Lakewood School District #306
Career and Technical Education
Mission Statement
Lakewood School District Career and Technical Education will work to develop our students’ academic, workplace and life skills; provide career guidance; and empower students for success in the local community and global marketplace.
We believe…
· In the ability of all students
· All students deserve a quality education
· Students need to be lifelong learners
· Leadership skills are critical to student success
· In providing an educational program that is relevant and rigorous
· Curriculum and assessments must be aligned with academic and technical standards
· Equipment in classrooms needs to keep pace with rapid technological changes in the work world
· Empowering students with critical thinking and problem solving skills
· A global perspective will enable students to make ethical choices and decisions in all aspects of their lives
· That LHS graduates add value within our community
Goal #1: Provide opportunities, through a rigorous Career & Technology Education program, for all students to develop and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to think critically, solve problems, communicate and apply technology.
Student academic performance will increase as a result of CTE courses that successfully integrate rigorous academic and technical instruction. / CTE teachers collaborate with academic teachers to integrate recognized academic standards within CTE courses.
Align curricula with the strands and standards in course approved state frameworks. / Staff, department and leadership meetings / Ongoing / General Fund
Perkins Fund / CTE Teachers
Principals
CTE Director
Equip students with the necessary skills and attributes for post high school options including technical and employability knowledge. / Resources made available and utilized in CTE classes to help students investigate careers.
Increase enrollment in CTE courses by expanding or modifying CTE course options.
· Continue offering two Financial Algebra classes 2013/2014
· Increase participation Microsoft IT Academy 2013/2014
· Enhance Video Production 2013/2014
· Proposed Robotics Class 2013/2014
Possibilities based on student interest:
· Work Based Learning
· Independent Living
· Nutrition/Culinary class / WOIS-Washington Occupational Information System to research trends in careers / Ongoing / General Fund Perkins Funds / CTE Teachers
Principals
CTE Director
GAC
Students with disabilities successfully complete CTE courses. / Assure proper CTE course selections for students with disabilities. / Guidance/counseling department support
WOIS / Ongoing
Review annually / General Fund
Perkins Fund / CTE Teachers
Principals
CTE Director
Desired Outcomes / Activities & Tasks / Resources Needed / Timeline / Funding Source / Responsibility
District will offer additional CTE courses in science, technology, engineering and/or math. / Explore STEM courses for future development of program.
Possibilities:
· Robotics Club
· Participation in FIRST Robotics
· Robotics class
· Construction Trades class--trade specific skills components added 2013/2014
· Enhance Video Production class
Based on student interest:
· Biomedical/Introduction to Health Science Careers / Snohomish County CTE Directors network
CTE Staff and GAC
Board approval / 2013-2015 / General Fund
Perkins Fund / CTE Teachers
Principals – Middle and High
CTE Director
Director of Curriculum and Technology
CTE programs will have one or more career pathways aligned to at least one of the 16 Career Clusters approved by the U.S. Department of Education. / Ensure courses are aligned with career pathways that enable students to achieve academic and career goals. / Opportunities to stay current about changes to industry standards
Daily lessons Frameworks
Carl Perkins Grant Review of
Career Pathway Plans / Annually / General Fund
Perkins Grant / CTE Teachers Principal CTE Director GAC (General Advisory Committee)
Appropriate core academic course equivalencies are offered when possible. / CTE staff work with academic teachers to identify course equivalency options and gain approval where appropriate.
· Health/Occupational
· Robotics/Science elective
· Natural Resources/Science elective / Annually / General Fund
Perkins Fund / CTE Teachers
Principal CTE Director
Goal #2: Provide a quality career guidance program for 6th -12th grade students and families, furthering personal and leadership development and promoting opportunities for career preparation.
All high school students will be offered the opportunity to participate in career awareness, career exploration, and career concentration activities. / Facilitate a career education program that contains exploration of careers and promotes greater awareness of job/career opportunities for students. / Career Center
Guest speakers
Military Representatives
WOIS
Field trips
Trends in emerging occupations / Ongoing
Review annually / General Fund
Perkins Fund / Career Specialist
CTE Teachers
Principals
CTE Director
GAC
Students will have a broad understanding of career pathways and the opportunities those pathways afford them. / Develop opportunities for student and teachers to connect with the business community. Seek and utilize business/industry mentors to provide students and parents with information about current and emerging careers. / Work with GAC
Classroom guest speakers
Field trips
WOIS / Ongoing
Review annually / Career Specialist
Principal CTE Director CTE Teachers GAC
Business or Industry Partner
Increase the number of students enrolling in non-traditional CTE courses. / Provide opportunities for students to explore non-traditional career options through presentations, field trips, competitions, etc. / Open House
Student orientations
Middle School visitations Career Center events / Ongoing / General Fund Perkins Fund / Career Specialist CTE Teachers
Provide leadership and enrichment opportunities for students. / Support student participation in CTE organizations and competitions.
Strengthen relationship with middle school counseling staff / FBLA, FCCLA, DECA, FFA organizations
Advisors
State and National Competitions / Ongoing / General Fund
Perkins Fund / CTE Teachers
Middle school students will have opportunities to participate in CTE courses / Continue research of possible CTE courses at Lakewood Middle School.
· Career Connections at LMS-Increase enrollment
· Stem Academy- for 2013/2014
· Yearbook class / Support of middle school administration / 2013-2014 / General Fund
Perkins Fund / CTE Teachers
CTE Director
Middle School Principal
Goal #3: Promote sustainable partnerships to ensure program alignment with business and industry standards and community and technical colleges for current and emerging occupations.
Desired Outcomes / Activities & Tasks / Resources Needed / Timeline / Funding Source / ResponsibilityStudents develop skills that prepare them for the current and future job market. / Partnerships with local business, colleges and community members are used to help CTE teachers and students learn current industry practices and gain employability skills.
Develop strong advisory committees (GAC & PAC) that reflects local industry and emerging career fields. / WOIS
GAC
PAC (Program Advisory Committee)
Guest Speakers
Field Trips
Staff Development / Ongoing
The PAC will meet twice per year.
The GAC will meet five times per year / General Fund
Perkins Fund / CTE Teachers
CTE Director GAC
Career Specialist
Students earn Tech Prep credit. / Work with local technical and community colleges to promote CTE programs and Tech Prep credit opportunities. / College Tech Prep Director / Ongoing / CTE Teachers
CTE Director
Career Specialist
Goal #4: Provide comprehensive and relevant professional development opportunities for teachers, counselors, and administrators.
Desired Outcomes / Activities & Tasks / Resources Needed / Timeline / Funding Source / ResponsibilityCTE teachers increase their ability to engage students in a rigorous Career and Technology education program and increase student achievement. / Conduct ongoing assessment of needs in order to plan and provide quality professional development programs.
· Survey staff for Professional Development needs and opportunities
· Survey students for class interest
Plan and provide district-wide focused CTE professional development each year.
Support CTE teacher participation in professional development programs and conferences. / Release days
Registration at state and local conferences
Lodging, transportation, etc. / Ongoing / General Fund Perkins Funds / Principal CTE Director CTE Teachers GAC Committee
Achieve compliance with Perkins Grant. / Successfully complete and submit Federal Carl Perkins Grant.
Annual survey of graduates / Annually / CTE Director
Career Specialist
CTE Secretary