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Engage, Inspire, and Challenge: Rigorous CTE Curricula and Academic Integration

Engage, Inspire, and Challenge: Rigorous CTE Curricula and Academic Integration. By Jill Ranucci, Ph.D. Catalina Foothills Demographics. Number of students – Approx. 1650 (increased CTE participation over 100%) Graduation Rate/Socioeconomics CTE & State Tests Challenge All students!.

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Engage, Inspire, and Challenge: Rigorous CTE Curricula and Academic Integration

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  1. Engage, Inspire, and Challenge: Rigorous CTE Curricula and Academic Integration By Jill Ranucci, Ph.D.

  2. Catalina Foothills Demographics • Number of students – Approx. 1650 (increased CTE participation over 100%) • Graduation Rate/Socioeconomics • CTE & State Tests • Challenge All students!

  3. CTE Programs of Study (POS) Include Academic Credit, Common Core & 21st Century Skills • 21st Century Skills – Scientific Inquiry • Global competitiveness (partnerships) • Accountability • Technical skills assessments • Dual credit opportunities

  4. CFHS CTE includes engaging and differentiated instruction! • Hands On/Authentic Experiences • Build From Solid Foundation • Accountability – evidence/supported claims • PARCC type assessment • Seamless transitions to post secondary or certification

  5. STEM and CTE Programs of Study at CFHS • Biosciences – Chemistry & Science Elective • Agri-science – Biology, Chemistry, Physics-based 3rd year science & AP • Engineering – Science Elective • Performing & Graphic Arts – Fine Arts • Journalism – English Elective • Rigor, Relevance

  6. Questions To Consider • Why should rigorous CTE courses be integrated or embedded into the general curricula? • Consider impact on course selection if your CTE courses also offered academic credit

  7. Questions To Consider • Does integrating common core into your CTE courses make sense? Consider the enduring possibilities.

  8. Students’ Viewpoints • What is the added value for your student population of providing/integrating rigorous academics into your CTE curricula?

  9. Students’ Viewpoints • How does CTE affect students’ career plans? • How can we guarantee a viable, career and college ready curriculum?

  10. CFHS Academic Integration • Agriscience Course Sequence • Environmental Biology (Biology) • Environmental Chemistry (Chemistry) • Environmental Science (3rd year – physics based lab science) • AP Environmental – (AP credit)

  11. Successful Academic Integration • Engineering - PLTW • Intro to Engineering Design (science elective) • Principles of Engineering (science elective) • Digital Electronics (science elective) • Senior Engineering Capstone (U of A 3 Engineering Credits)

  12. Successful Academic Integration • Bioscience Course Sequence • Chemistry – Forensics (Chemistry • Forensics – Biological and Chemical Applications (Science elective) • Anatomy & Physiology (Science elective)

  13. Advisory Boards/CTSO’s/Certification • Teachers, Industry leaders/businesses, Administrators, Students/Parents, Local Colleges and Universities • Integrate and collaborate for students success • Opportunities for internships, coop, and workplace experience • Opportunities for industry certification and academic foundations to transition to post-secondary • Strengthen with counselors (secondary & post-secondary) the transition to post-secondary education • County wide advisory boards – advantages

  14. Advantages of Academic Integration • Advantages: • Academic credit – Common Core • Rigorous curriculum/assessment • Cross-walked standards • Collaboration between math, science, administration, counseling and CTE department • Industry standard skill acquisition • Post-secondary recognition/credit

  15. AZ State Framework for Program of Study (POS) • Legislation and policies • Partnerships • Professional Development • Accountability and Evaluation Systems • College/Career Readiness Standards • Course Sequences • Credit Transfer Agreements • Guidance Counseling/Academic Advisement • Teaching and Learning Strategies • Technical Skills Assessments

  16. Challenges • Faculty - availability and preparedness • Stipends/Professional development for curricular development and revision • Equipment/Supplies/ • Marketing programs to district and community • Graduation restrictions

  17. Dream BIG ! • Take advantage of financial/professional development opportunities to expand • Revise former curriculums - 21st Century skills • Creative Curriculum for Common Core and Programs of Study • Proposals need to include data/rationale • Collaborate with your school and surrounding community • Don’t be afraid to ask

  18. QUESTIONS? • Contact Information • Jill Ranucci, Ph.D. JTED/CTE Coordinator Catalina Foothills High School 4300 E. Sunrise Dr. Tucson, AZ 85718 (520) 209-8351 jranucci@cfsd16.org

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