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Middle Bucks Institute of Technology . Our Mission. Develop in youth and adults, through rigorous and integrated educational experiences, the competencies required for higher education and employment . Career Pathways at Middle Bucks. Career Pathways. High Priority Occupations
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Our Mission • Develop in youth and adults, through rigorous and integrated educational experiences, the competencies required for higher education and employment.
Career Pathways • High Priority Occupations • Career-oriented, well-paying occupations • Align workforce training and education with occupations that are in demand by employers • Family sustaining wages - $29,600
Career Pathways • Apply core curriculum developed through PDE Program of Study • Linked to Articulation Agreement • Linked to Industry Certification • Core curriculum plus additional competencies
Career Pathways • Offer college credit upon successful completion: • BCCC • Drexel University • Penn College of Technology • Penn State • Health Science • Engineering
Enrollment - 2011 • Secondary Enrollment 801 • Adult Day Enrollment 16 • Special Education 50%
PSSA Scores – 2011-12 • 65% Proficient or Advanced in Reading • 45% Proficient or Advanced in Math NOTE: State average of Proficient or Advanced in Part-time CTE is 39% for Reading and 32% for Math
4Sight – Study Island • All incoming 10th graders participate in 4Sight testing • Establish a baseline score for Math and Reading • A customized plan to build Math and Reading skills is developed • Students utilize in Study Island to build academic skills
NOCTI • National Occupational Competency Testing Institute – NOCTI • End of Program Assessment based on current industry standards • Consists of two parts: • Written = theory • Performance = applied knowledge in real world simulation • In reality NOCTI is no different than PSSA
Industry Certifications • Pennsylvania State Inspection • Emissions Inspection • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • Microsoft Office Specialist • American Welding Society Stainless Steel • Fire Fighter I • EMT • Nurse Aid
Industry Certifications • PA Builders’ Association Skills • Cosmologist License • Child Development Associate • ACF Secondary Culinarian • TRAC Pipe Certificate • OSHA Career Safe • CompTIA - Network A+ • Copper Based Networking
Early Childcare Program • Prepares students for careers working with children through theory and practical experiences • Li’l Bucks - On-site childcare center • Licensed by Department of Public Welfare • Keystone Stars – 3 Stars • Ages 18 months through Kindergarten
Early Childcare Program • High Priority Occupation (HPO) from PA Department of Labor and Industry • Core Standards and Objectives developed for Curriculum • Integration of Academic Standards • Recognized PA Industry Certifications aligned to Curriculum • Statewide articulations to postsecondary institutions that continue career pathways • NOCTI end of program assessments
Early Childcare Program • Industry Certifications • Pennsylvania Department of Welfare Assistant Group Supervisor • Child Development Associate (CDA) certification • PA Keys Fire Safety Training certification • American Red Cross Infant and Child CPR
Early Childcare Program • Post Secondary Educational Opportunities • Bucks County Community College • Montgomery County Community College • Northampton County Community College • Penn State College of Technology
Early Childcare – Lesson Plan Weekly Lesson Plan-Week Three Program: ECC 100Level Teacher: Lise Rich September 12-16, 2011
Early Childcare – Learning Guide MIDDLE BUCKS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ECC - Learning Guide 13 Involving Parents and Community