Home Economics Careers and Technology

1. Home Economics Careers and Technology Program Certification and UC “A-G” Admission Requirements Presented by Angie Ford and Tanya Wright

2. Program of Excellence Certification • What is the Program of Excellence? • Recognize outstanding achievement and excellence in HECT education. • Identifies model HECT programs in California.

3. Program of Excellence • What does the process consist of? • An application • Three phase process

4. Program of Excellence • Application • Certification Orientation Meeting with HECT State Staff • Intent to Participate and Course Inventory • Program of Excellence Status Report

5. Program of Excellence • Three Phase Process • Phase I • Program Self-Review and Assessment • Phase II • Program Improvement Plan Development & Implementation • Documentation File Development • Phase III • On-site Validation Review • Program of Excellence Certification

6. Program of Excellence • Program Improvement and Program of Excellence Certification Guide walks you through the step by step process. • The process helps you achieve the components your program may currently not have.

7. Program of Excellence • Why should you go through the POE process? • Validation of Your Program • Local and State Level Visibility • Recognition • Prioritize Program Needs and Objectives • Improve and Enhance the Quality of Your Program • Involve Administration, Counselors, Parents, Teachers , and Students Gaining Support for Your Program

8. Program of Excellence • Overcoming barriers to the POE process? • Seek Support from State Staff. • Follow the Step by Step Instructions in the Guide. • Read Through the Guide to Gain Familiarity with the Process. • Get Tips for Success from Teachers at Certified Schools (listed on HECT website).

9. Program of Excellence • Program Certification may be right around the corner for you. • Take advantage of the benefits this process offers your program.

10. UC “A-G” Admissions Requirements • UC Philosophy • Research Institution • Academic & Theoretical Mission • Coursework is only a Piece of the Consideration • Acceptable Course Focus is Academic

11. UC “A-G” Admissions Requirements • Purpose of Articulation • Communicates Essential Sequence of Courses • Determines Minimum Student Requirements for Admission • Connects High School and UC and CSU courses • Ensures Academic Rigor in Curriculum

12. UC “A-G” Admissions Requirements • Benefits for Gaining Course Approval • Attracts a Broader Range of Students • Opens more Postsecondary Options for Students • Prepares Students for BOTH college and careers • Increases Administrative and Board Support for your Program • Students Learn Core Academic Foundations • Students Understand Real World Applications in Academics

13. UC “A-G” Admissions Requirements • HECT Statewide Task Force Results • Process-CDE Report • What it Means for Your Program • Program Status

14. UC “A-G” Admissions Requirements • Course Submission Process • Refer to UC Doorways Website • http://www.ucop.edu/doorways/ • UC Course Submission Templates • “G” Courses for Elective Credit use the College Preparatory Elective Template • “F” Courses for Visual & Performing Arts use the Visual and Performing Arts Subject Template

15. UC “A-G” Admissions Requirements • Course Submission Key Points • Become Familiar with the UC Doorways Website and “A-G” Guide • Expect Your Course to Come Back with Requests for Revisions and Edits • Follow Up on Feedback from Evaluators • Elective Credit Courses, “G” must be designed for 11th-12th grade • Course must Provide High Quality and Challenging Curricula • Strong Emphasis is Placed on Key Assessments

16. WRAP it UP • Both POE and UC “A-G” Course Approval offer GREAT Public Relations for your Program • HECT State Staff are Interested in Working with You to Achieve Success in BOTH Endeavors • Start with Step I and Before You Know it You Will have Accomplished Notoriety for Your Program.