Subcommittee on Academics and Workforce Alignment April 24, 2014

1. Subcommittee on Academics and Workforce Alignment April 24, 2014

3. 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

4. FY’14 Funding Sources Nevada Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

5. Career & Technical Education Student Definitions • Enrollee • Participant • Concentrator (2 credits earned) • Completer (completes sequence) Nevada Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

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

7. New Program Completion Requirements • Students must complete the sequence of courses as determined by the CTE Course Catalog • Where available, students must take an end-of-program assessment upon completion of the course sequence (NAC 389.800) • Students must be taught the Employability Skills for Career Readiness (new 21 standards) and demonstrate proficiency in the employability skill standards (NAC 389.800) Nevada Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

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

9. 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

10. CTE Course Catalog Information and Media Technologies Information Technology Computer Science Database Design IT- Networking IT- Service and Support Web Design & Development Media Technologies Animation Fashion, Textiles & Design Graphic Design Graphic Communications and Production Radio Production Video Production Nevada Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

11. CTE Program & Course Sequence Program Area Information and Media Technologies Career Cluster Information Technology CTE Program Information Technology Networking • IT Networking I • IT Networking II • IT Networking III • IT Networking Advanced Studies Nevada Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

12. CTE Course Catalog All courses and course sequences defined. Nevada Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

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

14. Programs of Study

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

16. State Skill Standards Nevada Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

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

18. Technical Assessments • 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 Nevada Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

19. Technical Assessments Nevada Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

20. Technical Assessments • 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% Nevada Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

21. Technical Assessments • 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% Nevada Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

22. Technical Assessments 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 Nevada Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

23. Technical Assessments Assessment additions for 2014 • Agriculture & Natural Resources • Agriculture Business Systems • Agriculture Leadership, Communication and Policy • Environmental Management • Veterinary Science • Business & Marketing Education • Sports and Entertainment Marketing • Education, Hospitality & Human Services • Family and Consumer Sciences • Hospitality and Tourism • Health 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 Production • Skilled & Technical Sciences • Architectural and Civil Engineering • Collision Repair Technology • Construction Technology • Electronic Technology • Furniture and Cabinetmaking • Mechanical Technology Nevada Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

24. 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) Nevada Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

25. End of Program Technical Assessments 2012-13 55% of Program Completers Assessed 2013-14 94.9% 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) Nevada Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

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

27. Employability Skills 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 Personal Qualities & People Skills • Positive Work Ethic • Integrity • Teamwork • Self-Representation • Diversity Awareness • Conflict Resolution • Creativity & Resourcefulness Technology Knowledge & Skills • Job-Specific Technologies • Information Technology • Internet Use & Security • Telecommunications

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

29. Questions and Comments … For More Information Contact: Mike Raponi, Director Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education Nevada Department of Education 755 N. Roop Street, Suite 201 Carson City, NV 89701 (775) 687-7283 mraponi@doe.nv.gov Nevada Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education