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Portfolios. Increasing Perkins TSA Data in Missouri. Patricia Meyer, STLCC - CTE Perkins Sr. Project Associate Kristie Davis, DESE Office of College & Career Readiness. Core Indicator of Performance.
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Portfolios Increasing Perkins TSA Data in Missouri Patricia Meyer, STLCC - CTE Perkins Sr. Project Associate Kristie Davis, DESE Office of College & Career Readiness
Core Indicator of Performance “Student attainment of challenging career and technical skill proficiencies, including student achievement on technical assessments that are aligned with industry-recognized standards, if available and appropriate.” [Section 113.b2(B)]
State perkins plan Technical Skills Assessments must be: • Produced by a Third Party • Approved by State • Administered End-of-Program • Based on Industry-Recognized Standards • Used “If available and appropriate”
The CTE Clan at stlccRaised Questions • Staying true to local curriculum • Usefulness of standardized format • Validity of content • What if not “available and appropriate?”
Local Curriculum Discussion • Time to Administer • Alignment with curriculum • Validity of results • Cost factor
Task Force assembled • Purpose of TSA • Expectations of Portfolio’s • Who, What ,When, Where, Why, and How
Criteria • Rigor and Relevance • Reflects industry-recognized standards • Measures technical skill proficiency • Consistency in evaluation
Defining an Acceptable Portfolio Proposal • Meet Perkins Requirement • Consistent • Program Autonomy
Program description • Name of Program • Abstract • Industry Standards
Portfolio Justification Rationale for Portfolio vs. Other Assessments
Rigor How is the Rigor of the Program reflected in the Portfolio?
Evaluators • Three-person panel • Local industry leaders
From Paper to practice Implementation of Portfolio Use
Format Guests Evaluation STLCC Invitation:Come to BioTech Trial Run
Applications Rubrics Timing Issues Pilot Year Experiences
Pilot Year Experiences (cont’d) • Outside Evaluators • Planning • Agenda • Student Performance
Information Reporting Architectural Technology Digital Media Early Care and Education Horticulture Interior Design Microcomputer Applications Program Participation
Lessons Learned • Plan early • Secure enough evaluators • Give information (maybe even portfolio’s) to evaluators to review ahead of time • Ensure training is provided to the evaluators
STLCC CTE develops an implementation guide: Guidelines Deadlines KeepingTrack of Things at the Local Level
Why Do It? • Benefits • Community Involvement • Brings industry to the facility • Industry can see first hand the knowledge and skill of students leaving the program • Student experiences • Exposure to potential employers • Communication experience similar to job interview • Ability to showcase talent
Reality Check Accountability measures will always be with us
Assess with Purpose Using Portfolios to meet the end-of-program assessment is a great way to: • Assess what is taught • Demonstrate Technical Skill Attainment • Increase our data • Showcase student achievement