE Programs $4,139,053 $8,633,133 $12,772,186

Career & Technical Education Student Definitions

Enrollee Participant Concentrator (2 credits earned) Completer (completes sequence)


Infrastructure Changes for CTE in Nevada

Revised Program Completion Requirements CTE Course Catalog Programs of Study Developed for all Programs State CTE Skill Standards & Curriculum Frameworks End-of-Program Assessments Employability Skill Requirements Student Certificates/Credentials


New Program Completion Requirements

1. Students must complete the sequence of courses as determined by the CTE Course Catalog

2. Where available, students must take an end-of-program assessment upon completion of the course sequence (NAC 389.800)

3. Students must be taught the Employability Skills for Career Readiness (new 21 standards) and demonstrate proficiency in the employability skill standards (NAC 389.800)


CTE Course Catalog All courses identified by common names and course descriptions Course sequences defined (i.e., Level I, II, III) Common completion levels for all course sequences 300+ Courses 70+ Course Sequences


Career and Technical Education Organized Under 6 Program Areas and 15 Career Clusters

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Business and Marketing

Hospitality, Human Services and Education

Health Sciences and Public Safety

Information and Media Technologies

Skilled and Technical Sciences

Nevada Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education August 13, 2012

CTE Course Catalog Information and Media Technologies


Information TechnologyComputer ScienceDatabase DesignIT- NetworkingIT- Service and SupportWeb Design & Development

Media TechnologiesAnimationFashion, Textiles & DesignGraphic DesignGraphic Communications and ProductionRadio ProductionVideo Production

CTE Program & Course SequenceProgram AreaInformation and Media TechnologiesCareer Cluster Information TechnologyCTE Program Information Technology Networking

• IT Networking I• IT Networking II• IT Networking III• IT Networking Advanced Studies


CTE Course Catalog

All courses and course sequences defined.


COURSE TITLE ABBREVIATED NAME CREDITS LEVEL CIP CODEIT Networking I IT NETWORKING I 1 L1 11.1002

Prerequisite: None This course will introduce students to the general theories needed to design, build, and maintain home and small business networks. Concepts learned will provide the students with the opportunity to further their education in Information Technology (IT) and prepare for entry-level IT careers.

Programs of Study

Identifies Career Cluster and Pathway Identifies the students four year plan Identifies post-secondary options Identifies industry certifications Identifies the appropriate CTSO(s) Identifies high wage, high demand, and high skill

careers


Programs of Study

State CTE Skill Standards


• Identifies content standards, performance standards, and measureable performance indicators

• Cross-walked to the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Math, and the State Science Standards

• Cross-walked to the Common Career Technical Core Standards

• Identifies the body of knowledge to be assessed

• Drives course sequences, curriculum frameworks and local curriculum development

State Skill Standards


CONTENT STANDARD 3.0: INSTALL, CONFIGURE, AND SECURE COMPUTER SOFTWARE

PERFORMANCE STANDARD 3.1: EVALUATE OPERATING SYSTEM (OS) SOFTWARE

3.1.13.1.23.1.33.1.4

3.1.5

Use industry standard vocabulary Compare and contrast Microsoft Windows Operating SystemsExplain various features and tools of operating systemsSelect appropriate operating system features and tools based on customer needsInstall and secure operating systems

Technical Assessments


• End-of-program measurement of skill attainment aligned to state standards

• Validates quality of programs based on state standards

• Assessments developed as standards are revised or created



• Test Creation Process– Revise or create standards– Create assessment – Pilot assessment– Item analysis (Review pilot results and issues)

– Live testing– Cut score development

• Available results: student level, site level, district level, and state level





• Live Tests ’12 (642)– Architectural Drafting and Design (179)

• Average Score 60 • Pass percentage 51%

– AgMET Equipment Fabrication Systems (108)• Average Score 61 • Pass percentage 58%

– AgMET Power Systems (13)• Average Score 75 • Pass percentage 85%

– AgMET Structural Systems (30)• Average Score 56 • Pass percentage 50%



• Live Tests ’12 State Results– Culinary Arts (238)

• Average Score 66 • Pass percentage 60%

– Graphic Design (47)• Average Score 74• Pass percentage 83%

– Mechanical Drafting and Design (27)• Average Score 58% • Pass percentage 37%



2012-13 Assessment Development– Employability Skills for Career Readiness– Animal Science– Floriculture Design– Landscape Design– Natural Resources & Wildlife Management– Ornamental Horticulture– Veterinary Science– Business Management– Accounting and Finance– Marketing– Entrepreneurship– Baking and Pastry– Early Childhood Education

– Family & Consumer Sciences– Emergency Medical Technician– Fire Science– Law Enforcement– Nursing Operations– Sports Medicine– IT Networking– IT Service & Support– Web Design & Development– Automotive Technology– Welding Technology– Metal Working– Cosmetology– Electronics

Technical AssessmentsAssessment additions for 2014

Agriculture & Natural Resources–Agriculture Business Systems–Agriculture Leadership, Communication and Policy–Environmental Management–Veterinary ScienceBusiness & Marketing Education–Sports and Entertainment MarketingEducation, Hospitality & Human Services–Family and Consumer Sciences–Hospitality and TourismHealth Science & Public Safety–Biomedical–Criminal Justice or Forensic Science–Medical Assisting–Nursing Assistant

Information & Media Technologies–Animation–Computer Science–Digital Game Design–Fashion, Textiles and Design–Photography–Video ProductionSkilled & Technical Sciences–Architectural and Civil Engineering–Collision Repair Technology–Construction Technology–Electronic Technology–Furniture and Cabinetmaking–Mechanical Technology

July 23, 2013Nevada Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

End of Program Technical Assessments

• Year 1, 2012: 7 program assessments– 7 new assessments implemented (642 students)

• Year 2, 2013: 32 program assessments – 25 new assessments implemented (2,557 students)

• Year 3, 2014: 53 program assessments– 23 new assessments implemented (5,122 students)


End of Program Technical Assessments

2012-1355% of Program Completers Assessed

2013-1494.9% of Program Completers to be Assessed

* Program completers for 2013-14: 5,396* Program completers identified by completion level courses only in the 2012-13 CTE Course Catalog (Course Levels L2C, L3C or L4C)


Employability Skills for Career Readiness


• Standards and Performance indicators• Definitions and instructional strategies• Identifies the body of knowledge to be assessed

– Personal Qualities and People Skills – 7 standards– Professional Knowledge and Skills – 10 standards– Technology Knowledge and Skills – 4 standards

• Must be included in the instruction of a CTE Program

Employability SkillsPersonal Qualities & People Skills Positive Work Ethic Integrity Teamwork Self-Representation Diversity Awareness Conflict Resolution Creativity & Resourcefulness

Professional Knowledge & Skills Speaking & Listening Reading & Writing Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Health & Safety Organizations, Systems, & Climates Lifelong Learning Job Acquisition & Advancement Time, Task, & Resource Management Mathematics Customer Service

Technology Knowledge & Skills Job-Specific Technologies Information Technology Internet Use & Security Telecommunications

Student Credentials/Certifications


• Certificate of Skill Attainment (NAC 389.800)• Endorsement on diploma (NAC 389.815)• Certificate for passing the state assessment for

employability skills• Industry certifications


Questions and Comments …

For More Information Contact:Mike Raponi, Director

Office of Career, Technical and Adult EducationNevada Department of Education

755 N. Roop Street, Suite 201Carson City, NV 89701

(775) [email protected]

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